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James Raffaelli

SOUTH RANGE — James H. Raffaelli, 79, a resident of South Range, passed away Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at his home with his family by his side following a lengthy illness. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Mt. View Chapel of South Range is assisting the family with the arrangements, which will be announced at a later time.

Milton Autio

The family of Milton Autio extends an invitation to friends and neighbors to join them in commemorating the life of Milton, who died on June 29, 2025. A life celebration will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at the South Range VFW post on M-26 in South. Range from 2-5 p.m. A roast beef dinner will be served. Join us in sharing stories and memories of this remarkable man.

Fredrick Shook

CHASSELL — Fredrick M. Shook, 82, a resident of Chassell, passed away Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, at the Omega House in Houghton following a lengthy illness. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Chassell Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements, which will be announced at a later time.

Jeanne Gooch

CHASSELL — Jeanne M. (John) Gooch, 91, a resident of Chassell, passed away Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at the UP Health System - Portage Hospital following a short illness. As requested, no service will be held for Jeanne at this time. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Chassell Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements. 

Jo Ann Elliott

Jo Ann Elliott, of Houghton, passed away on Aug. 16, 2025, surrounded by family. Jo was born on Dec. 30, 1968, to Louis Elliott and Catherine Jane Beck Elliott, and was the youngest sister to Cindy, Mary and Bob. She was predeceased by her dad, Louis Elliott; paternal grandparents, Virgil ...

Gloria Danielson

BARAGA — Gloria Kathleen “Kathy” Danielson, age 79, of Baraga, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, surrounded by her husband and children. Kathy was born on Nov. 12, 1945, in L’Anse. She was the beloved wife of George Danielson for 61 years. Kathy was the ...