All Obituaries

Darren Jay Tuomi, 48, of White Pine, MI  passed away suddenly on December 30, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Darren was born in Ontonagon, MI to Walter and Kathryn (Virtanen) Tuomi on August 8, 1970. A memorial service will be held at the White Pine American Legion in White Pine, MI Saturday, March 23rd at Noon with Pastor Rosemary DeHut officiating..  The Cane Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.   

Cathy Perttula of Trout Creek, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, March 12th surrounded by her loving family at the Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, Wisconsin after a short bout with cancer.  Cathy was born in Bruce Crossing on May 1, 1941.  She graduated from Ewen High School in 1961 and married Jerry Perttula on June 2, 1962.  She was a homemaker raising three daughters.  When her children were grown Cathy also worked part-time out of the home washing dishes at...

Karen Plutchak, 68, of Greenland, MI, passed away on March 10, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Karen was born in Goodrich, Michigan to Fred and Gloria Koon on April 10, 1950.  She graduated from Goodrich High School.  Karen married Jerry Plutchak on December 13, 1975, and relocated to the Upper Peninsula where she and Jerry raised their family.  Karen was employed at Maple Manor Nursing Home for many years as a CNA. Karen is survived by her children:  Shannon (Mike)...

Beatrice Pearl Julia (Myllymaki ) Miilu - July 31, 1927- March 9, 2019 Goodbyes are being said for one of Rousseau’s lifelong residents.  Beatrice went home to be with the Lord on March 9, 2019 at Aspirus Long Term Care in Ontonagon, Michigan.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Irving, on May 25, 1999 and one grandson, Nathan Swartwood on June 24, 1984.  Beatrice was born to Erick and Beata Liisa (Knuutila) Myllymaki, pioneers of Rousseau,...

Kathleen (Kay) Preiss   Kathleen (Kay) Jane Preiss, 77, peacefully passed away on March 7, 2019. with her loving husband and children at her side. Kathleen was born February 5, 1942, to Wayne and Valerie Peters in Wayne, Michigan. On December 10, 1957, she married Merrill Preiss in Ontonagon, Michigan. The couple proudly raised their five children in Rockland. Kathleen loved many things in her life: her family, views from the picture window at the old red house, taking walks on the...

Marilyn Sue (Morse) Hokkanen - 39 with 40 years of experience - passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 5, 2019 at Aspirus Hospital in Ontonagon, Michigan. She was born to Marion and Margaret Morse on November 24, 1939. She married Jerry Hokkanen and together they raised 5 children. Surviving are her spouse Jerry, children Jerilyn (David) Begalle, Jeff (Mary) Hokkanen, Jennifer Kurth Keller, Jay (Denise) Hokkanen and Joel (Katrina) Hokkanen along with 8 grandchildren and 9...

Donald J Oakley 62 of Ontonagon died February 28, 2019 at University Hospital in Madison, WI. He leaves behind his wife Beth, sister Ethel, brother Chuck, mother-in-law Donna Loutzenhiser, brother-in-laws Jay, Wade & Daniel, friend/adopted son Christopher Stevens and many cousins, nieces & nephews. Services are planned for the spring and will be announced by the Cane Funeral Home as the date approaches.

Bernard “Bernie” Myhren, 63, of White Pine, formerly of Green, passed away unexpectedly in his home on February 20, 2019.  He was born September 13, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan to Carl and Mary (Gebeau) Myhren.  Bernie grew up in Green, Michigan.  He graduated from the White Pine High School in 1974.  He held numerous jobs as a welder after receiving his welding certificate.  He also spent time working in the Texas oil fields.  Bernie eventually...

Robert Edwin Anderson passed away at his home on February 14, 2019.  He was born March 6, 1959 in Ontonagon, MI to Edwin and Anita (Sommer) Anderson. He graduated from the Ontonagon area High School with the class of 1977 where he was known as Farmer Bob to his friends. Bob was employed in various jobs, most recently with the Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency.  He also had his own lawn care and handyman business. He is survived by his Mother, six sisters, Carol Perander...

Ralph Dennis Manning, 80, of Mass City passed away on February 13th 2019 at his home.  He was born to Edwin and Wilma (Niemi) Manning on July 26, 1938. A memorial service for Ralph will take place in the spring.  The Cane Funeral Home of Ontonagon, MI is assisting the family with arrangements.