Obituaries

Jul 27, 2018

Kurt John Talsma, 1966-2018. Kurt slipped peacefully into his Savior's arms July 27, 2018 at Aspirus Iron River Hospital, Iron River MI.  Kurt was born March 12, 1966 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of John and Patricia (Spike) Talsma.  He was baptized April 17, 1966 and confirmed May 18, 1980.

Kurt attended Caledonia Public Schools and...

Jul 22, 2018

Edgar Rice Burroughs, 11/09/1942-07/22/2018'  Husband, Brother, Father, Grand-father, Great-grand-father, Friend, Viet Nam Veteran, Printer, Philosopher and Craftsmen.

Ed grew up in Tennessee, in the family newspaper, learning to read upside down and backwards with the hand-set type.  After surviving  Viet Nam, he worked at the Press Club D.C, and partnered in a dart pub in Alexandria, VA. ...

Jul 22, 2018

Elma Florence Hirvonen,  passed away in Ontonagon on Sunday, July 22nd, with her family by her side.  She was born to August and Hilda (Tuominen) Besonen in Trout Creek on June 11, 1920.

Elma moved to Detroit in 1938 to work.  While there, she met Gene Hirvonen who grew up about 7 miles from Elma in Painsville,...

Jul 21, 2018

Vivian Wagenius  passed away on July 21st of 2018 in Bruce crossing, Mi. She was born in Paradise MT in 1933 to Kenneth and Ruby Whisman. She spent much of her life in Mt and Everett Wa. area.

She is survived by her children Kenneth & Colleen Nelson, Carl & Becky Nelson ,Vicky McNamara,William  Kelly Niemi and...

Jul 20, 2018

Raymond W. Luoma 77 of Greenland passed away at Bayside Village in L'Anse on July 20, 2018

Ray was born October 3, 1940 to Henry & Ella (Laurila) Luoma.  He graduated from Mass High School in 1958.

Ray worked at the Ontonagon County Rad Commission. Then in Detroit on construction projects as a truck driver....

Jul 19, 2018

Robert (Bob) Thompson, age 89, of Ontonagon passed away July 19, 2018.  He was born in Pontiac, Michigan on November 23, 1928 to the late Orville "Red" Thompson and Rhea L. Clark

He attended Pontiac High School and graduated from Pontiac Motors Trade School.  He served as a Sergeant in the US Army, and was a veteran...

Jul 16, 2018

Reino Emil Alanen, 90, passed away Monday, July 16th at the DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette, MI.  He was born to Emil & Rosa (Tienhaara) Alanen on May 3, 1928 on the farm near Bruce Crossing.

Reino's spent his early years on the farm.  Later he worked at the Brown Lee Sawmill in Toivola &...

Jun 27, 2018

Elizabeth Mae Marks DeFrancisco 97 of Ontonagon passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital's Long Term Care Unit.

She was born November 11, 1920 to the late Edward & Roslena White in Big Bay, MI. Elizabeth married Elmer Marks, Sr. in 1937. He preceded her in death in 1966. She married Joseph DeFrancisco in...

Jun 26, 2018

Dorothy J. Dankwardt passed away on June 26, 2018 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital.  She was born in Ontonagon Michigan to Edward and Helen (Joos) Weza.  She graduated from Ontonagon High School.

After graduation she worked in Duluth Minnesota for a few years. She then moved to Colorado, an area that she loved.  When Dorothy returned to the...

Jun 26, 2018

Gerald Ernest Platzke died peacefully at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN on June 26th, 2018 at the age of 62.

Gerald is survived by his wife, Benita; children, Ryan (Michelle), Jesse (Stephanie), Evan (Andrea); Siblings, Joel (Dawn) Platzke, Barb Perttula, Dennis Morrison, Mark (Anne) Morrison, Stacy Morrison, Susan Platzke; Grandchildren, Andi, Mason, Isak Platzke, Gerry,...

Jun 11, 2018

Bonnie L. Hughes 73 passed away Monday, June 11, 2018 at her home in Ontonagon.

She was born on January 24, 1945 in Amasa, M to the late Everett & Lorraine (Cornelia) Kaskisto. Through her life, Bonnie enjoyed trips to the casino & spending time with family at her lake front home in Ontonagon. She was a...

Jun 8, 2018

Einard W. Mannikko 83 passed away June 8th 2018 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital. Einard was born July 26th 1934 to Urho and Jenny (Wiitala) Mannikko in Ontonagon. Einard was in the Army and retired from Stone Container after 39 years.

In 1960 he married Marcella Wells and they resided in Wood Spur. Einard is survived by his...

May 28, 2018

Marjorie A. Takala passed away May 28, 2018 at her home in Ontonagon in the loving care of her family.

Marge was born October 31, 1925 at home on Diamond St. in Ontonagon, the daughter of Herbert & Beryl (Walker) Daniels.

She attended the Ontonagon schools, graduating in June of 1943. She was selected homecoming...

May 10, 2018

Ronald Dean Hilborn WHITE PINE, Mich.- Ronald Dean Hilborn, 80, of White Pine, Michigan passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, May 10, 2018 in his home. Ronald Dean Hilborn was born February 10, 1938 in Ironwood, Michigan, son of the late Howard Hilborn and the late Lila (Moore) Hilborn, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School....

May 5, 2018

Harry Joseph Albright Jr, long-time resident of Ewen, MI died peacefully in his home on May 5, 2018. He was born on August 8, 1921 in Fontana, WI to Harry and Beatrice (Carr) Albright. Harry is survived by his beloved wife of 73 years, Mary Moll Albright, four daughters; Terri Gustavson (Jon), Katherine Davis (Ted), Gig Avromov, Peggy Galvin...

May 5, 2018

Laura Helen Kangas-Smith, 60, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 at her home in Ewen, MI.  She was born April 20, 1958 to Charles and Alma (Laamanen) Kariainen.   At the family's request there will be no services at this time.

The Cane Funeral Home of Bruce Crossing is assisting the family with arrangements.

Apr 30, 2018

Deborah Lynn Pietila.

On Monday, April 30, 2018, Deborah (Debbie) Pietila, mother, daughter and sister, passed away suddenly at the age of 62 years at McLaren Flint Hospital.  Deborah will be forever remembered, loved and missed by her children Kellie Malnar (Teddy Parker), Nicole Pietila, Arielle Zielesch (Jason) and Robert Pietila (Jeanette).  She will be missed dearly...

Apr 25, 2018

Karen Marie Springsteen, 67, of White Pine MI, passed away on April 25, 2018.Karen was born on December 16, 1950 to Carl and Hilma (Harju) Holappa.On January 12, 1974, Karen married Roger Springsteen and together they raised their three children, David, Tara and Jennifer.

Karen worked as a cook at the Konteka in White Pine, Mi and...

Apr 19, 2018

Catherine (Cathy) W. Uotila 75 of Ontonagon, MI passed away on April 19, 2018.

Cathy was born in Ontonagon, MI to Henry & Fronie Weza on September 29, 1942. She graduated from Ontonagon High School in 1960. Cathy married Frank Uotila on November 24, 1962.

She worked in various law offices in Ontonagon for many...

Apr 18, 2018

Jeannette Staff, 86, of Ewen, passed away at her home on April 18, 2018. She was born on July 20, 1931 in Ewen, Michigan to the late Joseph and Alma (Jentz) Spargo.  She married John "Jack" Staff on June 2, 1951, who preceded her in death.

Surviving her are her 2 sons, Daniel (Sue) Staff and John...