Obituaries

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,...

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...

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.

Dec 6, 2024

Dr. James Michael Reaume passed away unexpectedly at his home in Ewen, MI on Friday, December 6, 2024.

Services are planned for a later date in Monroe, MI.

The Cane Funeral Home-Bruce Crossing Chapel is assisting the family.

Dec 4, 2024

James J. Countryman, an old farmer from Green entered his final sleep on December 4, 2024. With sincere thanks and deep gratitude to his family, friends and associates for making my 4 score plus years one great adventure. There are no words to adequately express my appreciation to my beloved life partner Agnes, for making the last years of...

Nov 14, 2024

Rachel Birely 96 passed away November 14,2024 of natural causes. Rachel was born in Boston to Simon and Mary Keleel. The family moved to Detroit where she grew up in the shadows of Briggs Stadium. It was in Detroit while working for Mrs. Wagoner pies she met and married Charles Birely. They went on to have three children, Karen,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...