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Mike Gagnon

Lake Linden: Mike Gagnon, 77, of Lake Linden, passed away at his home after a short illness on August 12, 2025. He was born on March 6, 1948, a son of Gilbert and Yolande (Codere) Gagnon. He graduated from Lake Linden-Hubbell High School in the class of 1966. He enlisted in the US Air Force in February of 1968and served as an analyst in Turkey and Washington DC. He returned to Michigan and worked as a contractor. In 1984, he was hired by the National Park Service to work on Isle Royale. He retired in 2013 as an Engineering Technician. Mike was married to Elaine Dulong on December ...

Ann Marie Julio & James Michael Bryant

A celebration of life for Ann Marie Julio and her son James Michael Bryant will be held at the Salvation Army, 408 Ravine Street, Hancock, Michigan on Monday, August 18, 2025 from 4 P.M. until 6:30 P.M. A life worth remembering is a life worth celebrating. So if you were lucky enough to be a part of the life of Ann or James,we would like to invite you to come celebrate life lived and say goodbye. The O'Neill-Dennis Funeral Home in Hancock has assisted with their arrangements. To leave online condolences, please go to www.oneilldennisfh.com.

Alice Ross

Alice Harju Ross, 93, a resident of Calumet, passed away on Dec. 21, 2024, at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital. A graveside service will be held for Alice on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Lake View Cemetery in Calumet. The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Jon Kemppainen

WEST BEND, Wis. — Jon Kemppainen, 47, a resident of West Bend, Wisconsin, and former South Range resident, unexpectedly passed away at his home on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025. 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.

Ann Marie Julio & James Michael Bryant

A celebration of life for Ann Marie Julio and her son James Michael Bryant will be held at the Salvation Army, 408 Ravine Street, Hancock, Michigan on Monday, August 18, 2025 from 4 P.M. until 6:30 P.M. A life worth remembering is a life worth celebrating. So if you were lucky enough to be a part of the life of Ann or James,we would like to invite you to come celebrate life lived and say goodbye. The O'Neill-Dennis Funeral Home in Hancock has assisted with their arrangements. To leave online condolences, please go to www.oneilldennisfh.com.

Patricia Wilkinson

HOUGHTON — Patricia A. (Phoof) Wilkinson, 79, a resident of Houghton, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at the UP Health System — Portage hospital shortly after being admitted. Patricia was born on April 23, 1946, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Hancock to the late Robert and Louise ...