Michael W. Pietila
Nov 10, 2024
Michael William Pietila (64), of Bruce Crossing, MI, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 10, 2024.
Mike was born in Phelps, WI on December 10, 1959 to Gerald W. "Bill" & Barbara (Hines) Pietila and was the oldest of five sons. He attended Ewen-Trout Creek school as part of the '78 graduating class. Mike went...
Austyn Oshen Johnson
Oct 31, 2024
Austyn Oshen Johnson of Bruce Crossing, MI passed away on October 31, 2024 in Minneapolis, MN at Fairview Children's Hospital.
He was born in Ironwood, MI to Erik and Tara Johnson on June 20, 2006. Austyn went to school at ETC in Ewen. He loved being in school.
Austyn loved to travel, go riding in...
Elizabeth Westman
Oct 19, 2024
Elizabeth (Toots) Westman passed away at the age of 85 on October 19, 2024 at the Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L'Anse.
She was born on October 27, 1938 to Claude & Elizabeth Gray in Park Falls, WI. When she was twelve years old, they moved to Ontonagon. She graduated from Ontonagon Area High School. She worked...
Dean Arthur Teikari
Oct 16, 2024
Dean Arthur Teikari, age 53, of Paynesville, MI, passed away on October 16th, 2024 of natural causes. Dean was born in Milwaukee WI October 15th, 1972 to Wilbert and Luella Teikari.
After graduating Ewen Trout Creek High School, Dean went on to study in the medical field earning his CNA license. Dean worked at Covington Rest Home,...
Wayne Edward Ark
Oct 12, 2024
Wayne "Butch" Ark, 65, formerly of Ontonagon, passed away peacefully at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield on October 12, 2024.
Per the request of the deceased, there will be no service for Butch.
If you choose to, you may donate to the family to help with expenses incurred at Cane Funeral Home website at...
Rebecca Zartner
Oct 8, 2024
Rebecca Zartner 76 passed away October 8, 2024 in Hamilton, OH.
Rebecca was born in Traverse City, Michigan to Beatrice L. (nee Howard) and John L. Bisel on December 21, 1947. She was the beloved wife of the late James B. Zartner; loving sister of Robin Bisel and Rex (Rosemary) Bisel; dear stepmother of Blaine (Ashley) Zartner ...
Carol Ann Seid
Oct 7, 2024
I am writing my own obituary because I want the last word! Carol Ann Foeller Seid, age 92, was born on October 30, 1931, to Sylvia (Peltonen) Foeller and Albert (Ted) John Foeller. I passed away peacefully at Ironwood General Hospital on Monday, October 7, 2024. I was born in Ashland, Wisconsin and came to Ontonagon, Michigan when I...
Genevieve Marie (Zielski) Hill
Oct 1, 2024
Genevieve Marie (Zielski) Hill, loving matriarch, passed away on October 1, 2024, with devoted family at her side.
She was born to Frank and Mary Zielski on January 15, 1930, and was raised in Ontonagon, Michigan.
Gen attended the Ontonagon Area Schools and graduated in 1948.
Gen was united in marriage to Rudolph...
James Nehmer
Sep 23, 2024
James "Jim" Nehmer, beloved husband, father and grandfather entered heaven with a shout on September 23, 2024 from a courageous battle with throat cancer. I am sure that he is excitedly using his voice at this time. He will be greatly missed by the love of his life Amaryllis "Amy" Nehmer and family.
Jim was born on...
Lorraine Sylvia Moll
Sep 21, 2024
Lorraine Sylvia "Rainey" Moll, beloved sister, aunt, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and neighbor, aged 98 years, passed away peacefully in Ishpeming, on Saturday, September 21st, 2024.
She was born August 16, 1926, to Sylvester and Ethel Neuman, in Bruce Crossing. She graduated from Ewen High School at the age of 16, after which, she moved to Milwaukee...
Bernice M. Huotari
Sep 17, 2024
Bernice "Nanny" Huotari died in her home in Munising, MI on September 17th with family surrounding her. She was ready to be with her God and all the other angels she so missed. Nanny was born on October 3rd, 1940, to Richard and Martha Niemi. She loved to tell people that she was "born in a barn". Nanny went...
Elden William Karhu
Sep 16, 2024
Elden William Karhu passed away peacefully on September 16, 2024, with his granddaughter Alyssa Sanford by his side. He was born on July 1, 1931, to his parents William and Elina Karhu, at his grandparent's home (August & Anna Matta) on the Choate Road. He grew up on his family farm on Hall Road.
When he was...
James B. Rogan
Sep 16, 2024
James (Jim) Brennan Rogan passed away at Aspirus Hospital in Duluth, MN on September 16, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Born on October 19, 1948, to Kevin and Ruth (Danula) Rogan in Calumet, MI, Jim graduated in 1967 from Calumet High School. He was drafted into the Army in 1968, transferred to the Marines, and served in...
Randall Charles Trasti
Sep 12, 2024
Randy (Ralph) Trasti, 70, of Ontonagon, MI, passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 12, 2024.
Born on April 29, 1954, to William and Edna Mabel (Lampinen) Trasti, in Hancock, MI, Randy grew up in Ontonagon, MI, and graduated in 1972 from the Ontonagon Area High School.
He lived and worked in various places...
Josephine Anna Owl
Sep 12, 2024
Anna "Josephine" Owl passed away peacefully surrounded by family.
Daughter of the late Simon and Mary (Southwind) Toulouse. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Owl.
Loving mother to Cynthia (Craig) Behm, Gail (Henry) Nootchtai Deborah (Louis) Owl-Conti, Sheri (Byron) Adams, Dwayne (Allison) Owl, Shaun Owl. Reunited with her of husband of 44 years the late...
George Michael Domitrovich
Sep 8, 2024
George Michael Domitrovich, 83, of Ontonagon, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024 at Bayside Village in L'Anse, Michigan.
George was born on May 8, 1941, in Ontonagon, Michigan to Frank Sr. and Mary (Strebenak) Domitrovich. He married Judith (Ellison) on November 14, 1964, and together they had four sons. They would have celebrated 60 years...
Eino Samual Miilu
Aug 22, 2024
Eino Samual Miilu of Tampa, FL, previously of Mass City, MI passed away on August 22, 2024 in Wesley Chapel, Florida. He was 81.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Rousseau Cemetery at 3:00pm. Pastor Michael Laako will be officiating.
Cane Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements....
William Leslie Laplant
Aug 9, 2024
On August 9th, 2024, at 6pm, William Leslie LaPlant, 66 of Ewen, Michigan unexpectedly passed away at his home.
Bill enjoyed spending time with family and dogs at Duane's house. He loved hunting, fishing, camping and watching Bar Rescue.
He was very loved by many family and friends and will be missed very much.
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Anita L. Pantti
Aug 2, 2024
Anita Louise "Niti" Pantti of Greenland, MI passed away at her home in Greenland, MI on Friday, August 2, 2024..She was born on February 2, 1943, to Ivan and Alice (Draze) Martin, in Ontonagon, MI. She attended Mass City High School.
She was united in marriage to Carl Pantti on February 24th, 1961. They made their home...
Harry R. Chiochios
Jul 23, 2024
Harry R. Chiochios, "Rick", 76, of Watersmeet, passed away on July 23rd at Wausau Aspirus Hospital.
Rick was born in Phelps, WI to Sam and Fern Chiochios on April 28, 1948. He graduated from Watersmeet Township School and worked for the Forest Service as a Forestry/Wildlife Technician until his retirement. Rick served in the United States Army...
