Obituaries

May 2, 2022

Keith A. Paulson, 65, of Rockland, passed away on May 2nd, 2022, at Greentree of Hubbell Rehab and Health in Hubbell, Michigan.

Keith was born at Ontonagon Memorial Hospital to Hattie (Harriet) and Edwin Paulson on June 29th, 1956. He went to school at Rockland. He participated in the Day Program at Copper Country Mental Health in...

May 1, 2022

Alfred David Smith, age 94, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, in the early morning on May 1, 2022 at his home in Ontonagon, Michigan. Alfred, Al, the only son of Gus D. Smith and May (Roehm) Smith, was born in Ontonagon on August 3, 1927.  Al's parents preceded him in death as well as his...

Apr 30, 2022

Justin Malnar, 30, passed away unexpectedly in Stevens Point, WI.

Justin is a proud and loving Father, Brother, Son, Uncle, Cousin, Nephew and Grandson. He was a master in the kitchen, a true sous chef. He was a self taught guitarist, lover of all music genres. Justin's smile and deep dimples instantly put a smile on your...

Apr 24, 2022

On April 24th, 2022, Roger Dale Haapala Sr. went to be with the Lord after complications from Cardiac Bypass surgery.

He was born on June 6th, 1951, to Hulda Spargo and Uno Haapala in Wakefield Michigan. He moved around in his younger years living in Bergland, Trout Creek, and Ontonagon MI. When he was fourteen, he met...

Apr 12, 2022

Kenneth Aaron Nara passed away peacefully at his home in Bruce crossing Michigan on April 12th 2022.

Kenny was born on November 16th 1957 in Wakefield Michigan to Patricia (Johnson) and Frank Nara.

Ken was fun and adventuresome taking up martial arts and scuba diving and joining the army right out of high school. He...

Apr 9, 2022

Patrick Miles, 62, of Twin Lakes died Saturday, April 9, 2022 at U.P. Health System Marquette following a short illness.

Pat was born April 16, 1959, in Ontonagon, the son of the late Jack and Betty (McGuire) Miles. He graduated from Ontonagon Area High School.

Pat ultimately landed in California where he worked for several...

Apr 8, 2022

John R Ahola

White Pine, Michigan "Jack" John Richard Ahola passed away at 83 peacefully Friday April 8th 2022.

Jack was born April 10th 1938 in Chicago Hts, Illinois. He attended school in Mass City, Mi. Jack entered the US Army Medical Corp in 1955 and Headquarters Fort Sam Houston, Texas until 1957. He worked...

Apr 8, 2022

Our brother, uncle and a friend to everyone, Raymond Charles Ojanen, wrote the final scene for his movie on Friday, April 8th.  He was 65 years old.

"Life is a movie, and this is mine" he often said.  Ray's opening scene began on August 10th 1956 in Ontonagon, Michigan.  He was the third child and only son...

Apr 5, 2022

Michael Wallace Orcutt, 82, of White Pine Michigan, passed away on April 5, 2022 at Juliette Manor in Berlin Wisconsin.

Mike was born in Ashland, WI to J.P. and Thelma Orcutt on Sep 27, 1939, his mother's birthday also being Sep 27, 24 years prior. In his early years, the family moved a lot with his father's...

Apr 2, 2022

Barbara Ann Anderson of White Pine, 89 years old, passed away peacefully on April 2nd, 2022. She was born to Arthur and Ruth (Chagnon) McNeil in Laurium on May 7, 1932.She grew up on a farm in Baraga that her grandfather, who migrated from England, had homesteaded. Her father was a rural /rte. mail carrier, her mother a home...

Mar 26, 2022

Estelle A. Belford, 91, of Bruce Crossing, MI entered the arms of her loving Savior Jesus Christ on March 26, 2022. She was born November 13, 1930 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the daughter of Alfred and Blanche (LeDoux) Fortier.

She grew up in Pawtucket and Valley Falls, RI and enjoyed sports. She was a Girl Scout and...

Mar 25, 2022

James Dale Laingren gained his angel wings, he passed away on March 25, 2022 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital. He was 69 years old. James was born on December 2, 1952 in Ontonagon to Jalmer and Lillian (Putula) Laingren, graduated from Ontonagon High School in 1971.

In 1974 he married Terri Broemer Laingren, they had 2 children.

Mar 24, 2022

Marian H. Penegor July 31 1926-March 24 2022 It is with heavy hearts and yet rejoicing hearts that we say goodbye to our loving mother/ grandmother and great grandmother as she leaves us to join her loving husband, Clarence LeRoy Penegor and Jesus Christ her beloved Savior and many others who have gone on before.

Marian was...

Mar 16, 2022

Larry Gene Bailey,64, of Ontonagon, passed away on March 16, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Larry was born in Ontonagon to John and Phyllis Bailey on November 3, 1957. He attended Ontonagon Area Schools and graduated there. He worked in the Power House for Smurfit Stone Paper Mill for over 30 years.

Larry is survived...

Mar 11, 2022

Garnet Ann Bailey passed away peacefully on Friday, March 11th, 2022 at the Ontonagon Aspirus Hospital with family by her side, she was 83. Garnet was born October 21st, 1937 to Lloyd and Enid Gordon in Ontonagon, MI.

She was raised in their family home on the Ontonagon River along with her older brothers. She graduated from...

Mar 10, 2022

Antone (Tony) Hansen 65, of Watersmeet, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Tony was born October 15, 1956 in Marshfield, WI to the late Clifford and Maryann (Varsho) Hansen. He attended school in Marshfield, WI. He married Debbie Emanuele on July 3, 2010 at their home in Neillsville. Tony was the owner...

Mar 10, 2022

William Frederick Snure passed away at his home in Bergland, on March 10, 2022. William was born to William and Theresa (Oberlander) Snure on December 15, 1943, in Wooster, Ohio

He was released from serving our country due to his parents and sister getting into a car crash, resulting in the deaths of William's parents. He was...

Mar 8, 2022

Erma Millard passed away March 8, 2022. She was 97.

Erma was born in Ontonagon October 28, 1924 to Talcott and Grace Chamberlain. She grew up on the family farm on the Norwich Road, Ontonagon, Michigan. She had two sisters Gladys and Edith and one brother Austin; all three deceased.

She attended the Ontonagon schools...

Mar 6, 2022

Geraldine Miller, age 89 of Ontonagon passed away on March 6, 2022 at Gogebic Medical Care Facility, where she had been a resident since October 2021. She left peacefully with her children by her side.

Geri was born on May 7, 1932 in New Boston, Michigan to Charles and Verna Townsend. Her father was a "jack of...

Mar 5, 2022

A graveside burial will be held at Hillside Cemetery in Bruce Crossing on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 1pm, for Matt William Raatikka, who passed on March 5, 2022.

Military rites will be conducted by Ontonagon County Veteran's Association graveside.