Obituaries

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...

Jun 29, 2014

Lloyd L. Buccanero, age 86, of Ontonagon passed away Sunday, June 29, 2014 at the Aspirus Long Term Care Unit

Lloyd was born on November 19, 1927 to Jesse (McKie) and Louis Buccanero in Iron Belt, WI.

He was a veteran of World War II. He enjoyed reading and playing cards with friends.

Jun 29, 2014

Jack Thomas Broemer, 82 of Ontonagon was granted his angel wings on June 29, 2014 at the Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital after a short battle cancer. His loving family was by his side.

He was born September 17, 1931 in Ontonagon, son of the late George and Marie (Doverspike) Broemer. He was a graduate of Ontonagon High...

Jun 28, 2014

Patrick "C-Cat" White 72 of Watersmeet passed away saturday, June 28, 2014 at Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls Michigan surrounded by his family.

He was born August 27, 1941 in Watersmeet Michigan son of the late Harvey White, Sr. and Julia Pete. Patrick had many friends. He loved people and was well liked...

Jun 22, 2014

Mae Elaine Tyree, 87 of Ontonagon, passed away early Sunday, June 22, 2014 at the home of her daughter in Gladstone, Michigan.

Elaine was born in Highland Park, Michigan to Lloyd and Elsie (Broemer) Mattson July 18, 1926. The family returned to Ontonagon in 1932 and moved to an eighty acre farm on the Cranberry Road...

Jun 18, 2014

Mayme Irene Nurmi, 91, of Bruce Crossing passed away on Wednesday morning, June 18, 2014 in Ontonagon at the Aspirus Long Term Care Unit.

Mayme was born January 6, 1923 in Paynesville to the late Robert and Hilda (Alapert) Hiitola. She attended local schools. She was married to Emil Nurmi on March 28, 1942 and they...

Jun 18, 2014

Matt W. Peterson, 28, of Mass City passed away on June 18, 2014 at home.

Matt was born in Ontonagon to Larry and Barbara (Lemantine) Peterson on April 9, 1986. He graduated from Ontonagon Area Schools/Superior School. He worked at various jobs, was a cook, and most recently, a logger. Matt was a Veteran of the...

Jun 12, 2014

John H. (Jack) Hawley, 86, passed away June 12, 2014 at his home in Ontonagon with his children at his side.

Jack was the eldest of 3 sons born to Edwin (Ned) and Florence (Vie) Hawley. He was born in Hancock, Michigan January 12, 1928 and raised in Ontonagon, graduating from Ontonagon High School in 1945....

Jun 8, 2014

Clyde John Mantta passed away June 8, 2014 after a short illness. He was born May 14, 1934, the son of Clyde and Adele (Peterson) Mantta in Hancock. Clyde grew up on the family farm in Tapiola. He graduated from Doelle High School in 1952. As a young man, Clyde worked on the Great Lakes Ore Boats sailing...

Jun 2, 2014

Gladys M. (Johnson) Wirkkala, 90 of Greenland, passed away June 2, 2014 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital's Long Term Care Unit.

Gladys was born in Menominee, MI to George and Melvina (Lessard) Johnson on May 23, 1924. She married Reino Wirkkala, and they made their home in Ontonagon, and later, Greenland. Gladys loved to knit and crochet,...

May 26, 2014

Robert Toivo Lukkari 78 of Mass City passed away May 26, 2014 at his home.

Robert was born on September 4, 1935 to Toivo & Jennie Lukkari of Mass City, MI. He graduated in 1954 from Mass High School. Robert served honorably in the army for the Battery B, 62nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion,...

May 25, 2014

Gerald "Jerry" Yaklyvich passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014 at his home in Silver City, MI.

Jerry was born in Ontonagon, Michigan on May 1, 1937. The Yaklyvich Family was one of the first of 8 families that settled in White Pine. He resided in the Upper Peninsula all of his life.

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May 23, 2014

Tony Norczyk, 54 of Ontonagon, loving father, grandfather, son, brother and friend passed away Friday, May 23, 2014 at Marquette General Hospital with his family by his side and his grandchildren in his heart.

Tony was born in Ontonagon, MI to James and Bertha (Store) Norczyk on November 23, 1959. He went to Ontonagon Area Schools,...

May 20, 2014

William Randall "Randy" Schober, 59 of Ontonagon, died at his home on May 20, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born to the late Bill and Donna (Hoefferle) Schober in Ontonagon on December 24, 1954.

He attended Ontonagon Area High School, graduating with the Class of 1973. He started working that summer with...

May 20, 2014

Larry Stauffer 67 of Ontonagon, MI passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at his home in Ontonagon.

At the deceased request, there will be no services. The Cane Funeral Home in Ontonagon, MI is assisting the family.