Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Ontonagon and Bruce Crossing, MI

Roger W. Halquist

Roger W. Halquist

Feb 15, 2025

Roger William Halquist, age 76, of Bruce Crossing, Michigan, passed away after a long illness on February 15, 2025. Roger was born in 1949 and raised in Bruce Crossing, MI. He was the son of Lila (Murto) and Harold Halquist and had one sister Jean (Mongeon).

Roger is survived by his wife Irene Halquist (Wiedemeier); his son...

Viola Wolfe

Viola Wolfe

Feb 9, 2025

Viola Wolfe of Ewen Michigan passed away on Feb 9th 2025, at Westgate Nursing Home in Ironwood, Michigan.

She was born on May 18th, 1940, in Harbor Springs Michigan to Clair and Marcella Streeter. She was married to George Wolfe and together they had two sons Tom and Jeff.

In their early years they worked...

Edward W. Avedisian

Edward W. Avedisian

Jan 20, 2025

Edward William Avedisian of Trout Creek, MI passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025. Ed was born August 19,1942 in Paynesville to Avedis and Ann (Ranta) Avedisian. He grew up in Redford Township, MI and graduated from Thurston High School in 1960, and then attended Northern Michigan University. In 1973 he bought Sunnyside Tavern in Agate and owned...

Neil Robert May

Neil Robert May

Jan 19, 2025

Neil Robert May 73 of Watersmeet passed away at his home on January 19, 2025.

At the deceased request, there will be no services. Those who wish, may contribute to the paying of Neil's final expenses at canefuneralhome.com.

The Cane Funeral Home-Bruce Crossing Chapel is assisting with Neil's arrangements.

James Harold Davison, Sr.

James Harold Davison, Sr.

Jan 19, 2025

JAMES "JIM" HAROLD DAVISON SR – Born: 12/30/1949 in Ontonagon, MI son of Robert E. Davison Jr & Marian (Naneville) Davison passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, while surrounded by his family.

Jim was married to Kay Gerzetich on July 21, 1973, in Ontonagon, Michigan at Holy Family Catholic Church. They made their home in Ontonagon...

Devere Cecil Clinesmith

Devere Cecil Clinesmith

Jan 15, 2025

Devere Cecil Clinesmith, 75 years old, of Ontonagon, passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2025, at his residence, just five weeks after losing the love of his life, Becky Clinesmith.

Devere was born in Saginaw, Michigan to Cecil Clinesmith and Elaine (Kratz) Clinesmith on November 28, 1949, and graduated from Kingston High School.  He married Becky (Cox)...

David Ryan Kosky

David Ryan Kosky

Jan 10, 2025

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David R Kosky, beloved husband, father, and friend, who left us too soon at the age of forty-four on January 10th, 2025.

Dave was born on August 8th, 1980, at St Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, WI. He leaves behind his loving wife Deanna,...

Harvey Joseph Peterson

Harvey Joseph Peterson

Jan 10, 2025

Harvey Joseph Peterson, age 98, passed away in his home peacefully on January 10, 2025, in Ontonagon, Michigan. Harvey dedicated his life to serving his family, his community and his country.

A proud veteran, Harvey served in the Army during the Korean War, embodying the resilience and commitment expected of his generation. Following his military service, he...

Norman Lester Weisinger

Norman Lester Weisinger

Jan 7, 2025

Norman Lester Weisinger, 90, of Ontonagon passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at his home in Ontonagon.

Norman was born in Ontonagon to George and Edna Weisinger on November 16, 1934. He attended high school in Ontonagon where he was active in school sports, excelling in track. After graduating in 1952, he...

Robert Rafeal Niemi

Robert Rafeal Niemi

Jan 1, 2025

Robert Rafael Niemi of Ontonagon passed away on January 30, 2025, at his home.

Bob was born on February 21, 1958, at Ontonagon Memorial Hospital to Ray and Mary (Stimac) Niemi. He graduated from Ontonagon Area High School in 1976. After graduation, he was employed at Ontonagon Memorial Hospital. After several years, he moved to Laguna Hills,...

Russell J. Barger

Russell J. Barger

Jan 1, 2025

Russell J. Barger of White Pine, MI passed away on January 1, 2025 in Wakefield at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility, he was 87 years old.

Russell was born to Jim and Adrian (Sarazin)Barger on November 5, 1937, in Chassell, MI. He graduated from Chassell High School in 1957. He joined the Army National Guard and then...

Virginia "Ginny" Ellen Hamilton

Virginia "Ginny" Ellen Hamilton

Dec 29, 2024

It is with the deepest sorrow we announce the passing of Virginia 'Ginny" Leslie Hamilton, a truly remarkable woman who touched the lives of so many.  Ginny peacefully left us to return to her heavenly home on December 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and knowing she was loved and cherished by those who couldn't be there. Her...

John Cherro

John Cherro

Dec 27, 2024

On December 27, 2024, at the Baraga County Hospital our father, John Cherro, passed away and started his heavenly adventure with all of his loved ones before him.

He was born August 19, 1931, in Aurora, Minnesota to Raphael and Mary Cherro. He resided and attended school in Aurora until he entered the Army and was stationed...

Edward W. Kangas

Edward W. Kangas

Dec 26, 2024

Edward William Kangas, (Ontonagon), 93 years old passed away peacefully at Omega House, Hospice Care, in Houghton, Michigan on December 26, 2024.

He was industrious, innovative, a thinker, a doer and a mentor who maintained a sense of humor throughout his life.

Edward was born on July 12, 1931, to Sam & Aili (Ahola) Kangas...

Joseph William Laplant

Joseph William Laplant

Dec 25, 2024

Ewen, Mi Joseph (Joe) William LaPlant, 56, died unexpectedly Dec. 25,2024.

Born June 6, 1968 to Arthur (Jim) ,Laplant & Charlotte LaPlant. He attended the Ewen Trout Creek School District. He worked a variety of jobs including a ride operator for Skerbeck's Carnival, a woodsman/ logger, sawmill worker, and a farmhand on the largest dairy farm in...

Gale Marie Kocher

Gale Marie Kocher

Dec 23, 2024

Gale Marie Kocher, 67, (nee Moilanen) passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2024, in Mass City, Michigan. Known and loved by many in the area for her years of service as a hospital radiologist and President of the Ontonagon County Fair, her loss will be deeply felt by all. After decades of valiantly coping with the effects of rheumatoid...

Frederick Jousma

Frederick Jousma

Dec 21, 2024

Our father, Frederick Jousma, of Ewen Michigan, passed away on December 21st after battling cancer for several years. He was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Dorothy Jousma of Grand Rapids, MI. He is survived by two brothers, John Jousma of Alto, MI and Don Jousma of Grand Rapids, MI. Also surviving are his three daughters, Gayle...

Kathy Lynn Nappi

Kathy Lynn Nappi

Dec 17, 2024

Kathy Lynn (Nygard) Nappi, 61, of Ontonagon, MI passed away after a lengthy illness with cancer on December 17, 2024, in Ontonagon MI. She was born in Ontonagon, MI to Frank and Judy Nygard on May 25th, 1963. She was married to James Robinson on October 18th,1980 in Geneva New York and later remarried to Ronald Nappi in Geneva,...

Becky Jean Clinesmith

Becky Jean Clinesmith

Dec 8, 2024

Becky Jean Clinesmith, 75 years old, of Ontonagon, passed away on December 08, 2024 at her home residence with her husband by her side.

Becky was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan to Leonard and Helen (Bland) Cox on October 23, 1949. She went to school in Caro, Michigan and married Devere Clinesmith on May 21, 1977. Devere and...

Connie Roberts

Connie Roberts

Dec 7, 2024

Connie Louise Roberts, 65 of Greenland, MI passed away unexpectedly on December 7th, 2024 at UP Heath System Marquette. She was born in Antigo, WI to Earl and Emily Wegner on May 28, 1959. She went to school in Antigo, WI. She married Jim Roberts on July 4th, 1999 in Merrill, WI. She graduated from Antigo High School.

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