John Saaranen
Sep 6, 2025
John Saaranen 85 passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in South Range, MI.
A graveside service will take place at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Greenland, MI on Friday, September 12th at 11 am.
Ruth Joyce Kopsi
Sep 5, 2025
Ruth Joyce Kopsi, 84, of Bruce Crossing, Michigan, left us on September 5, 2025, after a long a battle with health issues. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, cousin, and friend, Ruth will always be remembered for her kindness, her willingness to help others, her contagious laughter and positive attitude.
Born August 26, 1941, in...
Joletta Lyn Kaat
Sep 5, 2025
Joletta Lyn Kaat, 49 of Bruce Crossing MI went home to be with her heavenly Father on September 5, 2025 surrounded by family and friends.
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband John L Kaat, and her children Nathan (Alex) Kaat, Keila Kaat, Justus (Ashley) Kaat, Seth (Jenna) Kaat, Levi (Kailey) Kaat, Jared Kaat, Shoshana Kaat,...
Robert J. Mazurek
Aug 31, 2025
Robert J. Mazurek (Bob), beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-great grandfather has passed away at 92 years old. He was born to Steve and Florence (Gregorich) Mazurek in Ontonagon, MI. As the oldest of 8 children, he was responsible to help a lot with chores on the farm. At 15, when his dad's health declined, he quit school to...
Karen Kay Austinson
Aug 28, 2025
Karen Kay Rivard Austinson passed away at age 85 on August 28, 2025, at Our Lady of Mercy in Hubbel, MI.
She was born on 9/3/1939 in Cumberland, WI to Wilford and June Rivard. She attended Turtle Lake High School as a teenager and later married Dean Austinson of Clayton, WI in the year 1958.
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Ronald Francis Siem
Aug 23, 2025
Ronald Francis Siem, 75, of Ontonagon, passed away on August 23, 2025, at his home. He was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin on September 7, 1949, to Chester and Frances (Evanoff) Siem.
Ron worked in the Flint, Michigan area for many years, before coming back home to Ontonagon as a heavy equipment operator.
He is survived...
Grace Edna Makimaa
Aug 4, 2025
Grace Edna Makimaa, 87 of Mass City and then Ontonagon, passed away on August 4, 2025, at Westgate Nursing Home in Ironwood Michigan surrounded by family.
Grace was born in Ontonagon Michigan to George and Edna Weisinger on August 11, 1937. She went to school in Ontonagon. She married Gerald Makimaa on November 24, 1956, in Ontonagon....
Jeannette Marion Marley
Aug 3, 2025
Jeannette Marion Marley, of Ontonagon, MI, passed away on August 3, 2025, at Omega House in Houghton, MI. Jeannette was 90 years old.
Jeannette was born in Green, MI to Matt and Nellie Utter on February 4, 1935. She attended and graduated from Ontonagon High School and went on to become the County Abstractor where she worked...
Jeanette May Bedford
Jul 28, 2025
Jeanette May (Sauleen) Bedford, 92, of Ontonagon died peacefully on July 28, 2025, after a series of illnesses. She was born on March 14, 1933, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin to John and Gladys (Buetow) Sauleen and grew up on the family farm in Trego, Wisconsin with her brother and four sisters.
She lived most of her adult...
Thomas Repaal
Jul 23, 2025
A Memorial Service for Thomas Repaal of White Pine, will be held on Wednesday at 10:00am at the White Pine Community Methodist Church in White Pine.
Cane Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Steven Paul Heitman
Jul 5, 2025
Steven Paul Heitman of Rockland, MI went to be with the Lord on July 5, 2025, with his wife by his side.
Steve was born on September 8, 1948, to Earl and Louene Heitman of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. After high school, Steve served in the US Army for a brief time before beginning his career as a...
Susan Patricia Kemppainen
Jul 4, 2025
Susan Patricia Kemppainen, born July 20th, 1958, passed peacefully at the Howard Young hospital in Woodruff, WI on July 4th, 2025. She lived in White Pine, MI with husband Pete.
Sue's main hobby was collecting antiques, but it was rarely the high ticket, universally coveted pieces that caught her eye at estate sales and all-towns. She had...
Edward Kaplan
May 25, 2025
Edward Kaplan, age 72, passed away at his home on May 25, 2025. Edward was born on August 6, 1952, to David and Beatrice Kaplan in Cheboygan, MI. He graduated from Ashtabula Harbor High School in 1971 and later obtained a degree from Northern Michigan University in pipe and combination welding. Edward joined the U.S. Coast Guard in 1972...
William "Bill" Paul Yakovich
May 18, 2025
William "Bill" Paul Yakovich of Ontonagon peacefully passed away on May 18, 2025, at Our Lady of Mercy Care Facility in Hubbell, MI.
Bill was born on October 10,1940 in Ontonagon, to Paul and Ardith (Dragoo) Yakovich of Rockland, Michigan. He attended school in Rockland and graduated in 1958. He played basketball all through his high school...
Leroy Phillip Jamison
May 8, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leroy Phillip Jamison, who departed this life peacefully at his home in Ontonagon on May 8, 2025, at the age of 89. Born 11-15-1935, to parents Walter and Minnie (Roehm) Jamison.
Leroy married Catherine (Dairo) on October 15th, 1960. Leroy worked at the Paper Mill for...
Richard Bruce Barlock
May 6, 2025
Richard (Dick) Bruce Barlock, 67, of Bergland, MI passed away on Tuesday, May 6th 2025 at home with his wife and daughter, after a battle with soft-tissue sarcoma. Dick was born in Wakefield, MI, to Andrew and Hazel (Christensen) Barlock on September 5th, 1957. Dick graduated from Bergland High School in 1975, graduated from Gogebic Community College, and attended...
Betty Lehman
Apr 30, 2025
Betty Lou Lehman, 83, of White Pine, MI, passed away on April 30, 2025 at UP Health in Marquette, MI.
Betty Lou Lehman was born in Manistique, MI to Roy and Dorothy Briggs on April 28, 1942. She was married to her high school sweetheart, Clifford Lehman, on August 27, 1960.
Betty was a devoted...
Ralph Gordon Baker
Apr 8, 2025
Ralph Gordon Baker, born April 18, 1938, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Born in Stambaugh, MI, to Harvey and Gertrude Baker, Ralph graduated from Stambaugh High School in 1956 and went on to study at Michigan Tech.
Ralph brought Cable TV to areas of Upper Michigan by managing and then owning a...
Carol Ann Conrad
Mar 24, 2025
Carol Conrad, age 65, of Bruce Crossing, peacefully passed away at home on Monday, March 24, 2025, after a culmination of health issues.
Carol was born on May 18, 1959, in L'Anse, daughter of Arvo and Elma Maria (Mattson) Jackson. Carol graduated from L'Anse High School with the Class of 1977. In 1978, Carol married Terry "Bunny"...
Sue Ellyn Boers
Mar 22, 2025
Sue Ellyn (Jaaska) Boers, 81 of Ontonagon, MI passed peacefully at home on Saturday, March 22, 2025, cared for by her eternally dedicated and loving husband. He was supported by wonderful caregivers from Regional Hospice Services (Sarah thank you!) and the wonderful team at Sunset Harbor Homecare.
Sue graduated from Phelps Wisconsin High School in 1961 and...
