All Obituaries

Bonnie L. Hughes 73 passed away Monday, June 11, 2018 at her home in Ontonagon. She was born on January 24, 1945 in Amasa, M to the late Everett & Lorraine (Cornelia) Kaskisto. Through her life, Bonnie enjoyed trips to the casino & spending time with family at her lake front home in Ontonagon. She was a proud member of the Ojibwa Tribe of Hayward, WI. Bonnie is survived by her husband Mervin, children James Hughes,Shelly Hughes & Chris (Marlo) Hughes,...

Einard W. Mannikko 83 passed away June 8th 2018 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital. Einard was born July 26th 1934 to Urho and Jenny (Wiitala) Mannikko in Ontonagon. Einard was in the Army and retired from Stone Container after 39 years. In 1960 he married Marcella Wells and they resided in Wood Spur. Einard is survived by his wife Marcy, son Wade (Joanne) Mannikko, granddaughter, Lacey (Frank) Pipolo, great grandchildren, Vincent and Luca Pipolo, sister, Doris Saari, brothers, Matt...

Marjorie A. Takala passed away May 28, 2018 at her home in Ontonagon in the loving care of her family. Marge was born October 31, 1925 at home on Diamond St. in Ontonagon, the daughter of Herbert & Beryl (Walker) Daniels. She attended the Ontonagon schools, graduating in June of 1943. She was selected homecoming basketball queen by the community. On November 11, 1943 she was united in marriage to her classmate Marvin W. Takala who was home on leave from the US...

Ronald Dean Hilborn WHITE PINE, Mich.- Ronald Dean Hilborn, 80, of White Pine, Michigan passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, May 10, 2018 in his home. Ronald Dean Hilborn was born February 10, 1938 in Ironwood, Michigan, son of the late Howard Hilborn and the late Lila (Moore) Hilborn, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School. He was awarded an Honorable Discharge from the Army Reserves on November 30, 1963. He was employed for many years in the...

Harry Joseph Albright Jr, long-time resident of Ewen, MI died peacefully in his home on May 5, 2018. He was born on August 8, 1921 in Fontana, WI to Harry and Beatrice (Carr) Albright. Harry is survived by his beloved wife of 73 years, Mary Moll Albright, four daughters; Terri Gustavson (Jon), Katherine Davis (Ted), Gig Avromov, Peggy Galvin (Hal), daughter-in-law Sue Albright, nine grandchildren and many great grandchildren. He is also survived by two special sisters-in-law, Sally...

Laura Helen Kangas-Smith, 60, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 at her home in Ewen, MI.  She was born April 20, 1958 to Charles and Alma (Laamanen) Kariainen.   At the family’s request there will be no services at this time. The Cane Funeral Home of Bruce Crossing is assisting the family with arrangements.

  Deborah Lynn Pietila. On Monday, April 30, 2018, Deborah (Debbie) Pietila, mother, daughter and sister, passed away suddenly at the age of 62 years at McLaren Flint Hospital.  Deborah will be forever remembered, loved and missed by her children Kellie Malnar (Teddy Parker), Nicole Pietila, Arielle Zielesch (Jason) and Robert Pietila (Jeanette).  She will be missed dearly by her 11 precious grandchildren, Faith, Jenna, Natalie, Matthew, Mattie, Kyrin,...

Karen Marie Springsteen, 67, of White Pine MI, passed away on April 25, 2018.Karen was born on December 16, 1950 to Carl and Hilma (Harju) Holappa.On January 12, 1974, Karen married Roger Springsteen and together they raised their three children, David, Tara and Jennifer.  Karen worked as a cook at the Konteka in White Pine, Mi and Antonio's in Bergland, MI.  Karen is survived by her husband Roger, their children, David and his wife Lisa (Street) Springsteen;...

Catherine (Cathy) W. Uotila 75 of Ontonagon, MI passed away on April 19, 2018. Cathy was born in Ontonagon, MI to Henry & Fronie Weza on September 29, 1942. She graduated from Ontonagon High School in 1960. Cathy married Frank Uotila on November 24, 1962. She worked in various law offices in Ontonagon for many years. Cathy is survived by her husband Frank, sister Helen Weza, sister-in-law Nancy Weza, 2 nieces, 3 nephews and her very special puppy...

Jeannette Staff, 86, of Ewen, passed away at her home on April 18, 2018. She was born on July 20, 1931 in Ewen, Michigan to the late Joseph and Alma (Jentz) Spargo.  She married John “Jack” Staff on June 2, 1951, who preceded her in death. Surviving her are her 2 sons, Daniel (Sue) Staff and John (Carla) Staff; 2 daughters, Sandy Tulppo and Nancy (Mark) Voigt; 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Jeannette was preceded in death by her father Joseph...