Eileen E. Males
Eileen E. Males
CLINTONVILLE, Wis. – Eileen E. Males died at the age of 95 on January 25, 2026. She was born on April 29, 1930 in Clintonville, Wisconsin. Her parents were Theodore and Mary (Brei) Harbath. She graduated from the Clintonville High School in 1947.
She married J. Holger Ostlund in 1949 in Escanaba, Michigan. Together they had five children: John, Michael, James, Peter and Kathleen.
On April 16, 1966 she married William J. Males of Manistique, Michigan. William (Bill) had three children to add to their marriage: William, Robert and Maria. William passed away on May 4, 1999.
Eileen was very successful in her working career. She was hired as the Director of the Manistique Area Senior Citizens Center in 1970. After applying for and receiving a grant and also raising local funds, the current building for the Center was constructed. In 1981, she became the first Director of the Schoolcraft County Housing Commission. Under her leadership, grants were obtained to build the two County Housing Projects: Park View Estates and the Heritage House.
On October 23, 1999, Eileen married a long time family friend, Oren K. Berto. Oren passed away on July 31, 2000.
On February 19, 2005, Eileen married Bernard St. Onge of Escanaba, MI in Sedona, AZ.
Summer months were spent in Escanaba and at the cottage at Camp Seven Lake.
Winter months were spent in Sedona, Arizona. Bernard passed away on November 17, 2011.
Eileen moved back to Manistique in 2012 to be near family and friends. She enjoyed playing bridge at the Senior Center, Bible study classes at her church and companionship of family and friends.
Eileen is survived by her children: John Ostlund, Gladstone, MI; James Ostlund, Cooks, MI; Peter Ostlund, Grand Ledge, MI; Kathleen (Don) Schuetter, Manistique, MI; step-children; William Males, Holland, MI; Bob Males, Manistique, MI; Mia Broullire, Manistique, MI; William Berto, Iron Mountain, MI; Roy Berto, Daggett, MI; Barbara Berto, Iron Mountain, MI.
She is also survived by grandchildren: Jennifer (Dennis) Harding, Ashlee (Tony) LaPlante, Joseph (Katie) Ostlund, Christine (David) Columb, Greg (Kate) Schuetter, Steve (Michelle) Schuetter, Julie Males, Lisa Bosman, BJ Males, Mandy (Rich) Cole, Chris (Debbie) Males, Shelby (Jon) Ruhlig, Jon (Samantha) Males, Anders Broullire and Kenner (Sabrina) Broullire.
She is also survived by 19 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, infant son Michael, sister Lila Mitchell, brother Clair, brother Edward, sister-in-laws Dorothy and Connie, daughter-in-law Tina and niece Susan.
Visitation will be at the First Baptist Church, Manistique, MI from 10am – 12pm on Friday, January 30, 2026. The Funeral Service will begin directly after the visitation. A luncheon will be served following the service in the community room of the church.
Memorials may be given to the First Baptist Church.