Jack Mathew Pottala
Jan 14, 2018
Jack Matthew Pottala 83, of Kenton, Michigan passed away on January 14th., at the Iron County Medical Care Facility where he had been a resident for the last 4 years.
Jack was born in Kenton, Michigan to Charles and Anita Pottala on May 20th, 1934.
He married Dorothy Timoshuk and the couple had 7 children. ...
Margaret Faye (Hedrick) Drier
Jan 13, 2018
Margaret (Hedrick) Drier, born November 21, 1916 in Rockland, MI to Anton Hedrick and Cora Roberts, passed peacefully of January 13, 2018.
She was a graduate of Roger Clark High School in Rockland and Loyola University Columbus Hospital in Chicago, IL with a B.S. in Nursing.
In 1943 she married Elmer Drier of...
Phyllis Jocelyn (Carboneau) Mcgrath
Jan 13, 2018
Phyllis Jocelyn McGrath passed away on Saturday January 13, 2018 at the age of 90. She was a resident at Ontonagon Aspirus Long Term Care.
A graveside service will be held on July 26, 2018 at 10 a.m. Eastern time at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Bruce Crossing, MI, Pastor Ted Trudgeon officiating.
The Cane...
Arthur Merle Neuman
Jan 11, 2018
Arthur Merle Neuman died peacefully in Lino Lakes Assisted Living on January 11, 2018 at the age of 91.
Merle is survived by his wife June, children Benita (Gerry) Platzke, John (Paula) Neuman and Pam (Pete) Ranta, sibling Jane (Don) Johnson, grandchildren David (Cathy), Chad (Jacy), Geoffrey (Nikki), Ryan (Michelle), Jesse (Stephanie), Evan (Andrea), Garrett, Alexandra, Jon...
Anthony "Tony" Jackson
Jan 10, 2018
Anthony (Tony) Jackson
(Giiahsaagiishick)
Was born May 6, 1972 and passed away on January 10, 2018. Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wi.
Beloved son of Julia Jackson, Watersmeet, Mi.
Brother to Brian Jackson (Melissa) Lac Du Flambeau, Wi.
Brother to Amanda Nelson ( David) Watersmeet, Mi.
He...
Paul Alan Labine
Jan 9, 2018
Paul Alan LaBine, 57, of Watersmeet, Michigan started his journey to the Spirit World on January 9, 2018 with his family at his bedside from the Gogebic County Medical Care Facility in Wakefield, Michigan. Paul Alan LaBine was born in the Ontonagon Memorial Hospital in Ontonagon, Michigan to Beatrice and Cecil LaBine on June 28, 1960. He...
Dr. James Patrick Strong
Jan 6, 2018
James Patrick Strong, MD
August 16, 1935 – January 6, 2018
James Patrick Strong, MD, FAAFP (Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians), 82, died on January 6, 2018, at the Ontonagon, Michigan Aspirus Long Term Care Unit after a lengthy illness.
The oldest of four children, Jim was born...
Thomas Franklin Hendrickson
Jan 2, 2018
Thomas Franklin Hendrickson, 84, of White Pine, MI passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018.
He was born in Soudan Tower, MN on July 7, 1933 to George and Esther (Pederson) Hendrickson.
Visitation for Thomas will take place Friday, January 5, 2018, at Cane Funeral Home from 11:00 am until time of services at 12 noon...
Karen Sue (Picotte) Howard
Dec 30, 2017
Karen Sue Howard, 73, of White Pine, MI passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at her home in White Pine.
She was born in Ontonagon, December 1, 1944 to William Picotte and Ellen (Carlson) Steed. She was a graduate of White Pine High School, class of 1963.
Karen owned and operated the "Weekly Bulletin"...
Jerry Joseph Plutchak
Dec 23, 2017
Jerry Plutchak, of Greenland, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 23 at his home. He was 64 years old.
Jerry was born in Ontonagon, Michigan to Miles and Evelyn Plutchak. He attended Ontonagon Area High School. On December 13, 1975, he married Karen Koon in Mass City, Michigan. He worked most of his life, as a mechanic,...
Elizabeth "Betty" Jean (Geist) Pollard
Dec 20, 2017
Elizabeth "Betty" Jean (Geist) Pollard, 92, went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2017.
She was born, March 12, 1925 in Ontonagon, MI to Ben and Flora (Valley) Geist who lived here years ago. She married George Pollard in 1946 in Ontonagon. George died in 2012. They were married for 66 years. They...
Amy Renee (Kaiponen) Green
Dec 19, 2017
Amy Green, 36, of Ontonagon, passed away on December 19, 2018 at her home.
She was born May 10, 1981 to David and Nancy (Gordon) Kaiponen. She attended school there. She married Shawn Green on October 10th 2016. Amy and Shawn were together for 23 years.
She is survived by her...
Todd Michael Pulkas
Dec 15, 2017
Todd Pulkas, 56, passed away un-expectantly at his home in Bruce Crossing on December 15th, 2017. He was born in Kenosha, WI on March 14th, 1961 to Lawrence and Hazel (Gerber) Pulkas.
He graduated from Ewen-Trout Creek High School with the class of 1980 and attended Gogebic Community College. He married LeeAnn Johnson of Trout...
Marilyn Irene (Somero) Gregorich
Dec 13, 2017
Marilyn Irene Gregorich 74 of Greenland passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital's Long Term Care Unit.
She was born in Hancock on November 5, 1943, daughter of Edwin & Helen Somero. Marilyn graduated from Ontonagon High School. She was united in marriage to Fredrick Gregorich on January 27, 1962 in White Pine. Marilyn...
Alma Elaine (Harry) Shardlow
Dec 10, 2017
It is with deep sadness and regret that the family announces the passing of our mom Alma Elaine Shardlow. Alma was born May 21, 1939 at the home of her grandparents John and Anna Linna in Beacon Hill Michigan to Russell and Anna (Linna) Harry. She attended schools in Red Ridge and Ontonagon. Mom was Witty, wise...
Marjorie May (Maxfield) Ison
Dec 8, 2017
Marjorie May Ison
Marjorie May Ison, 90, of Ontonagon, passed away Friday evening, December 8, 2017 in the comfort of her home with her family by her side.
Marjorie was born in Rockland, MI on March 24, 1927 to James and Grace (Pattison) Maxfield.
Graveside services for Marjorie will take place Monday, July...
Gilbert Arthur Hamm
Dec 5, 2017
Gilbert Hamm
Gilbert Hamm, 80, of Ontonagon, MI passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital LTCU.
Gilbert was born in Ontonagon, MI to Lawrence and Deliah (Picotte) Hamm. Gil as most called him, began working at an early age with his father in logging camps. At age 16 he...
Doris Mae (Weisinger) Truscott
Nov 25, 2017
Doris Mae Truscott 83 of Greenland passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Portage Health System in Hancock, MI
She was born on August 30, 1934 to the late William & Lucille (Doverspike) Weisinger. Doris graduated from Ontonagon High School in June of 1952. On September 6, 1952 she was united in marriage to the love of...
Ronald William Moilanen
Nov 24, 2017
Ronald "Moiky" Moilanen passed away at 77 in his home in Mass City Michigan on November 24th after a long illness. He was born in Mass City Michigan on August 4, 1940 to Wiljo (Bill) and Huldah Moilanen.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Sally, Son William (Renee) Moilanen of Iron...
Leslie A Kemppainen
Nov 22, 2017
Leslie Anne Kemppainen, 29, parted from this life and entered her eternity on November 22, 2017.
She was born on June 3,1988 to Dennis Ray and Lianne Lynette (Reid) Kemppainen at St. Ignace Hospital, MI. Although technically she was born in the car as, true to form. Leslie was eager to start her life on her terms. ...
