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.
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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...
Seth "George" Sporleder
Apr 26, 2007
George Sporleder of Ontonagon Michigan, a former White Pine resident, died April 26, 2007 at home with his family.
George was born April 23, 1936 in Antigo, Wisconsin.
George was the beloved husband of Cherrie Sporleder, devoted father of Vickie Sporleder, Ironwood Michigan, Mark, (Shelia) Sporleder, Nashville Tn. Lisa Sporleder, Ontonagon Mi. after returning...
Francis E. "Fran" Yanasak
Apr 23, 2007
Francis Edward Yanasak died April 23, 2007 at his home in Ontonagon, Michigan, following a struggle with Indolent Non Hodgkins Lymphoma.
He was married to the love of his life, Diane Stenson, on May 16, 1980.
Fran was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Evelyn (Miller) Yanasak, brothers James and Donald.
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Ida Wilson Kilmer Glaser
Apr 23, 2007
Ida Wilson Kilmer Glaser died peacefully on 23 April 2007 surrounded by her children at Maple Manor Nursing Home in Ontonagon, Michigan.
Ida Wilson was born in Ontonagon on 27 February 1912 to John and Ida Wilson. She was orphaned at the age of 3 and raised by her father's brother Joseph and Catherine Wilson and...
Pastor Henry Ruben Kangas
Apr 23, 2007
Pastor Henry Ruben Kangas, 82, of Mass City, passed away on April 23, 2007, at the Ontonagon Memorial Hospital Long Term Care Unit where he had been in residence for almost six years.
Pastor Henry was born on November 20, 1924, the youngest and last survivor of the 12 children of Samuel and Hilda (Parkkila) Kangas....
William R. "Huck" Freimuth
Apr 21, 2007
William R. (Huck) Freimuth, 76, of Ontonagon, passed away at Marquette General Hospital on Saturday, April 21, 2007. He was born in Mellen, Wisconsin on January 31, 1931. He was the son of Genevieve and Joseph Freimuth. He moved to Ontonagon in 1935. In his childhood he acquired the nickname "Huck" because of the time he spent fishing...
Barbara Koski
Apr 2, 2007
Barbara Koski 63 of Ontonagon passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter Lori Bastian in Painesdale on Monday, April 2, 2007 with her family at her side after an 8 year courageous battle with cancer.
Barbara is survived by her brother John Parry of Wayne, MI, her daughters Debi Koski, Dee Dee Russo and...
Elizabeth "Betty" Londo
Mar 18, 2007
Elizabeth "Betty" Londo, 89, died Sunday, March 18, 2007, at the Largo Medical Center in Florida. She was spending time with her family in Florida.
Betty was born in Chassell on Jan. 23, 1918, daughter to Eugene Sr. and Ida Soumis. She graduated from Chassell High School.
On Nov. 20, 1941, she married Allen...
Marjorie Moore
Mar 17, 2007
Marjorie Moore of White Pine died Saturday, March 17, 2007 with her loving family by her side.
The former Marjorie Johns was born December 29, 1924 in Ontonagon, daughter of the late Howard and Elitha (Olson) Johns.
She moved to Flint, MI in 1953 where she was employed by General Motors Local 326. She...
