Ishpeming- Phillip R. Kalisch, age 86, lifelong area resident, passed away on Saturday June 28, 2025 at UP Health System Bell while in the loving care of his family and hospital staff.

Phillip was born in Little Lake, on September 23, 1938, son of the late Edward and Irma (Perkins) Kalisch. He worked for the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company where he put in 30 years of service before his retirement. Phillip loved hunting out at his deer camp.

Phillip is survived by 4 children- Lisa Lindsay, Kathy (Jon) Harshaw, Scott (Jackie) Kalisch, Lorie Kalisch, and 3 grandchildren.