Obituaries

Jul 23, 2021

Charlotte Charlene Laplant (Ojaniemi) passed away on July 23, 2021 at Aspirus hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Charlotte was born in Ontonagon to Larry and Gertrude Ojaniemi on February 28th, 1950. She went to local schools and went on to get her GED. She married Arthur James Laplant on September 3, 1965. She worked as a...

Jul 13, 2021

Alma Miriam Tikkanen Nevins passed away peacefully July 13, 2021 at Ontonagon Long Term Care in Ontonagon, MI, she was 96 years old. Alma was born to Waino Tikkanen and Eva (Leinonen) Tikkanen on February 22, 1925 in Tapiola, MI. She was the youngest of seven siblings of the Tikkanen family. She married Lawrence (Pat) Nevins and together they...

Jul 12, 2021

Ann passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at her home in Bruce Crossing, Michigan on Monday July 12, 2021, at the age of 68.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 27 years, Edgar Burroughs.  They had no children together.

Ann and Ed were residents of Bruce Crossing for more than 20 years. ...

Jun 19, 2021

James Winquist, of Ontonagon MI, passed away peacefully at Aspirus Ontonagon Long Term Care Unit on June 19, 2021, Saturday. He was 93. Cane Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Jun 9, 2021

Norman John Dahl, age 63, of Rockland, Michigan, passed away on June 9th, at his home surrounded by his family after a decade-long battle with ALS.

Norman was born in Garden City, Michigan to Frank and Phyllis Dahl on February 3, 1958. He married the love of his life, Kimberley Lindstrom, in 1984, always insisting he knew...

Jun 5, 2021

Chester Valentine Kudlaczyk, 94, of Bruce Crossing, Michigan passed away on June 5, 2021. Chester was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 22, 1926 to Louis and Anna (Czuchra) Kudlaczyk.  He graduated as a draftsman from Wilbur Wright Trade School in Detroit.  Chester was a veteran of World War II and served in the U.S. Army 21st Infantry 32nd...

Jun 4, 2021

Dennis, "Denny" Theodore Kekke(79) of Ontonagon, MI. died on June 4th 2021 at the Omega House in Houghton, MI.

Denny was born in Ontonagon on November 21, 1941. Following Graduation from Ontonagon High School in 1959 he enlisted in the Army and served his country honorably for 3 years. He married the former Linda Morin on April...

Jun 2, 2021

James L. Hilger, age 90, of White Pine, Michigan passed away on June 2, 2021, at his home.

He was born in Ontonagon, MI to Vida M. Hilger (McGaughey) and James F. Hilger on August 9, 1930. James attended primary school in Rockland, MI and attended Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. James spent his youth in the...

May 29, 2021

Francis "Frank" Luoto passed away peacefully on May 29, 2021 at the age of 72 in his home in Ontonagon, Michigan. In his battle with cancer over the last several years, Frank's sisu prevailed until the end.

Frank grew up in Elo with his sister Donna and parents Edward and Elma. They farmed and did all other...

May 27, 2021

Paul J. Warren, 67, of Ontonagon passed away at home on May 27, 2021.

Paul was born in Pontiac MI to Henry & Betty Jo Warren on November 26, 1953. He went to school and graduated from Pontiac High. He married Helen Chynoweth on August 14, 1982. He worked as an equipment operator at Smurfit/Stone. He enjoyed...

May 23, 2021

Kristiina Ann Miilu, 74, of Mass City, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021, in Tampa, FL after a battle with cancer. Kristiina (Patana) Miilu was born on June 11, 1946, in L'Anse Mi, daughter of the late Nestor and Sofie Patana. She graduated from Baraga High School in 1964, where she was selected Miss Personality at her Senior Prom....

May 20, 2021

Raymond Heinonen, 72, of Kenton passed away at his home on May 20, 2021.

Ray was born in Detroit, MI to Walfred & Sylvia Heinonen on August 1, 1948. He married Linda Eisenhauer on August 9, 1971 in Detroit, MI. Ray worked at General Motors Flint Engine South Plant for 29 years, retiring in 2005. He was...

May 17, 2021

Mike Utter, 68, of Green passed away at home on May 17th after a year long illness. He was born in Ontonagon to Mat and Nellie Utter on February 10, 1953. For many years, he worked in the logging industry as a sawyer for several companies.

Mike married Mary Asumaa on Dec. 24th, 1985.  Together they enjoyed...

May 10, 2021

William Richard Carl Burrows Sr., 73, of Ontonagon, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on May 10, 2021 at Aspirus Hospital in Ontonagon.

William (Bill) was born in Marquette to William Henry Burrows and Margaret Burrows (Perander) on June 27, 1947. He graduated from Ontonagon High School in 1967, and married Carol Jean Usimaki...

May 6, 2021

Charles "Charlie" Edward Pitts, 82, of Mass City passed away on May 6, 2021 at Canal View~ Houghton County with family by his side.

Charlie was born in Clifton Tennessee on November 21, 1938 to Lee and Irene (Richardson) Pitts.

In March of 1956, he enlisted in the Navy, where he served for six years....

Apr 27, 2021

Michael Henry (Haywire) Razmus was reunited with the love of his life, Bonnie, on April 27, 2021 after a brief illness.   He was born on September 16, 1951, at Ontonagon Memorial Hospital to Leo and Marjorie(Gagnon) Razmus and spent his early years in Rockland.   The family moved to White Pine in 1966 where he lived the rest of his...

Apr 23, 2021

Cameron Anthony Keeley Besonen, 17

Cam was autistic and non verbal. He was adopted by Dave and Jill when he was one year old.; he was Jill's nephew. He loved basketball, cars, M & M's, hugs, country music and to dance! He loved standing outside and waving to people passing by. So many would honk and wave...

Apr 18, 2021

Donna Mae Bosio passed away peacefully with her family by her side on April 18, 2021. She was born in Rhinelander to Beatrice (Bouchonville) and Erwin Vergiels on February 10, 1945.

She married Melvin Bosio and they had four children, William, Eric, Linda and Sherry. She enjoyed many things in life including crafting, camping, her Detroit Tiger's...

Apr 16, 2021

Daniel Joseph Lemery 42 of Caspian passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 16, 2021.

He was born on February 13, 1979 in Iron River,  MI. Daniel was a graduate of West Iron County High School.  He was known as a "homebody" who loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Daniel is survived by...

Apr 15, 2021

Kim Marie Carrington passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in her sleep at her favorite place on Lake Superior in Ontonagon County, Michigan, on April 15, 2021. She was born in Marshfield, Wisconsin February 8, 1957 to Edgar J. Carrington and Bonnie V. Carrington.

She graduated from Marshfield Senior High School in 1975. Prior to her retirement in...