All Obituaries
Punta Gorda, FL/Hancock: Paul A. Masini, passed away September 4, 2021 at the age of 74 at Canal View – Houghton County in Hancock.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Gabe and Verna.
Paul will be deeply missed by his children, Chris (Jennifer) Masini, Heidi Masini, and Paul "Botch" (Michelle) Masini. He will be forever remembered by his grandchildren, Phoebe, Noah, Gabby, Jake, Sophie, Henry, Charlie, Will, Alex and Addie.
Paul was born and raised in...
Punta Gorda, FL/Hancock: Paul A. Masini, passed away September 4, 2021 at the age of 74 at Canal View – Houghton County in Hancock.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Gabe and...
Dr. William P. Francis, age 81, died Friday, September 3 at his home surrounded by the love of his family following a year long struggle with complications from heart disease. Bill was born March 15, 1940 in Columbia, Missouri.
Bill spent his early years living in many different places both in and outside of the United States during his father's service in the Air Force, graduating from Ramsey Abbey Grammar School in England in 1957. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in...
Dr. William P. Francis, age 81, died Friday, September 3 at his home surrounded by the love of his family following a year long struggle with complications from heart disease. Bill was born...
Robert F. “Bob” Filer passed peacefully in the presence of his wife Debby on July 2, 2020, due to complications of Parkinson's Disease, at Canal View where he had been residing for a year. His wife visited with him twice daily until COVID struck and then she faithfully sent reassuring love letters each day, with photographs, to hold him close.
Born in Greenville Pennsylvania, raised by his loving parents Charlotte and Robert Filer, his childhood was idyllic. During high...
Robert F. “Bob” Filer passed peacefully in the presence of his wife Debby on July 2, 2020, due to complications of Parkinson's Disease, at Canal View where he had been residing for...
Houghton: Doris Helen Peltier, 66, of Houghton, passed away at U.P Health System-Marquette after an accidental fall on August 24, 2021.
Doris was born on November 15, 1954 in Hancock to the late Elmira and Lawrence Peltier, later graduating from Hancock High School in 1972. Following graduation, she became the first woman to ever work in the packing department at Vollwerth Sausage and Company in Hancock. She worked there for 17 years until health issues forced her to retire.
Doris was a...
Houghton: Doris Helen Peltier, 66, of Houghton, passed away at U.P Health System-Marquette after an accidental fall on August 24, 2021.
Doris was born on November 15, 1954 in Hancock to the late...
Doug Welker passed away on August 16, 2021, near Sturgeon Falls doing what he loved - hiking and advocating for the wild spaces of the Upper Peninsula.
Doug was born on March 22, 1946 in Batavia, New York to Ruth and Harry Welker, later graduating from LeRoy High School, receiving a BS from SUNY Albany and serving in the U.S. Navy. He and his wife, Marjory Johnston, moved to Alston, Michigan in 1986. They met at Case Western Reserve University when Doug was completing his...
Doug Welker passed away on August 16, 2021, near Sturgeon Falls doing what he loved - hiking and advocating for the wild spaces of the Upper Peninsula.
Doug was born on March 22, 1946 in...
Dante August Iacovoni, 90, passed peacefully into eternal life at Marquette General Hospital, Marquette Michigan on Friday August 13, 2021 with his family by his side. Dante had valiantly fought the complications of cardiovascular disease and knew his Lord was waiting for him.
Dante, the only child of Dante and Eleanore Iacovoni, was born in Detroit, Michigan, raised in West Dearborn, and graduated with the class of 1948 from West Dearborn High School. He attended Michigan...
Dante August Iacovoni, 90, passed peacefully into eternal life at Marquette General Hospital, Marquette Michigan on Friday August 13, 2021 with his family by his side. Dante had valiantly...
Tapiola, Michigan: Richard “Dick” Rulison, 66, passed away of a heart attack on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at his home on Cabbage Road, Tapiola. He was born in Charlotte, Michigan and was the son of Katherine and Robert Rulison. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Daniel, who was killed in Vietnam. He is survived by his brother, David, sister-in-law, Linda, and his nephews Jesse and Adam (wife Rachel), whom he loved very much.
Dick started working with horses in...
Tapiola, Michigan: Richard “Dick” Rulison, 66, passed away of a heart attack on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at his home on Cabbage Road, Tapiola. He was born in Charlotte, Michigan and was...
Houghton: Patricia Cavosie Fisher of Houghton, Michigan died July 8, 2021 in her home.
Pat was born July 18th, 1940 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Virginia (Hill) Cavosie and John Clement Cavosie. She attended Butler University and earned a teaching degree in 1962. During her student teaching experience, Pat’s innate desire to teach became evident and she excelled. While at Butler, she met Charles Jeffrey Fisher of Bremen, Indiana who she married in April...
Houghton: Patricia Cavosie Fisher of Houghton, Michigan died July 8, 2021 in her home.
Pat was born July 18th, 1940 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Virginia (Hill) Cavosie and...
Chassell, Michigan
James Frank Burcar, 73,passed on July 8th, 2021 in Houghton Michigan.
Jim was born on May 14th, 1948 in Winona Michigan.
Jim Burcar founded Burcar Logging and Burcar Construction in the early 1980s which employed more than 90 U.P. workers during their busiest times in the later 80s and 90s. Jim was known for his strong work ethic, and many enjoyed working both with, and for Jim, as part of the Burcar ‘Family’. He had a passion for the natural beauty of the...
Chassell, Michigan
James Frank Burcar, 73,passed on July 8th, 2021 in Houghton Michigan.
Jim was born on May 14th, 1948 in Winona Michigan.
Jim Burcar founded Burcar Logging and Burcar...
Hancock: Theodore "Ted" Monticello, age 78, of Quincy Hill, well known local business owner, passed away peacefully, at his home, on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.
He was born on April 10, 1943, a son of Albert and Bruna (DeCesare) Monticello. He attended Hancock High School where he played football. He was proud to be a Bulldog and graduated in 1960. He served on the Teen Center Board. In 1958, he started at Conway's Fine Foods as a...
Hancock: Theodore "Ted" Monticello, age 78, of Quincy Hill, well known local business owner, passed away peacefully, at his home, on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.
He was...
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