Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD - Saturday turned out to be the perfect day for the annual fishing contest sponsored by the Wakefield Volunteer Fire Department. A total of nearly 500 adults and children participated in the event, which is the department's largest fundraiser, having pulled in as much as $14,000 in recent years. Sunday Lake was filled with activity, including numerous tents and fishing holes, along with constant traffic in the way of 4-wheelers, snowmobiles and...
By MEGAN HUGHES [email protected] IRONWOOD — A crowd gathered at the Pat O’Donnell Civic Center on Saturday to enjoy an alumni hockey game, bringing together hockey players across generations to play a series of games. “We allowed the high school kids to participate, and our oldest player today was 67. It was open for everyone and we tried to divide the teams as fairly as we could,” said Civic Center manager Jay Kivisto. “This year we tried to keep family members together, so if a father and son played, we tried to keep them on the same...
By LARRY HOLCOMBE [email protected] HURLEY — Hurley School District officials are looking for a new plan for plowing snow beginning next winter. The city of Hurley has been plowing the school’s snow for free since the fall of 2006, but city officials told the school district earlier this year that they just can’t keep up with the status quo as costs have increased. The school board on Monday evening discussed calling for bids for the 2023-2024 winter and beyond. Administrator Kevin Genisot posed a the idea of a three-year contr...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] BESSEMER — A meeting of the minds took place last week as the city of Bessemer held a joint meeting with representatives from its City Council, Planning Commission, Downtown Development Authority, and Parks and Recreation Commission. City Secretary Samantha Dorr, who coordinates the DDA, set up the Feb. 13 session in the auditorium of the Bessemer City Hall. The idea was to discuss recent successes, to acknowledge challenges and to suggest goals for the near future. Mayor Adam Zak, who represented the C...
HURLEY, Wis. - June Lenore Rogo, 89, of Hurley, passed away peacefully at her home of more than sixty-six years on Dec. 13, 2022. Lenore was born in South Carey on April 17, 1933, to the late Sulo and Martha (Mattson) Kangas, and was delivered by her grandmother/midwife, Eva (Kangas) Mannikko. She attended grade school in South Carey under the direction of Alice Sturgal, who recognized early on her academic potential. She excelled in school and graduated after just turning 17 from Lincoln High... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Patricia Ann Severin, 84, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, after complications from dementia at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, Wisconsin. Patricia was born on Sept. 2, 1938, to Dominic and Ruth Jezek in Montgomery, Minnesota. Pat grew up with her two younger brothers, Dan and Mike. Her youth was spent playing outside like everyone else of that era. To pass her time she would play sports, softball and tennis. She was... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - With great sadness in our hearts, we announce the death of Florence "Flossy" Korpela, of Hurley. She passed away with her niece, Margaret (Lanny) and her granddaughter, Amber by her side on Feb. 14, 2023. She was born on Sept. 13, 1929, in South Carey, Hurley, the first-born daughter of the late Sulo and Martha (Mattson) Kangas. Florence attended the South Carey grade school and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1947. On Oct. 8, 1955, Florence married Emil... Full story
LITCHFIELD, Minn. - Thomas "Tom" G. Tupper, 76, of Litchfield, passed away on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at Meeker Memorial Hospital in Litchfield. Private family service and interment will take place in the spring at Hillcrest Cemetery in Bessemer, Michigan. Tom was born on July 2, 1946, in Ironwood, Michigan, the fourth child of Bert and Dorothy (Booker) Tupper. In 1965, he graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer. While in high school, he ran track as a high hurdler and qualified for... Full story
WASHBURN, Wis. - Carol Ann Trethewey (nee Endrizzi), 87, of Washburn, died on Feb. 19, 2023, at Memorial Medical Center in Ashland. Carol was born in Hibbing, Minnesota, to Ben and Pauline (Calvi) Endrizzi on Dec. 26, 1935. She grew up in Pence and Hurley, Wisconsin, graduating from Lincoln High School in Hurley and Wisconsin State College at Superior. She started her teaching career at a single-room schoolhouse in Montreal, Wisconsin. She then taught in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, before coming... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - James Frank Gheller, 87, town of Oma resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, in Hurley, after a courageous battle with cancer. James was born on Dec. 2, 1935, in Bessemer, Michigan, a son of Richard and Isabelle (Mussatti) Gheller. James was the second of seven children. He graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer with the class of 1953. James proudly served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1955-59. During his service, he was stationed at... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - James M. "Tiny" Paynter, 73, of Bessemer, passed away on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, in Wakefield. Jim was born in 1949, in Wakefield, a son of Walter and Vivian (Kelto) Paynter. Jim was raised in Bessemer and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School with the class of 1968. He continued his education at Northern Michigan University in Marquette, where he pursued a degree in education. Jim played football for the Northern Michigan Wildcats while attending classes. Jim worked at White... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Eero Johannes Haukkala, 91, a long-time resident of Ironwood, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, Feb. 16, 2023. Eero was born on March 22, 1931, in Wakefield, a son of Charles J. and Senja S. (Ekola) Haukkala, who had recently emigrated from Finland. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1949. After graduation, Eero proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1949-50 aboard the USS Midway and again from 1952-54 aboard the USS Collett during the... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Sandra Maria (nee Emig) Dalbeck, 77, of Wakefield, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Sandi was born on Oct. 23, 1945, in Bessemer Township, a daughter of Gordon and Lydia (Anderson) Emig. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. On Dec. 17, 1966, Sandi was united in marriage to Dalbert C. Dalbeck in Wakefield. Family was everything to Sandi. She loved spending any time she could with them. Sandi was currently employed by the Community Action... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Stephen Andrew Wills, age 56, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 31, 2023. He was a resident of Gogebic Care Facility in Wakefield. Stephen was born to Kenneth and Irene Wills on Feb. 5, 1966, in Ironwood. He attended Norrie Grade School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1984. He attended Gogebic Community College in Ironwood where he earned a certificate in construction. He was employed in various jobs related to the construction field. Stephen enjoyed... Full story
MILWAUKEE - Mary J. Dooley (nee Tibaldo) born to Eternal Life on Feb. 9, 2023. She was the beloved wife for 52 years of Thomas; mother of Vanessa (Gary), Michael (Amy) and Corbin (Dawn); cherished nona of Megan and Lauryn Dooley; dear sister of Albert (Jeanne) and Joseph (the late Dorothy) Tibaldo. She is further survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas; parents, Rose and Louis Tibaldo; nephew, Brian Tibaldo; niece, Rosemary Cook; brothers, Orlando... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - John J. Kasieta, 90, of Ironwood, died on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. He was born on June 19, 1932, in Ironwood to the late Antoni and Stella (Borowski) Kasieta. He is survived by his children, Diane Buchko, Robert Kasieta and Jauneen Hoyt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Frank, Burla, Stanley, Eleanor, Joe, Anne and Anton. In accordance with John's wishes, no services will be held. The family offers great thanks to the caring souls at Westgate... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Feb. 23 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Ironwood St. Vincent de Paul, food pantry and financial assistance, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., located behind Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. 906-932-4325. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m., Watersmeet Township; 2:45-3:15 p.m., Marenisco Township. 906-667-1110.... Full story
