Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Ontonagon and Bruce Crossing, MI

Gerald Arthur Beck

Gerald Arthur Beck

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...

George S. Bittner

George S. Bittner

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.

Marilyn (Hales)  Wilson

Marilyn (Hales) Wilson

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.

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Richard Gerald Kaat

Richard Gerald Kaat

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...

Mary "Jane" Bowen

Mary "Jane" Bowen

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...

Matthew James Mcguire

Matthew James Mcguire

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...

Patricia C. Kosey

Patricia C. Kosey

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...

George E. Wolfe

George E. Wolfe

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...

Rachel E. Besonen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....