Eino R Kemppainen
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...
Larry Willard Hansen
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...
Patrick Timothy O'Leary
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.
James F. Turcotte
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...
Lorna Gertrude Yaklyvich
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...
John (Jack) Henry Cottenham
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...
William Joseph Born
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...
Eino William Moilanen
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...
Carolyn Janet (Higby) Maves
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,...
Sharon Marie (Juopperi) Dasko
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...
Edwin Emmons
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...
Elsa Irene (Lukkari) Robb
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,...
Thomas Michael Turner
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...
Judith M. (Pennala) Myhren
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. ...
Arthur (Butch) Godin
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,...
Stanley Willard Strangle
Jun 12, 2017
Stanley Willard Strangle, 83, of Paynesville, MI passed away on June 12, 2017 at his home. Stanley was born on January 23, 1934 in Koochiching County, MN to Willard and Vera (Niemi) Strangle and the family returned to Trout Creek, MI in 1936 where he attended school and graduated as Salutatorian with the class of 1952. In 1955 he...
Susan Marie Novak
Jun 11, 2017
Susan Novak, a long-time resident of Ewen, Michigan passed away on Sunday June 11, 2017 at the Bayside Village in L'Anse, Michigan.
Susan was 58 years young and was born October 10, 1958 in Wakefield, Michigan to John and Mary Novak.
Susan Loved doing puzzles, magazines and taking walks outside.
Susan was preceded...
Sheena Marie (Engelbert) Malnar
Jun 2, 2017
Sheena Marie Malnar of Agate, Michigan passed away on June 2, 2017 near Agate.
Sheena was born in Rochester Hills, Michigan to Scott and Annette Engelbert on October 14, 1986. She attended Ewen-Trout Creek elementary and high schools. She married Shane Malnar on June 18, 2016 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Bruce Crossing, Michigan. She graduated from...
Robert Edward Niemela
May 29, 2017
Bob Niemela, 72, of Ontonagon died May 29, 2017 of natural causes.
Bob was a father, a friend, an engineer, and a visionary. Most importantly, he was a man of integrity and extraordinary faith. Faith in family, faith in community, and faith in miracles. He devoted his life's work to making the world a better place, whether...
Pamela Lynn (Teikari) Kugler
May 10, 2017
Pamela L. Kugler, (Teikari) 48, of Bruce Crossing passed away May 10, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Pamela was born in Milwaukee, WI on January 19, 1969 to Wilbert and Louella (Leopella) Teikari. She is a graduate of Calumet High School and continued on to Gogebic County Community College and obtained her Associate Degree then completed her Bachelor of...
