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Susan Meldrum

Susan “Sue” Anne (Gielda) Meldrum, 74, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Sept. 20, 2025, at the Munson Hospice House with her loving family at her side. Sue was born on July 3, 1951, in Bay City, to the late Sylvester “Bill” and Anne (Wisniewski) Gielda. After high school, ...

David Owens

David Hatfield Owens, age 84, of Eagle Harbor, passed away Sept. 29, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  All who knew David are invited to a celebration of his life through music that he loved on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. The celebration will be held from 2-5 p.m. at the Eagle Harbor Township Community Building, 8276 M-26, Eagle Harbor, Michigan 49950.

Rita Bandettini

Rita M. Bandettini, age 91, passed away on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  A graveside service will be held for Rita on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Lake View Cemetery in Calumet.  The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. 

Matthew Farrell

HANCOCK — Matthew C. Farrell, 55, a beloved father, son, coach and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on Jan. 19, 1970, in Laurium, Matt was the son of Craig and Kathy (Koopikka) Farrell. He grew up in ...

James Raffaelli

SOUTH RANGE — James H. Raffaelli, 79, a resident of South Range, passed away Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at home with his family by his side following a lengthy illness. He was born to parents Mario and Lillian (Lewis) Raffaelli, on Jan. 14, 1946, in South Range. Jim was raised in South Range ...

John Trezise

John B. Trezise, 102, of Grawn, died on Sept. 14, 2025, at home. Mr. Trezise, who was a descendant of some of the earliest settlers in northern Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula, was born in Calumet on Nov. 28, 1922, to Norman and Emma Anderson Trezise. He graduated from Calumet High School in ...