Obituaries

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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"...

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...

Mar 18, 2025

Robert James (Jim) Bailey passed away peacefully at home on March 18, 2025, 12 days before his 95th birthday. He was born March 30, 1930, in Ontonagon to Esther and Harold Bailey.

He grew up on Houghton St and often talked about the pals he hung out with and the times they spent on the beach and...

Mar 17, 2025

Marjorie Lynn Pollard of Ontonagon, Michigan passed away on March 17, 2025 at her home.

Marge was born in Trout Creek, MI to Herbert and Lillian Garlow on September 13, 1938. She graduated from Mass High School, Class of 1956. She married William Pollard on August 3, 1957 in Ontonagon, Michigan. She worked for several years in...

Mar 13, 2025

Ilona Elanor Barron 95 of Mass City passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the Canal View Nursing Home in Hancock, MI.

She was born September 19, 1929 in Mass City to John & Nelma (Erickson) Makinen. Ilona was a reading specialist and teacher for many years. She is fondly remembered to this day by her former...

Mar 6, 2025

Arlene M. Vlahos, 80, formerly of Bruce Crossing, passed away on March 6, 2025 at Mill Creek Assisted Living Center in Marquette.

Arlene was born to William and Aune (Haataja) Korsman on May 8, 1944 at Grand View Hospital in Bessemer Township.  She graduated from Ewen High School in 1962 and earned a BS in Business Education...

Mar 3, 2025

Bettie Shankle, 87, of White Pine, MI, passed away on March 3, 2025 at Bayside Village where she had been a resident for the past four months.

She was born on February 19, 1938 to Fred and Elsie (Evett) Kendrick in Black Oak, Arkansas.  She was raised in Arkansas where she met and married Gene Shankle on...

Feb 24, 2025

Richard (Rick) Johnson, 88, formerly of Ontonagon, MI, passed on to eternal rest on February 24, 2025.

Richard was born on November 1,1936 to Wayne and Hilja (Ahola) Johnson of Greenland, MI. He went to Mass City School and shortly after enlisted in the U.S. Army.

Rick is survived by his spouse, Myrtle of Mass...

Feb 23, 2025

Jerry Haataja, 73, of Trout Creek, passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 23, 2025.

He was born October 5, 1951, to Edwin Haataja and Sylvia Anderson. Jerry was a retired Iron Worker in the construction industry. He enjoyed fly fishing during his life.

Jerry is survived by a daughter Amy Leppanen, brothers Chuck...

Feb 22, 2025

Jordan Allysse [Waabishki Waabizhezhi] McGeshick passed away on February 22, 2025, she was 34.

A service will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the Boys & Girls Club of Watersmeet. From 5:00pm-6:00pm (CST) a public gathering, at 6:00pm (CST) a feast will be served.

On Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the Boys &...