Kenneth Charles Anderson
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...
William Steven Latvis
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...
Evangeline (Babe) D. Smith
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)...
George Anderson
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...
Rose Sophie Mattson
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)...
Robert Edwin Anderson
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...
John Henry Longhini
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...
Patrick Lee Thompson
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,...
Robert Eino Besonen
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...
Doris Mae Cherro
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,...
Diana M. Kaikko
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...
Gary Allen Mitchell Cronkright
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...
Pamela Ann Niemi
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,...
George Frederick Barron
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...
Ora Lee (Pittsley) Westie
Oct 2, 2018
Ora Lee (Pittsley) Westie passed away October 2, 2018 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin after a lengthy illness.
She was born December 23, 1940 in Calderwood (Bond Falls), Michigan to Robert and Elaine Pittsley. Ora graduated from the Trout Creek Schools in 1958. Ora was united in marriage June 14, 1958 with Philip Westie. ...
Christine Marie Cribb
Sep 16, 2018
Christine Marie Cribb 52 of Rockland passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 at her home in Rockland.
She was born November 22, 1965 in Milwaukee, WI to Ervin & Brigitte (Deluca) Fuchs.
Christine was the mother of 3 children & wife of 25 years. She will be remembered as a kind & caring person, a...
John (Jack) F. Townsend
Sep 16, 2018
John F. Townsend lifelong resident of Ontonagon passed away peacefully on September 16, 2018 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He spent the last few months at Omega House Hospice house in Houghton, MI.John (also known affectionately as Jack) was born in Ontonagon, Michigan on September 6, 1923 to Goodenough and Faybelle Townsend.
John attended local schools...
Richard Bruce Huhtala
Sep 11, 2018
Richard Bruce Huhtala 66, Green Bay, WI passed away Tuesday evening September 11, 2018, at a Milwaukee hospital. He was born May 26th, 1952 in Wakefield MI, the son of Arne and Jane (McCorry) Huhtala.
Rick graduated from Ewen High School in 1970. He spent most of his adult life in sales. Not only was Rick at...
Iris Miriam (Carlisle) Barnbrook
Sep 11, 2018
Iris Miriam Barnbrook, 83 of Trout Creek, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at her home. She was born July 16, 1935 to Mose Willard Carlisle and Eini Helena (Lampinen) Carlisle.
She enlisted in the Marines on May 1, 1955 and was Honorably Discharged. She married Fredrick Barbrook on July 23, 1955 in North Carolina. She loved...
Michael W. (Sully) Sullivan
Sep 9, 2018
Michael W. Sullivan (Sully) went home to be with his savior on September 9, 2018.
He was born in Ontonagon to Ralph & Irene (Alanen) Sullivan on July 14, 1945. While living downstate, he met & married the love of his life for 45 years, Helen.
Loving husband of Helen (Scofield) father of Dawn, Erik...
