Allo Coolman Funeral Homes

07/11/2025

Lynette Marie LaBonte, 69, Spalding, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday July 6, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Lynette was born in Escanaba on December 18, 1955. Daughter of Joanne Marie (LaCoursiere) LaBonte and the late Napoleon LaBonte Jr. Lynette grew up in the Spalding Michigan area and graduated from North Central area schools in 1975. After graduation she moved to the Appleton area where she married and raised her five children.

Lynette worked for a brief period at Appleton paper while raising her family. Eventually she returned to the UP of Michigan, where she enjoyed nature and the
outdoors. She had a fondness for black bears, which was apparent in her woodworking and collectibles. In addition, she enjoyed gardening and crocheting. Lynette greatly enjoyed being with her children, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who were all the love of her life.

Lynette is survived by her daughters: Melissa (Zachary) Wheeler, Trisha (Chad) Strong and Amber (Kevin) Ostorero, son: Travis (Sabrena) Hafeman, grandchildren: Tyler, Tiana, Tanner, Anastasia, Hunter, Colbie, Ava, Myla, Declan, Alexis, Gianah, Brandon, Devin, Eliza, Airyana, Natasha, Niles, Mason, Logan, nine great-grandchildren, her mother: Joanne LaBonte, sister: Renee (Duane) Faust, brother: Michael (Lennea) LaBonte sisters: Cheryl and Michelle, brothers: Patrick (Debbie), Keith, Kevin (Sheri), Dale (Mary) and many loving
nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father: Napoleon LaBonte Jr., her son:
Chad Hafeman, niece: Shasta Pirlot and brother-in-law: Russell Pirlot.

Friends may call from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. (CST) on Friday August 1, 2025 at St. John Neumann Church in Spalding. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. (CST) on Friday at church with Fr. Benny Mathew officiating. Burial will follow Mass in the Spalding Township Cemetery. A luncheon will be held in the church parish hall.

The Allo Coolman Funeral Home is assisting the LaBonte family.

Please visit www.allofh.com to send online condolences to her family.

07/04/2025

Floyd George Savoie, 86, of Powers, MI passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba, MI after a 2 ½ year battle with Parkinson’s and dementia.

Floyd was born September 1, 1938, on the family farm in Powers, to the late George and Rose (Posont) Savoie and lived there 84 years before moving to Evergreen Meadows Assisted Living Facility in Norway, MI, where he resided until moving to Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers this past March.

Losing his mother at age 14 had a life-long impact on him. He went on to graduate from Powers-Spalding High School in 1956, even though he’d rather be in the woods peeling poplar trees.

Floyd met his wife Mary LaChapelle on a blind date at a roller rink in Escanaba, MI in 1957 and after 4 years of courtship were married on July 22, 1961 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Escanaba. They went on to celebrate 64 years together.

Floyd worked numerous jobs prior to his career as a certified welder at Marinette Marine in Marinette, WI, building ships for the United States Navy. In 1970 he joined the MI Carpenters’ Union as a Millwright and traveled throughout the eastern United States for work. He was a proud union member and received his 50-year pin in 2020. Also, during this time, he owned and operated Rural Welding Service and a plumbing business. After his retirement in 1997 he went on to hire neighborhood and local young men to help around the farm, teaching them how to conduct themselves on the job and never missing an opportunity to play the foreman role!

Floyd was a devout Catholic who loved the Divine Mercy Chaplet and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. He was a member of St. Bruno’s Parish in Nadeau, where he served as a member of the finance committee, made repairs in the church and rectory for many years (always donating his time and never wanting public acknowledgement for his work), and along with Mary, coordinated the monthly Eucharistic Adoration.

In addition to his love for his family and special love for his grandchildren, he enjoyed two kinds of music, Country and Western!

Floyd is survived and will be deeply missed by his wife Mary, daughters Eileen (Joseph) Sparpana, Renee (James) Vandermissen, and son Jesse (Laura) Savoie, six grandchildren, Noah, Isaiah and Joel Savoie and Allison, Taylor and Carly (Nick) Sparpana Ellering. He is also survived by a sister, Marian Samodral, brother-in-law, Richard Wagner and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews, along with a very special great niece Christy Servant.

In addition to his parents, Floyd was preceded in death by sisters and brothers-in-law: Audrey (Russell) Wright, Ray Cadeau, Harriet Wagner, Beverly (Herb) Seefeldt, John Kadow, Walter Samodral and Dick Morran and brothers Vernon (Lillian) and Melvin. He was also preceded in death by three brothers-in-law, Raymond, Ronald (Lois) and Francis (Janet, Francie) LaChapelle, and a sister-in-law Patricia (Dwight) Lee.

The family would like to thank the staff at Pinecrest, UP Health System Home Care & Hospice and OSF St. Francis for the compassionate and loving care they provided Floyd in these last months, weeks and days and for the education provided the family about the effects of Parkinson’s disease and emotional support as Floyd transitioned to his forever home with Jesus.

Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the Devine Mercy Chaplet for whoever would like to join with his family, then visitation will continue until 11:30 a.m. (CST) on Tuesday July 8, 2025 at the Allo Coolman Funeral Home in Spalding. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. (noon) (CST) on Tuesday at St. Bruno’s Parish in Nadeau with Fr. Benny Mathew officiating. Burial will follow Mass in the Nadeau Township Cemetery. A luncheon will be held in the church parish hall.

In lieu of flowers, his family requests donations be made to St. Bruno’s Parish.

The Allo Coolman Funeral Home is assisting the Savoie family.

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05/30/2025

Phyllis Marie King, 78, Powers, passed away on Wednesday May 28, 2025 at her home. She was born on May 31, 1946 in Daggett, MI, daughter of the late Wilfred and Gladys (Lundquist) Grondine.

Phyllis enjoyed her careers as Spalding Township Clerk, a librarian at North Central High School, she was awarded the Golden Apple award, and due to her love of all kids she was an integral part of the Teen Center. Also, she greatly loved her time spent with all her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her son: Randy (Tammy) King, two brothers: Jim (Nancy) Grondine and John (Erin) Grondine, four grandchildren: Angela, Jessica, Cody “Dakota” and Adryanna, nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents and a brother: Jerry Grondine.

Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon) (CST) on Tuesday June 3, 2025 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Spalding. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Tuesday at church with Fr. Antony John Officiating. Burial will follow Mass in the Spalding Township Cemetery. A luncheon will be held in the church parish hall.

The Allo Coolman Funeral Home is assisting the King family.

Please visit www.allofh.com to send online condolences to her family.

05/15/2025

Jean Marie LeBoeuf, 94, Powers, passed away peacefully on Monday May 12, 2025 at Emmons Adult Foster Care in Bark River, with loving family by her side. She was born on April 8, 1931 in Detroit, MI, daughter of the late Harry and Florence (Finnerty) Demsky. On January 14, 1950 she married Kenneth “Ken” R. LeBoeuf at St. Francis Xavier Church in Spalding. They were married for 69 years before his passing in 2019..

Jean attended Dominican Catholic High School until 1946. Then upon her family moving to Powers and she graduated from Powers-Spalding High School in 1949. She was a member of St. John Neumann Parish. In her earlier years she taught CCD and sang in the church choir. Jean traveled along with her husband for his work and lived in Alaska and Washington. She loved to shop, especially with her daughters, and was an avid Michigan State basketball fan. Her Catholic faith was very important to her and rarely missed a day saying her rosary.

She is survived by her four daughters: Linda (Fred) Benoit, Jeanette Nowack, Donna (Dale) Piche and Christy (Michael) Green, four grandchildren: Fred Benoit II, Nikki Benoit, Scott Nowack and Ashley Van Sloten, two great-grandchildren: Matthew Nowack and Sophia Benoit. Amongst all her cherished nieces and nephews are very special nieces and nephews are: Patti Wieciech, Beth and Richard Gauthier, and Sherry and Elwood Winn.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 2019, sisters: Harriet LaCoursier and Bernice Wieciech, and a son-in-law: Gerald “Jerry” Nowack

Friends may call from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. (CST) on Tuesday May 20, 2025 at St. John Neumann Church in Spalding. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday at church with Fr. Antony John officiating. Burial will follow Mass in the Spalding Township Cemetery. A luncheon will be held in the church parish hall.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Gayle and her staff at Emmons Adult Foster Care for their wonderful and loving care given to Jean. Also the compassionate care from UP Health System Home Care and Hospice.

The Allo Coolman Funeral Home is assisting the LeBoeuf family.

Please visit www.allofh.com to send online condolences to her family.

05/15/2025

Deborah “Debbie” A. Yates, 60, Carney, passed away on Saturday May 3, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson in Iron Mountain after fighting a year long illness. She was born on May 2, 1965 in Minneapolis, MN, daughter of James T. and the late Eileen A. (Ruttner) Buck. On August 10, 1985 she married Peter “Pete” Yates Jr. in Minesota.

Debbie is survived by her father, three sons: Joshua (Tessa Phelps) Yates, Tyler Yates and Nash Yates, two grandsons: Connor and Lucian, one brother: James P. Buck, one sister: Cathy Buck, as well as many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by many great friends, including Amanda Dobson and her mother Laurie Dobson, who were also great caregivers over the past year.

She was preceded in death by her mother and her husband.

Friends may call from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. (CST) on Thursday May 22, 2025 at St. Bruno’s Parish. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday at church with Fr. Antony John officiating. Burial will follow Mass in the Nadeau Township Cemetery. A luncheon will be held in the church parish hall.

The Allo Coolman Funeral Home is assisting Yates family.

Please visit www.allofh.com to send online condolences to her family.

05/13/2025

Mary “Mary Jo” J. Larson, 95, Escanaba, passed away peacefully early Monday morning May 12, 2025 in the memory care unit of Lakeview Assisted Living in Gladstone, with her loving family by her side. She was born on December 15, 1929 in Gladstone, MI, daughter of the late Earl and Thelma (Christoff) Closs. On February 25, 1949 she married the late Clifford “Cliff” Larson at All Saints Church in Gladstone.

Mary Jo graduated in 1947 from Gladstone High School and was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Wells. She enjoyed reading, gardening in her flower garden and spending time with her family. Mary Jo always maximized others while minimizing herself. Jesus said, “Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth”. (MT 5:5).

She is survived by four children: Alan (Connie) Larson, Beverly (Rick) Smith, Cathy (Jim Roe) Gereau and Diane (Joe) Mayville, grandsons: Nicolas (Heather) Larson and Gregory (Samantha) Larson, Peirce, Riley and Dawson Mayville, granddaughter: Kate (Branden) Wellman, great-granddaughters: Tessa and Jocelyn Larson, great-grandsons: Sebastian and Tristan Deno and Jerret Gordon, as well as nieces and nephews.

Mary Jo was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband of 60 years, a grandson: Reid Mayville, and brothers: Earl and David.

Friends may call from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. on Friday May 16, 2025 at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Wells. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3:30 on Friday at church with Fr. Rick Courier officiating. Burial will follow Mass in the Gardens of Rest Cemetery. A luncheon will then be held in the church parish hall.

The Allo Coolman Funeral Home is assisting the Larson family.

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05/05/2025

Michael “Mike” R. Walli, 76, Washington DC, passed away on Wednesday April 16, 2025 where he was residing at in Washington DC. He was born on October 8, 1948 in Menominee, MI, son of the late Henry and Marian (Bomberry) Walli.

Friends may call from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. (CST) on Thursday June 19, 2025 at St. John Neumann Church in Spalding, MI. His family will lead the Rosary beginning at 9:15 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. (CST) on Thursday at church with Fr. Rick Courier officiating. Burial will follow Mass in the Riverside Cemetery in Faithorn. A luncheon will be held in the St. John Neumann church parish hall after the committal.

The Allo Coolman Funeral Home is assisting the Walli family.

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04/25/2025

Robert “Bob” P. Ohlson, 74, Hermansville, passed away on Wednesday April 23, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson with family by his side. He was born on August 14, 1950 in Daggett, MI, son of the late Howard and Cecelia (Charlier) Ohlson. On September 27, 1969 he married the former Cynthia Bray in Spalding, MI.

Bob will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and just a great friend to anyone who knew him.

Bob is survived by his daughter: Nicole (Tim) Oja, A grandson: Matthew Oja, as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and a son: Robert “Rob” “Oly” J. Ohlson.

Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (CST) (noon) on Thursday May 1, 2025 at the Allo Coolman Funeral Home, W3755 US 2, Spalding, MI 49886. A funeral to celebrate the life of Robert Ohlson will be held at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Thursday at the funeral home with Fr. Rick Courier officiating. Burial will follow services in the Spalding Township Cemetery.

The Allo Coolman Funeral Home is assisting the Ohlson family.

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04/24/2025

Gary Dean Hansen, 85, Powers, passed away on Wednesday April 23, 2025 at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers with his loving family by his side. He was born on August 12, 1939 in Gillett, WI, son of the late Elmer and Alice (Jewell) Hansen. On September 30, 1961 he married the former Judith “Judy” Kurth in Kennan, WI.

Gary was a lifetime member of the Normenco Sportsman's Club, where he was the Treasurer for 40 years and member for over 50 years. He joined the Army in June of 1957 where he served 3 years with an Honorable Discharge. While in the Army he was stationed in Frankfurt Germany. Gary served on the Board of Pleasant Acres Powers Non-Profit Housing and was a member of the Spalding Township Volunteer Fire Department for many years.

Gary is survived by his wife, two sons: Dennis (Lisa) Hansen and David (Michele) Hansen, a brother: Allen(Joan) Hansen, six grandchildren: David, Megan, Victoria, Mary, Daniel and Tyler, four great-grandchildren: Richard, Aliana, Ruby and Harper, a brother-in-law: James Holl, as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son: Douglas Hansen, a sister: Beverly Holl and a daughter-in-law: Betty Hansen.

In keeping with Gary’s wishes, there will be no public services at this time. His family will celebrate his life at a later date. Burial will take place in the Spalding Township Cemetery.

The Allo Coolman Funeral Home is assisting the Hansen family.

Please visit www.allofh.com to send online condolences to his family.

04/10/2025

Ida “June” Miller, 95, Powers, passed away on Wednesday April 9, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba surrounded by loving family. She was born on August 31, 1929 in Amasa, MI, daughter of the late Edlore and Esther (Swan) Noblet. On January 21, 1951 she married Ellis W. Miller in Louisiana.

Ida is survived by three daughters: Renee (Pete) Betker, Dianne (Rick) Jeffers and Debbie (Bob) Wilson, six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a grandson: Kevin Betker and five siblings.

In keeping with her wishes, there will be no public services. She will be laid to rest next to her husband in the Riverside Cemetery in Little Suamico, WI.

The Allo Coolman Funeral Home of Spalding, MI is assisting the Miller family.

Please visit www.allofh.com to send online condolences to her family.

03/04/2025

Thomas “Tom” A. Nowotny, 89, Wells, passed away on Tuesday March 4, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Hospital. He was born on May 8, 1935 in Antigo, WI, son of the late Erwin and Lillian (Goodnow) Nowotny. On August 20, 1960 he married the love of his life, the former Donna Skalecki in Wausau, WI.

Tom proudly served his country in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany. He enjoyed playing cards, fishing, camping, spending time outdoors, and traveling around the country with his wife. He also loved spending time with his friends and family.

Tom is survived by three children: Mike (Rita) Nowotny, Sandy Valdez, and Jan (Mike) Peters, eight grandchildren, three great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, two brothers: Jack Nowotny and Bob Nowotny, an infant brother: Jerry, a sister: Mary Peterson and two sisters-in-law: Gerry Nowotny and Mary Nowotny.

Friends may call from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Friday March 7, 2025 at Immanuel Lutheran Church (600 S. Lincoln Rd., Escanaba, MI 49829) with Delta County Veterans Council rites to conclude the visitation at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow in the Gardens of Rest Cemetery.

The Allo Coolman Funeral Home is assisting the Nowotny family.

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02/24/2025

Robert “Bob” G. Charles, 84, Hermansville, passed away on Saturday February 22, 2025 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay, WI, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 25, 1940 in Stephenson, MI, son of the late Hubert and Isabell (Hanna) Charles and raised on a farm in Faithorn. On May 29, 1965 he married the former Sharon Paquin at St. Mary’s Church (St. John Neumann) in Hermansville, where he remained an active member.

Bob graduated from Norway High School in 1958 and later served his country in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1962 as a member of the 9th Engineering Battalion in Germany earning the rank of E4.

Bob worked in the woods his entire life as a business owner and respected operator. He enjoyed making maple syrup, camping, woodworking, gardening, hunting and spending time at camp. He also loved spending time with his family and attending many sporting events for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Bob is survived by his wife: Sharon, son: John (Beth) Charles, daughters:
Kristin (Todd) Labre and daughter Karen (Steve) Korpi, grandchildren: Amberly (Wes) Schmidt, Kashmir (Ryan) LaMarch, Damon Labre, Robert L. Charles,
Darren Labre, Grace Charles, Nicholas Korpi and Morgan Korpi, great-grandchildren: Oliver, Maverick, Violet, Xavier, Hyde, and Trey, sister: Eunice Moln,
brother in law: Lloyd Paquin, as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter: Lynn Marie Charles, granddaughter: Dominique Danage Kalnbach, sister: Joan Caliaro, father and mother-in-law: Harry and Danage Paquin, sisters-in-law: Delorise Herdzina, Doreen Paquin and Wally Paquin, brothers-in-law: Harry James Paquin, Frank Herdzina, George Caliaro and Robert Moln.

Friends may call from 12:00 (noon) to 2:30 p.m. (CST) on Thursday February 27, 2025 at the Allo Coolman Funeral Home in Spalding, with Prayers of Transfer of the Body at 1:45 p.m. and then Floriano Stecker Kelly American Legion Post #340 military rites at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3:00 p.m. (CST) at St. John Neumann Church in Hermansville with Fr. Benny Mathew officiating. A luncheon will follow in the St. John Neumann Church parish hall in SPALDING. Burial will take place in the Meyer Township Cemetery in the spring.

The Allo Coolman Funeral Homes are assisting the Charles family.

Please visit www.allofh.com to send online condolences to his family.