Obituaries

Oct 6, 2009

Gregory J. Bressette, Sr. passed away October 6, 2009 at Wausau Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, WI.

A memorial luncheon will be held Saturday, October 10th at Noon at the Holy Family Catholic Church Basement Hall in Ontonagon.

Sep 24, 2009

On September 24, 2009 Ella-Mae Ann (Phillips) Bonin lost her battle with cancer at Marquette General Hospital.

Ella-Mae was born on April 5, 1970 in Colorado Springs, CO to the late George Phillips and Vivet Phillips of New London, WI.

She is preceded in death by her father George Phillips, her brother Douglas, and...

Sep 8, 2009

Jack Merrill 76 of Ontonagon passed away unexpectedly September 8, 2009 at Marquette General Hospital.

He was born December 17, 1932 in Trout Creek son of the late Gordon & Ione Merrill. Jack graduated from Ontonagon High School with the class of 1951. He served his country for the next 5 years in the Navy Seabees....

Sep 8, 2009

Beverly M. Menzemer 83 of Ontonagon passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield, WI.

Beverly was born June 28, 1926 in Platteville, WI daughter of the late Virgil & Bess Wilkinson. She married Irven Menzemer on April 1948 in Galena, IL.

Bev worked at the Ontonagon Memorial Hospital's Long...

Sep 6, 2009

John Albert Westman passed away peacefully at his home in Ontonagon on Sept 6th with family by his side

He was born April 8th 1930 in Ishpeming to Albert & Ingborg Westman and raised in Pequaming MI until 1956 when he moved to Ontonagon where he was employed at the White Pine Mine for...

Sep 5, 2009

Sanfrid "Sandy" N. Alaperet 82 of Mass City, MI passed away September 05, 2009 in Two Rivers, WI surrounded by his loving family.

He was born November 27, 1926 son of the late John & Saima (Perttunen) Alaperet. Sandy was a graduate of Mass City High School. He married the former Doris Kirmse on June 2,...

Sep 4, 2009

Betty M. Koski, 79, of Ontonagon died Friday, September 4, 2009 in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

She was born to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Miller on January 4, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois.

She was preceded in death by Charles Koski of Ontonagon.

Betty was a housekeeper and day care provider, for friends...

Aug 23, 2009

Donald R. Kiminki, Jr. 69 of Ontonagon passed away Sunday, August 23, 2009 at the Cypress Manor Nursing Home in Hancock, MI.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, wife Olga and several other family members.

He is survived by numerous family members and friends.

A memorial service will be held...

Aug 19, 2009

George V. Wentela 77 of Greenland passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital.

He was born December 14, 1931 in Mass City. George served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

During his working years he was employed by the White Pine Copper Mine. Following his retirement his...

Aug 8, 2009

Richard G. Plutchak passed away on August 8th 2009 at his daughter's home in DeWitt, MI, where he was comforted by his family.

Richard was the son of Henry and Ellen Plutchak. He was born in Daggett, MI, spent his young years in Iron River and Gibb City, moving to Mass City when he was in...

Aug 2, 2009

Bill Kleffman passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of Sunday, August 2nd following an almost 5 year battle with Colon Cancer. He died in his home with all of his immediate family present, as were his wishes.

Bill was born in Erie, Pa. to Ellen Pertler and the late Bob Kleffman in 1950.

Jul 16, 2009

Cortlen I. Calhoun 93 a long time resident of White Pine, MI passed on July 16, 2009. She was born April 26, 1916 to William & Mable McLean of Mountain, WI.

She married David B. Calhoun October 24, 1933. In 1953 they moved to White Pine, MI from Laona, WI where her husband worked as a...

Jul 13, 2009

Walter C. "Wally" Hibbeln, 81, longtime resident of Ontonagon, passed away with his family by his side Monday, July 13, in Ontonagon after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born in Ontonagon on June 27, 1928, son of the late John C. and Hilma E. (Walitalo) Hibbeln. He attended Ontonagon Schools and St. Lawrence Seminary, and...

Jul 9, 2009

Rose Ellen Martin passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 9, 2009 in Kenmore, Washington, where she and her husband Jack have resided for the last ten years. Rose was the daughter of Henry and Ellen Plutchak and grew up in Mass City, Michigan. She and her husband and children lived in Rockland, Michigan for many years...

Jul 6, 2009

Otto Niemi 83 of Ontonagon passed away at his home on Monday, July 6, 2009.

Otto was born April 21, 1926 to Thomas & Ida (Puttila) Niemi. He worked in the logging industry most of his life. Otto worked as a caretaker for several years at the Ed Heiti farm in Firesteel. He resided at Cane...

Jul 4, 2009

Thomas D. Landree, 63, died July 4, 2009, at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital in Ontonagon, Michigan. Tom was born in Ontonagon on January 10, 1946, to Hector and Elayne (Johnson) Landree. He was a 1964 graduate of Ontonagon High School and earned an Associate's Degree in Diesel Mechanics from Ferris State University.

Tom was employed by Fox...

Jun 28, 2009

David Harold Helsius 77 passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2009 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital's Long Term Care Unit.

He was born in Trout Creek where he eventually began his career and love for the lumber industry. David also worked periodically in the insurance business.

He was an elder and charter member of...

Jun 25, 2009

Aiko H. Besson 78 of Rockland passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 25, 2009 at her home.

She was born May 31, 1931 in Nagasaki, Japan to Sentaro and Kei Hayashi. After her parent's death, Aiko was raised by her adopted parents Mataichi and Chiyo Hayashi. On February 18, 1959 she was united in marriage to Glen...

Jun 11, 2009

Nannette Seid life Long resident of Rockland passed away on June 11, 2009.

She was the wife of Gordon Seid, Sr. of Rockland. He preceded her in death on December 10, 1997.

Nannette was the daughter of Edward & Lorraine Gagnon of Rockland. She was the mother of the late Gordon (Keren) Seid, Jr.,...

Jun 8, 2009

Gary A. Hermanson, 55, of Mass City, passed away on June 8, 2009, at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Gary was born in Ontonagon on Nov. 19, 1953 to Walfred Hermanson and Alma (Kemppainen) Hermanson. He graduated from Ontonagon High School in 1972.

Shortly after, he enlisted in the army and...