Ronald Chamberlain
Nov 1, 2007
Ronald Chamberlain 77 of White Pine passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 1, 2007 at his home.
He was born September 14, 1930 in Racine, MN to the late William and Esther (Cooper) Chamberlain. After graduating high school, Ron joined the Air Force. He served during the Korean War. After 4 years in the service, Ron worked...
Linda Sundberg
Oct 27, 2007
Linda Sundberg age 58 died October 27, 2007 of sudden liver/kidney failure. Linda was born August 13, 1949 in Waco, TX. She was united in marriage to Steve Sundberg March 3, 1979. She resided in Madison, WI for much of her life. Linda was a life long advocate for Social Justice, believing that, "You plant seeds for trees...
Ruth M. Pestka
Oct 13, 2007
Ruth M. "Boudie" Pestka 87 of Ontonagon passed away Saturday, October 13, 2007 at the Maple Manor Nursing Center in Ontonagon.
Ruth was born September 22, 1920 in Brantwood, WI to the late Lee and Maude Weisinger. On July 25,1942 she married Felix Pestka. Ruth spent her life raising her family and working on the family...
Dora Skurr
Oct 10, 2007
A memorial service for Dora Skurr who died in October, 2007 will be held at the Cane Funeral Home in Ontonagon on Thursday, July 3rd at 2 p.m.
Dora was born November 15, 1914, the youngest of 11 children in Bruce Crossing. She was preceded in death by her husband John Skurr and parents, John Z....
Betty Jean Rexses
Oct 10, 2007
Betty Jean Rexses 75 of White Pine passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at Marquette General Hospital.
Betty was born January 2, 1932 in Chassell, MI to the late John & Lou (Mattson) Prudhome. She graduated from Ontonagon High School. Betty loved to knit and snowmobile. She had been married to her husband William for 52...
Leslie Norman Alapert
Oct 4, 2007
Leslie "Norman" Alapert 77 of Simar area, Mass City passed away Thursday, October 4, 2007 at Marquette General Hospital.
Norman was born September 15, 1930 son of the later John & Sima (Perttunen) Alaperet. He was educated in the Mass Area Schools. Norman served in the United States Army and completed a tour in Germany. On...
Ruth M. Podkomorka
Sep 27, 2007
Ruth Podkomorka, 82, went to the Lord on September 27, 2007.
She was born to Max and Adele Klein on December 3, 1924 in Marienburg, Germany. She was a good, caring mother.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Jan (John). They immigrated to America in 1952.
Surviving are her two...
Anna Lucille Anderson
Sep 23, 2007
Anna Lucille Anderson 88 died Sunday morning September 23, 2007 at the Maple Manor Nursing Center in Ontonagon.
Lucille was born December 18th 1918 in Mass City to William and Mary M. "Emily" (Penegor) Anderson. She attended the Mass City Schools, graduating as valedictorian of the class of 1937.
Lucille started her working career...
David J. Uhlig
Sep 13, 2007
David J. Uhlig 93 of Ontonagon died Thursday, September 13, 2007 at Ontonagon Memorial Hospital's Long Term Care Unit.
He was born September 28, 1913 to William & Mary (Zimmerman) Uhlig. David attended school in Glidden, WI.
On June 1, 1938 David married Lucile Segal in Glidden. They moved to Ontonagon in 1938. There,...
Herbert Usima
Sep 12, 2007
Herbert Usima 84 of Bruce Crossing passed away in Ontonagon on September 12, 2007 he was born July 14th 1923 in Bruce Crossing to the late Charles and Laura (Lantto) Usima
Herbert grew up on the No. Baltimore Rd and attended local school, he wa employed by the North Star Creamery in Bruce Crossing, the U.S....
Marshall Eidar Hirvela
Sep 7, 2007
Marshall Eidar Hirvela of Ontonagon passed away at his home on September 7, 2007.
He was born April 29, 1928 in South range, MI to Eidar & Ella (Heikkila) Hirvela. Marshall served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II with the 8th Squadron 3rd Bombing group.
He had been employed as a...
Barbara J. Thompson
Sep 4, 2007
Barbara J. Thompson with her family by her side passed away at her Bruce Crossing home on September 4, 2007 after a brief battle with cancer.
Barb was born Barbara Joy Johnson on April 15, 1937 in Calumet, the eldest daughter of Ralph and Aleda (Juntunen) Johnson. The Johnson family later relocated to Bruce Crossing. On...
John Hautamaki
Aug 24, 2007
John R. Hautamaki 55 of Agate passed away Friday, August 24, 2007 at his home.
John was born in Agate, MI October 27, 1951 son of the late Walter & Florence (Merila) Hautamaki.
After graduating high school he served his country in the United Stated Army. John was stationed in Korea during the 1970's....
Mary M. Ark
Aug 21, 2007
Mary Ark 88 of Ontonagon passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at the Maple Manor Nursing Center in Ontonagon where she had been a resident for the past year.
Mary was born on August 29, 1918 in Ontonagon, MI the 9th of 11 children of the late John & Hedwig Yanasak. She attended school and...
Martha Alina Burbridge
Aug 19, 2007
Martha Alina Burbridge 89 passed away peacefully into eternal life on Sunday morning August 19, 2007 at Ontonagon Memorial Hospital's Long Term Care Unit. She had been a resident there for the past seven years.
Martha was born in Ewen to the late Wilho and Susanna (Smith) Sirvio. She lived in Detroit for most of her...
Clifford D. Crase
Aug 15, 2007
Clifford D. "Kip" Crase died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007, at the Ontonagon Memorial Hospital, Ontonagon, from complications of pancreatic cancer.
From the time of his birth in Trimountain in 1938, until his death, his life was filled with a love of life, in spite of its many adversities.
Cliff grew up in Rockland, graduating...
Wendy Gay Rahkola
Aug 14, 2007
Wendy Gay Rahkola 50 of Ontonagon passed away unexpectedly at her home August 14, 2007.
She was born October 13, 1956 in Milwaukee, WI.
Wendy had worked at Ontonagon Memorial Hospital for 10 years. It was there she met her husband Rick, who was also an employee.
Wendy enjoyed spending time with...
Carol Dehut
Aug 6, 2007
Carol DeHut 70 of Greenland passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 6, 2007 at Marquette General Hospital.
She was born on December 20, 1936 in Manitowish Waters, WI. She graduated from Ewen High School in 1955. On August 25, 1956 Carol married Eugene DeHut of Greenland. Just last year they celebrated their 50th anniversery with a trip...
Finley Michael Padden
Jul 29, 2007
Finley Michael Padden 23 of Ontonagon was set free Sunday July 29, 2007 at his home.
He was born March 30, 1984 at Ontonagon Memorial Hospital to Deanne (Buzzo) Hill and Michael Padden.
Finley enjoyed body building & weight lifting. He was a very loving man who enjoyed helping family and friends. He loved...
Lester A. Dellies
Jul 17, 2007
Lester A. Dellies of Watersmeet passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at home at the age of 90.
He was born November 29, 1916 in Watersmeet, the son of the late August and Blanche (Nye) Dellies. Lester graduated from the Watersmeet School. He was married in 1934 to the former Palma Peretto who preceded him in...
