Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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WAKEFIELD - Despite snowy conditions, a large amount of people attended Monday's Wakefield City Council meeting. The main topic of the evening was discussion on the Father Daniel Hall renovation updates, including fully moving in, as well as a possible co-share with the city library. City librarian Denise Engel was in attendance to discuss the possibility of the library moving into the old Father Daniel Hall building. She posed a discussion with the council about sharing the space in the old Fat... Full story
FREMONT, Wis. — James R. Drews, 76, of Fremont, died on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014. Jim was born on April 11, 1938, in New London, the son of the late Reno and Leona (Krenke) Drews. On May 23, 1959, he married Beverly Jarchow. She preceded him in death on Aug. 22, 2010. Jim worked for Larsen Co-op for over 40 years before retiring. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in the town of Caledonia where he formerly served as church president, as well as numerous other positions. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Jim is survived by his son, Barry (fiancee... Full story
RHINELANDER, Wis. — Ted Gouza, 85, a 48-year resident of Land O’ Lakes, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rhinelander. Ted was born Sept. 3, 1929, in Wakefield, Mich., to Jacob and Frances Gouza. He was the last North Western Railroad Agent in Eagle River and Land O’ Lakes. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Land O’ Lakes VFW and the Watersmeet American Legion. Ted was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Gouza; and son, Daniel. He is survived by his daughter, Sue (Terry Carr) Gou... Full story
PRIOR LAKE, Minn. — Elsa Leisio, 88, passed peacefully Thursday morning, Nov. 6, 2014, at her Keystone Communities home in Prior Lake. A Celebration of Life service was held Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation in Prior Lake. Pastor Dave Mesaros presided. Pallbearers were Tom Leisio, Wayne Leisio, Tim Leisio, Ed Leisio, Nate Blommel and Lance Musson. Elsa will be laid to rest on Friday, Nov. 14, at 10:30 a.m., at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Ellwood, Ill. On Dec. 30, 1925, in Ironwood, Mich., Elsa was born t... Full story
