Sally Louise Gagnon
Jul 13, 2026
Sally Louise (Schmaus) Gagnon
Sally Louise (Schmaus) Gagnon, 83, of Rockland, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home on July 13, 2026. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, and her presence will be deeply missed.Sally was born on February 4, 1943 in Ontonagon, Michigan to George and Hilda (Stark) Schmaus. She attended Roger Clark School in Rockland,...
Joshua David Wiesen
Jul 10, 2026
Joshua David Wiesen, 32, passed on Friday, July 10, 2026, after his lifelong battle with Huntington's disease. He was a friend to anyone in need, a fun-loving uncle, a devoted brother, and cherished son. He was kind and compassionate, fiercely loyal, and all at the same time a jokester to his core.
Josh was born prematurely in Greenville, MI to...
Scott Arthur Silver
Jul 9, 2026
Scott Arthur Silver, 63, passed away peacefully at home on July 9, 2026.
Born on May 23, 1963, in Livonia, Michigan, Scott was the son of Charles and Roberta Silver.
Scott was first married to Lori Picotte on July 23, 1988, and together they welcomed three daughters. He later married Peggy Bittner on January 17, 2013.
A skilled craftsman, Scott...
Sylvia Vercillo
Jul 9, 2026
Sylvia Jacqueline Vercillo, 61, of Christopher, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at Du Quoin Nursing and Rehab in Du Quoin, Illinois.
She was born on September 11, 1964 to Jose Ruiz and Carolyn (Goudy) Ruiz in Murphysboro, Illinois. She married Joseph Smith on May 18, 1984, in Murphysboro, Illinois, and out of this union came her daughter, Jennifer Smith....
Rodney Majurin
Jun 20, 2026
Rodney Majurin, 61, of Ontonagon passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at his home with his wife Chrissie by his side. Rod was born April 12, 1965, in Ontonagon, the son of the late Jean Kovalainen.
Rod graduated from Ontonagon Area High School in 1983. He then attended Gogebic Community College graduating with a Construction Management degree. Rod owned...
Beatrice Bailey
Jun 18, 2026
On June 18, 2026 Beatrice McGeshick Bailey (squawb-Na-quay) "Red Sky Woman" 88 of Watersmeet began her journey into the spirit world.
She was born January 7, 1938 at the Indian village along the northern shore of Lac Vieux Desert. She graduated from Ewen-Trout Creek high school in 1973. She attended Rose State College in Midwest City, OK for one...
William "Bill" Roehm
Jun 13, 2026
William Arthur "Bill" Roehm, 68, of Dodge, North Dakota, formerly of Ontonagon, Michigan passed away on June 13, 2026, after battling complications from heart surgery.
Bill was born on November 20, 1957. Throughout his life, he worked many different jobs, including golf course maintenance, manufacturing for Goodyear Tire, oil field work, over-the-road trucking, and as a butcher. No matter what job...
Gary Allen Cronkright Jr.
Jun 7, 2026
Gary Allen Cronkright Jr., 67, of Iron River, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2026, as a result of an automobile accident. Born and raised in Trout Creek, Michigan, Gary built a life centered around service, hard work, family, and community. Throughout his life, he was known not only for his dedication to those around him, but also for...
Jeffrey Gordon Helsius
Jun 5, 2026
Jeffrey Gordon Helsius passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 5th, 2026. He was born on December 5th, 1959 in Ishpeming, Michigan the son of David and Janet Helsius of Trout Creek, Michigan. Jeffrey lived in Trout Creek with his loving wife Virginia of 29 years.
Jeffrey graduated from Andrews University in 1987 with a degree in Religion and...
Edward C. Malnar
May 24, 2026
Edward C. Malnar, 90, of Ewen, passed away on Sunday, May 24,2026.
Edward was born in Ewen, Michigan on February 19, 1936, the son of the late Edward and Ida (nee: Wolfe) Malnar. Edward proudly served in the United States Army, Airborne division during the Korean conflict. He was stationed in Germany and was honorably discharged. Edward retired from Case Tractor...
Laurie Lou Juopperi
May 15, 2026
Laurie Lou (Beck) Juopperi, 89, of Hurley, WI, was peacefully called to eternal life on May 15, 2026. Her daughters were at her side.
Laurie was born on June 19, 1936 in Ontonagon, MI to the late Arthur and Irene (Waisanen) Beck. She graduated from Ontonagon Area High School in 1954, and went on to business school in Green Bay WI...
Donald John Miilu
May 6, 2026
Donald Miilu, 90, passed away May 6, 2026.
A graveside service will be held at Riverside Cemetery on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 11:00am with Pastor Jim Johnson officiating. A luncheon following the burial will be held at the Squeeze on Main St. afterwards. Family and friends are welcome to attend.
Delores A. Dix
May 6, 2026
Delores Dix "Tootie", age 90, of Greenland, passed away on May 6 following a brief illness. She had been a resident at the Gogebic County Medical Facility since April 2026.
Delores was born on July 11, 1935, to Leon and Bernice (Wilson) DeHut. On June 19, 1954, she married Robert Dix, and together they built a loving home in Greenland,...
Jack Pottala
May 2, 2026
Jack "Jacko" Pottala, Jr., 65, of Fairview Park, OH passed away May 2, 2026. Jack was born May 5, 1960 in Phelps, Wisconsin. He grew up on the family homestead in Kenton, Michigan and worked with his father logging for many years. He then traveled the United States on survey crews for gas pipelines and fiber optic cable before settling...
Patricia Walker
Apr 28, 2026
Patricia "Pat" Alyce Walker (Martin), age 75, passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Pat was born on March 21, 1951, in Ontonagon, Michigan, to Ivan and Alice Martin. She grew up rooted in the values of family, kindness, and hard work that would define her life.
On October 5, 1968,...
Kelly James Sullivan
Apr 26, 2026
Kelly James Sullivan, 53, formerly of Ontonagon/Rockland passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
Kelly was born on April 14, 1973, to the late Donald C. Sullivan and Mary Ann (Bussiere) Owens. He was the youngest of their four children.
He spent his early years growing up in Rockland, later moving to Ontonagon, before eventually landing in Phoenix, AZ. It is...
Caryl M Johnson
Apr 21, 2026
Caryl M. Johnson, 72 passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on April 21, 2026 at Marshfield Medical Clinic in Marshfield, WI.
She was born on February 15, 1954, in Ontonagon, MI, the daughter of Claude and June Sandy. Caryl was united in marriage to Ronald Johnson on March 20, 1971. Together they raised four children.
Caryl was a long-time...
Shirley Ann Skoviak
Apr 18, 2026
Our loving mother who was beloved by all who met her, Shirley Ann Skoviak died peacefully on April 18, 2026 at age 90 in Primrose Senior Living Community, Mishawaka Indiana.
Shirley was born May 22, 1935 to Roscoe and Nancy Colclasure in Ontonagon, MI. She is survived by one brother (Jack) and was predeceased by two brothers (Merle and Robert) and...
Forrest Kangas
Apr 18, 2026
Forrest "Jim" James Kangas, of Ontonagon, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 28, 1949, in Ontonagon, Michigan, to Edwin and Albertine (Dahlstrom) Kangas-Castaneda.
Jim married his high school sweetheart, Susan J. Kangas (Lahti), on July 9, 1977. Together they built...
Preston Elsner
Apr 9, 2026
Preston Elsner, born March 6, 1956, of White Pine passed away on April 9, 2026, in Duluth, MN.
Preston graduated high school in Ontonagon as an honor student with a welding certification. He went to college with a scholarship to Northern Michigan University in Marquette where he received a Bachelor of Science degree. He majored in history and community education and...
