John A. Ojala
Jan 26, 2011
John A. Ojala, Jr., 69, of Bruce Crossing, passed away January 26, 2011 at the Tendercare Health Center in Munising.
John was born in Bruce Crossing on June 28, 1941 to parents John Sr. and Elsie (Juntunen) Ojala. He grew up in Bruce Crossing, and was employed as a mechanic at Case Equipment of Milwaukee, Labyak's...
Debra T. Koski
Jan 21, 2011
Debra Tirra Koski, 46, of Wheat Ridge CO, died at home on Friday, January 21, 2011.
She was born May 31, 1964 in Ontonagon to Dale B & Barbara (Perry) Koski. Debra graduated from Escanaba High School in 1982. She attended Bay College and Gogebic Community College for her associate degree.
Debra received her...
Wayne Price
Jan 19, 2011
Wayne Erwin Price was born on October 29, 1931 passed away on January 18, 2011 in his son, Joseph's home in Claremont, New Hampshire, where he had been residing.
Wayne grew up in the Elkhart, Indiana area, served in the U.S Army and resided in the Baltimore, Maryland and Chicago, Illinois area before moving to Ontonagon...
John Albert Banuchie
Jan 18, 2011
John Albert Banuchie passed away at his home on January 18th, 2011 with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.
John was born July 20th, 1933 and was a life-long resident of Ontonagon, MI. After his military service, he became well-known in the area for his work in the logging industry. Following...
Gerhardt "Gay" Giesau
Jan 17, 2011
Gearhardt (Gay) Giesau, 88, a Pearl Harbor survivor who served on one of the most celebrated ships in United States Navy history, died Monday, January 17, 2011 after a short stay at the Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital's long-term care unit.
Giesau, a U.S. Marine gunner, was aboard the USS San Francisco when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor...
Gordon Ongie
Jan 14, 2011
Gordon Dean Ongie passed into the realm of eternal life on January 14, 2011.
Gordon was born on January 21, 1932 Detroit Michigan. He was the son of Ivy Carter Ongie and Clarence Ongie. Gordon was raised primarily in Marquette, Michigan.
He entered the US Navy at the age of 17, choosing to obtain...
Cindy K. Miles
Jan 9, 2011
Cindy Kay Miles, 53, of Ontonagon, died Sunday, January 9, of injuries resulting from a motor vehicle accident.
She was born July 15, 1957 in Ontonagon to William F. and Margaret Gebeau Miles. Cindy was graduated from Ontonagon Area High School in 1975. She continued her studies at Northern Michigan University.
After working as...
Elna M. Nikkila
Jan 4, 2011
Elna M. Nikkila, 98, formerly of Mass City, died Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at the Aspirus Ontonagon Long Term Care Unit.
She was born January 31, 1912 in Rockport, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Herman and Ida (Knuutti) Kolari.
On September 29, 1959, Elna was united in Marriage with Matt Nikkila at the Northwest...
Victor F. Keefer
Dec 27, 2010
Victor F Keefer 103, long time Ontonagon area educator, died Monday at home in his sleep. For the past many years he has lived with his daughter and son- in law, Jean and Mickey Hegg.
Keefer served the Ontonagon School District for 37 years, first as a teacher and coach, and then as principal and superintendent....
Robert N. Hebert
Dec 24, 2010
Robert Hebert, 90, of Ontonagon passed away peacefully December 24, 2010 at Bayside Village in L'Anse.
He was born October 8, 1920 in Ontonagon, the son of the late Charles and Lila (Langille) Hebert. He graduated from the Ontonagon Township High School with the class of 1937. Bob was a veteran of World War II, having...
Violet Ann Pestka
Dec 18, 2010
Violet Ann Pestka 66 of Ontonagon passed away Saturday, December 18, 2010 at the Westgate Nursing & Rehab Community in Ironwood.
She was born December 29, 1943 to Elmer Marks, Sr. and Elizabeth DeFrancisco. After graduating from Ontonagon High School she married Ronald Pestka.
Violet worked at the Ontonagon paper...
Hazel M. Yaklyvich
Dec 13, 2010
Hazel Mae (Crittenden) Yaklyvich, 74, of Silver City passed away December 13, 2010, at her home in Silver City.
Hazel was born June 11, 1936 in Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan, Canada. She married Gerald Yaklyvich, and together they became the well-known proprietors of the Foothills Restaurant in Silver City for the past 30 years.
Hazel...
Margaret C. Molaski
Dec 10, 2010
Margaret (Mugs) Molaski passed away quietly on December 10, 2010 at the Aspirus Long Term Care Facility.
She was born Margaret C. Killoran on June 25, 1925 in Fairport, Michigan to parents Earl and Edna Killoran. Margaret grew up in Fairport where her father was a commercial fisherman. Later, the commercial fishing operation was moved to...
Eleanor Fruik
Dec 8, 2010
Eleanor Fruik, 99, of Bergland, passed away December 8, 2010 in Wakefield. She was born January 10, 1911 to the late Henry and Maria (Jarvi) Besonen in Oulu, WI.
Eleanor moved to Trout Creek with her 11 siblings as a young child with her parents, she attended local schools and was a waitress and housekeeper.
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Bernice M. Kosey
Dec 6, 2010
Bernice Margaret (Dickman) Kosey, 95, passed away on December 6, 2010, at Bayside Village in L'Anse, Michigan.
She was born April 21, 1915, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; the eldest daughter of Michael and Helen Dickman. She grew up and graduated from high school in Grafton, Wisconsin. On March 19, 1935, she married Paul L. Kosey in Houghton,...
Victoria Greiser
Dec 4, 2010
Victoria Greiser, 97, of Ontonagon passed away Saturday, December 4, 2010 in Ontonagon.
A memorial service will take place Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 4 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ontonagon, with Pastor Howard Neider officiating.
Anneli S. Kekke
Nov 30, 2010
Anneli S. Kekke, 69, of Woodspur passed away quietly at home on Tuesday, November 30, 2010.
Anneli was born in HaapajA
Mary Williams
Nov 25, 2010
Mary Williams, 79, of Ontonagon, passed away on Thursday November 25, 2010 at the Aspirus Ontonagon Long Term Care Facility.
Mary was born on September 10, 1931 in Calumet, to parents Mose and Edla (Salo) Huard. She married George Williams on March 3, 1949 in the Copper Country.
Mary enjoyed Bingo, Crocheting, and spending...
Clair Streeter
Nov 25, 2010
Clair W. Streeter, 95, of Bruce Crossing, Michigan passed away November 25, 2010 in Ontonagon after a short illness. He was born on December 8, 1914 in Ewen to the late Jacob and Mary (Cardinal) Streeter.
Clair was employed at White Pine Copper Mine, and was a farmer and logger. He was also an avid sportsman....
Bonnie Jean Razmus
Nov 23, 2010
Bonnie Jean Razmus, 56, of White Pine passed away unexpectedly on November 23rd, at her home.
Bonnie was born June 28th, 1954, in Arlington Heights, Illinois to parents Richard and Shirley Bleile. She attended Baraga Area Schools and Gogebic Community College, and married Michael Razmus on November 30th, 1973. Bonnie co-owned and worked at the Konteka...
