Deborah Jean Wiesen
Nov 9, 2012
Deborah Jean (DeGraw) Wiesen, 63, of Rockland went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 9, 2012.
She was born March 28, 1949 in Greenville, MI to Othel and Marion Jean DeGraw. Debbie graduated from Greenville Senior High School in 1967. On February 10, 1968 she married her husband of 44 years, Dave Wiesen....
Gary J. Polakowski, Sr
Oct 31, 2012
Gary J. Polakowski Sr., husband of Karen, father of Gary Jr (Kim), Stephen (Nicole), Edward III (Patty), Andrea (Benner), grandfather to Meagan, Mitchell, Zachary, Reagan, Mason, Isabella, Lila, Darby, Corinne, Caitlin, Noelle, Karmyn, Sydney, Daniel, Abby, Eddie IV, Olivia, Helen, RoseMarie and great-grandfather to Callie, Nikki, and Mikah, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2012 with his wife...
Irene E. Kielcheski
Oct 26, 2012
Irene Estella Kielcheski 97 of Bergland passed away Friday October 26. She was born December 7th 1914 in Greenwood, Wisconsin to the late Elizabeth and Bert Brown.
After high school Irene attended the University of Wisconsin. she was married to George Kenneth Kielcheski on December 18th 1937 in Winter Wisconsin the couple moved to Bergland in...
Lolita Laverne Cole
Oct 15, 2012
Lolita Laverne Cole-Holden, 62, died October 15, 2012 at Omega House in Houghton from smoking.
Lolita was born Lolita Croschere on June 12, 1950 in Rockland, MI. She moved away from the area to Louisiana, Washington and Montana. She returned to the area 16 years ago from Montana with her life partner and husband of 18...
Faye A. Powelson
Oct 13, 2012
Faye Anita (Davis) Powelson, 87, of White Pine passed away October 13, 2012 at the Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital Long Term Care Unit.
She was born January 19, 1925 in Wakefield, MI to parents Harry and Gertrude (Varcoe) Davis. Faye went to school in Matchwood and graduated 2 grades early in the 10th grade from Ewen. She...
Joseph H. Schust
Oct 4, 2012
Joseph H. Schust, 74, passed away unexpectedly, in the emergency room of Wheaton Franciscan- All Saints, on Thursday, October 4, 2012. He was born in Rockland, MI on January 3, 1938 the son of the late Ernest and Catherine (Wolfe) Schust.
A A A A Joe served his country with the U.S. Army paratroopers and was...
Robert Clyde Dix
Oct 3, 2012
Robert Clyde Dix, 84, of Greenland, MI passed away at the Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital on October 3, 2012 after a short battle with cancer.
He was born September 30, 1928 in Houghton, MI, a son of the late John and Eva (Voelker) Dix. He was a graduate of the Houghton High School, and was also a...
Allan C. Schust
Sep 27, 2012
Allan C. Schust, 61, passed away unexpectedly, in Wheaton Franciscan- All Saints, on Thursday, September 27, 2012. He was born in Rockland, MI on May 22, 1951, the son of the late Ernest and Catherine (Wolfe) Schust. Allan had been employed by Jacobsen Mfg.
Surviving are his brothers, Ernest Schust, and Joseph (Barbara) Schust; and sister-in-law,...
Delmer "Butch" Goodreau
Sep 23, 2012
Delmer Louis "Butch" Goodreau, 73, of Greenland, peacefully entered into eternal life Sunday morning, September 23, 2012.
Butch was born December 26, 1938 as the youngest of fifteen children to Homer and Grace (Gallineau) Goodreau of L'Anse. He was raised there where he served as an altar boy at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and graduated from...
Mary A. Myhren
Sep 21, 2012
Mary Ann Myhren, 100, of Green, passed away suddenly on September 21, 2012 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital.
Mary was born in White Pine, MI to Joseph and Caroline (Anderson) Gebeau on September 4, 1912. She was one of 6 siblings. A She married Carl Myhren on May 18, 1932; they were married for 53 years at...
Jack L. Staff
Sep 20, 2012
Jack L. Staff, age 86, a prominent Ewen businessman passed away on September 20, 2012, surrounded by his family.
He was born on February 3, 1926 in Marquette, MI to the late John and May (Peterson) Staff and stepmother, Mary (Garrick) Staff.
Jack graduated from Trout Creek High School and entered the U.S. Army...
Elizabeth Streeter
Sep 17, 2012
Elizabeth "Betty" Streeter, 85, went home to be with the Lord on September 17, 2012 At Westgate Nursing Home in Ironwood, MI. She was born in Duluth, MN on May 28, 1927, the daughter of Louis and Elizabeth (Morrison) Davies.
A Betty was a member of the United Methodist Church in Bergland.A She enjoyedA playing her...
Elaine Gilmer
Sep 17, 2012
Elaine Gilmer, 90, of Ontonagon (formerly of Bergland), passed away Monday, September 17, 2012 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital following a brief illness.
Elaine was born November 23, 1921 in Pickerel, WI to Fred and Anne (Now) Krueger. She was married to the late Jess Gilmer for 65 years. Elaine enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening as well...
Jackie Strauch
Sep 12, 2012
I was Jackie Strauch when my life light burned out on September 12, 2012. I was the wife of Dale Rantala, the kindest, caring man in the world, who kept me laughing every day we were together. Dale picked me up when I would fall, tenderly cared for me, especially during the last stages of my illness, and...
Angela C. Koistenen
Aug 26, 2012
Angela Carmella Koistenen, 92, of Marquette, Michigan (formerly of Ontonagon), passed away Sunday, August 26, 2012 in Marquette.
Angela was born June 7, 1920 in Brooklyn, New York. She was the daughter of Joseph and Antoinette Damanti. She graduated from Sacred Hearts School, Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School, and Grace Institute College in New York. She...
Harold Saaranen
Aug 10, 2012
Harold Saaranen, 67, of Rockland, Michigan passed away on August 10, 2012 at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility in Hancock, Michigan.
He was born on September 19, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan to parents Andrew and Della (Keranen) Saaranen. He was married on March 12, 1966 to Martha Laitala. They have three children: Cheryl...
Jessica Speer
Aug 7, 2012
Jessica Speer, 72, of Rockland passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital.
In accordance with Jessica's wishes, no services will be held.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Frank Steiner Iv
Aug 3, 2012
Francis "Frank" Steiner IV, 41, of Ontonagon passed away Friday, August 3, 2012 in Connecticut.
He was born August 23, 1970 in Arlington Heights, IL to Francis "Frank" Steiner III and Barb Lehto. He moved to the area in 1980 and graduated from OAHS with the Class of 1988. Following graduation, Frank joined the United States...
Terry A. Olson
Aug 1, 2012
Terry A. Olson passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2012. She was born May 23, 1946 in Detroit, MI. Terry was raised in Rockland, MI amd was a resident of Saline, MI for 37 years. She was preceeded in death by her husband, William.
Terry was know colloquially as "T-Dawg" by those close to her. During her...
Shirley Pattison
Jul 29, 2012
Shirley Pattison, 83, of Greenland went to be with her Lord on July 29, 2012 at the Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital Long Term Care Unit.
She was born on October 9, 1928 in Detroit, MI to parents John and Mae(Mattson) Kaikko. During her Senior Year of High School, she moved to Mass City and graduated from the...
