Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

Nov 20, 2017

David Anthony Nykanen, 74 of Bruce Crossing, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017.  He was born November 02, 1943 to Waino E. and Esther (Niemela) Nykanen.

He is survived by his wife Alice Nykanen of Bruce Crossing.

At the family's request there will be no services for David at this time. .

The...

Nov 20, 2017

Cheryl Lynn Congdon, 70, of Ontonagon, MI, passed away Monday,  November 20, 2017 at Marquette General Hospital.  She was born January 15, 1947 to Francis Patrick and Harriett Marjorie (Carlson) Sparpanic.

She is survived by Stacey LeClair (Dan Saatoff) of Ontonagon and Brian Congdon of Flint, MI.  5 GC Shane, Mackenzie, Bryon, Kelsey and Hannah also many...

Nov 19, 2017

Wesley Onni Maki

To some he was a Dad, to some he was a Grandpa, to one he was a husband and to some he was a great friend, but to all, he was a funny, kind and loving person. Wesley Onni Maki passed away on November 19, 2017 at 5PM at the...

Nov 17, 2017

Renae Sue Kincaid, 57, of Ontonagon, MI passed away Friday, November 17, 2017 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital LTCU.   She was born July 12, 1960 to Donald Felix and Rita Mary (Keranen) Monville.

Services for Renae are pending at this time.  The Cane Funeral Home of Ontonagon is assisting the family

Nov 16, 2017

Gene J. Farley, 88, passed away on Nov. 16, 2017.  Gene was born on January 27, 1929 to Foster and  Margaret (Seykora) Farley.

He spent his early years growing up on the Seykora family farm in Flom, MN with his grandparents and numerous aunts and uncles. When Gene was 9 years old, he...