Marjorie A. (Daniels) Takala
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...
Ronald Dean Hilborn
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....
Harry J. Albright, Jr.
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...
Laura Helen (Kariainen) Kangas-Smith
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.
Deborah Lynn (Anderson) Pietila
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...
Karen Marie (Holappa) Springsteen
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...
Catherine (Cathy) W. Uotila
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...
Jeannette Rose (Spargo) Staff
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...
Dana M. Domitrovich
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...
George Allen Williams Jr.
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....
Douglas L. Filppula
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...
Michael Allen Hendrickson
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...
Michael Allen Hendrickson
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...
David William Alapert (Dobs)
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...
John L. Dupie, Jr.
Mar 24, 2018
John L. Dupie Jr, 65 of Ontonagon passed away unexpectedly on saturday March 24th 2018 at Aspirus Wausau hospital.
John was born in Ontonagon, Michigan on May 3, 1952. To Lois (Moseler) and the late John A. Dupie Sr. He graduated from Ontonagon Area High School in 1970. While attending school he met and fell in love...
James A. Humphrey
Mar 23, 2018
James A. Humphrey, a Bruce Crossing resident, died March 23rd, 2018 in his home.
Born April 18th, 1940 in Ironwood, he was the son of the late John (Jack) and Doris (Sandell) Humphrey.
He is survived by his wife, Carlene (Jarvi), daughters, Jamie Ahlskog (Carl) of Ewen, Amber Niemi of Portland, and sons, Thomas (Beth)...
Donald F. Mcmaster
Mar 22, 2018
Donald F. McMaster, 90, of Portage, Indiana passed away on March 22, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona.
Donald was born in Manistique, Michigan to Eugene and Nina McMaster (Gerard) on November 19, 1927. He went to school in Rockland, MI. He married Dorothy G. McMaster (Luokka) on June 9, 1954 in Houghton, MI. He graduated from Michigan Tech...
Bruno Hempel
Mar 21, 2018
Bruno Hempel, 96, a resident of Mass City and former longtime resident of Southfield,MI passed away peacefully on March 21, 2018 at the Lighthouse in Hancock, MI.
He was born in the German town of Dortmund of July 17, 1921. His father Stefan came to the US to make a new start for the family. He saved...
Bruno Hempel
Mar 21, 2018
Bruno Hempel, 96, a resident of Mass City and former longtime resident of Southfield,MI passed away peacefully on March 21, 2018 at the Lighthouse in Hancock, MI.
He was born in the German town of Dortmund of July 17, 1921. His father Stefan came to the US to make a new start for the family. He saved...
David A. Kasten
Mar 21, 2018
David A. Kasten passed away March 21, 2018 at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, MI.
He was born September 12, 1950 in Wakefield, MI to Norman & Rachael Kasten of Ewen, MI. David graduated from Ewen-Trout Creek High School, class of 1968. he worked in the tire business most of his life-owning his own tire company in...
