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...
Dustin Hale
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...
Eleanor Guzek
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...
Dennis Jay Gougeon
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...
Florence L. Seller-O'Brien
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...
Bill Mladenoff
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...
Aune E. Kaurala
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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Todd Ross Store
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...
George Buzzo
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...
Harold W. Peltola
May 29, 2012
Harold W. Peltola, 68, of Agate, passed away May 29, 2012 at his home with his family by his side.
He was born May 25, 1944 in Ontonagon to the late Andrew and Wilamea (Hautamaki) Peltola.
Harold attended local schools and on April 21, 1979 he married Dolores "Doe-Doe" Hokkanen.
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Fern Chiochios
Apr 30, 2012
Fern O. Chiochios 80 of Watersmeet passed away April 30, 2012.
She was born July 29, 1930 to the late Wiley & Myrtle Sparks.
Fern attended local schools and on October 11, 1948 she married Sam. They made their home in Watersmeet. Fern was a manager for several banks, she loved crochet, knitting, and...
Harold E. Ray, Jr
Apr 28, 2012
Harold E. Ray, Jr., 52, of White Pine passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital.
He was born January 31, 1960 in Detroit, MI to parents Harold Ray, Sr. and Nora (Scigliano) Ray.
Harold is survived by his sons, Harold Ray III and Earl Ray; his mother, Nora; and brothers Gino...
Michael G. Genrich
Apr 10, 2012
Michael Gordon Genrich, 66, of 106 North Fourth Street in Ontonagon, Mi died April 10, 2012 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital after an extended battle with throat and neck cancer.
Michael was born and raised in Wausau, WI, graduating from high school in 1963 and joined the Navy in January of 1964. Early in his Naval career,...
Ann Penegor
Apr 9, 2012
Ann Penegor 90 formely of Ontonagon passed away Monday, April 9, 2012 in Iron Mountain, MI.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Thursday, April 12th at 11 a.m. at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Ontonagon. Friends may call at the church from 10 until the time of the service. The...
Darrell T. Oglesby
Apr 5, 2012
Darrell T. Oglesby, 73, of White Pine passed away on April 5, 2012, at his home.
He was born February 18, 1939 in Petosky, MI to parents Ted and Marge Oglesby.
Darrell is survived by his wife, Nancy; children, Ramona, Patrick, Pamela, Colleen, Roberta, Tammy and Ronnie; sisters, Idalynn and Carrie; and many grandchildren,...
