All Obituaries

Thomas Wayne Immonen, 81, of Ontonagon passed away on Friday, May 20th at his home with family by his side. Tom suffered a traumatic brain injury from a fall at home on Saturday, September 4th, 2021 and over the past eight months, with his wife Joan by his side, was in multiple medical facilities in the Wisconsin area. Through all the medical setbacks he continued to display first-hand the true meaning of SISU. He fought hard to get better, never complained about his situation and still...

Arthur Krattiger, age 81 of Mass City, MI died Saturday, May 14, 2022 surrounded by loved one's and friends. Arthur was born in Darlington, WI; the son of Herman & Esther (Yandry) Krattiger on December 19, 1940. He married Maxine (Kite) Nichols on July 27, 1996. Arthur graduated from high school in Brodhead, WI. Following graduation, he worked at many places and owned a whitewashing business. He spent 25 years at Advance Transformer as Maintenance Supervisor in Platteville, WI. He...

 Anita Mae (Sommer) Anderson of Ontonagon passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at Westgate Living Center in Ironwood. Anita was born on August 29, 1931, in Ontonagon, to Edward and Almeda (Soder) Sommer. She graduated from Ontonagon High School in 1949. Anita married Francis Edwin “Ed” Anderson on July 5, 1952. They had 10 children. Anita worked for Ontonagon Area Schools as a custodian, then as a library assistant, until her retirement. She enjoyed crocheting,...

Barbara Lee Goulet Domitrovich, age 84, of Ontonagon Michigan, passed away on May 4th 2022 at Tucson Arizona. Barb was born in Beloit Wisconsin to Leo and Dorothy Goulet on April 15th 1938. She attended school and lived most of her life in Ontonagon Michigan. She worked as a legal secretary and Court recorder for the majority of her adult life. Barbara is survived by two daughters, Andrea Domitrovich Von Seggern, and Antoinette "Tona" Domitrovich Basile, six grandchildren, five...

Jared John Sharkey, age 40, of Iron Mountain, Michigan, passed away May 4, 2022 unexpectedly at his home. Jared was born in Ontonagon, MI on July 18, 1981 to Marsha Engberg and Bill Sharkey. Jared graduated from Ontonagon Area High School in the spring of 2000. He was a 14-year employee as a Press Operator at the Louisiana Pacific Plant in Sagola, Michigan. Jared’s pride and joy were his children, Haley and Jace. He loved spending time with them and sharing his love of the outdoors,...

Keith A. Paulson, 65, of Rockland, passed away on May 2nd, 2022, at Greentree of Hubbell Rehab and Health in Hubbell, Michigan. Keith was born at Ontonagon Memorial Hospital to Hattie (Harriet) and Edwin Paulson on June 29th, 1956. He went to school at Rockland. He participated in the Day Program at Copper Country Mental Health in Ontonagon for many years. He enjoyed playing basketball, watching old western movies, and comic books. Everyone that knew him loved his smile and...

Alfred David Smith, age 94, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, in the early morning on May 1, 2022 at his home in Ontonagon, Michigan. Alfred, Al, the only son of Gus D. Smith and May (Roehm) Smith, was born in Ontonagon on August 3, 1927.  Al’s parents preceded him in death as well as his beloved son James Michael Smith, beloved sisters, Evelyn M. Ollila and Rhoda Smith, and beloved first grandson, James Edward Rein. Al was raised on his family’s dairy...

Justin Malnar, 30, passed away unexpectedly in Stevens Point, WI. Justin is a proud and loving Father, Brother, Son, Uncle, Cousin, Nephew and Grandson. He was a master in the kitchen, a true sous chef. He was a self taught guitarist, lover of all music genres. Justin’s smile and deep dimples instantly put a smile on your face.  His personality was so warm and welcoming. He will be missed and loved forever by many. He is survived by his Son Aiden, Girlfriend Mikhayla, Father...

On April 24th, 2022, Roger Dale Haapala Sr. went to be with the Lord after complications from Cardiac Bypass surgery. He was born on June 6th, 1951, to Hulda Spargo and Uno Haapala in Wakefield Michigan. He moved around in his younger years living in Bergland, Trout Creek, and Ontonagon MI. When he was fourteen, he met the Love of his life, Cheryl Ann Turpeinen and were married on November 4th, 1968. Roger had dropped out of High School in 11th grade but later obtained his Diploma from...

Kenneth Aaron Nara passed away peacefully at his home in Bruce crossing Michigan on April 12th 2022. Kenny was born on November 16th 1957 in Wakefield Michigan to Patricia (Johnson) and Frank Nara. Ken was fun and adventuresome taking up martial arts and scuba diving and joining the army right out of high school. He worked aboard crab boats as a deckhand in the Bering Sea of Alaska and loved sharing fishing stories. He was also a gifted artist and carpenter. He is survived by his sister...