Obituaries

Apr 30, 2020

Timothy Edward Kemppainen, 60, of Mass City, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on April 30, 2020.  Tim was born December 10, 1959 in Ishpeming, MI, to the late Benharte Edward Kemppainen and JoAnne (Cox-Kemppainen) Perrow.  Tim grew up in Mass City with his siblings Bonnie Kemppainen-Maki, Ben Kemppainen, Randy Kemppainen and Bobi Jo Perrow-Niemi.

Tim married his high...

Apr 29, 2020

Robert (Bob) Johns, 67, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at the St. Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Bob was born August 13, 1952 to George and Lillian (Pelkola) Johns in Munising, Michigan.

Bob was employed previously at Kohler Cooper and then at Home Depot. Bob was a member of Elim Tabernacle of Greenfield,...

Apr 24, 2020

Wayne "Kaki" Niemi 83 of Mass City passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at the Omega House in Houghton following a courageous battle with cancer. Wayne was born in Lake Mine to Richard and Martha Niemi on April 3, 1937. He attended school in Mass city and graduated in 1955. Following graduation he worked in the woods, in construction,...

Apr 19, 2020

Charlotte R. Niemi, age 85, of Ewen, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on April 19th, 2020 while a resident at the Ontonagon Aspirus Long Term Care Unit.

She was born on August 30, 1934, in Wakefield, Michigan, to Charles and Dorothy (Hatfield) Gerber of Bruce Crossing, Michigan.

Besides her parents she was preceded...

Mar 28, 2020

Gary F. Kaarto, 75 of Mass City, Michigan passed away at his home on Saturday, March 28, 2020. He was born on February 2, 1945 to the late Eino and Helen (Willman) Kaarto. On August 19, 1978 he married Lucy Cleland at her parents' home in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

In Gary's younger years he was an avid...

Mar 17, 2020

William "Bill" LaBine, 90, of Ontonagon passed away peacefully March 17, 2020 at Omega House in Houghton.

He was born in Ashland, WI on January 16, 1930 to William and Beatrice (Hill) LaBine. He graduated from Ontonagon High School with the Class of 1948. During his senior year, his basketball team was Upper Peninsula Regional Champions. Following...

Mar 15, 2020

Jeanne Marie Hicks, 93,  passed away on March 15, 2020, at her home in Ewen, Michigan.

Jeanne was born in Chicago, IL to Eugene & Donna Potter on July 27, 1926. She married Frank Hicks on October 26, 1946, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ewen, with the Rev. V.C. Savageau officiating.

She was...

Mar 1, 2020

Juana "Josie" Shamion was taken home by our Lord on March 1st, 2020 in Ontonagon, MI. She passed away quietly at home surrounded by her family.

Josie was born on June 5th, 1937 and raised in San Antonio, Texas where she met her husband of 55 years, Ronald Shamion. She and Ron moved to Ontonagon in 1970 ...

Feb 17, 2020

William (Bill) Anttila, 84, of Mass City, MI, passed away on February 17,2020 at his home in Ontonagon, MI. Bill was born on the family farm to Paul and Anna (Ruotanen) on November 13,1935.

He graduated from Mass High School and later married Judith Kesti on April 21,1956 . They were married for 53 years. Bill found...

Feb 14, 2020

Annabelle McGeshick 89 of Watersmeet passed away Friday, February 14, 2020 at the Gathering Place Elder Care in Watersmeet with her family by her side.

During her life, she loved spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren.

Annabelle is survived by her children Margaret Jackson, Cynthia R. McGeshick, Constance Lynn (Michael J.) Ursitti,...

Feb 10, 2020

Tanya Lynnette Flink, 47, of Ontonagon passed away unexpectedly on February 10th, 2020 at her home.  Tanya was born on 11/03/1972 in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, to the late Roger and Karen Myllymaki Flink. She attended school and graduated from Webb High School in 1991. Tanya went to college for 2 years at UW-LaCrosse, Wisconsin.

After college Tanya was...

Feb 8, 2020

Anthony C. Meranda of Bruce Crossing, MI passed on February 8, 2020 at the age of 64. He was born in Toledo Ohio in 1956 on January 18th, raised in Brighton, MI on Clark Lake in lower Michigan,  Ann Arbor. He went to school in Howell, MI and went to college at Washtenaw Community College in Ypsilanti, MI.

Feb 5, 2020

Gerald F. "Jerry" Light, 78, of Ontonagon, passed away Wednesday evening, February 5, 2020.

He was born March 22, 1941 in Pontiac, Michigan, son of the late Frederick and Dorothy(Gilson) Light.  Jerry attended Alpena schools and graduated for the Alpena High School with the class of 1960.  He also attended Alpena Community College, where he received a...

Feb 4, 2020

Dorothy A. Wainio passed away February 4, 2020 at Bayside Village in L'Anse.  Dorothy was born October 14, 1938 in Ontonagon, Michigan to the late Michael and Louise (Desormeau) Rubich. She grew up in Ontonagon and graduated from Ontonagon High School in 1956. She married the late Oscar John Wainio in 1959 and resided with him in Ontonagon for...

Feb 3, 2020

Michael E. Kemppainen, 74 of Rockland passed away February 3, 2020 at Omega House in Houghton after a lengthy illness.

He was born in Marquette, MI on January 30, 1946 son of the late Wilho & Florence (Maki) Kemppainen.

Michael graduated from Ewen High School in 1964. In 1966 he enlisted in the U.S. Army,...

Feb 3, 2020

Maryjean Dove 73 of Ewen passed away Monday, February 3, 2020 at Aspirus Grandview Hospital Ironwood, MI.

Funeral services will take place at the Cane Funeral Home- Bruce Crossing. Chapel in Bruce Crossing, MI Saturday, February 8 at 1 PM. Friends may call at the funeral home from 11 AM until the time of the service.There will...

Jan 30, 2020

Robert (Bob) Dante Micheletti, Sr. of Green Bay, Wisconsin passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at the age of 72.

Bob was born on January 18, 1948 in Seattle, Washington to Michigan natives Ferdinand and Ruth (Sahinoja) Micheletti. Early in Bob's life, the family returned to their Michigan roots and settled in Matchwood. Bob graduated from...

Jan 28, 2020

Marilys Charlene Floyd, 72, passed away peacefully at home on January 28, 2020 with loved ones nearby after a lengthy illness.

She was born June 28, 1947 to Valentine and Ada (Spargo) Augustine. She graduated from the Ewen High School class of 1965. On June 19,1970 she married Richard Floyd the love of her life, and they...

Jan 25, 2020

David A. Gregory 72, formerly of Ontonagon, passed away January 25, 2020 in Crosby, TX.

Military honors will be performed by the Ontonagon County Veteran's Association on Tuesday, June 30th at 10 a.m. at the Holy Family Cemetery in Ontonagon, MI.

Those who wish to send expressions of sympathy to the family may send them...

Jan 24, 2020

Harry Mark DeHut, Sr. passed away at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital on January 24th, 2020.

Harry was born in Lewiston, Idaho on September 14, 1960. Son of Harry F. DeHut and Phyllis (Hamilton) DeHut.

After high school, he joined the US Navy for 12 years in service of our country.

Harry enjoyed hunting and...