Stephen Kellow, age 70, passed away on Sept. 3, 2025. Born in May of 1955, he was raised in Lansing, spending summers in Eagle Harbor. Steve was gifted in the field of mechanics. During high school at JW Sexton High School, he worked at a small service station – thus beginning his life’s career. He completed education and training as a master mechanic and continued in the field, working for an Oldsmobile garage in the Lansing area.

He moved to the Upper Peninsula, attended the Michigan Tech University Ford Center in the sawmill village of Alberta, where he earned an associate’s degree in diesel mechanics and welding.

He joined the Calumet Village Department of Public Works for a number of years, ensuring that all village equipment was in working order and keeping village roads snow free

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