Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Ontonagon and Bruce Crossing, MI

Tammy J. (Sain)  Worachek

Tammy J. (Sain) Worachek

Jun 30, 2016

Tammy J. Worachek 52 of Ewen passed away unexpectedly at her home Thursday, June 30, 2016.

She was born July 17, 1963 in Fort Hood, TX to Sam & Sylvia Sain. Tammy graduated from Ewen-Trout Creek High School with the class of 1981. On May 28, 1983 she was united in marriage to Gary Worachek.

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Ellen Laverne (Davis)  Hinklin

Ellen Laverne (Davis) Hinklin

Jun 23, 2016

Ellen LaVerne Hinklin entered Eternal Life on Thursday June 23, 2016 with her family at her side.

Ellen, also known as "Sis", was born in Land O' Lakes, WI on August 8, 1936.  She lived in that area until 1954 when she married Richard Hill (deceased), father of their four children: RIchard (deceased), Sandy (Fred), Laina (Bill,...

Robert Francis Schon

Robert Francis Schon

Jun 15, 2016

Robert (Bob) Francis Schon died peacefully in his sleep Wednesday June 15, 2016 at Ontonagon Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. Robert was born on April 8, 1932 to Frank Schon and Beatrice Voss McCarthy. He graduated from Ontonagon High School in 1950 where he lettered in football, basketball and baseball all four years. While playing point guard the...

Francois A. Bonen

Francois A. Bonen

Jun 14, 2016

Francis A. Bonen, 82, a resident of Hancock Mi, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening June 14th, 2016.

Francis was born on March 29, 1934 in Hubbell, to Henry and Rose (Duhaime) Bonen. Francis attended St. Ceclia's Convent School and Dollar Bay High School.  After high school Francis enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1954 and was honorably...

Dr. John Byron Austin

Dr. John Byron Austin

Jun 10, 2016

Dr. John B. Austin, 59 of Ontonagon, Michigan died unexpectedly June 10, 2016. John "Doc" Austin, son of Gerald and Florence Austin was born on August 14, 1956. He grew up in Hancock, Michigan raised by his sister Marlene (Don) Coon and with several extended brothers and sisters.

His medical career began at a young age when...

Richard "Rick" Kenneth Wilber

Richard "Rick" Kenneth Wilber

Jun 10, 2016

Richard "Rick" Kenneth Wilber, 65, of Rockland, MI was called up to the bleachers June 10th, 2016.  Rick was born on May 22, 1951 in Ontonagon, MI to the late June (Fredrickson) and Charles WIlber Sr.  Rick married the love of his life Joanne 'Joan' Pantti.  They were married 40 years.

Rick was a loving husband. father...

Michael John Mcgeshick

Michael John Mcgeshick

Jun 9, 2016

Michael John McGeshick also known as "Da Buggernaut" 28 of Watersmeet passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 9, 2016.

He was born in Rhinelander, WI on June 7, 1988 to John Charles McGeshick & Sally Jean Van Zile.  Michael was the type of person who always made his friends and family happy. He was an avid golfer and...

Lawrence A. Hamm

Lawrence A. Hamm

Jun 9, 2016

Lawrence A. Hamm 101 of Ontonagon died on Thursday, June 9, 2016 in his home after a prolonged illness.

He was born in Ontonagon on September 5, 1914 to Elmer & Lottie Hamm.  Mr. Hamm married Delilah Picotte of Ontonagon in Ontonagon.  They were married for 73 years, all spent in Ontonagon.  He worked all over the...

Elmer Andrew Komula

Elmer Andrew Komula

Jun 8, 2016

Elmer Andew Komula, 96, of Ontonagon, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at home surrounded by his wife and children.

Elmer was born on November 30, 1919 in Ontonagon on the Komula farm to Jacob and Hilja Komula. He married Shirley Roehm on September 25, 1954 in Ontonagon, MI. Elmer completed the 8th grade at the...

Mary Ellen (Walters)  Schmaus

Mary Ellen (Walters) Schmaus

May 23, 2016

Mary Ellen (Walters) Schmaus, 102, passed away May 21, 2016 at Aspirus Ontonagon Long Term Care. She was born October 31, 1913 in Greenland, Michigan to the late James Truscott and Laura (Rogers) Truscott.

She graduated from Mass City High School and married Delmer Walters on January 7, 1935 in Houghton, Michigan and moved to Rockland where...

Jessie Margaret (Teague)  Davison

Jessie Margaret (Teague) Davison

May 22, 2016

Jessie Margaret Davison, nee Teague, 95, of Green Bay, WI, formerly of Ontonagon, MI, beloved wife of the late Chester E, Davison, passed away peacefully May 22, 2016 at Autumn's Promise Assisted Living Facility.  Born February 24, 1921 to Charles and Emily Teague in Farlow, England, she was preceded in death by her brother Douglas.

Jessie met...

William L White

William L White

May 13, 2016

William L. (Bill) White, the son of Herman and Caroline (Hicks) White was born on April 22, 1935 in Calumet, MI, the eldest of 4 children. The family moved to Ontonagon in 1948. Bill graduated from the Ontonagon High School, where he lettered in Football, Basketball and Baseball, winning many awards for his athleticism including recognition as All Conference ...

John Charles Labyak

John Charles Labyak

May 9, 2016

John Charles Labyak, 75, of Ontonagon, MI, passed away on May 9, 2016 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital.

John was born in Ashland, WI to Harold S. Labyak and Louise M. (Peltier) Labyak on September 19, 1940. He graduated from Ontonagon Area Schools in 1958. He attended Suomi College and Northern Michigan University. He married Nancy T. Stripe...

Lucas Jay Kosey

Lucas Jay Kosey

May 5, 2016

Lucas Jay Kosey, 28, passed away at his home in Ontonagon on Thursday, May 5, 2016.

He was born in Ontonagon on June 16, 1987.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Wallace and Alice Kosey of Ontonagon.

He is survived by his father, Jay...

Florence Irene (Anderson)  Eldredge

Florence Irene (Anderson) Eldredge

May 3, 2016

FIorence Irene Eldredge 90 Ewen, Michigan passed away on May 3, 2016 at home.

FIorence was bom in Ewen, Michigan to Simon and Irene Anderson on August 2, 1925. She graduated from the Ewen School. She married John (Red) Hasenbeng and had 4 children (John, Nancy, Sandy and Pam. Then later she married Arch Eldredge and had...

Jack B Yaklyvich

Jack B Yaklyvich

Apr 30, 2016

Jack B. Yaklyvich, 74, of White Pine passed way on April 30, 2016 at Gogebic Medical.

Jack was born in White Pine to Anton and Dorothy Yaklyvich on October 22, 1941.  He went to school in White Pine and Ontonagon.  He married Judy Letson on June 28, 1974 in White Pine.

He worked as a...

Walter P Ark

Walter P Ark

Apr 30, 2016

Walter (Sonny) P. Ark, age 75, of Mass City passed away Saturday April 30, 2016, at UP Health System Portage, following a short illness with cancer.

He was born on June 28, 1940, the son of the late Waino and Elsie Ark. He married Denise Hattula who preceded him in death in 1995. He graduated...

Frank Yaklyvich

Frank Yaklyvich

Apr 25, 2016

Frank Yaklyvich, 93, passed away at his home on April 25, 2016

Born April 27, 1922 in White Pine, MI son of the late Anton and Johanna (Shibley) Yaklyvich.  He married Betty "Tiny" Spolarich on February 21, 1949 in Flint, MI

Frank attended high school in Ontonagon, MI.  He served in the Marines during World...

David Thomas Aho

David Thomas Aho

Apr 22, 2016

David "Monks" Thomas Aho, 53, of Greenland passed away on April 22, 2016 at Marquette General.

Monks was born in Ontonagon to Dennis and Dory Aho on July 24, 1962. He went to school in Mass City and Ontonagon. He worked as a mechanic for Pat's Motorsports  for 26 years.

Monks is survived by brother...

Norman Dean Alapert

Norman Dean Alapert

Apr 18, 2016

Norman "Butch" Alapert 64 of Ontonagon passed away on April 18, 2016 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital's L.T.C.U.

He was born on September 23, 1951 in Ishpeming to Leslie & Marie (Kaarto) Alapert. Butch attended Mass City Schools until the age of 15 when he relocated with his family to Farmington, MI. He graduated from Farmington High School...