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Articles from the November 12, 2014 edition


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  • Veterans Day Storm

    Nov 12, 2014

  • Mabel Elizabeth Zielinski

    Nov 12, 2014

    WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Mabel Elizabeth Zielinski, born on Nov. 13, 1919, to Charles "Harry" and Lillian (Johns) Grigg, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014. Mabel graduated from Wakefield High School in 1937 and from Eau Claire (Wis.) Business College in 1939. On Dec. 16, 1941, she married Zeno Zielinski at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Eau Claire. Mabel worked in Detroit during World War II and later joined Zeno who was stationed at Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Antonio. The...

  • Sylvia Jezuit

    Nov 12, 2014

    ONTONAGON, Mich. — Sylvia Jezuit, 89, of Ontonagon (formerly of Ewen), passed away Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, at the Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital Long Term Care Unit. She was born on Oct. 29, 1925, in Ramsay, to Thomas and Helen (Sallman) Anderson. Sylvia was a homemaker who loved cooking, sewing, visiting friends, coffee klatching and making all types of crafts. Sylvia is survived by her children, Chuck (Debbie) Haataja, Nancy (Armas) Ojaniemi, Thomas Alden (Kristin) Haataja, Jerry Haataja, Pixie (Michael) Daggett, Kerry (Joseph) Cronkright and L...

  • Kenneth James Lillie

    Nov 12, 2014

    BESSEMER, Mich.- Kenneth James Lillie, 51, of Bessemer, formerly of Marenisco, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Nov. 7, 2014, at his home. Ken was born on May 25, 1963, in Wakefield, a son of Darlene C. (Mattila) Lillie and Patrick Larry Lillie Sr. He attended Marenisco High School and graduated in 1981. Ken proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps for four years, and was honorably discharged on April 15, 1986. He was a logger, worked for Norco Windows in Marenisco, and was employed b...

  • William 'Bill' R. Carlson

    Nov 12, 2014

    William R. Carlson, 69, died peacefully at his home on Oct. 22, 2014, surrounded by his loving family and close friends. Bill was born in Ironwood, Mich., on May 30, 1945, to Clarence "Jess" and Ann Carlson (nee Zarimba). Bill is surived by his children, Jonathan Carlson, of Sunset Beach, Calif., Tami Carlson and husband Geoff Towle, of Sebastopol, Calif., Grady Carlson, of Weymouth, Mass., and Jody Carlson and his wife Brooke, of Steamboat Springs, Colo.; and grandchildren, Charlotte, Dylan,...

  • LUHS Model UN students will host 26th annual Gift and Craft Fair

    Nov 12, 2014

    The Lakeland Union High School's Model UN students will host the 26th annual Christmas Gift and Craft Fair in Minocqua on Saturday, Nov. 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the high school Commons. "This is an excellent opportunity to select quality hand-made gifts for family and friends for the holiday season," reminds Lakeland social studies teacher, Frank Keeler, who is the sponsor of the Model UN students. The Model UN students will hold their annual holiday bake sale at the fair and will offer...

  • Snowy Wakefield

    Nov 12, 2014