Obituaries

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.

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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...

Sep 10, 2014

Carol Ann Walls Verran, 68, of Ontonagon, died at 3:07pm on September 10, 2014. Carol was born on December 21, 1946 in Trout Creek, MI. She was the daughter of Wilbert and Taimi Walls. She graduated from Trout Creek High School in 1965 and went to Beauty College in Marquette, MI. She is survived be her daughter Teresa...

Sep 8, 2014

Roberta Marie (Johnson) Daniels, age 79, of Bruce Crossing, Michigan, passed on Monday, September 8, 2014. She has joined our dad (Edward George Daniels)a

Sep 8, 2014

Florence Mukka, 106 of Bruce Crossing passed away Monday, September 8, 2014 at Bayside Village Nursing Home in L'Anse, Michigan. She was born December 24, 1907 in Minnesota to the late George and Clara Skeesick.

On November 5, 1959, Florence was united in marriage to Albert Mukka. She worked as a cook at a resort near...

Sep 6, 2014

Charles "Charley" Lancioni, 64 of Silver City, Michigan passed away peacefully at home on September 6, 2014 surrounded by friends and family after a very brave eight-month battle with cancer. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on June 20, 1950 to Wilma and Diore Lancioni. He met Tammy in 1990 and they married on July 6, 1996....

Sep 3, 2014

Patricia Lorraine Saari (nee Gregory) was born in Ontonagon on April 8, 1954 to Virginia and David Gregory. She was the fifth child of six in a busy household. The Gregory kids grew up on Noble Road alongside many playmates and family friends like the Thompson family. Patty attended school at Ontonagon Elementary and eventually graduated high school...

Sep 3, 2014

Richard Dale Shafer age 75 of Greenland, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, September 4, 2014.

Dick was born in Greenland to Joseph and Lillian Shafer on August 6, 1939. He attended the Mass/Greenland High School and graduated in 1957. After graduation, he served 4 years in the United States Navy and often remarked...

Sep 1, 2014

Leslie R. Raisanen, 82 of Bergland, passed away at his home on September 1, 2014.

He was born February 10, 1932 in Palmer, MI to Karl and Hilja (Hyvvonen) Raisanen. He graduated from Negaunee high school in 1951. In 1959, he began working at White Pine Copper Co., where he remained until his retirement. He married...

Sep 1, 2014

Teresa G. Meyers, 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Ontonagon, Michigan on Monday, September 1, 2014 with her loving family by her side.

Teresa was born in Hancock, Michigan on April 11, 1928 to Chester and Gladys Spitz, the fourth of six children. She was raised in Hancock and graduated from E.L....

Aug 20, 2014

Ardis D. Niemi, 79 of Merriweather, passed away peacefully at her home on August 20, 2014.

She was born May 20, 1935, daughter of the late Sherman and Evelina Pendock. On April 15, 1971, she married Daniel M. Niemi. He survives, along with an extended family.

Funeral Services for Ardis will be held Tuesday,...

Aug 18, 2014

Hansena "Tootie" Jay Younke, 76 of Trout Creek, died at home in her sleep on Monday, August 18, 2014.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Thomas Younke; her parents; 5 sisters and 2 brothers.

She will live on in the hearts of her two children: Thomas George Younke and...

Jul 22, 2014

James Brien Myrblom, age 74, of Ontonagon, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 22, 2014.

Jim was born in Ontonagon on March 15, 1940, the son of Walter and Sylvia Myrblom.

Jim graduated from Ontonagon High School in 1958 and entered the Navy in September. After completing his 4 years of service, he...

Jul 21, 2014

Kathryn (Nipert) McDonald age 94 of Ontonagon died peacefully at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital on Monday, July 21, 2014 after suffering a heart attack.

She was born in Ontonagon on July 10, 1920, the daughter of Theron & Sue (Moran) Nipert.

Kathryn was a graduate of Ontonagon High School in 1938 and attended St. Joseph's...

Jul 13, 2014

Robert "Bob" Malnar 62 of Ewen passed away July 13, 2014 in Green Bay, WI.

He was born April 28, 1952 in Wakefield, MI to James P. & Grace M. Malnar. Bob was a Vietnam War veteran, serving his country honorably in the United States Army. He loved four-wheeling, hunting and range shooting. Bob was a...

Jul 3, 2014

Kandy (Karttunen) Richardson of Ontonagon passed away Thursday, July 3, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a short illness, with her husband and family by her side.

She was born November 27, 1962 in Ontonagon, daughter of David and Pauline (Conrad) Karttunen. She graduated from White Pine High School in 1981 and went on to attend...

Jun 30, 2014

Bruce Crossing- Florence Haarala, 96, died Monday, June 30, 2014 in Ironwood. She had been under the care of loving and compassionate caregivers, first at Maple Manor in Ontonagon and since 2009 at Westgate Nursing Center in Ironwood. There should be a special place in heaven for the marvelous people who willingly and lovingly become family for the...