Obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

May 2, 2017

Goldie Marie Aho, a longtime resident of Ontonagon, Michigan, passed away on May 2, 2017 at Century Ridge Elder Care in Green Bay, WI at age 92.  She was a resident there for the past year.  Goldie was born in Kalkaska County, MI on January 22, 1925 a daughter of the late Marie (Coster) and Richard Borgen.

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Apr 30, 2017

Edward Michael Skoviak, age 86, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017 in Granger, Indiana.  Edward was born in Trimountain, MI. September 2, 1930 to Edward and Barbara (Iskra) Skoviak.  He married Shirley Colclasure, November 21, 1953 in Ontonagon, MI.  Edward graduated from Ontonagon High School in 1948.  He worked for the UP Power Company for 39 years.  He served...

Apr 24, 2017

Melvin Dale Jolliff, age 73, of Rockland, MI  passed away April 24, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, WI.

Mel was born August 22, 1943 in Detroit, MI to George and Sylvia (Luoma) Jolliff.  Mel married the former Darlene Pattison on February 19, 1966 and has two children, Staci Bengogullari of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Kory...

Apr 19, 2017

Donna M. White passed away on April 19, 2017, surrounded by her family.  Donna was born on January 5, 1935 in Hancock to F. Loren and Lyda M. Rogers.  She graduated from the Ontonagon High School with the class of 1953.  When she was a junior in High School she became Miss Ontonagon County Winter Queen of 1952.  On October...

Apr 16, 2017

Anna Elizabeth Hendrickson of Ontonagon Michigan passed away on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Aspirus long-term care unit where she resided for the last 3 1/2 years.

Anna was born at Vinegar Point, near Houghton Michigan to Jacob and Regina Luokka on October 11, 1932.

She married the love of her life Douglas Hendrickson...