Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Ontonagon and Bruce Crossing, MI
Carl Walter Aho
Nov 2, 2009
Carl Aho, 88, of Green, Mi passed away on Monday, November 2 at Cypress Manor in Hancock. Carl was born in Green on January 11, 1921 to John and Minnie Aho, the youngest of three children. He grew up there and attended the Carp Lake Township schools.
Carl served his country in the United States Navy...
Dorothy H. Harris
Nov 1, 2009
A Mass of Christian Burial for Dorothy H. Harris 89 of Ontonagon will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 4th at 11 a.m. at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Ontonagon Father Michael Jacobus officiating. Friends may call at the church on Wednesday one hour prior to the start of the Mass. Burial will be in the Holy FamilyCemetery...
Arlyn Tuttle
Nov 1, 2009
Graveside services for Arlyn Tuttle will take place Friday, June 18th at the Woodlawn cemetery in Rockland with Gayle Maloney officiating. There will be a luncheon served at the Rockland United Methodist Church immediately following the graveside service.
The Cane Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Betty J. Letson
Oct 29, 2009
This world lost one classy lady on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital with her family by her side.
Betty J. Letson was born in Cooks, MI, May 18,1923 to John and Mae Neadow and was one of 12 children. Upon graduation she moved to Chicago to help the war effort. Eventually she made...
John "Jack" Dahlstrom
Oct 19, 2009
John (Jack) Dahlstrom, 74, of Ontonagon, died Monday, October 19, 2009 at Marquette General Hospital with his family by his side.
He was born November 18, 1934 in Hubbell Michigan, son of the late Marie Monville and Albert Dahlstrom, adopted by Clarence and Evelyn Machia. He attended school at Bark River Harris.
He was...
Stuart Edwin Olson
Oct 9, 2009
Stuart Edwin Olson, 75, of Ontonagon passed away Friday, October 9, 2009 at Aspirus Long Term Care Facility in Ontonagon.
Stu was born January 3, 1934 in Ishpeming, Michigan and he graduated with the Ishpeming High School Class of 1951. Stu worked the A & P Grocery Store and in the sample room of...
Norma Elizabeth Stipanovich
Oct 8, 2009
Norma Elizabeth Stipanovich, 84, Ontonagon, passed away October 8, 2009 at Aspirus Ontonagon Long Term Care Facility where she was a resident patient after transferring from Maple Manor Nursing Center following the closure of that facility.
She was born July 13, 1925 in Mohawk, Michigan daughter of the late William & Lempi nee Lantto Hendrickson and...
Ruth E. Daniels
Oct 7, 2009
Ruth E Daniels age 82 formally of Ontonagon passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Mercy Nursing home in Hubbell, MI on wed October 7 ,2009.
She was born and raised in Ontonagon on the old Cranberry Rd. in Green. She was the daughter of Allan and Mayme (Store) Daniels, and had 11 brothers and sisters....
Gregory J. Bressette, Sr
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.
Ella-Mae Ann Bonin
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...
Jack D. Merrill
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....
Beverly M. Menzemer
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...
John Westman
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...
Sanfrid "Sandy" Alaperet
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,...
Betty Koski
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...
Donald R. Kiminki, Jr
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...
George V. Wentela
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...
Richard G. Plutchak
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...
William "Bill" James Kleffman
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.
...Cortlen I. Calhoun
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...

