Obituaries

Feb 3, 2018

Deborah Lynn Wolfe, 63 of White Pine, MI passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at her home in the comfort of her family by her side.

Deborah was born in Hammond, Indiana to Stanley and Marilyn (George) Zasadni.  She married Kenneth Wolfe on February 23, 1974 in Bergland, MI.  She enjoyed bowling and spending time with...

Jan 29, 2018

Laurie Kugler, 52 of Bruce Crossing, passed away Monday, January 29, 2018 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital LTCU.

Laurie was born in Kenosha, WI to Eugene and Shirley Kugler on August 31, 1965.  She resided in Bruce Crossing and worked at Copper Country Mental Health.

She is survived by her daughter Tiffany (Wally) Nygord of L'Anse,...

Jan 22, 2018

Paul Eugene Salonen of Bergland, MI, passed away on January 22nd 2018 in Duluth, MN after a brief illness.

Paul was born on March 17, 1947 to Ernest and Ida Salonen and attended Bergland Community Schools, graduating in the summer of 1965. He enlisted in the United States Air Force later that year, and was stationed at...

Jan 21, 2018

John was born in Ontonagon, Michigan on August 18, 1924 to John and Cecelia (Vertatich) Szaroletta. He graduated with the Ontonagon Class of 1942. After graduation John entered the Navy and served on an aircraft carrier in the South Pacific during WWII. After his service to our country, he attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering. While working as an...

Jan 16, 2018

Richard "Dick" Williams 70 of Iron River passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018. He was born May 8, 1947 to Tory Williams and Lillian Poler. He joined the Army, serving from 1966 to 1969. It was his great honor to service his country. Richard worked for Lac Vieux Desert Tribe for over 36 years in many different administrative roles....

Jan 15, 2018

Marie Elenore Broemer went to glorious eternal rest, removing the shackles of Alzheimer's at Aspirus LTC, Ontonagon, MI

She and her twin sister Lillian Lenore were born on June 2, 1928 to Charles and Ana Alapert in Paynesville, MI.  She was raised in the Simar area as an only child after the death...

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.  ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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"...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...