Obituaries

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 &...

Feb 22, 2025

Alberta was born to Cecil and Clara (Orfnosky) Mannan, in Ontonagon, Michigan on June 29, 1960. She attended the Ontonagon Intermediate School District program, which she completed in 1986.

In May of 1986, after the loss of her father and mother, Alberta became part of the Jacques and Hilde Kirouac family in Ontonagon.

Eventually after...

Feb 19, 2025

Roy C. Lindstrom, 91 passed away on February 19, 2025 at Bayside Village of L'Anse, Michigan where he resided for the past 18 months.. He was born on October 17, 1933, in Chassell, Michigan, son of the late John and Viola (Walstrom) Lindstrom. Roy attended Chassell schools, graduating with the class of 1952 at Chassell High School.

...

Feb 18, 2025

Geraldine Ellen Wilson passed away February 18, 2025, at Bayside Village in L'Anse, Michigan, she was 82. She was born July 11, 1942, in Ontonagon to the late Al and Elizabeth (Betty) LaDuke. Geraldine graduated from Ontonagon High School in 1960. She was always proud of being a Polar Bear.

Gerri enjoyed crocheting, other arts and crafts,...

Feb 15, 2025

Roger William Halquist, age 76, of Bruce Crossing, Michigan, passed away after a long illness on February 15, 2025. Roger was born in 1949 and raised in Bruce Crossing, MI. He was the son of Lila (Murto) and Harold Halquist and had one sister Jean (Mongeon).

Roger is survived by his wife Irene Halquist (Wiedemeier); his son...

Feb 9, 2025

Viola Wolfe of Ewen Michigan passed away on Feb 9th 2025, at Westgate Nursing Home in Ironwood, Michigan.

She was born on May 18th, 1940, in Harbor Springs Michigan to Clair and Marcella Streeter. She was married to George Wolfe and together they had two sons Tom and Jeff.

In their early years they worked...

Jan 20, 2025

Edward William Avedisian of Trout Creek, MI passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025. Ed was born August 19,1942 in Paynesville to Avedis and Ann (Ranta) Avedisian. He grew up in Redford Township, MI and graduated from Thurston High School in 1960, and then attended Northern Michigan University. In 1973 he bought Sunnyside Tavern in Agate and owned...