Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Ontonagon and Bruce Crossing, MI

Michael "Mike" Polvi

Michael "Mike" Polvi

Aug 19, 2021

Michael "Mike" Polvi 75 passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 19, 2021 at the Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital.

He was born in Ewen, MI on January 30, 1946 to the late Clayton & Lina (Carr) Polvi. After Mike graduated high school, he married his high school sweetheart, the former Bernadette Codd on June 4, 1966 at the Sacred Heart...

Marlin John Lundwall

Marlin John Lundwall

Aug 17, 2021

Marlin John Lundwall 92 formerly of Topaz passed away at Aspirus Grandview Hospital in Ironwood, MI on Tuesday, August 17, 2021.

He was born March 26, 1929 in Michigamee, MI son of the late Oscar & Teckla (Equist) Lundwall. Marlin was employed as a Shaft Repairman at the White Pine Copper Mine. He loved to hunt &...

Mitchell Louis Seeling, Jr.

Mitchell Louis Seeling, Jr.

Aug 15, 2021

Mitchell L. (Mike)  Seeling, Jr. passed away at his home in Venice, FL on  August 15, 2021 surrounded by loved ones.

He was born in Rockland, MI on September 25, 1934 to Mitchell L. and Gertrude (Schmaus) Seeling, Sr. just a few moments before his twin sister Marlene.  He proudly served his country in the United States...

Edward E. "Ike" Gagnon, Jr.

Edward E. "Ike" Gagnon, Jr.

Aug 14, 2021

Edward Evans Gagnon Jr "Ike" age 82, a lifelong resident of Rockland, Michigan passed away peacefully on August 14, 2021, at his home. He was born on January 30, 1939 to Edward Sr. and Lorraine (Slade) Gagnon. He married Julie Wonsey on May 28, 1977, in Rockland.

He attended and graduated from Rockland high school in 1956....

Joanne Kathryn (Cox-Kemppainen)  Perrow

Joanne Kathryn (Cox-Kemppainen) Perrow

Aug 14, 2021

JoAnne Kathryn (Cox-Kemppainen) Perrow passed away in the early hours of August 14, 2021 at Aspirus Ontonagon Long Term Care where she was a resident since March 2020.

JoAnne was born July 21, 1938 and was the youngest child of Raymond and Jean (Baker) Cox of Greenland, MI. She graduated in June 1956 from the Mass High...

Eva Tallman

Eva Tallman

Aug 13, 2021

Eva Tallman, 80 of Ontonagon, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on August 13 in Marquette.

Eva was born in Utica Michigan on January 24, 1941 to Mayme and Sheridan Norman. She pursued a career in Cosmetology and owned and operated her own salon until her retirement.

She married Donald Tallman in 1991 and...

Lois Dupie

Lois Dupie

Aug 2, 2021

Lois Dupie passed away peacefully at Ontonagon Aspirus Long Term Care Unit on August 2, 2021 at the age of 92. Lois was born in Mellen. WI to Nettie and Louis Mosler on January 21, 1929. They moved to Ontonagon when she was about six years old. Her Dad was the barn boss at the sawmill and she would...

Rosalie Elizabeth Stephens

Rosalie Elizabeth Stephens

Aug 1, 2021

Rosalie Elizabeth Stephens (Harlukowicz), 86, of White Pine, Michigan, passed away on August 1, 2021, at MediLodge in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

Rosalie was born on June 25, 1935, to Joseph and Clara Harlukowicz in Hamtramck, Michigan.

Rosalie, nicknamed Harley by classmates and teachers, attended her first 10 years of school at Poppleton, a two-room...

Charlotte Charlene Laplant

Charlotte Charlene Laplant

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...

Alma Miriam (Tikkanen)  Nevins

Alma Miriam (Tikkanen) Nevins

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...

Ann Switzler Burroughs

Ann Switzler Burroughs

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. ...

James Winquist

James Winquist

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.

Norman John Dahl

Norman John Dahl

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...

Chester Valentine Kudlaczyk

Chester Valentine Kudlaczyk

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...

Dennis "Denny" Theodore Kekke

Dennis "Denny" Theodore Kekke

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...

James L. Hilger

James L. Hilger

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...

Francis Edward Luoto

Francis Edward Luoto

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...

Paul J. Warren

Paul J. Warren

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...

Kristiina Miilu

Kristiina Miilu

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....

Raymond Heinonen

Raymond Heinonen

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...