Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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IRONWOOD — For the second year in a row, Aspirus Grand View was ranked among the top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation by the National Rural Health Association, according to a hospital news release last week. “We are proud of the efforts and dedication from our providers, staff, volunteers and board,” Grand View CEO Paula Chermside said in the release. “This award is both a testament to the high-quality, patient-centered care available at our hospital and to the skill and dedication of our team. We are honored to serve our communi...
By TOM STANKARD [email protected] WAKEFIELD - The Wakefield City Council recently heard Jason Laumann rejected its offer to be city manager and agreed Wednesday afternoon to offer Richard Brackney the job. In February, the council interviewed seven candidates, including Perry Franzoi, Eva Smith-Fergason, Mary Servia, Thomas Budgick, Mike Womack, Laumann and Brackney. On March 3, the council offered Womack the position. At a March 18 meeting, the council reported Womack rejected the...
Thursday, May 19 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. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Grief Support Group, 2 p.m., all welcome, The Inn Bed and Breakfast, Montreal, Wis. 906-663-0308. Mended Hearts and Diabetes Support Group, 2 p.m., Aspirus Grand View Hospital conference area, Ironwood. 906-932-2443. Bessemer Area Historical Society, 2 p.m., 403 Sophie St., Bessemer. ReGeneration...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Paul R. Oberg, 84, of Wakefield, passed away Monday evening, May 16, 2016, at his daughter's home in Wakefield. Paul was born on Nov. 19, 1931, in Bessemer, a son of Paul Julius and Bernice Evelyn (Champagne) Oberg. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1949. On Sept. 9, 1952, Paul was united in marriage to Faye Brock in Champaign, Ill. With Paul serving in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years, they made their home in many parts of the United States and the world....
RAMSAY, Mich. - JoAnn Edith Ollikainen, 67, of Ramsay, our Angel on Earth spread her wings and went to heaven to be with the love of her life, on May 18, 2016. She was born on May 9, 1949, in Detroit, daughter of the late Douglas C. Carlson and Edith J. (Ohman) Carlson. She attended A.D. Johnston Bessemer High School in Bessemer, graduating in 1969. She was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Erland William Ollikainen, on July 18, 1970 at the Sharon Lutheran Church in Bessemer....
WAUWATOSA, Wis. - Leo F. Asunto, 95, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2016. He is survived by his children, Marla and Randy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene; parents, Karl and Hilma; brothers, Bruno, Charles, John, Reino, Hugo and Arne; and sisters, Elsie (Leclaw), Saima (Morris), Laila (Swanson) and Irene (Wendt). Leo was born on a rural Hurley, farm that had no running water or electric lights. He and Irene were married while he was serving in the Army Air Corps during World...