Alberta C. Mannan
Feb 22, 2025
Alberta was born to Cecil and Clara (Orfnosky) Mannan, in Ontonagon, Michigan on June 29, 1960. She attended the Ontonagon Intermediate School District program, which she completed in 1986.
In May of 1986, after the loss of her father and mother, Alberta became part of the Jacques and Hilde Kirouac family in Ontonagon.
Eventually after...
Roy C. Lindstrom
Feb 19, 2025
Roy C. Lindstrom, 91 passed away on February 19, 2025 at Bayside Village of L'Anse, Michigan where he resided for the past 18 months.. He was born on October 17, 1933, in Chassell, Michigan, son of the late John and Viola (Walstrom) Lindstrom. Roy attended Chassell schools, graduating with the class of 1952 at Chassell High School.
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Geraldine Ellen Wilson
Feb 18, 2025
Geraldine Ellen Wilson passed away February 18, 2025, at Bayside Village in L'Anse, Michigan, she was 82. She was born July 11, 1942, in Ontonagon to the late Al and Elizabeth (Betty) LaDuke. Geraldine graduated from Ontonagon High School in 1960. She was always proud of being a Polar Bear.
Gerri enjoyed crocheting, other arts and crafts,...
Roger W. Halquist
Feb 15, 2025
Roger William Halquist, age 76, of Bruce Crossing, Michigan, passed away after a long illness on February 15, 2025. Roger was born in 1949 and raised in Bruce Crossing, MI. He was the son of Lila (Murto) and Harold Halquist and had one sister Jean (Mongeon).
Roger is survived by his wife Irene Halquist (Wiedemeier); his son...
Viola Wolfe
Feb 9, 2025
Viola Wolfe of Ewen Michigan passed away on Feb 9th 2025, at Westgate Nursing Home in Ironwood, Michigan.
She was born on May 18th, 1940, in Harbor Springs Michigan to Clair and Marcella Streeter. She was married to George Wolfe and together they had two sons Tom and Jeff.
In their early years they worked...
Edward W. Avedisian
Jan 20, 2025
Edward William Avedisian of Trout Creek, MI passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025. Ed was born August 19,1942 in Paynesville to Avedis and Ann (Ranta) Avedisian. He grew up in Redford Township, MI and graduated from Thurston High School in 1960, and then attended Northern Michigan University. In 1973 he bought Sunnyside Tavern in Agate and owned...
Neil Robert May
Jan 19, 2025
Neil Robert May 73 of Watersmeet passed away at his home on January 19, 2025.
At the deceased request, there will be no services. Those who wish, may contribute to the paying of Neil's final expenses at canefuneralhome.com.
The Cane Funeral Home-Bruce Crossing Chapel is assisting with Neil's arrangements.
James Harold Davison, Sr.
Jan 19, 2025
JAMES "JIM" HAROLD DAVISON SR – Born: 12/30/1949 in Ontonagon, MI son of Robert E. Davison Jr & Marian (Naneville) Davison passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, while surrounded by his family.
Jim was married to Kay Gerzetich on July 21, 1973, in Ontonagon, Michigan at Holy Family Catholic Church. They made their home in Ontonagon...
Devere Cecil Clinesmith
Jan 15, 2025
Devere Cecil Clinesmith, 75 years old, of Ontonagon, passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2025, at his residence, just five weeks after losing the love of his life, Becky Clinesmith.
Devere was born in Saginaw, Michigan to Cecil Clinesmith and Elaine (Kratz) Clinesmith on November 28, 1949, and graduated from Kingston High School. He married Becky (Cox)...
David Ryan Kosky
Jan 10, 2025
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David R Kosky, beloved husband, father, and friend, who left us too soon at the age of forty-four on January 10th, 2025.
Dave was born on August 8th, 1980, at St Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, WI. He leaves behind his loving wife Deanna,...
Harvey Joseph Peterson
Jan 10, 2025
Harvey Joseph Peterson, age 98, passed away in his home peacefully on January 10, 2025, in Ontonagon, Michigan. Harvey dedicated his life to serving his family, his community and his country.
A proud veteran, Harvey served in the Army during the Korean War, embodying the resilience and commitment expected of his generation. Following his military service, he...
Norman Lester Weisinger
Jan 7, 2025
Norman Lester Weisinger, 90, of Ontonagon passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at his home in Ontonagon.
Norman was born in Ontonagon to George and Edna Weisinger on November 16, 1934. He attended high school in Ontonagon where he was active in school sports, excelling in track. After graduating in 1952, he...
Robert Rafeal Niemi
Jan 1, 2025
Robert Rafael Niemi of Ontonagon passed away on January 30, 2025, at his home.
Bob was born on February 21, 1958, at Ontonagon Memorial Hospital to Ray and Mary (Stimac) Niemi. He graduated from Ontonagon Area High School in 1976. After graduation, he was employed at Ontonagon Memorial Hospital. After several years, he moved to Laguna Hills,...
Russell J. Barger
Jan 1, 2025
Russell J. Barger of White Pine, MI passed away on January 1, 2025 in Wakefield at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility, he was 87 years old.
Russell was born to Jim and Adrian (Sarazin)Barger on November 5, 1937, in Chassell, MI. He graduated from Chassell High School in 1957. He joined the Army National Guard and then...
Virginia "Ginny" Ellen Hamilton
Dec 29, 2024
It is with the deepest sorrow we announce the passing of Virginia 'Ginny" Leslie Hamilton, a truly remarkable woman who touched the lives of so many. Ginny peacefully left us to return to her heavenly home on December 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and knowing she was loved and cherished by those who couldn't be there. Her...
John Cherro
Dec 27, 2024
On December 27, 2024, at the Baraga County Hospital our father, John Cherro, passed away and started his heavenly adventure with all of his loved ones before him.
He was born August 19, 1931, in Aurora, Minnesota to Raphael and Mary Cherro. He resided and attended school in Aurora until he entered the Army and was stationed...
Edward W. Kangas
Dec 26, 2024
Edward William Kangas, (Ontonagon), 93 years old passed away peacefully at Omega House, Hospice Care, in Houghton, Michigan on December 26, 2024.
He was industrious, innovative, a thinker, a doer and a mentor who maintained a sense of humor throughout his life.
Edward was born on July 12, 1931, to Sam & Aili (Ahola) Kangas...
Joseph William Laplant
Dec 25, 2024
Ewen, Mi Joseph (Joe) William LaPlant, 56, died unexpectedly Dec. 25,2024.
Born June 6, 1968 to Arthur (Jim) ,Laplant & Charlotte LaPlant. He attended the Ewen Trout Creek School District. He worked a variety of jobs including a ride operator for Skerbeck's Carnival, a woodsman/ logger, sawmill worker, and a farmhand on the largest dairy farm in...
Gale Marie Kocher
Dec 23, 2024
Gale Marie Kocher, 67, (nee Moilanen) passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2024, in Mass City, Michigan. Known and loved by many in the area for her years of service as a hospital radiologist and President of the Ontonagon County Fair, her loss will be deeply felt by all. After decades of valiantly coping with the effects of rheumatoid...
Frederick Jousma
Dec 21, 2024
Our father, Frederick Jousma, of Ewen Michigan, passed away on December 21st after battling cancer for several years. He was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Dorothy Jousma of Grand Rapids, MI. He is survived by two brothers, John Jousma of Alto, MI and Don Jousma of Grand Rapids, MI. Also surviving are his three daughters, Gayle...
