Robert Janes Huttu
Jan 6, 2008
Robert James Huttu 63 formerly of Mass City passed away January 6, 2008 at the Maple Manor Nursing Center, Ontonagon, MI where he had been a resident for the past 3 weeks.
Robert was born on December 11, 1944 in Highland Park, MI the son of Charles & Tyyne (Takala) Huttu.
He was the...
Anerva Maki
Jan 3, 2008
Anerva Maki, 83, of Mass City passed away on January 3,2008, at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital L.T.C.
She was born on April 15,1924, to Jalmer and Hilja Lehtimaki in Wainola, Michigan. In 1945 she married Edward Maki. He preceded her in death in 1987. Anerva and Ed farmed in the Wasas Siding area. Anerva also worked at...
Joseph Daniel Beebe
Jan 2, 2008
Joseph Daniel Beebe 30 of Ontonagon passed away at Marquette General Hospital after an unfortunate accident.
He is survived by his wife Sophie, 2 sons, 3 year old Dakota and 8 month old Justin and mother Shirley all of Ontonagon, sister Beth of Midland, MI, grandparents Daniel & Ardis Niemi of Merriweath, and various aunts, uncles,...
Lucille Merrill
Dec 29, 2007
Lucille Merrill of White Pine died December 29, 2007 after a long struggle with cancer at the Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital.
She was born January 4, 1919 in Bellevue, Iowa to Elmer and Wilhelmina (Krumviede) Hammerand. She had the most beautiful red hair and was very pretty. She grew up on her parent's farm during the depression...
Hilda Katherine Ojala
Dec 27, 2007
Hilda Katherine (Sironen) Ojala, 93, of Ewen died on Thursday, December 27, 2007, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming.
Hilda was born on November 16, 1914, in Ironwood, MI, the daughter of Emil and Maria (Hirsimaki) Sironen. Hilda lived most of her life in Ewen, and it was there she married Sanford M....
Novella Borgen
Dec 25, 2007
Novella "Belle" 76 Borgen of Ontonagon passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at her home.
She was born October 3, 1931 in Beverly, Kentucky to Kit & Sinda (Taylor) Lawson.
Belle is survived by her husband John, daughters Hester, Fern, Patricia, Susie and Cheryl, several grandchildren and severalgreat-grandchildren.
She was preceded in...
Gary John "Nonny" Alapert
Dec 23, 2007
Gary John "Nonny" Alapert 45 of Mass City passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on December 23, 2007 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital.
He was born August 1, 1962 to Norman & Marie (Kaarto) Alapert. Nonny graduated in 1981 from Ontonagon High School. After graduation, he moved to Lower Michigan and worked in the construction...
Francis Edwin "Ed" Anderson
Dec 19, 2007
Francis Edwin "Ed" Anderson 90 of Ontonagon passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital's Long Term Care Unit.
He was born on July 5, 1917 to Charles & Wendla (Holm) Anderson. Ed graduated from the Ontonagon High School in 1935. He served in the U.S Army, Sixth Armored Division under General George Patton...
Beryl Takala
Dec 19, 2007
Beryl Takala 94 of Ontonagon passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital's Long Term Care Unit.
She was born in Houghton, MI on December 31, 1912, the daughter of the late Frank and Julia Hildebrant. Beryl graduated from the Mass High School in 1930. She lived in Rousseau and then in Greenland where...
Catherine Anne Johnson Parkila
Dec 15, 2007
Catherine "Katie" Anne Johnson Parkila passed away December 15, 2007 at the Maple Manor Nursing Center.
She was born Sept 5, 1918 in Saskatchewan, Canada. Parents Anna & William Gauthier
Katie's mother died when she was 5 years old. She and 2 of her sisters went to reside in the Marquette County Orphanage for...
John R. "Jack" Bailey
Dec 14, 2007
John R. "Jack" Bailey, 84 of Ontonagon passed away on Friday, December 14, 2007 at Maple Manor. Jack was born on January 19, 1923 in Ontonagon to John S. and Beryl (Hill) Bailey.
Jack graduated from Ontonagon High School in 1941, served in the US Navy receiving an Honorable Discharge in June 1946. He served on...
Luella Ida Schulz
Dec 13, 2007
Luella Ida Schulz, 90, of Bergland went to be with her Lord on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007. She was born January 25, 1917 in Mt. Clemens, MI to the late Robert and Clara (Durst) Kutchenmeister.
Luella moved to the Bergland area in 2001 from West Branch, MI
Luella is survived by her sons: Larry...
Eugene E. Burke
Dec 10, 2007
Eugene E. Burke 74 passed away Monday, December 10, 2007 at the Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital's Long Term Care Unit.
He was born February 13, 1933 to the late Emil & Linda (Perttula) Burke. During his working years, Eugene was employed by the White Pine Copper Mine.
He is survived by a sister Nancy (Gary)...
Donald "Donny" Ernest
Dec 6, 2007
Donald "Donny" Ernest 64 of Ontonagon passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 06, 2007.
He was born September 1, 1943 in Ontonagon to the late Lawrence & Dona (Thompson) Ernest. At the age of 15 Donny began working in the woods. In 1980 he took over his father's business and continued to work as a logger until...
Wesley Allen Arms
Dec 6, 2007
Wesley Allen Arms, 34, of Ontonagon passed away Thursday, December 6, 2007 at his home.
He was born September 28, 1973 to Lila Jean Greathouse and Roland Frank Arms in Plymouth, Wisconsin.
Wesley's greatest passion was the Packers and collecting anything pertaining to his favorite team. Two of the things he was proudest of...
Mary Ann Blake
Nov 29, 2007
Mary Ann Blake went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, Nov. 29th in Marquette General Hospital after a brief illness.
She was born on Feb. 16, 1936 to Onni and Vieno (Lahti) Niemi in Detroit, MI. She moved to Mass City as a young child attended Mass Schools, graduating with...
Sulo J. Hiitola
Nov 26, 2007
Sulo J. Hiitola 91 of Bruce Crossing passed away Monday evening in Ontonagon.
He was born May 24, 1916 in North Laird Twp. in Alston to the late Robert and Hilda (Alapert) Hiitola.
Sulo moved with his parents to Paynesvill as a child, he attended local schools and on November 18, 1939 he married...
Harlan Hill
Nov 25, 2007
Harlan Hill, Ontonagon, formerly of White Pine, passed away Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007, at his home.
He was born Feb. 22, 1934, in Chassell.
On April 4, 1953, he married Rose Koskela in Chassell.
Harlan was a longtime employee of White Pine Copper and a member of Steelworkers Union Local 5024.
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Lucia Lydia Peterson
Nov 24, 2007
Lucia Lydia Peterson, 85, of Ontonagon, MI passed away 11/24/07 at Aspirus Long Term Care Facility in Ontonagon, MI.
She was born to John & Hilma (Kaupinen) Wettberg March 10, 1922 at their farm in Simar and was the youngest of 10 children.
Besides the love for her family and...
Cleo Dorothy Allen
Nov 24, 2007
Cleo Dorothy Goulet Allen, the beloved mother of five children, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren, passed away on November 24.
Cleo was born in Ontonagon on January 24, 1921 and spent her lifetime in the community she loved. She attended Ontonagon schools and was graduated from Ontonagon High School in 1939.
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