Obituaries

Oct 11, 2016

Wilbert Perttula 95 of Trout Creek, MI passed away October 11, 2016 at Jacobbetti Home for Veterans in Marquette Michigan.

He was born June 28, 1921 in Trout Creek Michigan to John and Fanny (Ollila) Perttula. Wilbert served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He worked as a lumbar grader for many different...

Oct 9, 2016

Robert "Buckwheat" Lefebvre, 55, Ontonagon, died unexpectedly at home on October 9th, 2016. He was born on May 2nd, 1961, the son of MaryAlice and Robert Lefebvre in Detroit, MI.

Robert enjoyed working, fishing, and hunting. He was a loving father and friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

Oct 9, 2016

Carl Arthur Moll, age 93, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Sunday, October 9th, 2016.

He was born May 18, 1923 to Reginald and Gertrude Moll in Bruce Crossing, MI. He graduated from Ewen High School in 1942. Intensely competitive, he enthusiastically participated in Track and Field and Hockey. January 13, 1943, he volunteered for the military,...

Oct 8, 2016

Naomi (nee Parks) Loukinen, 81, of Ontonagon, passed away peacefully at Omega House hospice in Houghton, Michigan, on Saturday, October 8, 2016. She left this world in the loving arms of her Savior Jesus Christ to her eternal home in heaven. Naomi was born on September 8, 1935, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Harry and Charlotte Parks and graduated from...

Oct 4, 2016

Kay Nowak, 77, a resident of the Ontonagon Area peacefully passed away Tuesday October 4, 2016 at Woodland Haven, Hancock, MI.

Kay was born on December 31, 1938 in Beacon Hill, MI. A daughter of the late Frank and Katherine (LePine) Virtanen, Kay was raised in Tapiola, MI and attended the Doelle School.

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Oct 3, 2016

Carolyn Baker, age 66, of White Lake, passed away October 3, 2016. Beloved wife of Frank Lindberg.

Loving mother of Staci Baker, Austin Baker, Ken (Heather) Lindberg and Mark Lindberg. Treasured mimi of Mitchell and Erika. Cherished sister of Deanna (Tom) Keough and the late Gary Baker. Dear sister-in-law of Jim (Dee) Lindberg, Carol (Howie) Walters, Francis...

Oct 1, 2016

Gerald A. Worachek, 58 of Bergland passed away Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Aspirus Grandview Hospital  in Ironwood Michigan. Funeral services will be held at the Cane Funeral Home – Bruce Crossing Chapel on Friday, October 7 at 2 PM. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the start of the service. Burial will be...

Sep 28, 2016

Allen W. Larson, age 69, passed away at his home, Wednesday September 28, 2016. Allen was born on March 3, 1947 to Wilbert R. Larson and Ida M. Anderson. He graduated from Ewen High School, class of 1966 and attended Northern Michigan University where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Teaching.

Allen was a member of the...

Sep 26, 2016

Alice Julia Perrin died Monday, September 26,2016 at Omega House in Houghton

Alice was born September 9, 1924 in Detroit, MI to Thomas & Agnes (Hintz) Mullaney. She married William Perrin in 1941. They moved to Ontonagon in September of 1959. Alice was employed by the Ontonagon Memorial Hospital for 20 years, until her retirement in 1985....

Sep 12, 2016

Robert E. Lindberg passed away Monday, September 12, 2016 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital's Long Term Care Facility.

He was born in Bruce Crossing on December 3, 1932 to the late Charles & Sophia Lindberg. After attending local schools, he worked for the Peterson Lumber Company in Watersmeet before joining the military.

Robert was stationed in...

Sep 1, 2016

SHARON MATILDA CHERAVA-LERUSSI

Sharon Matilda was born April 2, 1950 to the late Paul and Eleanor (Picotte) Guzek. She graduated from Ontonagon Area High School in 1968. In her 20's she lived throughout the Midwest, where she especially loved Indiana and continued to reminisce about her time there.

Eventually, fate returned her to her hometown...

Aug 25, 2016

James R. Norczyk passed away August  25, 2016 in Ontonagon Michigan. He was born May 25, 1932 in Ontonagon to Irene and Steven Norczyk. James graduated from Ontonagon high school in 1950. He then joined the Air Force in January 1951, serving in Korea from June 1951 to May 1952. He was discharged  in December 1954. James was employed...

Aug 20, 2016

Marion Lewis, 81 of Ontonagon passed away August 20, 2016 at the Omega House in Houghton.

Marion was born on February 5, 1935 to Eugene and Lillian Finendale in Bark River, MI. Marion graduated from high school in 1954 then attended St. Joseph College of Nursing. After college she married Theodore(Ted) Lewis on June 13, 1959.

Aug 18, 2016

John J Jackson, 66, of Mass City, Passed away peacefully at home on August 18th 2016.

John was born in Covington Michigan to Einar Jackson & Elsie (Impie) Manninen on July 26th 1950. He went to school in Mass City, Michigan. He was married to Pamela Anttila ( Luokka) on December 3rd 1983, in Mass...

Aug 18, 2016

Edward James Loutzenhiser left this earth to be with his heavenly Father on Thursday, August 18, 2016. His last days on earth were spent at his home with family at his side.

Ed was born in Greenville, PA on February 20, 1936 to Albert & Geraldine (Mallory) Loutzenhiser. He attended schools in Mineral Ridge, OH, Goodyear, AZ,...

Aug 10, 2016

Wilho W. Aho, a longtime resident of Ontonagon, passed away on August 10,2016 at Century Ridge Elder Care in Green Bay, WI at age 100. He was born in Ontonagon on December 29, 1915 a son of the late Henry and Ida Aho. He was united in marriage to Goldie Piippo on June 10, 1953 at St. Paul's Lutheran...

Aug 2, 2016

Richard John Szaroletta, a brave WWII veteran, a member of the Greatest Generation and a generous friend to many, passed away on the morning of August 2, 2016 shortly after his 95th birthday.  The cause of his unexpected death was sudden cardiac arrest due to complications from pneumonia.  Richard was preceded in death by father Wallace Szaroletta (1953), mother ...

Jul 18, 2016

Doris Mae (Lamoureaux) Croteau 84 of Ontonagon passed away July 18, 2016 at our Lady of Mercy in Hubbell.

She was born in Ontonagon on April 19, 1932 to Roy & Lyla (Roehm) Lamoureaux. She was raised on the family farm. Doris graduated from Ontonagon High School in 1950. Upon graduation, she studied to be a Lab...

Jul 18, 2016

Surrounded by her loved ones, Mary Lou Turin passed away on July 18, 2016 at Houghton County Medical Care Facility in Hancock, MI after her courageous  battle with cancer.

She was born in Ontonagon, MI on May 8, 1934 to the late Michael & Louise (Desormeau) Rubich. Mary Lou graduated from Ontonagon Area Schools in 1952. After...

Jul 17, 2016

Our sweet and loving Mom, Bertha I. Store, 89, was peacefully welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus, early Sunday morning, July 17, 2016 at the Ontonagon Long Term Care Unit, where she had been a happy and content resident for four years. Bertha was born August 30, 1926 in Ewen, Michigan, to Finnish immigrant parents...