Obituaries

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...

Apr 16, 2018

TOMAHAWK, Wis. - Dana M. Domitrovich, 56, of Tomahawk, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 16, 2018.

Dana was born May 14, 1961, in Ontonagon, Mich., to Anthony and Barbara (Goulet) Domitrovich. Dana later married and raised her children with her former spouse, David Brookins.

Dana graduated from high school and attended college, obtaining a...

Apr 4, 2018

George Allen Williams Jr. 67 of Rockland, MI passed away on April 4, 2018 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital.  Allen was born in Laurium, Mi to George A. and Mary  (Huard) Williams on October 8, 1950.  He attended  the Ontonagon area High School.  He worked as a mechanic and did automobile body repair for several business in the Ontonagon area....

Apr 3, 2018

Douglas LeRoy Filppula, 75, a resident of Ontonagon, passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2018. He was born on October 28, 1942 in Ontonagon to Onni and Edith (Kangas) Filppula and was a graduate of Mass City High School, where he lettered in track and basketball and played in Art's baseball league. He received an Associate Degree from Suomi...

Mar 28, 2018

Michael Allen Hendrickson, age 63, of White Pine, MI passed away on March 27th, 2018 at his home, from an apparent heart attack.

Mike was born in Milwaukee, WI to Anna (Loukka) and Douglas Hendrickson on November 11, 1954.  He attended school in Lower Michigan.

Mike worked at Coach Light Restaurant as a busboy during...

Mar 27, 2018

Michael Allen Hendrickson, age 63, of White Pine, MI passed away on March 27th, 2018 at his home, from an apparent heart attack.

Mike was born in Milwaukee, WI to Anna (Luokka) and Douglas Hendrickson on November 11, 1954.  He attended school in Lower Michigan.

Mike worked at Coach Light Restaurant as a busboy during...

Mar 25, 2018

David William Alapert (Dobs)  age 65, of Ontonagon, MI  passed away Sunday March 25, 2018 at his home with his family by his side.  He was born October 28, 1952 in Ishpeming, MI to Leslie Norman and Marie Helen (Kaarto) Alapert.

David attended Ontonagon High School and went on to enlisted in the U.S. Army on January...