Obituaries

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...

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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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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

Apr 4, 2012

Charles A. "Tony" Hautamaki, 51 of Ontonagon, passed away on April 4, 2012, at his home.

Tony was born in Wakefield, Mich., on April 2, 1961, to Walter and Naimi "Florence" Hautamaki. He graduated from Ewen-Trout Creek High School in the Class of 1981. Tony married Vicki Norris on Nov. 30, 1990, in Paynesville, Mich.

Mar 31, 2012

John H. Gilbert, age 98, passed away March 31, 2012 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital Long Term Care Unit following a short illness.

John was born in Akron, MI on September 28, 1913. He is survived by his two daughters, Diana Bohm (Harold) of Ontonagon, Sherill Botkins (Robert) of Ontonagon; and son, John L. Gilbert (Deborah) of...

Mar 30, 2012

Nancy L. Mansell, 61, formerly of Ontonagon passed away March 30, 2012 in Ishpeming.

In accordance with Nancy's wishes, there will be no services.

Mar 28, 2012

Sigrid Susanna Sirvio, 81, of Rockland passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, March 28 at home, following a battle lung cancer. It was the first time in many years that she missed the Jan Tucker Show. The world lost one of its biggest Cubs fans as well as a woman with a heart as big as...

Mar 27, 2012

Grace Nehmer, 96, of Ontonagon passed away March 27, 2012 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital.

In accordance with Grace's wishes, no services will be held.

Mar 26, 2012

Thomas Joseph Mansell, 54, of Ontonagon passed away on March 26, 2012 at his home in Ontonagon.

Thomas was born in Laurium, MI to Pauline and Travis Mansell on February 14, 1958. He graduated Ontonagon High School with the Class of 1977.

He worked at St. Vincent De Paul for 15 plus years until...