Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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PHOENIX, Ariz. - Michael John "Mick" Obrodovich passed away at St. Joe's Hospital in Phoenix on Jan. 9, 2017. He was born March 14, 1941, in Hurley, Wis., to Mike and Rose Obrodovich. Obrodovich graduated from Eagle River Union High School in 1959. He received his bachelor's degree in education at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and his master's degree in administration at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. He was co-owner of Lakeland Motor Sales. Prior to moving to Arizona, Mick was... Full story
By IAN MINIELLY [email protected] IRONWOOD - Ironwood Aspirus Hospital staff greeted Andrew Lawson into this world as the first locally born baby of the new year on Jan. 7 at 7:16 p.m. Andrew is the first-born son Matt and Bobbi Jo Lawson and came into this world with a fighting weight of 6 pounds, 1.5 ounces. Staff members at the hospital were going to induce labor on Monday, Jan. 9. Andrew was not waiting around though. Another family was also scheduled for an inducement Jan. 9,...
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] HURLEY — The Hurley School District is nearing the $10,000 mark in funds raised for COLE’S Foundation, the school board learned on Monday. Cole Ruotsala, son of Aaron and Moireen Ruotsala, of Ironwood, died of cancer before he was able to attend school and the couple formed the foundation in his honor. Since its participation in COLE’S Foundation beginning in 2008, the Hurley second grade class has averaged raising between $1,000 to $2,000 a year through pledges for an annual walkathon from families an...
HURLEY, Wis. - Larry Baldovin, 64, of Hurley, Wisconsin, succumbed to lung cancer at his home surrounded by family on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017. Larry was born on Sept. 30, 1952, in Ironwood, Michigan, to Laurence "Enci" and Ruth Baldovin. He graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in 1971 and Superior Technical Institute in 1972. On May 26, 1979, he married his beloved bride, Betty Rouse. After graduating, he worked with his father as a mason. Larry also devoted 28 years to a career in law... Full story
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD — The Ironwood Area Schools Board of Eduction will wait until summer to have its annual organizational meeting after the board voted Monday to reschedule the date. According to Superintendent Tim Kolesar, the move is intended to help newly elected board members. “This will give our new board members a chance to gain some experience before the election of officers,” Kolesar said. The meeting will be scheduled for July 17, Kolesar said, explaining the district recently learned July was a...
John William Ekdahl, 94, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017. John was born on May 23, 1922, in Baraga, Mich., to the late Henry and Anna Ekdahl. He was a decorated U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in various units of the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre. He is preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn “Elvi;” daughter, Margaret “Margo;” son, Steve; granddaughter, Loretta “Lori;” brothers, Walfred, Edwin, Arthur, Edward, Eino, Paul, Carl and Frederick; and sisters, Martha, Ellen and Elsie. John is sur... Full story
Tuesday, Jan. 17 Pickleball, 10 a.m. to noon, Ironwood Memorial Building. Iron-Gogebic Integrated Family Services, 9-10:30 a.m., Iron County Courthouse, Hurley. 906-663-4045 or 715-561-2191. Wisconsin Veterans Employment Services Representative, 9-11:30 a.m., veterans service office, Hurley. 715-392-7808. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Ironwood Memorial Building. 906-667-1110. Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., with Regional Hospice nurses, Mill Street Garden, Bessemer. 906-663-0308. Alcoholics Anonymous,... Full story
