Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD - Christmas often inspires memories of childhood and other bygone days, especially those most reminiscent of the greatest holiday spirit. That is especially the case with Jason Gustafson, whose yard on Indianhead Road in Wakefield is a testament to vintage holiday lights. "I always go back to nostalgia," said Gustafson, who is the superintendent of the Wakefield-Marenisco School District. He lives with his wife, Stephanie, and their daughter,...
HURLEY, Wis. — Lena A. Camponeschi, 104, of Hurley, passed away peacefully at Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Ironwood, Michigan, on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. Lena was born the daughter of Joseph and Domenica (Novascone) Negri on April 1, 1918, in Gile. She attended grade school in Gile and Montreal. Lena was a 1935 graduate of Lincoln High School in Hurley. Lena was employed throughout the years at Mary’s Eat Shop in Ironwood, Shorty Johnson Bus Station in Ironwood, Dr. D.J. Martenelli’s office in Hurley as a receptionist, Piasa...
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. — William E. Perttu, 68 of Bruce Crossing, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital. He was born Aug. 15, 1954, in Wakefield, to the late Arvo and Mildred (Saukkooja) Perttu. William was preceded in death by his parents, as well as several aunts and uncles. He is survived by his brother, Jim; son, Darren; daughter, Nicole; grandchildren, Arvo, James and Evan; several aunts and many cousins. A service will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at Cane Funeral Home-Bruce Crossing Chapel. P...
IRONWOOD — Olive Marie Johnson, 91, a resident of Ironwood and the Westgate Nursing Home, passed away peacefully on Dec. 9, 2022. She was daughter of the late August and Edith Swanberg and was born on Aug. 31, 1931. She was baptized at Salem Lutheran Church in 1946 and attended Newport grade school and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1949. Her yearbook quote was, “A pleasant combination of a good student, a good sport and a good friend.” She worked at various jobs...
HURLEY, Wis. — Lenore Rogo, 89, of Hurley, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. A full obituary will follow. The family has chosen McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home in Ironwood to honor Lenore's legacy of life. For more information visit McKevittPatrickFuneralHome.com....
HURLEY, Wis. - Bernice Irene Hannula, 89, of Hurley, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, in Marquette, Michigan, with her loving family by her side. Bernice was born on Dec. 2, 1933, in Republic, Michigan, a daughter of Arne and Aili (Carlson) Kerkela. She attended Republic High School and graduated in 1953. Following graduation, she moved to Hancock, Michigan, and worked at the A&P grocery store. While living there, Bernice made many friends and she enjoyed working at the store...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Scott Edward Hastings, 59, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Scott was born on Nov. 21, 1963, in Wheeling, Illinois. On March 5, 1988, he married the love of his life, Debbie Waurio. Scott was employed with Nokia Telecommunications for 40 years, and he recently retired. He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Scott is survived by his wife, Debbie; two children, James (Ariel)...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Michael Anthony Servia, 64, of Bessemer, died suddenly on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. Michael was a graduate of A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, and he retired from the United Parcel Service in 2020. He worked at UPS for more than 40 years. Prior to working at UPS, he worked alongside his family at Stan's Big Dollar. Michael was an amazing, kind, selfless and loving man. He was a loyal father, brother and friend to many. Michael could fix anything! He enjoyed being outdoors ka...
RACINE, Wis. - Gwen Ann (nee Holmberg) Swanson, 93, of Racine, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. Gwen was born on April 26, 1929, in Duluth, Minnesota, daughter of Clyde and Jane (nee Jones) Holmberg. She was the youngest of four children. Gwen graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, Michigan, with the class of 1947. Gwen married Clarence (Kelly) Leo Swanson on July 8, 1949, in Ironwood. Gwen had many talents including sewing, knitting, quilting, jewelry making...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Lori Ann Struwe (Kuster) 62 of Ironwood, formerly of Bessemer passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 5, 2022, in Newburgh, Indiana. Lori was born on May 27, 1960, in Wakefield. She was the third of four children and only girl born to Gloria Mae Kuster (Nystrom) and Vaughn David Kuster. Lori was preceded in death by her father, Vaughn Kuster; mother Gloria Kuster; and brother, Terry Kuster. She is survived by brothers, David Kuster and Tim (Lori) Kuster; her husband, Edward Struwe;...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] IRONWOOD — Members of the Board of Education for the Ironwood Area Schools District voted on Monday evening to approve a resolution to apply for a preliminary qualification of bonds. Superintendent Travis Powell said the ultimate aim is for a May 2 ballot asking Ironwood citizens to approve a $16 million bond that would require a 1.45 millage increase in order to fund the construction of a school addition to the existing Luther L. Wright K-12 School. Monday’s vote was unanimous, with all members present,...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Dec. 22 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Bergland Lake Gogebic Senior Center, 9:25-9:40 a.m. EST; White Pine Township Hall, 10-10:15 a.m. EST; Ontonagon Holy Family Catholic Church, 11-11:30 a.m. EST; Mass City Resource Center, 1-1:30 p.m. EST. Mercer Health and Wellness, 9...
