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.
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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...
Walter C. Hibbeln
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...
Rose Ellen Martin
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...
Otto Niemi
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...
Thomas D. Landree
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...
David H. Helsius
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...
Aiko H. Besson
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...
Nannette Seid
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.,...
Gary A. Hermanson
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...
Dennis Niemi
May 30, 2009
Dennis Niemi, 62 of Bruce Crossing, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2009. He was born October 31, 1946 at Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, MI. to the late Albert Niemi and Judith Niemi of Bruce Crossing.
Dennis was a decorated combat veteran of Vietnam, serving in the U.S. Army HHC 2/27 Infantry Division and receiving an...
Michael Dean Norris
May 29, 2009
Michael Dean Norris, age 61, of Ontonagon, Michigan passed away on May 29, 2009 at his home after a courageous battle with neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer.
Michael was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 17, 1947, the son of the late Gerald Raymond Norris and surviving mother, Jeanne Marie Weisen. Following his attendance at Chadsey Trade School...
Judith Anttila
May 25, 2009
Judith Anttila 73 of Mass City passed away Monday, May 25, 2009 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital's Long Term Care Unit.
She was born on April 20, 1936 in Hancock to the late Matt & Jenny Kesti. Judith graduated from Hancock High School with the Class of 1954. She then completed a 1 year Nurses...
Albert "Bert" Yaunke
May 12, 2009
Bert (Albert) Yaunke of Ontonagon, MI passed away on May 12, 2009. He was born to August and Olive (LeMere) Yaunke on September 29th of 1924.
Bert was a war veteran who guarded prisoners in California during the 2nd World War and was honorably discharged from the service. He married Annabelle Pollard on January 15, 1949...
Margarette G. Aho
Apr 12, 2009
Margarette Aho 91 of Ontonagon passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2009 at her son's home in Gwinn. She was born in Mohawk on August 18, 1917 and attended the Calumet High School. She was the only child born to Katherine and John Pirkola.
Margarette married Andrew E. Aho in 1936 and worked at Burrough's...
Eva Kernan
Apr 10, 2009
Eva Kernan 103 of Ontonagon passed away Friday, April 10, 2009 in Rhinelander, WI.
Funeral services for Eva will be held Monday, April 13th 1 p.m. at the Cane Funeral Home in Ontonagon. Friends may call from Noon until the time of the service. Spring burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Rockland.
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