Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Ontonagon and Bruce Crossing, MI

John Hautamaki

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Jean L. Leksell

Jean L. Leksell

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...

Evelyn I. Kangas

Evelyn I. Kangas

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...

Adolph Nygard

Adolph Nygard

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...

Patricia Ruth Rogers

Patricia Ruth Rogers

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...

Thomas M. Platske

Thomas M. Platske

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...

Ron R. Kosey

Ron R. Kosey

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.

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John Harold Roberts

John Harold Roberts

May 20, 2007

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Teresa Lee Roberts

Teresa Lee Roberts

May 20, 2007

Teresa Lee Roberts, 45, of Bruce Crossing, diedunexpectedly Sunday afternoon, May 20, 2007, in Louisiana.

She was born Jan. 11, 1962, in Wakefield, to Art and Karen Ross, of BruceCrossing. Teresa graduated salutatorian from Ewen-Trout Creek High Schooland then earned a degree as a laboratory technician at Northern Michigan University, Marquette.She was employed at Ewen Medical...

Helen Rachel Haney

Helen Rachel Haney

May 11, 2007

Helen "Rachel" Kinnunen Haney age 95, lifetime resident of Ontonagon, Michigan, joined her loved ones in heaven on Friday, May 11, 2007. She was born on January 12, 1912, in Woodspur to her Finnish parents Kalle and Anna Liisa "Pyykonen" Kinnunen. As one of six children Rachel was the last surviving member of her family. She attended the...

Barbara Marie Shambach

Barbara Marie Shambach

May 3, 2007

Barbara Marie (Kukanich) Shambach, 47 passed away May 3, 2007 at her home in San Diego, CA.

She was born April 7, 1960 in Ontonagon to Joseph and Shirley Kukanich.

Barbara graduated from Ontonagon High School in 1978. She and Michael Shambach were married at Denver, CO on August 23, 1986. They later moved...

Richard "Rick" Allen Rahkola

Richard "Rick" Allen Rahkola

May 2, 2007

Richard "Rick" Allen Rahkola 47 of Ontonagon died Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at Marquette General Hospital.

He was born in January 9, 1960 in Ontonagon to William and Florence (Kujala) Rahkola.

Rick enjoyed all types of outdoor activities. He especially enjoyed long walks in the woods. Many people will remember Rick as the Maintenance...

Frank E. Saaranen

Frank E. Saaranen

May 2, 2007

Frank E. Saaranen, a lifelong resident of Mass City, passed away May 2, 2007, at the Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L'Anse after a short illness.

Frank was born April 23, 1920, in Wainola, to Enokki and Loviisa (Lehtomaki) Saaranen, the youngest of nine children.

After graduating in 1938 from Mass High School, Frank...