All Obituaries

Phyllis Julianna Dahl, 90, of Ontonagon, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at her home with her family by her side.  She was born in Ishpeming, MI to John Alexander Koski and Anna Elvira Koski on April 15, 1929.  She was preceded in death by her husband Francis Dahl in 2005. At the request of her family, there will be no services at this time.   The Cane Funeral Home of Ontonagon is assisting the family with arrangements.   

Rose Sophie Mattson, 93, of Bruce Crossing passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital. Rose was born on March 8, 1926 in Lake Linden, MI to the late Isaac and Sophie Lervic. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry A Mattson, a beloved sister Ruth (Erik) Lytikainen and a brother, Rueben (Ruth) Lervic. She is survived by one son, Gerald D(Sharon) Mattson, granddaughter Melissa Ann (Parker Burshem) Mattson, grandsons Anthony Isaac and Andrew John Mattson, great...

Born in Ontonagon on December 10,1953 to Arthur and Marion (Theiler) Walker, Timothy D. Walker passed away in Hancock on July 11, 2019. Tim lived in his home town until l985 at which time he moved to Quincy House to be with his extended family. Tim had a great appreciation for conversations with his family and friends, lunch outings with family, work outings with friends and all the Christmas and Birthday cards he received (thank you). Tim is survived by his sisters; Carol (Donald) Miilu,...

Carl Irving Olson, 91 of Mass City, MI passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 peacefully at the Omega House in Houghton, MI.  He was born June 12, 1928 to Andrew and Amanda (Antilla) Olson in Mass City, MI, Services for Carl are pending at this time, a full obituary and memorial services times will be announced at a later date. 

Ronald N Store Sr.,73, of Ontonagon, MI passed away on July 8, 2019 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital. Ronald was born in Ontonagon, MI to Andrew and Kathryn Store on January 30, 1946. He went to school at Ontonagon Area School. He worked in many different jobs in a variety of fields. Ronald is survived by his sons Ronald (Kayln) Store Jr., Quentin Store, and his daughter Melissa (Elston) Van Winkle, grandchildren Tiffany, Brandon and Anneli Store, Jeremy and Jordan Van Winkle and Evan and...

On Thursday, June 27, 2019, Lori K. Sheffield, loving wife and mother passed away at the age of 67. Lori was born April 18, 1952 in Grand Rapids, MI to Robert and Lorraine (Letournea) Woronko. She attended Michigan State University where she studied Veterinary Medicine and later joined the United States Postal Service where she proudly worked until her retirement in 2010. Lori married the love of her life, Wayne Sheffield on April 3, 2009. Lori loved spending time with her husband...

Glen E. Miller, 70 of Bergland, Michigan passed away on June 26th, 2019 at the Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, Wisconsin from complications of lung cancer. Glen was born on March 1st , 1949 to the late Lee H. Miller and the late Marcella (Crabb) Miller.  He has one sister, Nancy (Mike, deceased) Hillier of Bergland, Glen is also survived by his children, Amy (Tom) Livingston, Lynn (Rich) Schaffer, Glen L. (Rosemarie) Miller, Sr., Rebecca (Jared) Thompson, grandchildren,...

Philip A. Kolehmainen Sr., 82, of White Pine, passed away June 25, 2019 with his family by his side, at Unity Hospice in De Pere, Wisconsin, where he had been a patient for a short time.  Phil had been valiantly battling Neuroendocrine Cancer for six months.  It had been an enormously emotional struggle of victories and defeats.  But like in all endeavors he gave it his all.  His life motto was “NEVER GIVE UP” and he never did even when things looked the...

It is with great sadness that the family of Thomas Edward Behnke announces his passing on Monday, June 24th, 2019 at Aspirus Long Term Care in Ontonagon, Michigan at the age of 86. Tom will be lovingly remembered by his children, Sandra (John) Monville, Daniel Behnke and Mike Behnke, as well as his grandchildren Ashley Baker and Michael (Alecia) Behnke, Jr., and his great grandchildren, Ivy and Paisley Behnke,  (and a yet unkown great grandchild he was anxiously awaiting.) Tom will also...

Alan Murray Binkley, 90 years old, of Ontonagon MI, passed away on June 24th 2019 at Aspirus Long Term Care in Ontonagon. Alan Murray Binkley was born in Keeler, Saskatchewan to Philip and Llowyn (Hildgartner) Binkley on January 4, 1929.  He was the 13th child out of 16 and the 7th son born. Alan went to school in Saskatchewan and helped on the farm. On August 27, 1952 Alan married Doreen (Halliday) Binkley in Etomami, Saskatchewan.  They moved in August 1960 to White Pine,...