Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jul 17, 2007

Jean L. Leksell, 98, of Bruce Crossing, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2007, in Ontonagon.

She was born in Ironwood on Oct. 23, 1909, to the late Russel and Lucia (Gabriel) Blackwell.

Jean and Russell Leksell were married in November of 1931. They made their home in Rhinelander, Wis., and later moved Kenton, and...

Jul 9, 2007

Evelyn I. Kangas 77 of Mass City passed away Monday, July 9, 2007 at Marquette General Hospital.

Evelyn was born August 16, 1929 to the late Urho & Tynne Hautamaki. On August 16, 1947 she was united in marriage to Earl M. Kangas.

Evelyn is survived her by 3 children Susan, Karen and Keith...

Jun 27, 2007

Adolph "Puffy" Nygard 90 of Ontonagon died Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.

He was born November 6, 1916 in Ontonagon to the late Joseph & Lina Nygard.

On September 4, 1939 Puffy was united in marriage to the former Margaret Bowers. She preceded him in death on September...

Jun 22, 2007

Patricia Ruth Goulet Rogers, the beloved mother of three children, 10 grandchildren and 13 going on 14 great grandchildren, passed away on June 22.

Patsy, as she was known to family and friends, was born in Ontonagon on July 30, 1925 and spent her lifetime in the community she loved. She attended Ontonagon schools and was...

Jun 22, 2007

Thomas M. Platske, 77, of Ewen, MI passed away unexpectedly Friday evening. He was born January 23, 1930 in Ewen to Emil and Elizabeth (Gerber) Platske.

Tom graduated from Ewen High School in 1947 and was anticipating his 60th class reunion in July.

Tom joined the Army in 1947 and served in Korea until...

Jun 10, 2007

Ron R. Kosey 65 of Ontonagon passed away on June 10, 2007. He was born on September 20, 1941 in Green, MI to Paul L. & Bernice M. Kosey.

Ron married Patricia C. White on July 23, 1962. He was employed for 43 years at the Ontonagon Paper Mill. He retired on September 20, 2003.