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Michael Ellis

Michael Wayne Ellis brightened every room he walked into. “Chubba,” as he was affectionately known by so many, loved a good time, and was a brilliant mind. His intelligence and wit were often unparalleled. Mike was a man of deep religious convictions, and loved learning about his beloved Catholic faith. […]

Walter “Cooz” Aikens

Walter “Cooz” Aikens, age 81, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and a member of Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewas Indians passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020, at his home surrounded by his children.   Cooz was born on August 23, 1939, on Sugar Island, Michigan to the late Wilford […]

David Bryers

David Bryers A long time resident of Sault Ste. Marie, Dave departed this earth on the afternoon of December 1st, 2020. He was born in L’Anse Michigan to Faye and Leatha Bryers on August 29, 1928. He was preceded in death by his former wife Helen L. Bryers, son Sam […]

Glenn Wallis

Glenn David Wallis, Sr., age 66, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away late Thursday night, December 4, 2020, at War Memorial Hospital.  Glenn was born on March 11, 1954, to the late Vern and June (Beaudoin) Wallis.  Glenn was a graduate of Sault High School, with the class of […]

Verne Coutant

Verne Allen Coutant, age 86, passed away Friday afternoon, December 4, 2020, at War Memorial Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.  Verne was born on September 3, 1934, in Wells, Michigan to Vernon and Eugenia (Peterson) Coutant.  He graduated from Sault High School with the Class of 1952.  Verne attended […]

Elizabeth “Betty” Harrison

Elizabeth Mary “Betty” Harrison, age 97, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away Wednesday afternoon, December 9, 2020, at Hearthside Assisted Living, which has been her home for the past 8 1/2 years.   Betty was born on May 22, 1923, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan the daughter of the late […]

Mackinac Bridge painting project wins fourth award

The Mackinac Bridge tower painting project has won yet another national award, this time from the National Council of Structural Engineers (NCSEA).  Ruby+Associates of Bingham Farms was named the Outstanding Project Winner in the Other Structures category of the NCSEA’s Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards. The firm designed the movable painting […]

Jason Lucas, Sr

Jason Kenneth Lucas Sr., age 64, of Houghton Lake, Michigan, died December 11, 2020, in Cedarville, Michigan. He was born February 2, 1956, in Trenton, Michigan. Jason grew up in Lincoln Park, Michigan. He graduated from Lincoln Park High School and had played hockey for Ecorse High School. He married […]