Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD — As cases linked to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic continue to rise around the region, the area’s nursing homes are working to protect their staff and residents. The efforts have led many facilities to find creative ways to allow residents to visit with their families, utilizing technology for remote visits or having the families meet outside or through a window to avoid the direct contact that could spread the virus. “(There’s) a lot of stress, a lot of struggles. But, you know, w...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP - November Lake Superior waves are not much fun for the small boats but well-insulated surfers seem to like them just fine. With strong winds and waves on Sunday, Duluth surfers Marina Reese and Kaelan Weiss traveled down the south shore to try their luck at Little Girl's Point. The couple said the three-foot waves and the occasional rogue set provided a few moments of bliss along with a lot of paddling and waiting. "We had been...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD — Product delays and COVID-19 cases have slowed the work schedule at the Pat O’Donnell Civic Center, according to Jim Collins, chair of the civic center board at its meeting Monday. “It’s slow, and there is a ton of work to do,” Collins said. Now that construction is focused inside of the civic center with most exterior shell work completed, there are components that need to be completed before other things begin, he said. Some of the work done so far includes the storage room, the coach...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - William R. "Chip" Tippett, 96, of Ironwood passed away on Oct. 27, 2020, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Facility in Ironwood. He was born on July 2, 1924, son of Reginald and Lillian (Tremain) Tippett. He attended local schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1942. Chip joined the U.S. Army and served during World War II in the infantry in the Philippines during the Japanese Occupation from 1944 to 1946. In 1948, he...
The Lord called Knox Frances Salonen home Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. He was born in Ontonagon, Michigan, on Oct. 18, 1934, to Walter and Rose (nee Yaklyvich). He proudly joined the U.S. Navy right out of high school, bravely fought in the Korean War and became a member of American Legion Post 462. Knox married the love of his life, Doris Ann (nee Olson), on April 24, 1961. In 1965, they moved to Waukesha, Wisconsin, to raise their family. Knox enjoyed his career as an electrical technician for...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Joseph Ransford DelFavero, 75, of Wakefield, entered into eternal life on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020. Joe was born on Dec. 29, 1944, in Wakefield, a son of Roland and Marie (Salo) DelFavero. He attended Wakefield area schools and graduated from Wakefield High School in 1963. He was married to Kay Salo on July 31, 1971. They had a son, Dion (Nicole), and he had two beautiful grandchildren, Antonio and Emily, they were the light of his life. He enjoyed watching them in whatever...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - John Edwin Smith, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Nov. 1, 2020. He is survived by his two daughters, Jayme and Joy Smith; one brother, Robert (Susan) Smith of Corpus Christ, Texas; and one sister Carol (Dan) Niemi of Ironwood; one brother-in-law, Richard "Dutchie" (Jean) Valesano; and one sister-in-law, Anita (Valesano) and Douglas Zychowski; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; Ed and Mildred Smith; two sisters, Marlene...
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Robert “Bob” N. Fredrickson, 86, of Ironwood Township, passed away at his home on Oct. 26, 2020. He was born on Feb. 12, 1934, to his parents Einar Clarence Fredrickson and Helmi Emily (Hautanen) Fredrickson, who preceded him in death. Bob graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1952. He attended Gogebic Community College in Ironwood and Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin. After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in physics in 1962, he worked for Martin Marietta in Denver, Colorado, as a...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Elvira E. Svoke, 79, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Oct. 30, 2020, at her home surrounded by family. Elvira was born on June 30, 1941, in Ironwood Township, the daughter of John and Ruth (Grandahl) Minkin. She attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood and graduated in 1959. On May 12, 1962, Elvira was united in marriage to Jacob W. "Butch" Svoke. She was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ironwood. Elvira spent her life in service to others. This...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Wednesday, Nov. 4 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. DOVE Support Group, noon-2 p.m. 906-932-4990. Ironwood-Hurley Rotary Club, 12:15 p.m., Elk and Hound Restaurant, Ironwood. Iron County Veterans Service Officer, 1-3 p.m., Mercer, Wis., Town Hall. 715-561-2190. Mercer Health and Wellness Pickleball, 3-6 p.m., Mercer...
