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Obituaries

Alex Paavola

TAPIOLA — Alex (Adam) David Paavola, 39, a resident of Tapiola, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Alex was born on Jan. 30, 1986, in Hancock, to David H. and Catherine L. Paavola of Elo. His brother and playmate, Morgan Paavola came two and a half years later. As a young child, Alex ...

Shirley Niemi

DODGEVILLE — Shirley M. Niemi, 86, a resident of Overland Park and former Dodgeville resident, passed away on Jan. 6, 2025, at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas, following a short illness. A memorial service for Shirley will be held 1 p.m. on Monday, June 2, ...

Jeffrey Collins

Jeffrey Collins, 59, a resident of Mohawk, passed away peacefully on Feb. 24, 2025. A graveside service for Jeff will take place on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 3 p.m. at Lake View Cemetery in Calumet, with Father Gracious Pulimoottil officiating. There will be a Celebration of Life for ...

William Podner

ISHPEMING — William Charles ‘Bill’ Podner, 76, of Ishpeming, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, May 25, 2025, following a short battle with brain cancer. Bill was born Aug. 8, 1948, in Hancock to Raymond and Dorothy (Isaacson) Luoto and graduated from Jeffers High School, Class of ...

Vincent Morin

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Vincent Tyler Morin, a devoted soldier, father, and friend. Born on Feb. 14, 1991, at Marquette General Hospital in Marquette, Vincent lived a life dedicated to service, courage, and kindness. From a young age, Vincent embraced ...

Xavier Sever

LAURIUM — Xavier Sever of Laurium tragically passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at his home.  A Celebration of Life for Xavier Sever will be held at the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet on Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 7–9 p.m.  The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral ...