Alyce Audree Erickson
Nov 1, 2025
Celebrating a Life Well Lived
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loving mother, whose life touched many and whose memory will remain forever in the hearts of loved ones, friends, and all who knew her.
Alyce Audree Erickson, age 83, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, at Baraga...
Carol Jean Lukkari
Nov 1, 2025
Carol passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, at St. Mary's Medical Center, in Duluth, Minnesota, she was 74 years old.
Carol was born June 23, 1951, to Sulo and Sylvia Laitala and had 5 sisters: Elsie (Melvin), Dorothy (Kenny), Martha (Harold), Marjorie (John), and Joanne (Bob). She was raised in...
David Henry Rolston
Oct 26, 2025
David H. Rolston 74, of Bergland, passed away at DJ Jacobetti Veterans Home on October 26, 2025.
David was born in Ironwood, MI to RoseMary and John Rolston on September 23, 1951. He went to school at Bergland, MI. He never married saying, "Any woman would be crazy to marry me and I ain't marrying no crazy...
James Edwin Van Kleek
Oct 25, 2025
James Edwin Van Kleek passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, October 25nd, 2025. He was 74 years old.
James was born to Esten Van Kleek and Elizabeth (Mobbs) Van Kleek on April 19, 1951, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan, as one of nine children. His parents had purchased land with a camp on...
Gary Rudolph DiFalco
Oct 24, 2025
Gary Rudolph DiFalco passed away on October 24, 2025, at the age of 82.
Gary will be remembered as a son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend. Throughout his life, he valued family, personal connections, and the communities he called home. He also had a special affection for Hawaii, a place that brought him joy and held a special place in his...
Barbara M. Pflughoeft
Oct 24, 2025
Barbara Marie Pflughoeft, nee Bashara, was born December 30th, 1948 in Ironwood, MI and died at her home in Watersmeet, MI of natural causes Friday October 24th, 2025. She reached 76 years, 9 months, 29 days
After graduating from Ironwood High School June 1967, she attended Gogebic Community College, married Rex Allen Pflughoeft June 8, 1969, and...
Johnathan Ardell Raymond
Oct 22, 2025
In Loving Memory of Johnathan Raymond
November 20, 1981 – October 22, 2025
Our hearts are broken as we share the passing of Johnathan Raymond, age 43, who left this world far too soon on October 22, 2025. Johnathan was born in Ontonagon, Michigan, and for the past 13 years, he and his wife built...
Dennis Wilson Steinburg
Oct 20, 2025
Dennis Wilson Steinburg 78 years old of Bergland, Michigan passed away on October 20, 2025, at the Jacobetti Home for Veteran's in Marquette, Michigan. His wife, sister-in-law Connie and niece Tonia were by his side.
He was born in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada to William A. Dalton Steinburg and Edith Lorina (Anderton) Steinburg on January 14, 1947. His...
Jean A. Keranen
Oct 17, 2025
Jean A. Keranen, 82 passed away on October 17, 2025 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin under the loving and compassionate care at Friendly Village Nursing and Rehab Facility, after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.
She was born on October 20, 1942 in Kenton, Michigan, the daughter of the late Laurie "Tom" and Florence Haarala. Jean graduated from...
Michael D. Jacobus
Oct 11, 2025
Michael D. Jacobus, 74 passed away on October 11, 2025, at UPHS Marquette in Marquette, MI.
Mike, aka "Jake", was born May 22, 1951, in Lansing MI to Pauline and Duane Jacobus. He graduated from Everett High School Lansing in June of 1969.  Mike then attended the Police Academy and Lansing Community College. After graduating, he was...
Richard B. Dix
Oct 8, 2025
Richard Bryce Dix passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. He was 77 years old.
A graveside service with military rites will be held on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 11:30am at the Holy Family Catholic Cemetery in Ontonagon, Michigan. Pastor Ted Trudgeon will be officiating.
Vernamae Hibbeln
Oct 6, 2025
Vernamae Hibbeln, age 94, of Ontonagon, died peacefully Monday, October 6, 2025 in Ironwood, Michigan.
She was born in Ontonagon on July 26, 1931 to the late Einar and Mary Alina (Honkavaara) Kangas. Vernamae graduated from Ontonagon High School in 1949. Her high school activities included Chorus and the Home Economics Club.
She married Walter...
Nancy Therese Labyak
Oct 3, 2025
Nancy Therese (Stripe) Labyak, age 87, of Ontonagon, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Nancy was born in Ontonagon on May 29, 1938. She attended Ontonagon High School until 1954, her junior year, when her family left Ontonagon to move to Joliet, Illinois. She graduated from Saint Francis Academy, an all-girls...
Veronica Anne Simmons
Sep 23, 2025
Veronica Anne Simmons of Ontonagon, Michigan passed away peacefully at the Omega House in Houghton, MI on Tuesday September 23, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Veronica was born in Hancock, MI to Albert and Ann (Pavolich) Butkovich on February 27, 1945. She attended St. Ignatious Catholic School and graduated from Houghton High School in 1963. She...
Patricia L. Talsma
Sep 14, 2025
Patricia Lou (Spike) Talsma, age 87, of Bruce Crossing, Michigan was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
Pat, beloved wife, mom, grandma and great grandma was born on March 25, 1938, to Cyril and Myra (Oulmann) Spike in Plymouth, Michigan. She was received into God's family through Holy Baptism on April 17, 1938,...
John Saaranen
Sep 6, 2025
John Saaranen 85 passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in South Range, MI.
A graveside service will take place at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Greenland, MI on Friday, September 12th at 11 am.
Ruth Joyce Kopsi
Sep 5, 2025
Ruth Joyce Kopsi, 84, of Bruce Crossing, Michigan, left us on September 5, 2025, after a long a battle with health issues. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, cousin, and friend, Ruth will always be remembered for her kindness, her willingness to help others, her contagious laughter and positive attitude.
Born August 26, 1941, in...
Joletta Lyn Kaat
Sep 5, 2025
Joletta Lyn Kaat, 49 of Bruce Crossing MI went home to be with her heavenly Father on September 5, 2025 surrounded by family and friends.
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband John L Kaat, and her children Nathan (Alex) Kaat, Keila Kaat, Justus (Ashley) Kaat, Seth (Jenna) Kaat, Levi (Kailey) Kaat, Jared Kaat, Shoshana Kaat,...
Robert J. Mazurek
Aug 31, 2025
Robert J. Mazurek (Bob), beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-great grandfather has passed away at 92 years old. He was born to Steve and Florence (Gregorich) Mazurek in Ontonagon, MI. As the oldest of 8 children, he was responsible to help a lot with chores on the farm. At 15, when his dad's health declined, he quit school to...
Karen Kay Austinson
Aug 28, 2025
Karen Kay Rivard Austinson passed away at age 85 on August 28, 2025, at Our Lady of Mercy in Hubbel, MI.
She was born on 9/3/1939 in Cumberland, WI to Wilford and June Rivard. She attended Turtle Lake High School as a teenager and later married Dean Austinson of Clayton, WI in the year 1958.
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