Kathleen Jane Preiss
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...
Marilyn Hokkanen
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...
Donald J Oakley
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...
Bernard Norman Myhren
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...
Robert Edwin Anderson
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...
Ralph Dennis Manning
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...
June Clara (Kirmse) Tredeau
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,...
Michael P Laurich
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.
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Aileen Florence Segerstrom
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...
Aileen Florence Segertrom
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...
Peggy Lee Tarnowski
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...
Donald Ray Withrow
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...
Arthur Verner Johnson
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...
Michael Ryan Miilu
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...
Floyd S Rowley, Jr.
Jan 18, 2019
Floyd S Rowley, Jr. of Ontonagon passed away unexpectedly on January 18, 2019 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital.
He was born on September 22, 1942 to the late Floyd S & Gladys Rowley, Sr. Floyd enjoyed coffee with the guys at Connie's.
Floyd is survived by his wife Kendall Rowley of Ontonagon, children Paul Rowley of...
Suzanne Marie (Bauman) Umlor
Jan 16, 2019
Suzanne Marie Umlor, 69, of Greenland, MI, passed away Wednesday morning, January, 16, 2019 at her home with her husband Larry by her side.
Suzanne was born in Manistique, MI to Arthur and Virginia (Otto) Bauman on April 6, 1949.
A Funeral Mass and visitation will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ontonagon, MI...
Christie (Pflughoeft) Pete
Jan 4, 2019
Christie (Pflughoeft) Pete 42 of Watersmeet passed away on January 4, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau, WI.
She is survived by her children Jacob, Marie, Emma, Isabel, Sophia & Olivia, her parents Albert & Yvonne Pete, Sr., siblings Tracy (Dan) Pete, Jenny (Sonny) McGeshick, Albert Pete, Jr. Angela (Shane, Sr.) Pete & Marilee (Tyrone) Pete, 10...
Darren Jay Tuomi
Dec 30, 2018
Darren Jay Tuomi, 48, of White Pine, MI passed away suddenly on December 30, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Darren was born in Ontonagon, MI to Walter and Kathryn (Virtanen) Tuomi on August 8, 1970.
A memorial service will be held at the White Pine American Legion in White Pine, MI Saturday, March 23rd at...
Kirk Allen Lacasse
Dec 29, 2018
Kirk Allen LaCasse died suddenly in Goodyear, Arizona on Dec 29, 2018 at the age of 27.
Kirk is survived by his parents Peter, Sr and Dawn LaCasse of Ontonagon; a brother Peter, Jr (Ashley) LaCasse of Biloxi, MS; a sister Monica LaCasse of Loveland, CO; nephew Braylon LaCasse of Biloxi MS and maternal grandfather Louis Roy...
Ero Davis Ahola
Dec 26, 2018
Ero Davis Ahola passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at his home in Mass City. He was born in in Wainola, MI to Alex & Lempi Ahola on July 27, 1936. Davi graduated form Mass High School in 1955. After graduation, he enlisted in the Army. Serving 2 years in Germany. On his return home from service, he went...
