Obituaries

Oct 25, 2023

Beth J. Allen passed away peacefully at the Omega House in Houghton, Michigan on October 25th, 2023, at age 59.

Beth was born July 26th, 1964, in Ontonagon, Michigan, to parents James "LeRoy" Killoran and Sharon (Downing) Killoran. She attended Ontonagon High School and graduated in 1982. She married the love of her life, Roy Allen, on...

Oct 24, 2023

Linda R. Babka, 72, of Ontonagon, MI passed away on October 24, 2023 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital after a seven-month ordeal with Esophageal Cancer.

Linda was born in Pontiac, MI to Andrew and Margorie Babka on June 20, 1951. She graduated from high school at Durand Area High School in Durand, MI. Outside of high school, she...

Oct 19, 2023

Brad Robeson, 58, of Ontonagon, passed away unexpectedly on October 19, 2023, at his home.

Brad was born in White Pine, Michigan to Jack and Janet Robeson on June 24th, 1965. He went to school in Ontonagon. Brad graduated from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in health and fitness management. He was previously employed by...

Oct 17, 2023

Effie Thomas 89 of Bruce Crossing passed away on October 17, 2023 at Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee, MI.

She was born on February 5, 1934 to the late Thomas and Jennie (Pelkola) Metos.

Effie was united in marriage to the late Oscar Ivio. After his death, she married the late Steve Thomas. Effie loved...

Oct 15, 2023

Ann Pihlaja, 71, of Mass City, MI passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, WI.

Ann was born on January 16, 1952 in Syracuse, NY to the late Nellie Christine Carter.

She graduated from Corcoran High School in Syracuse, NY in 1971 and soon after enlisted in the...

Oct 12, 2023

Robert "Bob" John Weza of Morro Bay California passed away on October 12, 2023.

During Bob's life he lived in various places throughout the United States and worked in many different fields before finding his niche in being a handyman and jack of all trades. Through his travels Bob made many lifelong friends and was loved as...

Oct 6, 2023

Daniel "Boone"  McGeshick, Jr. 82 of Watersmeet, MI  passed away Friday, October 6, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, WI.

He was born on February 4, 1941 to Daniel, Sr. & Josephine McGeshick. Daniel worked at Powell's & Peterson's Lumber Mills in Watersmeet. He also worked at the Lac Vieux Desert casino.

Daniel was...

Oct 4, 2023

David Trzecinski 79 of Watersmeet passed away at his home on October 4, 2023.

He was born on April 7, 1944 in Bergland, MI to the late Henry & Olive (Brownell) Trzecinski. David married Ruth Augustine on July 7, 1966. Together they had three children.

David worked at the White Pine Copper mine for over...

Aug 17, 2023

Marilyn (Pierce) Ross 89 of Mass City passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Canal View Nursing Home in Hancock, MI

Marilyn was born on May 17, 1934 in Iron River, MI to the late William & Alisa (Linna) Pierce. She attended school in Iron River. On November 25, 1971 she married Clyde Ross. The couple...

Aug 15, 2023

James Steber, 80 years old of White Pine passed away peacefully at his home on August 15th.

James was born in Antigo, Wisconsin to Evelyn Dickow on June 11th, 1943. James married Joan Locher on December 28th, 1963. Jim and Joan met in Twin Lakes under a maple tree and the rest was history. Together they had...

Aug 11, 2023

Louis ("Lou") Imbery of Watersmeet passed away peacefully on Friday, August 11, 2023.  He was 85 years old.

Lou was born to Frances and Peter Imbery on October 5, 1937, in Hosmer, South Dakota, the youngest of three brothers.  He grew up in Hosmer, where he graduated high school in 1956 as Class and Student Council President....

Aug 10, 2023

Barbara Pflugi Vollmer was lifted into heaven by angels on Thursday, August 10, 2023. She was born on July 7, 1939 to Francis and Louise (Ziemnick) Pflugi and raised in Lake Linden, MI. She attended Lake Linden High School, graduating in 1957.

Barb married James Vollmer on May 21 of 1960. Barb waited until her four children...

Aug 6, 2023

Joseph Szaroletta passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on August 6, 2023, after a short stay at Mission Point Nursing Home in Hancock.

Joe was born April 16, 1931 in Ontonagon to John and Cecelia (Vertatich) Szaroletta.

He graduated from the Ontonagon Area School in 1949. He then joined the US Army 2nd...

Aug 2, 2023

Doreen Idmere Parker, was reunited with the love of her life, Donald, on Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023 at the age of 92, which would have been her and Donald's 71st wedding anniversary. She was born to the late Alfred LeRoy Aubrey and Dorothy Grace (Schramm) Aubrey on May 15, 1931. She graduated from Ontonagon Area Schools in 1949.

Jul 29, 2023

Joedy Killoran would have been 70 on September 12, 2023. Happy Birthday Dad He passed away July 29, 2023 at Omega House in Houghton. He was born in Manistique MI. Joedy's parents are Harold Killoran and Ruth Knickerbocker. He has one brother and four sisters. He had a daughter we know and love named Jennifer. He later adopted a...

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...