Obituaries

Sep 30, 2017

Jean Marie Besonen, Age 70 of Trout Creek, MI  Born April 09, 1947.  Passed away at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI on September 30, 2017.

Beloved wife of Bill Besonen, loving mother of Jeremy (Kelly) Chambers and Jennifer (Derrick Castenholz) Stavros.  Dearest grandmother of Kirsten Chambers, Jordan Chambers, Alyssa Stavros, Brayden Stavros and Carson...

Sep 24, 2017

Eric John Hartzell, "Big E", Son of Tom and Lori Hartzell, peacefully entered into eternal rest September 24, 2017 with his family at his side. Eric was born on July 25, 1966 in Stambaugh Michigan. He grew up in Ontonagon Michigan, was baptized and confirmed in the Siloa Lutheran Church. He attended Ontonagon area schools graduating in 1984.

Sep 22, 2017

Russell Graham Cleary

Russell Graham Cleary passed away the 22nd of September, age 62. He was a great father, brother, uncle, friend and boss. Born in Ontonagon, Michigan on February 5, 1955 to the late Richard G. and Kay Jane (Jamison) Cleary. He grew up in Ontonagon with his brothers and was an...

Sep 22, 2017

Ruth May MacFarlane

Ruth May MacFarlane (97) was born to Anna (McKillop) Burgar and Charles Bernard Burgar on May 26, 1920 in Dearborn Michigan.

She grew up in Pittsfield Township, Washtenaw Co., Michigan and attended Town Hall School and Ypsilanti High School.

Ruth was married to Barry Hopkins Alford for twenty six years...

Sep 18, 2017

Kenneth George Kielcheski, 74, of Merriweather, MI passed away Monday, September 18, 2017 at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital.

He was born in Park Falls, WI on May 2, 1943 to George and Irene (Brown) Kielcheski.  He married Susan A. Barrette in Merriweather at his home.  He was a graduate of Bergland High School and attended Michigan...

Sep 16, 2017

Jack Harlon Robeson of Ontonagon, MI, born August 27, 1940 in Marietta, OK to the late Travis and Josie Mae Robeson, died September 16, 2017 at the age of 77.

Jack was raised by his mother and stepfather Claude Baker in Willows, CA. He joined the US Army in 1958. He worked at Copper Range Company White...

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,...