Obituaries

Nov 7, 2020

Audrey Gloria Esther Hayes of Ontonagon, MI, passed away on November 7, 2020 at Aspirus Long Term Care.

Audrey was born in Ewen, MI to John and Esther (Ark) Kukkola on April 8, 1935. She worked in the Detroit area auto industry for many years, moved to Rock, MI  where she worked in the kitchen for the...

Nov 6, 2020

John Walter Kalinovik, age 56 of Ewen, Michigan passed away unexpectedly in his home on November 6, 2020.

Born on January 3, 1964 in Livonia Michigan to George and Shirley (Axford) Kalinovik, he graduated in 1982 from Franklin High School, Livonia where he was a MVP football player earning a scholarship to Grand Valley State.

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Nov 6, 2020

Rita "Caroline" Sironen, 85, of Bruce Crossing, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Aspirus long term care in Ontonagon.

Caroline was born in Wakefield, MI to Helen (Isola) and Yalmer Soronen on December 28, 1934. She graduated from Ewen High School in 1952. She married Jack Sironen on August 8, 1953 in Ewen, MI. They...

Oct 30, 2020

A graveside burial along with military rites will be held for James B. Zartner on May 12, Wednesday at 3:30pm at the Holy Family Cemetery in Ontonagon, MI.

Oct 30, 2020

Gary Brown of Bruce Crossing, Michigan (formerly of Kinde and Lansing), passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 30. 2020 at Aspirus Hospital in Iron River, Michigan.

Gary was born August 27, 1946 to Alex and Beatrice (Merchant) Brown in Huron County. He attended Shepherd School through 8th grade, then graduated as valedictorian from North Huron High School. Gary...

Oct 20, 2020

Donald Wayne Lindsey, a lifelong resident of Ewen, MI, passed away Tuesday October 20, at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth at the age of 69.

Don (Porky) was born in Ewen on September 22, 1951 to parents, Frank and Betty (Ogren) Lindsey. He graduated from Ewen-Trout Creek High School in 1969, and was a member of the...

Oct 18, 2020

Ronald (Pete) Elmer-Felix Pestka, of Ontonagon, passed away on October 18th of 2020 in Ontonagon Michigan.

Pete was born on June 29, 1964, in Ontonagon Michigan to Ronald Pestka and Violet (Marks) Pestka . He went to school and graduated from Ontonagon Area High School in 1982.

Pete worked as a logger at Pestka Trucking....

Oct 6, 2020

Heidi H Raisanen (Schober) born December 29, 1961, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at the age of 58 in Green Bay, WI surrounded by family. She was born in Ontonagon, MI to William Schober Sr. and the late Donna Schober (Hoefferle). Heidi married Bob Raisanen on July 23, 1983. They had two children, Meagan (Paul) Lealiou and...

Oct 5, 2020

Jacob (Jake) William Laitala, 73, passed away on October 5, 2020 at his home in Trout Creek, MI. Jake was born in Ontonagon to Pearl and Emil Laitala on October 15, 1946.

He went to school at Trout Creek and married Peggy Yaunke on August 27, 1981 in Paynesville, MI. He worked as a farmer for most...

Oct 1, 2020

Vernon Hemming of Bruce Crossing, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 1, 2020. He was 97 years old. Vernon was born to Albert and Hilma Hemming on November 19, 1922 in Paynesville, MI.  He graduated high school after a hiatus to help raise his youngest sibling. He married Georgia Ann Carr on February 9, 1946 and together...

Sep 22, 2020

Robert "Bob" Mitten, 81, of Ontonagon, passed away on September 22, 2020 at home.

Bob earned a degree in Geology from Fort Hays State University in Kansas.  His professional career included management and mine safety in New Mexico, Colorado, the U.P., and Turkey.

Amongst many of his accomplishments, his greatest post-retirement achievement was the building...

Sep 19, 2020

Douglas James Scott, 66, passed away on September 19th at his home in Ewen, Michigan.

Doug, the son of Jean Scott (Simpson) and Allan Scott, was born in Detroit, Michigan, on June 25, 1954. He graduated from Troy High School in 1972 and immediately joined the United States Army, serving as an operating room technician.

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Sep 18, 2020

Gerald Arthur "Jerry" Beck, age 82 of Ontonagon, MI, passed away peacefully with his six children by his side, on Friday September 18, 2020.

Jerry was born on October 14, 1937 to Art and Irene (Waisanen) Beck in Ontonagon, MI. He grew up on the family homestead on Beck Road and began working the farm and in...

Sep 8, 2020

George S. Bittner passed away peacefully at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. He was 82 years old.

At the families request, there will be no service at this time.

Cane Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Sep 2, 2020

Marilyn (Hales) Wilson 89 of Ontonagon passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2020 at Teal Lake Senior Living Community in Negaunee, MI.

She is survived by her brother Allen Hales, 3 children Celeste Tranquilla, Mark (Joanne) Wilson and Mary Wilson, 6 grandchildren Andy, Nicole, Elizabeth, Anthony, Ben & Cody and 2 great grandchildren Zavior & Seth.

Aug 31, 2020

Richard Gerald Kaat of Bruce Crossing MI was carried away in his sleep at home, to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of August 31, 2020 at the age of 81.

Richard was born May 20, 1939 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the fourth of ten children. He spent 50 years working in the...

Aug 30, 2020

Mary "Jane" Bowen, a resident of White Pine, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Long Term Care of Ontonagon at the age of 82. She was born July 6, 1938 to the late Wilmer and Marie Biggs in St. Louis City, MO.

She attended high school in Paducah, KY and Lindenwood College in St. Charles, MO.

Jane had a long career...

Aug 29, 2020

Matthew James McGuire, age 30, passed away unexpectedly at his mother's home in Ontonagon, Saturday, August 29, 2020. Matthew was born in Houghton, MI on March 28, 1990 to Dan and Rhonda (Majurin) McGuire, both of Ontonagon.

Matthew worked as a heavy equipment operator in oil fields in North Dakota. He enjoyed camping & fishing with his...

Aug 22, 2020

Patricia C. Kosey, age 75 of Ontonagon, MI passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020. Patricia, who was known as Tish, was born on January 29, 1945 in Laurium, MI to Herman and Caroline (Hicks) White.  She married Ron R. Kosey on July 23, 1962.

Tish worked many years in the offices of several Ontonagon physicians.  Tish was...

Aug 21, 2020

George E. Wolfe, 83, of Ewen, Michigan passed away Friday, August 21, 2020 at his home. George was born July 14, 1937, on South Baltimore Road of Bruce Crossing, to James Edward and Ingrid Elizabeth (Korsman) Wolfe.

He married Viola Streeter on October 18, 1958 in Ewen at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He received his GED...