Obituaries

Jul 29, 2023

Georgia A. Hemming, age 99, of Bruce Crossing passed away peacefully on July 29, 2023.

She is survived by her son Ward (Rizalina), daughter Becky, Grandchildren: Shelley (Ed), Kent (Sierra), Koren (Derek), Ronald (Carlota), Richard (Laura), Mariza (Roberto); 12 Great-grandchildren and 4 Great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Vernon, 3 sisters,...

Jul 28, 2023

Ruth Lee Paray and Robert George Lamoureaux, who were married for 75 years, will be laid to rest on October 5, 2023. Ruth was from St. Louis, Missouri, while Robert hailed from Ontonagon, Michigan. Robert joined the Air Force in 1945 and had a great many interesting jobs while in the Air Force in its infancy. While serving in...

Jul 24, 2023

Wilfred Joseph (Bill) Wing, 84, of Bruce Crossing, Michigan passed away on July 24, 2023. Bill was born July 30, 1938 in Dearborn, Michigan. He graduated from Plymouth High School in 1957 and enlisted in the United States Army after graduation. He served three years as a Morse Intercept Operator at Fort Devon's MA and in Europe.

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Jul 11, 2023

John Andrew Somero 59 of Tucson, AZ went to be with his heavenly Father on July 11, 2023.

John was born in Baraga, MI March 14, 1964, the son of Edwin & Helen (Ollanketo) Somero. He lived in Greenland, MI and graduated from the Ontonagon Area High School.

After graduation, John served in the Air...

Jul 8, 2023

Lawrence "Larry" John Tarvas, 81, from White Pine, Michigan, and the retirement residence of Orangewood Shadows in Mesa, Arizona, joined our Lord, his dear wife, Lorraine, his son, Clyde, his parents, Reino and Viola, and many other relatives and friends that moved on before him on July 8, 2023. He was exactly where he wanted to be at his...

Jun 26, 2023

William "Bill" Raymond Schober passed away peacefully at his home on Monday June 26th. Bill was born in Duluth Minnesota on May 31, 1930 to William Sylvester and Helen Virginia (Novachek) Schober. He attended local schools in Ontonagon and graduated with the class of 1948.

He then worked for his dad at the Central Garage which sold...

Jun 22, 2023

Clifford J. Daniels, age 89, passed away on Thursday, June 22nd, 2023 at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

He was born September 28, 1933 in Bruce Crossing, son of the late George and Alina (Neimi) Daniels. Clifford attended Trout Creek Schools, graduating from the Trout Creek High School with the class of 1951. He served in the Korean...

Jun 13, 2023

Richard Michael Wascher "Dick" of Greenland, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, June 13th, 2023. He died peacefully at home with family by his side.

"Dick" was born in Saginaw, Michigan to Lester and Agnes Wascher on November 4th, 1949. He married April J Wascher (Fleming) for the first time... in June of 1972. They were married for...

Jun 8, 2023

Larry Leo Nevins, also known as "Inch" to his Yooper family and friends, age 66, passed away unexpectedly June 8th 2023 at his home in Green Bay WI.

Larry was a former resident of Ontonagon MI or "God's Country" as he called it. Larry was born in White Pine MI to Lawrence Peter Nevins and Alma Miriam...

May 22, 2023

Gene A. Hokans of Ontonagon, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 22nd, 2023. He was 83 years old.

Gene was born on March 12,1940 in Ontonagon, MI to V. Edwin and Esther (Menigoz) Hokans.

On July 27, 1963, he married Antoinette (Toni) Malnar. Together they had seven children. Gene was an avid hunter...

May 21, 2023

Delores Ann Williams (Biwashikwe), 77, of Watersmeet, MI peacefully started her journey with her family beside her in the physical world on May 21, 2023 at Villa Maria Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, WI.

She was born on February 27, 1946 in Watersmeet, MI, daughter of the late Joe & Jessie (McGeshick) Pete. Delores is survived by her...

May 10, 2023

With heavy hearts, we would like to announce that Denise Rene'e Davidson, age 58, of Ontonagon, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, May 10th, 2023, at the Omega House in Houghton, Michigan.

Denise was born to Geraldine Ellen and Billie James Buzzo, on September 19th, 1964, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They soon returned to Ontonagon, where she grew up...

May 4, 2023

Lilly Ann-Marie Williams, age 40,

"Nenookaasig-kwe"

Peacefully started her journey with her mother Delores Williams, beside her in the physical world and with her Father James Williams Sr. Awaiting her arrival in the spirit world on May 4th 2023 at Villa Maria Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, WI. She was born on May 7th, 1982 in...

Apr 29, 2023

Kenneth Roehm, age 82, of Ontonagon passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette.

Kenny was born in Ontonagon to Lloyd and Wilma (Turney) Roehm on April 4, 1941. He graduated from Ontonagon High School with the class of 1960. He married Judy Hebert on November 24, 1973 at the United Methodist...

Apr 27, 2023

Mervin Dallas Hughes (80) of Ontonagon passed away on 4–27–23 at home.

Merv was born in Detroit Michigan to Alva Hughes and Ruth Hagan on 3-3-1943. Merv married Bonnie Lee Kaskisto in Detroit, and worked as a local 25 ironworker, who was a successful business owner and operator of Hughes Brothers Inc. He ran the family business...

Apr 27, 2023

Ruth E. Steinmetz (Perttula), 95, of Trout Creek, MI passed away on April 27, 2023 at Bayside Village in L'anse, MI.

Ruth was born in Trout Creek to John and Fanny Perttula on July 7, 1927. She graduated from Trout Creek High School and attended Suomi College in Hancock, MI, for one semester.  She married Robert Steinmetz...

Apr 19, 2023

Mary Tahtinen was born in Ontonagon, Michigan, the daughter of Jalmer and Lily Laingren. After graduating from high school, she was employed by the Ontonagon Memorial Hospital as a dietician. She married her husband, Raymond, and shortly thereafter moved to Green Bay, Wisconsin, where she was employed by Pranges Department Store. After a few years, they moved to Tunkhannock,...

Mar 28, 2023

Gloria "Jean" Hare passed away peacefully with friends and family by her side. She fought a brave and determined fight against cancer for eight years, but on March 28, 2023 at the age of 79 she left us to be with her Lord, her parents and her beloved cat, Little Bea.

Jean lived in Ontonagon, Michigan for...

Mar 23, 2023

Carl Philip Sorvari, of Ontonagon, passed away at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital on March 23, 2023, he was 86 years old.

Cane Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mar 18, 2023

Charlotte Joan Johnson, 80, of Bruce Crossing, MI passed away unexpectedly on March 18.

Charlotte was born in Wakefield, MI daughter of Harvey and Bertha Elliott. She graduated from Wakefield High School. She married Edward Johnson and they made their home in Bruce Crossing their entire married lives of 54 years. Charlotte worked at Bruce Crossing Settlers...