Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Ontonagon and Bruce Crossing, MI
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
...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
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
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
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
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...

