Obituaries

Apr 17, 2019

Margaret Martin, 98, of Ontonagon died on Wednesday, April 17 at Portage Pointe in Hancock after a long battle with Alzheimer's dementia.

Margaret was born in Redridge, MI on Oct. 1, 1920, to John (Ilmari) and Katie (Kaisa Paso) Koivu.  She graduated from Jeffers HS in 1938 (and loved to tell of riding the train from Redridge...

Mar 29, 2019

Marjorie Lorayne Welfley 100 passed away at her home in Boyton Beach, FL on March 29, 2019.

She was born in Ontonagon, MI on April 18, 1918 to the late Axel & Selena Nygard. Lorayne graduated from Ontonagon High School. She was married to Charles Welfley. Lorayne spent most of her adult life in Boyton Beach, FL....

Mar 23, 2019

Thad G Breland, 70 of Bruce Crossing, MI passed away March 23, 2019.

He was born in LaPorte, IN on February 3, 1949 to Thad & Margaret Breland. Thad graduated from Galien High School. He had worked for Settler's Co-Op Sporting Goods in Bruce Crossing, MI from which he retired.

Thad is survived by his...

Mar 12, 2019

Cathy Perttula of Trout Creek, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, March 12th surrounded by her loving family at the Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, Wisconsin after a short bout with cancer.  Cathy was born in Bruce Crossing on May 1, 1941.  She graduated from Ewen High School in 1961 and married Jerry Perttula on June 2, 1962.  She...

Mar 10, 2019

Karen Plutchak, 68, of Greenland, MI, passed away on March 10, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Karen was born in Goodrich, Michigan to Fred and Gloria Koon on April 10, 1950.  She graduated from Goodrich High School.  Karen married Jerry Plutchak on December 13, 1975, and relocated to the Upper Peninsula where she and Jerry raised their...

Mar 9, 2019

Beatrice Pearl Julia (Myllymaki ) Miilu - July 31, 1927- March 9, 2019

Goodbyes are being said for one of Rousseau's lifelong residents.  Beatrice went home to be with the Lord on March 9, 2019 at Aspirus Long Term Care in Ontonagon, Michigan.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Irving, on May 25, 1999...

Mar 7, 2019

Kathleen (Kay) Preiss

Kathleen (Kay) Jane Preiss, 77, peacefully passed away on March 7, 2019. with her loving husband and children at her side. Kathleen was born February 5, 1942, to Wayne and Valerie Peters in Wayne, Michigan. On December 10, 1957, she married Merrill Preiss in Ontonagon, Michigan. The couple proudly raised their five children in...

Mar 5, 2019

Marilyn Sue (Morse) Hokkanen - 39 with 40 years of experience - passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 5, 2019 at Aspirus Hospital in Ontonagon, Michigan.

She was born to Marion and Margaret Morse on November 24, 1939. She married Jerry Hokkanen and together they raised 5 children. Surviving are her spouse Jerry, children...

Feb 28, 2019

Donald J Oakley 62 of Ontonagon died February 28, 2019 at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

He leaves behind his wife Beth, sister Ethel, brother Chuck, mother-in-law Donna Loutzenhiser, brother-in-laws Jay, Wade & Daniel, friend/adopted son Christopher Stevens and many cousins, nieces & nephews.

Services are planned for the spring and will be announced by...

Feb 20, 2019

Bernard "Bernie" Myhren, 63, of White Pine, formerly of Green, passed away unexpectedly in his home on February 20, 2019.

He was born September 13, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan to Carl and Mary (Gebeau) Myhren.  Bernie grew up in Green, Michigan.  He graduated from the White Pine High School in 1974.  He held numerous jobs as a...

Feb 14, 2019

Robert Edwin Anderson passed away at his home on February 14, 2019.  He was born March 6, 1959 in Ontonagon, MI to Edwin and Anita (Sommer) Anderson.

He graduated from the Ontonagon area High School with the class of 1977 where he was known as Farmer Bob to his friends.

Bob was employed in various...

Feb 13, 2019

RALPH DENNIS MANNING

Ralph Dennis Manning was born on July 26, 1938 in Detroit to Edwin and Wilma Manning. He died on February 13, 2019 at his home.

After graduating from Mass High School he spent 3 years in the Army, stationed in Germany. Upon discharge he moved to Milwaukee, WI and worked at Oster...

Feb 10, 2019

June Clara (Kirmse) Tredeau, 89, of Greenland was called by the Lord to once again be with the love of her life and the man that adored her for over half a century. June passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 in the caring hands of the staff at Ontonagon Aspirus Long-Term Care. She was born on November 8,...

Feb 7, 2019

On Thursday, February 7, 2019 Michael P Laurich 73 of Greenland, MI, loving husband, father, grandfather and brother entered his heavenly home.

Michael was born September 25, 1945 to Joseph & Katherine (Aihler) Laurich in Marquette, MI.

On May 10, 1969 he married Shirley Takala at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mass City, MI.

Feb 6, 2019

Aileen Segerstrom, 97 was taken from us too soon on February 6, 2019.  Aileen was born in Rockland, MI to Paul & Aina Kettunen on December 13, 1921.

Aileen enjoyed saunas, dancing, music and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her family believes she was the epitome of the Finnish word "Sisu" definition, the "extraordinary and...

Feb 6, 2019

Aileen Florence Segerstrom 97 formerly of Rockland passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 in Texas.

She was born in Rockland on December 13, 1921 to the late Paul & Aina (Usimaki) Kettunen. Aileen graduated from Ontonagon High School with the class of 1939. She was united in marriage to Gordon Segerstrom. Together they owned and operated the...

Jan 31, 2019

Peggy Lee Tarnowski 54 of Ontonagon passed away January 31, 2019.

She was born December 4, 1964 to John & Lois Turpeinen. On June 10, 2001 Peggy was united in marriage to Buck Tarnowski.

Her greatest joy in life was her grandchildren and family.  Peggy was always appreciative of the smallest gift or act of...

Jan 29, 2019

Donald Ray Withrow of Mass City, MI passed away in his home the morning of January 29th, 2019. Born on November 8th, 1934 in Rochelle, Illinois to Charles Raymond Withrow and Taimi Ester Pennala. He married Nancey Jane Cox on August 11th, 1956 in Detroit, MI. Don owned and operated the Adventure Motel in Mass City, MI, which he...

Jan 24, 2019

Arthur "Artie" Verner Johnson, March 30, 1944-January 24, 2019, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Kenton, Michigan at the age of 74.  Artie loved being outdoors riding his four wheeler and partridge hunting.  He enjoyed being around his friends having a drink at the local pub and playing his machine.  Always smiling and could make people laugh,  a...

Jan 23, 2019

Michael "Mikey" Miilu 41 of Mass City passed away unexpectedly at work on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.

He was born in Ontonagon on August 5, 1977 to Eino & Kristiina (Patana) Miilu.

Mikey love the U.P. Especially the winters. He enjoyed snowmobiling, skiing in his younger years, deer and small game hunting and being in...