Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Jul 28, 2012

Dustin Dean Hale, 29, passed away July 28, 2012 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

Dustin was born June 16, 1983 in Hastings, MN. He grew up in Ontonagon where he also attended school and graduated with the Class of 2002. He worked for Inland Systems for 13 years and also attended CDL...

Jul 27, 2012

Eleanor Guzek, 93, of Ontonagon passed away July 27, 2012 at the Aspirus Ontonagon Long Term Care Unit.

She was born April 23, 1919 in Ontonagon to parents Joseph and Delia (Brooks) Picotte. She was one of 13 siblings. Eleanor worked many years in housekeeping at the old hospital, and then worked in the...

Jul 17, 2012

Dennis Jay Gougeon of Ontonagon, MI passed away in a tragic work-related accident on July 17, 2012.

Dennis was born in White Pine, MI to Byron and Mary Gougeon on April 19, 1965. He went to school in White Pine. He married Dianne Bolo in Ontonagon, MI in 1988. Dennis and Dianne then went...

Jul 14, 2012

Florence L. Seller-O'Brien, 89, passed away at War Memorial Hospital Long Term Care in Sault St. Marie, MI on July 14, 2012.

She was born on December 12, 1922 in Merrill, WI to John and Anna (Gerbig) Hipke. She graduated from Merrill High School with the Class of 1940. Florence worked as a secretary for General...

Jun 23, 2012

William A. Mladenoff, Ontonagon, MI passed away suddenly on 6-23-2012 at Kalkaska, Mi.

Bill was born in Pontiac, Michigan to Al and Lana Mladenoff on Feb 27, 1989. He went to the Ontonagon Area High School and graduated with the class of 2007. He worked for Booze Allen Hamilton, in Grayling Michigan where he trained recruits...

Jun 18, 2012

Aune Kaurala, 95, of Mass City, MI, died June 18, 2012 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital's Long Term Care Unit.

Aune was born June 26,1916 in Mass City, the daughter of the late Herman and Evi Aho. She attended the local schools and graduated from the Greenland Township High School with the Class of 1934.

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Jun 13, 2012

With the death of Todd Ross Store, age 52, in Ontonagon, Michigan on June 13, 2012, our family has lost a gentle heart and soul. Todd was blessed to have found true love and happiness and share his life with wife, Terrie Fillio Store. Todd was the proud father of Jason (Kristen), Jeremy (Danielle) and Amber. Todd's love...

Jun 10, 2012

George Joseph Buzzo was born on January 23, 1963 to Geraldine (La Duke) Wilson and John Wirkkala in L'Anse, Michigan.A He died suddenly at his home on Sunday, June 10, 2012.

George is a graduate from the Ontonagon Area High School, with the class of 1981. He also served in the United States Navy. He later...