HANCOCK — Benaiah James Strong, stillborn son of Matt and Maddy Strong, went into the arms of the Lord on January 28, 2026, at the UP Health System- Portage Hospital before he had a chance to meet his family. Surviving are his parents, Matthew and Madeline Strong, his sister Penelope Strong, ...

DODGEVILLE — Helen (Riutta) Knuuti passed away on December 16, 2025, while being lovingly cared for by family. Born November 13, 1936, in Hancock, Michigan, Helen spent her childhood years living in Hancock with her parents, older brothers, and her younger sister Gert, eventually moving to ...

DODGEVILLE — Helen (Riutta) Knuuti passed away on December 16, 2025, while being lovingly cared for by family. Born November 13, 1936, in Hancock, Michigan, Helen spent her childhood years living in Hancock with her parents, older brothers, and her younger sister Gert, eventually moving to ...

HANCOCK — Mary Ellen (Alfred) Campo Lucchesi was born in Hancock, Michigan, on June 21, 1946. She came with a big, friendly smile, an affable personality, and with love of a challenge. During her life, she was shown to be intelligent, accomplished, had a love for adventure, and above all, ...

Lois Irene Manett, aged to perfection at 99, died peacefully at her home on Friday, December 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Lois is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Jerome Charles “Jack” Manett. Lois is survived by her children, grandchildren, and ...

ONTONAGON — David "Sonny" Kaiponen of Ontonagon, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on January 27, 2026 Born Alden Ray David Kaiponen, he donned several names: David, Sonny, Sonny-Boy, and most proudly Husband, Dad and Grandpa. Sonny was born on July 5th 1933 and raised in Atlantic ...