Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By TOM STANKARD [email protected] IRONWOOD - Like-minded area residents formed a group to raise money to completely restore the Hiawatha statue. Peter Sturgul and John Rudberg, both of Ironwood, formed the group with the goal of raising $25,000. The Ironwood Chamber of Commerce, with its existing Hiawatha capital account, would continue to serve as the repository for all donations. Ironwood Chamber of Commerce Director Michael Meyer said he is proud that residents are taking pride in... Full story
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD - With the event just around the corner, organizers of the 21st annual Jack Frost Parade met Monday to hash out the final details before Friday's event. Friday's parade will begin at 6 p.m. sharp in front of the Ironwood Carnegie Library. The parade route will take the 31 entries down Aurora Street to the St. Vincent de Paul Store, according to Kim Kolesar, one of the parade's organizers. The parade is expected to take approximately one hou... Full story
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] IRONWOOD — A dreaded “wintry mix” was predicted today by the National Weather Service for Ironwood, with up to three inches of snow and ice possible. There was an 80 percent chance of precipitation today, with a high of 34 forecast. Snow was also possible for Wednesday. The NWS said much of the region may see from 4 to 6 inches by the time the snow ends tonight. The snow is expected to come from the south to north. A winter weather advisory was in effect from 6 p.m. today to 6 a.m. Wednesday. The W... Full story
Tuesday, Dec. 1 Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Ironwood Memorial Building. 906-667-1110. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Cribbage, 1 p.m., Mercer (Wis.) Public Library. 715-476-2366. Disabled American Veterans, 6 p.m., American Legion club rooms, Ironwood Memorial Building. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Ironwood. area74.org. Government Wakefield Township Board, 5:30 p.m., township hall. Wednesday, Dec. 2 Christian Men of the Northland,... Full story
DULUTH, Minn. - Donald Ray Sabec, 61, of Bessemer, Mich., died peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, following a battle with cancer. He was born April 4, 1954, in Bessemer Township, son of the late Donald and Dorothy (Brownell) Sabec, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1972. He was employed on the Great Lakes for several years, working on ships, then worked as a cook at Connie's Supper Club in Hurley, Wis.,... Full story
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Robert "Bob" Ernest Butler, 74, of Ironwood Township, retired Ironwood banker, passed away peacefully Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, at home, surrounded by his loving family, following a lengthy illness. He was born July 1, 1941, in Belle River, Ontario, son of the late Thomas and Yvonne (Denomey) Butler of Belle River, and was preceded in death by his brothers, William and Maurice, and his sister, Dolores Butler McNally. Bob was the dearly loved husband of Patricia "Pat"... Full story
DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. — Chester L. Baker Jr., 86, of Douglasville, formerly of Wakefield, Mich., passed away Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015. He was born April 24, 1929, in Winegar, Wis. He was a veteran, having served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Baker retired after 39 years with White Pine Copper Mine in upper Michigan. He loved being outside and enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing. Mr. Baker was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Blanche Anderson Baker Sr.; and a sister, Marlene Hill Munz. He is survived by his beloved wife of 6... Full story
WOODSTOCK, Ga. - Mary Margaret Mudge, 70, formerly Hill and Modjewski, entered into eternal life on Nov. 27, 2015, in Woodstock, from complications of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, surrounded by her daughters and their families. Born May 1, 1945, in Bessemer, Mich., she is survived by her husband, Dr. Thomas J. Mudge. of Marquette, Mich.; daughters, Jennifer (Cedric) Ballarin. of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., and Robyn (Michael) Clancy of Woodstock; granddaughters, Axelle and Ainsley Ballarin and... Full story
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. - Annabelle Dellies, 81, of Golden Living Center, Florence, Wis.; formerly of Watersmeet, was called home to the Lord on Nov. 27, 2015. Anna was born in Waucedah on Dec, 18, 1933, the daughter of the late Herman and Vivian (Trudell) Hupp. She was in married in November of 1954 to LeRoy Dellies who preceded her in death in 2008 after 54 years of marriage. Anna was a homemaker/mother and very devoted to her Catholic faith. She was a very active member of her church,... Full story
