Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 20, 2018

Kenneth Charles Anderson of White Pine, 88 years old, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2018 with his family by his side.  He was born April 11, 1930 to Charles and Wilma (Godell) Anderson at his grandparents home in Watton.  From ages one to four he lived with his grandparents.

His father was a logging contractor who...

Dec 18, 2018

William Steven Latvis, 86, of Mass City ,MI passed away on December 18 2018, at Aspirus Hospital in Laurium.

He was born in Portage Township, Houghton to Anna and John Latvis on March 13, 1932. He graduated high school from Mass City in 1950. He married Betty Hermanson on July 23, 1955 in Houghton, Mi. He worked...

Dec 11, 2018

Evangeline D Smith

Evangeline (Babe) D Smith, 94, of Ewen went to be with our LORD December 11, 2018.

Babe was born January 29, 1924 to Harry & Dora (Havel) Monfils.  She married Herman Fanslau, August 3, 1946, Two Rivers, WI.  They moved Topaz, MI purchasing a dairy farm and had 4 children, James (Elsie)...

Dec 6, 2018

George Anderson, 70 of Trout Creek, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018.  He was born December 27, 1947 to Harry and Selma (Keiranen) Anderson of Rockland.  Foster parents Frances (Bud) and Leona (Granny) Bonin of Trout Creek.

George graduated in 1967 from Trout Creek High School.  He entered the US Army December 5, 1967 until his Honorable...

Nov 30, 2018

Rose Sophie Mattson, 93, of Bruce Crossing passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital.

Rose was born on March 8, 1926 in Lake Linden, MI to the late Isaac and Sophie Lervic. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry A Mattson, a beloved sister Ruth (Erik) Lytikainen and a brother, Rueben (Ruth)...

Nov 30, 2018

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...

Nov 14, 2018

Jack Longhini – Obituary

John (Jack) Henry Longhini of Ontonagon passed away peacefully November 14, 2018 at home while preparing for deer camp.  Jack was born in Ironwood to Dominic and Catherine (Viher) Longhini on November 19, 1933.  He graduated from Luther L Wright High school in Ironwood with the class of 1951.  After spending 3 years...

Nov 12, 2018

Patrick Lee Thompson, 81 of Ontonagon, MI left this earth on November 12, 2018 to go hangout with family and friends on the other side.

He was born in Wausau, WI on May 17,1937, and was the son of Henry and Carrie (Beyer) Thompson also from Ontonagon. He had three siblings, Henry (Patricia) Thompson, Ellen (Bill) Burgess,...

Nov 1, 2018

Robert E. Besonen, 89, of Ewen, MI, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018, with his loving wife at his side. Robert was born on December 28, 1928, in Duncan Township to Alex and Tynne (Laturi) Besonen. He married the former Rachel Juntila in National Mine on October 16, 1952, and celebrated 66 years of marriage this fall. Robert...

Oct 27, 2018

On October 27 2018 Doris used the angel wings she so rightfully earned and departed this earth and went into Heaven.

Doris Mae (Duncan) Cherro was born to Giles & Anna Mae Duncan on November 19, 1933. On a blind date she met John Cherro & shortly after, on March 21, 1953 they were married in Duluth,...

Oct 21, 2018

Diana M. Kaikko, 81, of Greenland, passed away on October 21, 2018. She was born on August 17, 1937 in Mass City, Michigan and was the daughter of Oswald and Clarice (McGaughey) Mackey. She attended school in Mass City and graduated in 1955. She married her high school sweetheart, Arnold "Bud" Kaikko on June 13, 1957. He preceded her...

Oct 21, 2018

Gary "Mick" Cronkright

Gary Allen-Mitchell Cronkright, 80, of Trout Creek passed away on October 21st, 2018, at the Iron County Medical Care facility in Crystal Falls. He was born May 27th, 1938, in Trout Creek, MI. Son of the late Adelbert and Clistia Cronkright.

He worked at the White Pine Copper Mine, as well as...

Oct 18, 2018

Pamela Ann Niemi

Pamela Ann Niemi, 53, of Ontonagon was born to Lou and Paul Niemi on November 19, 1964. She passed away in Wausau, Wisconsin on October 18, 2018.

Pamela is survived by her Fiancé, Jim Meagher; Children, Kirsten (Jason) Jarvi, Brandon (Mandy) Toolanen, Shannon (Ryan Mortenson) Toolanen, Courtney (Dan) Kessler; Grandchildren, Taylor,  Hayden,...

Oct 3, 2018

George Frederick Barron, age 95, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital in Ontonagon, MI.  George was born November 22, 1922 in Superior, WI to Carol and Marie Baron (Kobel).

He is survived by his wife Ilona (Makinen) of Ontonagon and his son Fred Barron.

Graveside services will take place Monday, October...