Rachel E. Besonen
Aug 9, 2020
Rachel E. Besonen, 88, of Ewen, Michigan passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020, while spending the summer in her beloved home in Ewen. Rachel was born December 8, 1931, in Tilden Twp. to John and Hilma (Honkala) Juntila. She married Robert Besonen of Trout Creek in National Mine on October 17, 1953.
Rachel was a graduate...
Joseph M. Sharkey
Jul 30, 2020
Joseph M. Sharkey 67 of Ontonagon passed away at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital on July 30, 2020 from injuries sustained in his tractor. Joe was born on November 2, 1952 to Dr. John D. and JoAnn (Shotka) in Detroit. He was a 1971 graduate of the Ontonagon Area High School where he participated in Football, Basketball and track.
On November 9, 1974...
Donald J. May
Jul 30, 2020
Donald J. "Don" May, age 83, walked on from this life Thursday, July 30, 2020. Don was born Valentines Day, February 14, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Frank and Carolyn (Miller) May.
Don and his wife, Patsy (Halverson) May graduated together from Chetek Wisconsin High School in 1955. After serving the United States Air...
James A. Clark
Jul 27, 2020
James A. "Eightball" Clark, 86 of Ontonagon, passed to eternal rest on Monday, July 27, 2020 at the Aspirus Ontonagon Skilled Nursing Facility with his wife and daughter at his side.
Jim was born in Ontonagon on November 8, 1933 to James H. and Esther (Skurr) Clark. He attended Ontonagon Area Schools graduating with the Class of...
Donald Henry Klingman
Jul 26, 2020
Donald Henry Klingman, beloved son, loving Father, caring Brother, and attentive GrandFather
was born July 17th, 1953- July 26, 2020 in Milwaukee WI to Alice Jean Polar May and Henry Adam Klingman.
Donald was a graduate from Watersmeet Township High School in 1971. He continued his education and his love of basketball at Soumi Community...
Carol Lynn Szaroletta
Jul 23, 2020
Carol Lynn Szaroletta of Marshfield, Wisconsin, passed away on July 23, 2020 at the age of 57.
Carol, the beloved daughter of Alfred and Yvonne (Aubrey) Szaroletta was born on April 10, 1963 and lived in Ontonagon until her father's passing in late 2015. She attended Ontonagon Area Schools and enjoyed her career and camaraderie at the...
Ted Wayne Strong
Jul 23, 2020
Ted Wayne Strong, 60, of Trout Creek, Michigan passed away in the early morning on July 23, 2020.
Ted was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Paul and Jacqueline Strong on October 18, 1959. The youngest of four children, he was raised on Austin Lake in Portage, Michigan. From his earliest years Ted was a distinctively uncommon soul....
Lola (Ewing) Jaakkola
Jul 22, 2020
Her Legacy… Lola Jaakkola, age 89, formerly of Bruce Crossing, Michigan passed away on July 22, 2020 in Fenton, Michigan. She was born on April 11, 1931, in Marquette, Michigan to Lawrence and Carmen (Comstock) Ewing. Lola married Francis (Bill) Jaakkola, on August 10, 1957, in Marquette and they celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary in 2009. Lola graduated from...
Arlene Eleanor Maki
Jul 11, 2020
Arlene Eleanor Maki, 83 years old, passed away July 11, 2020 at Country Terrace assisted living in Tomahawk, WI.
Arlene was born in Bruce Crossing, MI to Whilo and Eleanor Kauppinen on august 12, 1936. She went to school in Bruce Crossing. She graduated from Gogebic Community College in 1979 summa cum laude, with a degree in...
Jeremy Funke
Jul 8, 2020
Jeremy Phillip Funke, 34, passed away from natural causes at home on July 8, 2020.
Jeremy was born in Ontonagon, MI on October 12, 1985, to Peter and Kim (Wilson) Funke. Shortly after graduating from the Ontonagon Area High School, his daughter, Rylee, was born. He stayed in the area, with his daughter, until the paper mill...
Eli E. Isotalo
Jul 4, 2020
Eli Isotalo, 91 of Greenland, Michigan died peacefully on July fourth, 2020. He was born in Greenland, Michigan on March 24, 1929 to Henry and Lempi (Raivio) Isotalo. Eli graduated from Mass High School as class president in 1948. A proud veteran, he served his country in the Korean Conflict as a Sgt. of the 73rd Combat Engineers from...
Anna Butina
Jul 3, 2020
Anna Butina of White Pine, Michigan, passed away on July 3, 2020 at Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, Michigan. She was 98 years old.
Anna was born in Germany to Julius and Anna Herrndorf on November 12, 1921. She was married to George Butina until he passed away in 1983. She was a Beautician for many years....
Helen E. Mannan
Jun 29, 2020
Helen E. Mannan, 95, a resident of Ontonagon passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020, at the Omega House in Houghton.
Helen was born at home to Henry and Sanna (Katjamaki) Kangas on April 19, 1925. She went to elementary school in Rumely and later graduated from Eben High School.
She married Norman Perander in...
Mary Ann Ryan
Jun 23, 2020
Mary Ann Ryan of Ontonagon, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Aspirus Long Term Care Unit, she was 68. She was born on November 1, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan to Charles LaTondras and EdnaMae (Huebner) LaTondras.
She is survived by three sons; Joseph Ryan, Peter Ryan, Douglas Ryan; and a sister Lucy Kaarto....
Bonnie Potvin
Jun 21, 2020
Bonnie Potvin, 68, of White Pine, MI, passed away June 21, 2020 at the Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital. Bonnie was born in Ontonagon, on June 19, 1952, to David R. And Virginia J. Gregory. She attended the Ontonagon School System, and later Gogebic Community College. Beginning with nursing, and finishing with cosmetology. She had her own shop in her home. ...
Herbert Erland Johnson
Jun 17, 2020
Herbert Erland Johnson of Mass City, MI passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the age of 79.
Herb was born in Ontonagon, MI on September 14, 1940, to Erland and Alma (Norgard) Johnson. He married Susie Goard in 1965 in Mass City, MI. Herb was a graduate of Ontonagon Area Schools and was a veteran of...
Ronald J. Powelson
Jun 16, 2020
Ronald Jay Powelson, age 75, of Ontonagon, Michigan, passed away at his home on June 16, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, on January 15, 1945, to Donald and Faye (Davis) Powelson. He graduated from Ontonagon High School in 1963. He then entered the U.S. Army where he proudly serviced his country during...
James J. Metos
Jun 13, 2020
James J. Metos 90 of Bruce Crossing, MI passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital.
He was born on May 20, 1930 to the late Thomas & Jenny (Pelkola) Metos. Jim was married to the former Beverly Devroy who preceded him in death. He enjoyed fishing and hunting in the area. Jim worked...
Bonita "Bonnie" O'Connell
Jun 9, 2020
Bonita "Bonnie" Louise O'Connell, 71, of Fox Crossing, WI went running, with arms open wide, laughing and smiling into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday June 9, 2020 in Ontonagon, MI. She unexpectedly passed away after having the "Best June Day in the Yoop" with her beloved family and friends. She came "home"...
Ronald William Lukkari
Jun 4, 2020
Ronald William Lukkari, age 81, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at his home on Courtney Lake.
Ronald was born in Mass City, MI to Toivo & Jennie (Heinonen) Lukkari on December 29, 1938. Beloved father of children: Jeffery Lukkari, Brian (Rosalie) Lukkari, and Melanie Lukkari. He graduated from Mass High School in 1957.
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