Obituaries

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...

Oct 22, 2014

Albert A. Pietila, 94 of Bruce Crossing and Ontonagon passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at Omega House in Houghton.

He was born April 24, 1920 in Bruce Crossing to Andrew and Mary (LaBeau) Pietila. On May 12, 1945, he married the former Ruth Bernice Johnson in Topaz.

Albert served in the US Army...

Oct 20, 2014

Helen Ione Kalivoda, age 98, of Ontonagon, passed away peacefully on October 20 at her home.

Helen was born in Trout Creek, Michigan on January 1, 1916 to Clyde and Irene (Roehm) Hayward. She graduated from the Ontonagon High School in 1932 and from County Normal in 1933. She taught at the Norwich School and the...

Oct 8, 2014

Donald E. Guzek, 79 of Ontonagon passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born in Ontonagon on September 6, 1935 to Leo and Helen (Naneville) Guzek. Donald graduated from Ontonagon Area Schools, and served in the US Air force from 1954-1958. He worked at the...

Oct 6, 2014

James R. Smartt, 66 of Silver City passed away October 6, 2014 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital.

He was born July 12, 1948 in Wyandotte, MI to James E. and Carrie B. (Qualls) Smartt. James served in the U.S. Army 2nd Infantry Division, Indian Head from1967-1971, and worked as a Journeyman Electrician at National Steel-Great Lakes Division...

Oct 5, 2014

Vaunna L. Syndram, 60 of Ontonagon, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2014 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place.

The Cane Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Sep 22, 2014

Melvin W. Bosio, 74 of Ontonagon passed away on September 22, 2014 at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility in Hancock.

Melvin was born in Trout Creek to Wayne and Bertha Bosio on December 24, 1939. He attended school in Trout Creek, and married Donna M. Vergils on April 26, 1964 at the Apostolic Lutheran Church...

Sep 21, 2014

Linda Joan (Roberts) Orcutt, 71, of White Pine, Michigan passed away on Sep 21, 2014 at Omega House in Houghton, Michigan.

Linda was born in Ontonagon, Michigan to Thomas and Ottilia (Trinko) Roberts on Feb 13, 1943. She attended school in Rockland Michigan, graduating with a class of four students in 1960. She worked as a...

Sep 21, 2014

Lorraine Metsala, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday morning September 21, 2014 at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee with her daughters by her side. She was born on January 9, 1928 in Iron River, MI to Arthur and Mary (Moilanen) Eliasson.

After graduation, Lorraine worked in Chicago before settling into...

Sep 20, 2014

Armida (Meta) Ellen Maki, 90, of Bruce Crossing and resident at Aspirus Long Term Care, passed away at the Marquette General Hospital on Saturday, September 20, 2014.

She was born March 16, 1924, in Bruce Crossing, daughter of the late Hjalmer and Lempi (Uusitalo) Huhta. Her parents were one of the first settlers on the North...

Sep 17, 2014

Bette Popps, 88 of Bruce Crossing, MI passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at the Rennes Rehab Center of Rhinelander.

She is survived by daughter Gail Popps; son Dennis (Pam) Popps; sister Mable Niemi; three grandsons: Chris (Jennie) Popps, Brandon (Tennie) Popps; and Jerry Baker; and four great-grandchildren: Isaac, Jackson, Gage and Jett.

A...

Sep 14, 2014

A World War II American hero is now in the arms of Jesus. Francis (Franco) M. Maki, 95, formerly of Mass City, Rockland and Ontonagon passed away with his sons at his side. For the past 2 1/2 years, Franco lived at his son and daughter-in-law's home in Houghton.

Franco was born in Mass City, on February...