Obituaries

Feb 7, 2007

Edward B. Koski, 91 of Ontonagon died Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at the Maple Manor Nursing Center in Ontonagon.

Ed was born at the family farm on Firesteel Road in Ontonagon on April 11, 1915 son of Konstu & Marie Koski.

Earlier in his life, he and his wife Hilda operated a dairy farm....

Feb 4, 2007

Jeanette Bourdeau of Rockland passed away Sunday, February 4, 2007 at the Ontonagon Memorial Hospital.

She was born January 12, 1931 in Rockland to Edward & Mary Anderson. On January 17, 1958 she married Alfred Bourdeau. After living in several locations, they moved back to Rockland in 1970.

Jeanette was an avid bingo player....

Feb 2, 2007

Sylvester "Bud" Hoffman 87 of Ontonagon died Friday, February 2, 2007 at the Ontonagon Memorial Hospital following a short illness.

He was born January 20, 1920 in Athens, WI to Emil & Agnes Hoffman. Bud served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was stationed in Trinidad and the Philippines. On September 1, 1944...

Jan 23, 2007

Wilma Manning 87 went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at the Maple Manor Nursing Center in Ontonagon.

She was born in Ironwood, MI on November 29, 1919, the daughter of William & Rita "Lizzie" Niemi. In 1937 she married Edwin Arthur Manning. The family moved to Mass City in the Simar-Wasas...

Jan 18, 2007

Emil Platzke of Bruce Crossing was called to his Heavenly home on January 18, 2007 after 94 years of Blessings on this Earth. He was born on April 29, 1912 to Julius and Anna (Stretting) Platzke of Bruce Crossing.

During his younger years he lived and worked on the family farm with his parents. On Sunday...

Jan 17, 2007

Julian "Otto" Greiser 61, of Ontonagon passed away Wednesday, unexpectedly at his home, the same home he was born in.

Otto was born on July 2, 1945, to Victoria and Vivian "Muggins" Greiser.

He enjoyed spending time with his daughter Elisha, as well as his mother Vicky. He also enjoyed hanging out with his...

Jan 16, 2007

William T. Rahkola 90 of Ontonagon passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at the Ontonagon Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Wainona, MI on July 28, 1916 to the late Isaac & Hilda (Etala Aho) Rahkola. William lived in the Firesteel area and attended country school. He worked as a logging truck driver until his employment...

Jan 15, 2007

LeRoy C. Brookins 68 of Ontonagon passed away Monday, January 15, 2007 at his home.

He was born on April 2, 1938 in Ontonagon, son of A. B. & the late Mildred Brookins.

LeRoy married the love of his life Donna Calkins on November 30, 1957. They had a total of six children together....

Jan 14, 2007

Carol Jean Nelson 67 of White Pine, MI died Sunday, January 14, 2007 at Marquette General Hospital following a long battle with diabetes.

She was born October 30, 1939 in Iron River, MI to Thomas R. Ward and Nydia L. (King), attended Gaastra and Stambaugh schools and graduated from Stambaugh High School in 1957.

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Jan 13, 2007

Alice O. Martin 89 of Greenland passed away January 13, 2007 at Ontonagon Memorial Hospital's Long Term Care Unit.

She was born July 18, 1917 in Ontonagon to the late Julian and Mary Louise (LaCasse) Draze. Alice attended the Ontonagon Schools. In 1935 she married the late Ivan Martin of Greenland. They made their home in...

Jan 4, 2007

Charlotte Rita Malotte 94 of Ontonagon passed away peacefully January 4, 2007 at the Maple Manor Nursing Center in Ontonagon. She was born January 31, 1912 in Detroit, MI to the late Frank & Anna (Biegau) Gromak. Charlotte married Norman Malotte of Holly, MI on May 18, 1935. They made their home and raised their family in Holly....

Jan 1, 2007

Ann E. Iskra passed away at Grandview Hospital, Ironwood Monday January 1, 2007, after a very brief illness.

Long-time Ontonagon resident. Devoted wife and mother. Predeceased by husband, Joseph. Survived by sons John (Toronto, Canada) and Andrew (Ontonagon). Avid reader. Past member of the Legion Auxiliary and Ontonagon Museum volunteer. Long-time member of the Marine Corps...

Dec 25, 2006

Laila Chapman, 89, of Ontonagon passed away peacefully on Monday, December 25, 2006, at The Maple Manor Nursing Center.

Laila was born on November 17, 1917, to Liisa and Matt Kangas in Painesdale. She lived much of her young life in Painesdale and South Range. She was a graduate of the Painesdale High School and The...

Nov 30, 2006

Rose (Marie Schwanke) Mansikka 90, died Thursday, November 30, 2006 at the Ontonagon Memorial Hospital's Long Term Care Unit where she had made her home since 2003.

She was born January 26, 1916 in Kansas City, MO. Rose was the daughter of the late Sadie Aurora (Mansikka) and William Ernest Townsend. She spent most of her...

Nov 21, 2006

Anthony Gasparac 89 of White Pine passed away Tuesday, November 21 ,2006 at Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, MI.

He was born November 21, 1917 in Paynesdale, MI to the late Blaz & Josephine Gasparac.

Tony had many hobbies including fishing and collecting stamps, coins and minerals. He was president of the Stone Head...

Nov 18, 2006

Qynn Marie Scott 20 of Ontonagon passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 18, 2006.

She was born January 7, 1986 in Lansing, MI to Donald and Kathryn Scott.

Qynn loved to hang with her friends, of which she had many. She was involved in many sports including volley ball, hunting, playing cards and of course...

Nov 17, 2006

Tamara L. Rynders-Wheeler 49 of Ontonagon passed away Friday, November 17, 2006 at her home.

She was born November 28, 1956 to James T. and Ruth C. (Berce) Blair.

Tammy loved to cook, garden and make people smile. Her favorite things in life were her many pets that brought joy to her. She was...

Nov 17, 2006

Marvin Edward Deiter 66, of White Pine passed away Friday, November 17, 2006 at his daughter's home after a 6 month battle with cancer.

He was born November 12, 1940 in Stambaugh, MI to the late Harold and Eunice Deiter

Marvin moved to White Pine, MI in 1968. He worked for Copper Range and...

Nov 10, 2006

Lucile Herter 81, of Ontonagon passed away Friday, November 10, 2006 at the Ontonagon Memorial Hospital.

Visitation will be held Sunday, November 12th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Cane Funeral Home in Ontonagon. Funeral services will take place Monday, November 13th 10 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ontonagon, Pastor Howard Neider...

Nov 9, 2006

Walter William Hautamaki 86 of Agate passed away Thursday November 9, 2006 at Maple Manor in Ontonagon.

He was born September 17, 1920 to the late Matt and Mary (Bergstron) Hautamaki.

Walter was employed in Detroit during W.W. II, he returned to the U.P and was employed for Sironen construction until going to K.I.Sawyer...