Christine Ramirez
Jan 23, 2022
Christine Ramirez, age 38 of Ontonagon passed away January 23, 2022 at UP Health System in Marquette, MI.
She was born in Grangeville, ID on December 17, 1983 to Sheryl Wells & Paul Wells (Step-father). Chrissy's biggest passion was art, especially drawing. She also enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Chrissy is survived by her sister Elizabeth...
Sheryl "Shery" Wells
Jan 22, 2022
Sheryl "Shery" Wells, age 56 of Ontonagon passed away January 22, 2022 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, WI.
She was born in Tillamook, OR on March 27, 1965 to Charles Jewell & Blanche Nutt. Shery married Paul Wells on October 13, 2012. In her life she enjoyed reading, cooking and spending time with family.
Shery...
Cheryl Dunlap
Jan 22, 2022
Cheryl L. Dunlap (76 years old) passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on January 22, 2022.
Cheryl was born in Fostoria, OH to Otis Hill and Norma (Flugga) Hill on December 27, 1945. She went to school at Fostoria. She graduated from Fostoria High School. She married Ray Dunlap on October 3,1964 in Fostoria, OH. She worked...
Doris Marie Spolarich
Jan 22, 2022
Doris Spolarich, 93, died peacefully in her home on January 22, 2022.
Doris was a graduate of Ontonagon Area High School and Green Bay Business College. After working at a bank in Green Bay, WI, she married her husband in October 1950. They built a home in Silver City, MI where they resided the rest of their...
Norman K Kaarto
Jan 21, 2022
Norman Kaarto, 90, of Ontonagon passed away on January 21, 2022 in Iron River.
He was born in Trimountain, MI on May 16, 1931 to the late Eino & Helen Kaarto of Mass City. Norman was a Korean War Veteran and served in the U.S. Army. He received 3 bronze battle stars and several medals.
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Kay Marie (Gerzetich) Davison
Jan 19, 2022
KAY MARIE DAVISON Born: 09/11/1954 in Ashland, WI Daughter of Frank & Katherine (Stipetich) Gerzetich passed away peacefully on January 19, 2022 while surrounded by her family.
Kay married James H Davison Sr on July 21, 1973 in Ontonagon, Michigan at Holy Family Catholic Church. They made their home in Ontonagon until moving recently to Gladstone, Michigan...
Charles Juhola
Jan 6, 2022
Charles Juhola, 66, passed away peacefully at Bayside Village in L'Anse on January 6, 2022.
He was born on March 9, 1955 to the late Eino & Alvina (Lindberg) Juhola. In his younger years, Charles loved spending time outdoors. He had a special fondness for fishing.
Charles is survived by his sisters Anne Deleon &...
J. Hamilton Hazen
Jan 5, 2022
J. Hamilton Hazen 72 passed away at his home in Watersmeet, MI on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.
He was born September 26, 1949 to Jack & Margaret (Brunk) Hazen.
J. lived and worked for the Lac Vieux Desert Tribe. He was a well-loved and a caring man. J. was highly respected in the community. He...
Dorothy Mae Pottala
Jan 5, 2022
Dorothy Mae Timoshuk-Pottala passed away unexpectedly in the early morning of January 5th, 2022 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. She had been in the care of Bayside Nursing Home for 7 months at the time of her passing. Prior to entering the nursing home, her daughter, Laura "Guffy" Pottala gave her 2.5 years of 24/7 care and love at...
Ethel B. Zartner
Jan 4, 2022
Ethel B. Zartner, age 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 in San Diego, California.
She was born September 29, 1925 to John and Emma (Krueger) Schneck in Wausau, Wisconsin. Ethel married James (Jim) Zartner on November 30, 1943 in Ontonagon and had two children, Jim and Gail. She shared her life with James until...
Thomas A. Nordine
Jan 2, 2022
Thomas August Nordine died peacefully on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at the grand old age of 102-1/2.
Throughout his entire life, Tom told stories, shared memories, and provided historical and area family knowledge to all who would listen. He was a human encyclopedia. Born to Swedish parents, August and Sophia Nordine, on June 16, 1919, Tom was...
Donna (Skoviak) White
Dec 26, 2021
Donna Skoviak White, 82, of White Pine passed away on December 26, 2021, after a battle with cancer. She was a fighter to the end. She was a three-time cancer surviver but those battles over 30 years had taken their toll and she couldn't beat it this time.
Donna was born to John Skoviak and Pauline (Chopp)...
Toivo John Jarvi
Dec 26, 2021
Toivo John Jarvi of Calumet, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 26, 2021. He was 97 years old.
Toivo was born May 21,1924 to Henry and Maria Jarvi in Trout Creek. He was in the Navy and served in World War 2. He married Alice Ranta on March 26,1949 in Detroit, MI. While in Detroit,...
Martha M. Saaranen
Dec 26, 2021
Martha M. Saaranen,76, of Rockland, MI died unexpectedly on her birthday, December 26,2021 from a brief illness.
Martha was born on December26, 1945 in Ontonagon, MI, the daughter of Sulo and Sylvia Laitala.
Martha married Harold Saaranen on March 12,1966 and would have three children, Cheryl, Brenda and Howie. She shared her life with Harold...
Donnie Negro
Dec 25, 2021
Donnie Negro, beloved husband and father, passed away on December 25, 2021, at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital surrounded by his family.
Don was born in Ontonagon, MI to Donald Guzek and Shirley Skog on November 30, 1971. He married his best friend Rachel Hamm with their son, Conner, who carried the ceremonial rings solidifying their love on the...
Brenda Joy (Skoviak) Carey
Dec 24, 2021
Brenda Joy (Skoviak) Carey of White Pine, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021, at the age of of 58. Brenda was born to Flora (Halliday) Skoviak and John Skoviak in Wakefield MI on February 5, 1963.
Brenda graduated from White Pine School, Class of 1981 and attended Northern Michigan University. Upon graduating from Gogebic Community College...
Duane A. Broemer
Dec 23, 2021
Duane Allen Broemer, 57, of Bay City, gained his angel wings on Dec. 23, 2021 with his family and friends by his side.
Duane was born in Ontonagon, May 30,1964 to Jack & Lorraine (Wiedbrauk) Broemer. He attended Ontonagon High School graduating in 1982.
Duane will be long remembered for his help with all of...
Melvin Brunk, Jr.
Dec 16, 2021
Melvin Brunk, Jr. 40 of Watersmeet, MI peacefully walked on December 16, 2021 at Aspirus Iron River Hospital.
He was born in Chicago, IL on December 17, 1980 to Melvin Brunk, Sr. & Mary Jane (McGeshick) Brunk.
Melvin loved the Chicago Bears, Blackhawks, Cubs and Bulls. He had a fondness of classic trucks and cars....
Maria "Kathy" (Jacobson) Nousiainen
Dec 13, 2021
Maria 'Kathy' (Jacobson) Nousiainen, 70, of Bruce Crossing, Michigan, passed away on December 13th at Marquette General Hospital.
Kathy was born in Ontonagon, MI to Norman and Mary Jacobson on October 1st, 1951. She went to school at Ewen High School, where she graduated in 1969. She married Michael Nousiainen on October 5, 1991. She worked at...
Katherine Marie Nousiainen
Dec 13, 2021
Katherine Marie (Lehto) Nousiainen passed away peacefully at her home Monday, December 13, 2021, she was 84. Katherine was born in Bruce Crossing on Mother's Day, May 9, 1937, to Peter Lehto and Mary (Pelkola) Lehto.
She grew up on a farm in Haight Township on Tanland Lake Road. Being the oldest of three kids, she often...
