All Obituaries

Walter Werner Tuomi, 86, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Walt was born in Chassell, MI on May 26, 1933 to Michael and Hilda Tuomi. Walt grew up in Chassell on the family farm raising a several pet chickens and a crow as a young boy. Walt attended school in Chassell, MI. By the time Walt was 16 he was into cars. His friends could always find him working on a car, constantly tinkering. Walt joined the Army on May 7, 1953. He was discharged on May 6, 1955 with a rank of...

Mary Ann Ryan of Ontonagon, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Aspirus Long Term Care Unit, she was 68. She was born on November 1, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan to Charles LaTondras and EdnaMae (Huebner) LaTondras. She is survived by three sons; Joseph Ryan, Peter Ryan, Douglas Ryan; and a sister Lucy Kaarto. She is preceded in death by both parents Charles and EdnaMae; and two brothers, David LaTondras and Johnny LaTondras. A memorial service will be held at the Kaarto...

Bonnie Potvin, 68, of White Pine, MI, passed away June 21, 2020 at the Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital. Bonnie was born in Ontonagon, on June 19, 1952, to David R. And Virginia J. Gregory. She attended the Ontonagon School System, and later Gogebic Community College. Beginning with nursing, and finishing with cosmetology. She had her own shop in her home.   She celebrated over 25 years of marriage with her husband, Michael Potvin.  She had no children, but all who knew her, knew...

Herbert Erland Johnson of Mass City, MI passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the age of 79. Herb was born in Ontonagon, MI on September 14, 1940, to Erland and Alma (Norgard) Johnson. He married Susie Goard in 1965 in Mass City, MI. Herb was a graduate of Ontonagon Area Schools and was a veteran of the Korean War where he served in the Army. After returning home, Herb had various jobs including working at the Ontonagon Paper Mill and the Ontonagon County Sheriff's Department. He...

Ronald Jay Powelson, age 75, of Ontonagon, Michigan, passed away at his home on June 16, 2020, surrounded by  his loving family. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, on January 15, 1945, to Donald and  Faye (Davis) Powelson. He graduated from Ontonagon High School in 1963. He then entered the U.S. Army where he proudly serviced his country during the Vietnam War. Following his enlistment in the U.S. Army, he worked for the Ontonagon Sheriffs Department serving...

James J. Metos 90 of Bruce Crossing, MI passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital. He was born on May 20, 1930 to the late Thomas & Jenny (Pelkola) Metos. Jim was married to the former Beverly Devroy who preceded him in death.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting in the area. Jim worked on the farm when he was younger. He then worked as a logger, continuing to work in the woods into his early 80's. Jim was also well know for his love of cats. He is...

Bonita “Bonnie” Louise O’Connell, 71, of Fox Crossing, WI went running, with arms open wide, laughing and smiling into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday June 9, 2020 in Ontonagon, MI. She unexpectedly passed away after having the “Best June Day in the Yoop” with her beloved family and friends.  She came “home” one last time to go to her eternal home in heaven. Bonnie was born in Hancock, MI to Elmer and Melba...

Ronald William Lukkari, age 81, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at his home on Courtney Lake. Ronald was born in Mass City, MI to Toivo & Jennie (Heinonen) Lukkari on December 29, 1938. Beloved father of children: Jeffery Lukkari, Brian (Rosalie) Lukkari, and Melanie Lukkari. He graduated from Mass High School in 1957.  He served in the United States Army Signal Corp. as a  Sped-4 Class from 1958 to 1960. He worked with his brothers as a partner in Lukkari Bros. General...

Janice Marie Hoover (82) of Mass City passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 27th, 2020 with her family by her side, into the arms of her loving Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jan was born July 6, 1937, to Curtis and Virginia Spencer (Trepanier) in Oconto, Wisconsin. She was known for her smile, witty antics and her laugh, crazy hats and glasses and was always up for an adventure. Jan enjoyed dressing up for Halloween and having a good time. Thursday nights were date night for her and the...

Vivian Hutira, age 92 of Ontonagon, formerly of Livonia, MI, passed at Omega House in Houghton on May 27, 2020. Preceded in death by husband Frank,. Survived by daughters, Judith (Owen) Koder, Janet (Manfred) Wais and Margaret (John) Seeling; grandchildren Ryan (Jill) Koder, Stephanie Koder, Dr. Adrienne Koder, Olivia Wais, Anton Wais and Daniel Seeling; great grandaughter Ava Koder. A private family service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to Omega House in...