Obituaries

Sep 12, 2017

Aune Sylvia Harju

OTSEGO, Mich. — Aune Sylvia Harju, 93, of Paynesville, died on Sept. 12, 2017, at Diana's Care in Otsego, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Pieksamaki, Finland, on June 10, 1924, to Aksel and Olga (Manninen) Valkonen.

She worked for many years in Finland, including state work and...

Sep 12, 2017

William (Bill) Walter Kovalainen, 73, passed away peacefully at the Aspirus Hospital in Ontonagon, MI, on September 12, 2017, after a brief illness.

Bill had grown up and went to school in Ontonagon, Michigan. At a young age, he joined the military and served in the Army.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Sep 11, 2017

Rosalie M. "Peggy" Younk passed away on Monday, September 11, 2017 at Aspirus Ontonagon Long Term Care at the age of 90.

She was born on July 4th, 1927. She was the only daughter of William and Julia (LeMoine) Harris.  She grew up in Green and graduated from Ontonagon High School in 1944.  On May 28th, 1949...

Sep 5, 2017

Phyllis Weisinger (81) of Mass City, MI passed away peacefully at Country Villa Assisted Living in Pulaski, WI and went to meet her Lord and Savior on September 5, 2017. She was blessed to have family at her side. Phyllis was born on December 27, 1935 to Waino and Bertha (Store) Kangas in Hancock, MI.

She was...

Sep 2, 2017

Norman Walter Sormula

EWEN – Norman Walter Sormula, age 79, of Ewen, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017, at his home with Mabel by his side.

He was born February 19, 1938, in Ewen, to Walter and Mamie (Anderson) Sormula.   Norman attended Ewen High School and later worked in construction for 30 years...

Aug 29, 2017

Eino R. Kemppainen 84 of Mass City passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Aspirus Ontonagon Memorial Hospital's Long Term Care Unit.

He was born September 23, 1932 in Mass City to Oscar & Ida (Hautamaki) Kemppainen.  Eino worked as a farmer and logger. Later he was employed by the Ontonagon County Road Commission as a heavy...

Aug 28, 2017

Larry Willard Hansen, 82, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017 at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield, MI.

He was born June 17, 1935 in Kenton, MI to Violet (Jo) and Walter Hansen.  He graduated from Ewen High School and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and spent 4 years in Altus, Oklahoma as a Crew...

Aug 24, 2017

Patrick Timothy O'leary, 72, of Milwaukee, WI passed away suddenly, Thursday August 24, 2017 in Ontonagon, MI.  He was born May 5, 1945 to Lyle and Elizabeth (Pettele) O'Leary.

A celebration of Patrick's life will be held in Milwaukee, Thursday August 31, 2017.  The Cane Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Aug 13, 2017

James F. Turcotte, 69, of Ontonagon passed away peacefully Sunday, April 13, 2017 at Aspirus Ontonagon Long Term Care, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers.  He was born in Flint, MI April 29, 1948 to Hugh & Dorothy Turcotte and grew up in Grand Blanc, MI.

Before moving to Ontonagon, Jim lived in the Traverse City area...

Aug 11, 2017

Lorna Gertrude Yaklyvich, 86 of White Pine, MI passed away Friday,  August 11, 2017 at her home.  Lorna was born August 12, 1931 to Louis and Gertrude (Sutton) Zumbach.

Graveside Services will be Thursday August 17, 2017 at Riverside Cemetery at 10:00 AM with Pastor Ted Trudgeon officiating.

The Cane Funeral Home of Ontonagon is...

Aug 8, 2017

John (Jack) Henry Cottenham, aged 91 of Ontonagon, MI  passed away suddenly on Tuesday August 8, 2017 while a patient at Ontonagon Aspirus Long Term Care.

He was born November 5, 1925 In Trout Creek, son of John and Helen (Brady) Cottenham.  John went to school in Trout Creek, MI to the 11th grade.  He worked at...

Aug 7, 2017

William Joseph Born, 90, of Oshkosh, WI,  formerly of Ontonagon and White Pine, MI died peacefully on August 7, 2017 with family by his side.

Bill was born July 12, 1927 in Ontonagon, son of Alvin and Lillian Born.  He attended schools in Ontonagon and Big Rapids MI, graduating with a degree in Accounting.  At age 17...

Jul 23, 2017

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Eino W. Moilanen, age 90, passed into eternal life on Saturday, July 23, 2017.  He was born in South Range on April 23, 1927 and grew up in Rockland, the oldest of five children.

During World War II, he served in the Seabees in China and later in his life became a lifetime  member...

Jul 23, 2017

Carolyn Janet Maves (Higby), 58, of Merriweather, MI passed away Sunday July 23, 2017 at her home, with her family by her side.  She was born January 26, 1959 in Seattle, Washington to Kenneth and Janet (Tidmarsh) Higby.

A celebration of her life will be announced at a later date.  The Cane Funeral Home of Bruce Crossing,...

Jul 15, 2017

Sharon Marie Juopperi-Dasko, 59, of Iron Mountain, MI, entered God's loving arms on July 15, 2017 after a long illness.

She was born in Ontonagon MI on April 11, 1958, first born daughter to Roger and Laurie Lou (Beck) Juopperi.  A graduate of Ewen-Trout Creek HS and Gogebic Community College, she move from her hometown of Bruce...

Jul 14, 2017

Edwin Emmons, 87, of Brooksville, Fl,  passed away suddenly, Friday, July 14th at his camp in Duncan Twp. MI.  He was born February 13, 1930 to Lionel and Caroline  (Sny) Emmons.

Edwin's wishes were to be joined with his wife Caroline and there will be no services at this time.

The Cane Funeral Home of...

Jun 22, 2017

Elsa Irene Keranen (Lukkari) Robb, a long-time resident of the Houghton County Medical Care facility, ascended to glory on June 22, 2017.  She was born on January 4, 1925, in Wainola, Michigan to parents John and Anna Keranen.  She grew up on the farm with her nine siblings and graduated from the Mass High School in 1943.  After graduation,...

Jun 21, 2017

Thomas Michael Turner, 79, of Ontonagon, MI passed away on June 21, 2017 at Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services in Wausau, WI.

Thomas was born in Ontonagon, MI to Francis and Mary (Walleck) Turner on June 8, 1938.  He graduated from Ontonagon Area High School.  Thomas was married to Alvera Mae Wiebrauk on September 30, 1961...

Jun 20, 2017

Judith M Myhren, passed away on June 20, 2017 at the Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital's Long Term Care Unit.

Judy was born in Ontonagon on 7/17/1943 to Reino and Margaret Noel Pennala. She went to school in Mass.  Judy married Robert O Myhren in 1961.  She was a homemaker.  Judy was involved in The Redeemed Free Lutheran Church. ...

Jun 14, 2017

Arthur (Butch) Godin, 70, of Kenton, MI formerly of Green Bay/DePere,WI passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, June 14, 2017.

Butch is survived by his loving wife of 45 yrs. Jane. Sisters: Patsy & Bill Jose and Donna & Ted Ruleford. Butch was preceded in death by sisters and brother in laws: Ann & Russ Russel,...