Obituaries

Dec 12, 2022

William E. Perttu, 68 of Bruce Crossing, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 12, 2022 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital.

He was born August 15, 1954 in Wakefield, MI to the late Arvo & Mildred (Saukkooja) Perttu.

William was preceded in death by his parents as well as several aunts and uncles.

He is...

Dec 11, 2022

James W. Weisinger of Ontonagon, passed away peacefully with family by his side, at his home on Sunday, December 11, 2022, he was 80 years old.

James William Weisinger was born on 9-21-1942 to William and Lucille (Doverspike) in Ontonagon, Michigan.  He was raised on the family homestead on Firesteel Road. He married the love of his...

Dec 9, 2022

Terrance "Bunny" Conrad of Bruce Crossing, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 9, 2022 at the age of 73, at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital.

Terry is survived by his wife Carol, son Carl (Amber), and daughter Beth (Mike), sister Geri Sikkila, 2 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and extended family.

Terry was a...

Dec 8, 2022

Dale E. Sain, 91 of Ewen, MI passed away December 8, 2022, in Wausau, WI surrounded by family.

Dale was born June 11, 1931, to the late Richard and Arla Sain in Ewen.

He was a lifelong resident of Ewen and graduated from Ewen High School. In 1949 he married the former Lorraine Syria.

Dec 7, 2022

Richard "Dick" Fezzey passed away peacefully at his home in Greenland, Michigan, on Monday, December 5, 2022. He was 77 years old. A unique individual, Dick lived life to the fullest; loved telling jokes and stories; and never knew a stranger. He graduated from Mass High School in 1963; and in November,1963, began his employment with Oldsmobile. He was...

Nov 11, 2022

Mildred (Millie) Fannie Gasparac (Peltola), of White Pine, MI passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, November 11, 2022 at the age of 104. Her youngest son Tony, whom she called Sonny, was there by her side.

Mildred was born in Redridge, MI to Matt and Fannie A. (Sorvala) Peltola on April 22, 1918. She attended...

Oct 26, 2022

Kenneth Arvid Franti 69 of Ewen, MI passed away unexpectedly early on October 24, 2022. He was born November 24,1952 in Ironwood, MI, to the late Arvid and Anna (Koski) Franti. Ken was a wonderful son, brother, uncle, cousin, friend and was kind, compassionate, honest and humble. He lived his life with a high moral compass.

Ken...

Oct 20, 2022

James Harvey Williams, Sr. passed away at his home in Three Lakes, WI on October 20, 2022.

He was born April 24, 1943 in Watersmeet, MI, the eldest son of Tory Williams & Lillian Marie Polar.

Jim's early years saw him attending school at Assinins Orphanage in Baraga, MI, Holy Childhood Residential School in Harbor...

Oct 14, 2022

Patricia Aline (Stripe) Simons went to see her Lord on Friday, October 14, 2022.

Pat was born on Friday March 13, 1931 and was a graduate of Ontonagon High School class of 1948 and shortly after left Ontonagon to start her degree at Michigan State University in Lansing. Life had other plans and after a year in...

Oct 4, 2022

Jared David Skoviak, born in White Pine, MI on November 18, 1977 went to be with the Lord on October 4, 2022. He came into this world in such a hurry and left us too soon.  Mrs. Paoli, a nurse, delivered him while the doctor was scrubbing up. He is survived by his parents, Joann and Frano Skoviak of...

Sep 25, 2022

Raymond G. Smith, 84, of White Pine, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022 at his home. He was born October 6, 1937 in Tri Mountain, MI, son of the late Gervase and Mercedes (Michelle) Smith.

Raymond attended Tri Mountain and Ontonagon schools. He graduated from Ontonagon High School with the class of 1953. He also attended the...

Sep 21, 2022

Brennan Joseph Shardlow came into this world on January 16, 1989 in Hancock, MI to Robert Shardlow and Jennifer Heikkila. On Wednesday, September 21, 2022 he went onto his next big adventure.

Brennan had a passion to be out in nature and saw the beauty in everything. He always lived life to the fullest. He didn't just...

Sep 17, 2022

Thomas J. Hamilton, 83, left this earth on the beautiful Saturday morning of September 17, 2022. He was surrounded by his children as he passed away peacefully in a place that he held in his heart and soul as 'sacred ground', his dad's cottage on Rose Island in Ontonagon, Michigan.

Tom was a born & raised Yooper....

Sep 16, 2022

Charlene (Chartier) Husar, 86, of White Pine passed away September 16, 2022, at Holland Community Hospital.

She was born February 2, 1936, to Joesph and Eva (Mero) Chartier in Manistique, MI. She was born 10th in a line of 12 children and was the last one to be called home after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers. She...

Sep 10, 2022

Raymond A. Simmons Jr., 88, of White Pine, went home to be with the Lord on September 10, 2022, with his loving family by his side at Trillium House in Marquette.

Ray was born November 22, 1933, in Ironwood to Raymond A. Sr and Alice (Saippa) Simmons. He graduated from St. Ambrose High School in 1951. Ray...

Sep 1, 2022

Roy E. Nurmi passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 1, 2022, he was 74.

He was born on the family farm in Bruce Crossing on June 8, 1948 to Emil and Mayme Nurmi, the 3rd of 5 children. He attended Ewen School and joined the Army in 1968, where he was stationed in Germany. While...

Aug 30, 2022

On August 30th 2022 Cody Wayne Haapala left this world to be with the Lord. He was born on May 26th 1997 at Portage Hospital in Hancock Michigan to proud parents Roger and Vickie Haapala.

He lived in Rockland Michigan with his parents until he graduated from the Ontonagon Area High School in 2015. He became a...

Aug 26, 2022

Cyal Samuel Wascher, 24 of Greenland passed away as a result of a tragic automobile accident on Friday, August 26, 2022.

He was born in Hancock to Dean and Lena (Niamtu) Wascher on April 15, 1998. He graduated from Ewen Trout-Creek High School in 2016. He entered the Navy following graduation. After the service, he worked as...

Aug 23, 2022

Cassie (Mary Catherine) Miilu died unexpectedly and peacefully on August 23, at home with her family. Cassie was born on June 4, 1940, in Houghton to Dan and Mary (Latvis) Uotila. The family resided in Mass City. When Cassie was a young girl her mother died, and Cassie was then raised by her uncle and aunt, Tige and Sis...

Aug 22, 2022

Stanley Edmund Nurkkala, 88, of Bruce Crossing passed August 22, 2022, at Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital after battling a long illness of cancer.

Stanley was born October 16,1933 in Paynesville to the late George and Mary (Nayback) Nurkkala.

He was predeceased by 7 brothers and 7 sisters.

Stanley was a wonderful Uncle to many...