Obituaries

Jan 13, 2015

James Arthur Holmes, 68, passed away on January 13, 2015. Jim was born to Robert and "Mike" Holmes on January 5, 1947 in Ontonagon.

He joined the United States Navy in February of 1964, retiring as a Master Chief Boiler Technician in July of 1986. During his Navy career, he served on several ships and shore...

Jan 13, 2015

Nicholas Clifford Yakovich, 29, of Ontonagon, passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2015 in Adrian, MI.

Nicky was born in Ontonagon to Sue Picotte and Dennis Gougeon on January 11, 1986. He was adopted by Paul Yakovich when he married Sue in 1988. He went to school in Ontonagon and he enjoyed spending time playing video...

Jan 8, 2015

Harry "Kayo" Pollard, age 84, of Ontonagon, passed away on January 8, 2015 at the Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital.

Kayo was born in Greenland, Michigan to Charles and Minnie (Perryman) Pollard on December 15, 1930. In 1951, at the age of 20, he was drafted into the U.S. Marine Corp. He was a veteran of the Korean...

Jan 4, 2015

Stella Light, 85 of Bruce Crossing passed away Sunday, January 4, 2015 in Wichita, Kansas.

She was born February 12, 1929 in Paynesville to George and Mary (Nayback) Nurkkala. She worked as a bookkeeper for the Co-op Creamery, and married Donald Light on September 15, 1962 in Bruce Crossing, where they made their home.

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Jan 2, 2015

Evelyn Marie (Toivonen) Olson, 80, of Mass City, passed away on January 2, 2015 following a brief illness.

Evelyn was born on January 17th, 1934 to Kaarlo and Eva (Kaurala) Toivonen. She spent her childhood on the family farm, graduated from Mass High School in 1951, and married Irving Olson on March 8th, 1952. They lived...

Dec 31, 2014

Elizabeth Ann (Gauthier) Engberg

Elizabeth, better known as Betty, was born in Ontonagon to George and Elizabeth Gauthier on September 16, 1922. Her childhood was spent between Ontonagon and Detroit spanning the years of the Depression where she gathered many stories of both hope and loss. She graduated from Ontonagon High School in 1940.

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Dec 31, 2014

John C. Roehm 66 of Ontonagon passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 31, 2014.

He was the son of the late Jack and Dorothy Roehm and grandson of the late Charles and Sally Roehm. John was born July 01, 1948 in Ontonagon. He graduated with the class of 1966 from Ontonagon Area High School....

Dec 28, 2014

Donald Edwin Pokela, 94 of Ewen, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2014 at the Aspirus Ontonagon Long Term Care Unit.

He was born September 7, 1920 in Wakefield to John and Fannie Marie (Niemi) Pokela. Donald lived most of his life in Ewen, where he worked as a farmer.

He was preceded in death...

Dec 26, 2014

Irene Edith Hokens, 104, of Old M-28, Matchwood Township, died in peace Friday, December 26, 2014, at Marquette General Hospital after suffering a broken hip several days earlier. She was born August 26, 1910 in Matchwood, daughter of the late Leon and Maggie (Heinz) Osier.

Irene is survived by two daughters, Marguerite Barthels and Audrey Wagner...

Dec 19, 2014

Donna M. Davison, 86 of Ontonagon, passed away Friday, December 19, 2014 at the Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital Long Term Care Unit.

She was born on May 30, 1928 in Ontonagon to Robert Davison, Sr. and Esther (Jones) Davison, who precede her in death. She is also preceded in death by brothers Chester, Robert Jr., and William;...

Dec 15, 2014

Albert A. Haapala, 95 of Bruce Crossing, passed away December 15, 2014 at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain.

Albert was born on November 29, 1919 in Paynesville to Henry and Sofia (Morti) Haapala. Albert served in the US Army during WWII as a light truck driver, and also worked as a...

Dec 12, 2014

Michael Toivo Uotila, 69, went to the special place prepared for him in Heaven on December 12, 2014. Born in Hancock, Michigan to Donald and Mary (Latvis) Uotila on November 21 1945, it seems fitting that one of his favorite birthday activities was staying out at deer camp. He didn't do much shooting as he said they were...

Nov 22, 2014

Paul Kariainen, 92 of Trout Creek, passed away November 22, 2014 at Westgate Nursing Home in Ironwood.

Paul was born December 15, 1921 in Agate to the late Charles and Amelia (Jauhiainen) Kariainen. He served in the US Army during WWII, and was a member of the American Legion Post 494. On April 16, 1948, he...

Nov 9, 2014

Sylvia Jezuit, 89 of Ontonagon (formerly of Ewen) passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014 at the Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital Long Term Care Unit.

She was born on October 29, 1925 in Ramsay, MI to Thomas and Helen (Sallman) Anderson. Sylvia was a homemaker who loved cooking, sewing, visiting friends and coffee klatching, and making all types...

Nov 5, 2014

Barbara A. Wolfe, 62 of Bergland, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Aspirus Grand View Hospital in Ironwood.

She was born on June 10, 1952 to Edwin and Margaret Schabow. Both precede her in death. On September 2, 1972, Barb married Louis A. Wolfe, Jr. Together they raised two sons in Bergland.

Barb...

Nov 2, 2014

Helen Hoefferle, beloved mother of seven, wife of George Hoefferle (deceased), sister to eight, and daughter of Frank, Sr. and Mary Domitrovich (deceased) died at her home in Ontonagon early Sunday morning after a long battle with ovarian cancer.

She was born August 18th, 1936 in Ontonagon and lived most of her life there. She graduated...

Oct 30, 2014

Joseph Paul Skoviak, 78, of Ontonagon, MI was called home to our Lord, Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 30, 2014.

Joseph (Joe) was born to Edward and Barbara (Iskra) Skoviak on May 2, 1936 in Painesdale, MI where he was raised and attended school. His family later moved to Ontonagon where he graduated from Ontonagon High...

Oct 27, 2014

Paul D. "Porter" Wagner, 58 of Mass City passed away October 27, 2014 at his home.

He was born on April 20, 1956 in Detroit to Art and Helen (Rova) Wagner. Paul served in the US Navy from 1974-1977 and worked as a carpenter and handyman in the Mass City area, as well as for Mass...

Oct 27, 2014

Raymond F. Potvin, Jr., 76 of Bergland, passed away Monday, October 27, 2014 at 4:58 a.m. at the Norlite Nursing Center in Marquette.

He was born in Ashland, WI to Raymond Sr. and Etta (Christen) Potvin. Raymond enjoyed fishing, collecting pocketknives, and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his son Gerald...

Oct 24, 2014

Jennie E. Hill, 98, a former resident of Ontonagon, passed away Friday morning, October 24, 2014 at Portage Pointe in Hancock where she had been a resident for the past four months. Prior to residing at Portage Pointe, Jennie had been a long time residence of The Bluffs in Houghton.

Jennie was born May 7, 1916...