All Obituaries

Tiffany Lukkari LaBine, formerly of Mass City, MI passed away peacefully at her home in Powell, OH, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Her husband and children were at her side, Tiffany was born September 15, 1970 in Ironwood, MI and was adopted into the loving home of Kay and Robert Lukkari, where she joined a sister and two brothers. Tiffany was raised in Mass City where she learned her love of the outdoors. She attended and graduated from the Ontonagon Area School with the...

Mary Ann (Stimac) Niemi, 94 of Ontonagon, MI passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, September 24 at UP Health Systems in Marquette, MI. Mary was born in Ontonagon, MI to Slavo and Mary (Stimac) on January 7, 1927. She attended school in Ontonagon and graduated from Ontonagon High School with the class of 1944. She was united in marriage to Rafeal (Sugar Ray) Niemi on June 13, 1953 at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Ontonagon.  Mary worked at...

Ted Seid passed on to his next life quietly at his home, surrounded by his loving family on September 24, 2021.  He would have been 93 in December and had been in failing health for some time. Ted was born to Andrew and Gertrude (Walters) Seid on December 20, 1928 in Rockland, Michigan.  He attended Rockland Schools, graduating with the Class of 1947.  He served with the U.S. Army from 1949 to 1952 in both Japan and Korea.  He received the Army Occupation Medal, the...

Vannesa Amie Voss-Miller was born on Saturday, August 7th, 2021 at 7:01pm to parents Mykenna Voss and Christopher Miller at the Portage Hospital in Hancock, MI. She weighed 9 lbs. 3 oz., and was 21 inches long. Vannesa's family was blessed with a short, but sweet time with her before she went to her heavenly  home at 7:01am on September 18, 2021. Vannesa experienced holding hands with her mommy and daddy, hugs and kisses from her family, listening as her mommy, daddy and grandpa...

Sally M. (Parent) Spitz, 90, of Canal View-Houghton County MCF in Hancock, and formerly of Greenland, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2021.  Sally was born in Ontonagon on October 7, 1930 to the late Theodore and Viola Parent.  She attended the Ontonagon schools and graduated with the class of 1949. Sally married Willard Spitz on July 30, 1949 and they made their home in Rockland where they raised their two daughters.  Sally was a member of St. Mary's...

George J. Haapala 98 of Bruce Crossing passed away September 13, 2021 at Bayside Village in L’Anse, MI. He was born on June 2, 1923 in Paynesville, MI to the late Henry & Marie (Morti) Haapala. George served his country During WW II in the U.S. Army. After his discharge, he worked on the family farm and did body work on cars in the Bruce Crossing area. George played music with various groups and bands. He especial loved to play the violin & horn. George was a great...

Aune Ruth Broemer passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, September 10, 2021, at Brookridge Heights Memory Care in Marquette, Michigan. Ruth was born in East Branch to Uno and Aune (Wesander) Lahti on July 17, 1935. She attended school in Mass City and graduated from Mass High School with the class of 1953. She was united in marriage to Dale Broemer on October 10, 1953, in the Ontonagon Methodist Church. She enjoyed all the little bouquets of flowers Dale picked for...

Donald J. Stevens, 77, of Watersmeet, beloved husband of 46 years to Sandra (Graff) Stevens, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Marquette General Hospital. Visitation will be on Saturday, September 4th from 1 PM - 2 PM at Watersmeet Bible Church, 23640 US-2, Watersmeet, MI 49969 a funeral service will follow at 2 PM in the church. Interment with full military honors will follow at Watersmeet Township Cemetery. A luncheon will follow the burial...

Timothy John Schmaus, 58, of Ontonagon, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, August 24th 2021 at the Spearfish Regional Hospital in Spearfish, South Dakota.  Tim was born in Ontonagon to George and Sherry Schmaus on May 20th 1963. He graduated from the Ontonagon Area Jr/Sr High School in 1981 and was well known for his very talented carpentry skills since graduating.  Tim was very passionate about his work but on his down time he loved hunting, fishing and golfing with his...

Barbara Mansell age 67 went home to be with her heavenly father on August 22, 2021 at her home in Twin Lakes, Michigan surrounded by her family. Barb fought a 5 year battle with cancer. She was a very strong Christian and ministered to many; leading countless numbers of souls to the Lord. When she was 12 years old, she received a calling from God. He gave her a heart to minister to others, and she loved Jesus and shared the salvation message with everyone she met. This was her lifetime...