Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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BESSEMER, Mich. - William "Bill" Berwald, age 75, died peacefully surrounded by family on Oct. 26, 2023, in Rochester, Minnesota, after a courageous battle with cancer. William was born in Wakefield, in 1948 to Percy (Louise Cardone) Berwald and was raised in Bessemer. He graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in 1966. William received an Associate of Arts degree from Gogebic Community College in Ironwood. Later he earned a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in secondary education, with an... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Joe Simcoe, 75, of Bessemer, was reunited for all eternity with his wife and the love of his life, the former Donna Johnson, on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. Joe and Donna were married on May 2, 1970, at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Bessemer. She preceded him in death on June 2, 2009. Joe was a terrific handyman and could "MacGyver" just about anything that didn't work right the first time. He was employed at Kimberly Clark and Indianhead Mountain for most of his adult life, then... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Irene Suvanto, 82, a resident of Ironwood Township, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood. Irene was born on Aug. 17, 1941, in Ironwood, the oldest of 11 children to Reuben and Martha (Reini) Kinnunen. She attended Roosevelt School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1959. On Jan. 2, 1960, she was united in marriage to William Suvanto at the Apostolic Lutheran Church wher... Full story
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] BESSEMER — Members of the Bessemer City Council voted on Monday evening to refuse a request from a Bessemer resident to be relieved of a water bill that ballooned after a water pipe broke. City Secretary Samantha Dorr said the city had changed the water meter at that location on June 28 and that the resident believed the break had occurred due to faulty installation. She said that Fred Trevarthen had noticed a change in water pressure directly after the installation, but that changes in water pressure w...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Jo Benakis, 82, died peacefully on Oct. 4, 2023, in the arms of her loved ones. She had the best last day ever, hosting a special gathering of friends and horses at her and Bob's beloved farm (Barber Road Stables) in Bessemer. JoAnn Charlotte Luoma was born in April 1941 in Ironwood, to Richard and Helen Luoma, along with her sister Carol. Jo was always a very active, determined person, as she participated in everything possible in school. She jumped in and fully lived her... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. — Savina J. Kyrola, 96, of 1 N. Fairview Street Apartments, Bessemer, died on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at her residence. Savina was born on April 12, 1927, in Anvil Location, Bessemer, a daughter of Massimo and Mamie (Borgo) Mattie. She attended Anvil School and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer in 1944. Savina attended beauty school and worked locally for 20 years. Then, she was employed as a dietary aide at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield for 17 years. On May 15, 1948, Savina was united in marri... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Helen J. (Turkal) Schaller, 99, died peacefully in a family home on Oct. 18, 2023. She was the last surviving sibling of 11 children. Helen was one of the first female nurse anesthetists in the country beginning in the mid-1940s. She received her "on-the job" training in Detroit, spent a short time in Philadelphia, and then spent most of her career in Milwaukee at Columbia Hospital. Helen's compassion and dedication as a nurse anesthetist were the cornerstones of her adult... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Oct. 26 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Ironwood St. Vincent de Paul, food pantry and financial assistance, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., located behind Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. 906-932-4325. 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....
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] BESSEMER - The Gogebic County Board of Commissioners voted last week to cancel the 2024 Gogebic County Fair - 10 months in advance. The action followed a Sept. 26 fire that destroyed three structures directly after two additional buildings had been demolished. In addition, the exhibition building has been closed due to structural issues for the past two years, and three remaining barns have been declared unsuitable for use due to electrical damage that...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] BESSEMER — At a special meeting on Monday evening, members of the Bessemer City Council voted to offer the position of city manager to Ian Lewis, a U.P. candidate with a history in Ironwood. The motion included an annual salary offer of $78,000 in addition to three weeks of vacation for the first two years, plus other holidays, personal days and benefits commensurate with the city’s overall union-negotiated terms. The contract also would allow the council to terminate the city manager with cause at any...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Oct. 19 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Ironwood St. Vincent de Paul, food pantry and financial assistance, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., located behind Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. 906-932-4325. 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....
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] BESSEMER — The Bessemer City Council voted on Monday evening to approve a resolution supporting efforts of Highland Copper Company to construct and operate a mine in Wakefield Township. Mayor Adam Zak announced that the resolution was prepared in response to the Canadian company’s direct request from Bessemer and surrounding communities. “They were able to get fully permitted for the mine in Wakefield,” said Zak, who added that the company compiled much of the needed funding by selling shares of the Whi...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Oct. 12 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Ironwood St. Vincent de Paul, food pantry and financial assistance, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., located behind Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. 906-932-4325. 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.... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - David W. Paynter, 80, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023. Dave was born on Feb. 14, 1943, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to Vivian (Kelto) and Walter Paynter. He moved to Bessemer as an infant. Dave attended school in Bessemer and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in 1962. He worked at Indianhead Ski Resort before the hill was first opened. He learned to operate heavy equipment during the hill construction. Dave... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Marcia J. Smith, 76, of Bessemer, Michigan, passed away on Sept. 28, 2023. She was born in Pontiac, on Dec. 24, 1946, to Dorothea and Kenneth Hanson. Marcia attended Waterford Township High School. She was married to the love of her life, Roger, for 49 incredible years. He said he wished it could have been for 149 years. She was tough as nails, with a heart of gold and a wicked pinky hold. She loved all things the Green Bay Packers and the Milwaukee Brewers. The radio or... Full story
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Gerald "Mergy" Alessandroni, 72, formerly of Ironwood, Michigan, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Oct. 4, 2023, in Green Bay, after battling ALS and Cancer. Gerald was born Oct. 31, 1950, to parents Gildo and Beatrice "Pinky" (Eliason) Alessandroni in Ironwood, Michigan. He attended Saint Ambrose and Luther L. Wright schools. Gerald joined the army in 1967 and was honorably discharged in 1970. He married Connie J. Allen of Ramsey, Michigan, on August 4, 1973.... Full story
By MEGAN HUGHES [email protected] BESSEMER - Bessemer celebrated the 43rd year of Pumpkinfest this past week, with members of the community and across the region coming out to celebrate the start of the fall season with games, live music, a craft fair and food. While events ranged from Thursday through Sunday, a majority of them were held on Saturday, as much of the downtown was decorated for the festivities as crowds gathered. With events such as the pumpkin decorating contest, scarecrow...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] BESSEMER — In unanimous action last week, the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners voted to approve the county’s 2023-24 budget, totaling $8,746,009. The vote followed a public hearing that drew no comment. Chairman James Lorenson, under questioning of Commissioner Joseph Bonovetz, added that the county also had not received any written queries from the public. “This budget is the result of two committee meetings that were open to the public,” said Lorenson. Public safety is a large component of the bud...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] BESSEMER — Last year, the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners declared that safety concerns at the county fairgrounds would make it impractical to host the annual Ironwood Snowmobile Olympus. Hence, it was cancelled. Now, because of a Sept. 26 fire that destroyed the fairground grandstands, commissioners have conceded that the Olympus — once again — does not look likely for the second year running. “I would think, at this time, we really can’t foresee that,” said Commissioner James Byrns at the board’s...
WAUSAU, Wis. - Daniel James Oberst, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, at the Benedictine Rehab Facility in Wausau, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Daniel was born on Jan. 2, 1951, in Bessemer, Michigan, to Ernest and Betty J. (Hansen) Oberst. His birth certificate actually said he was born on the "Side of the road on U.S. 2, Bessemer, Mich." - which was always a running joke in our family. Daniel was a graduate of A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer with the class... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Geraldine M. "Jeri" (nee Sekelsky) Vukusich, 93, passed peacefully in her home on Sept. 27, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer, with family by her side. Jeri was born on June 28, 1930, to John and Lucy (Giuliano) Sekelsky in Cary. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Hurley in 1948 and went on to Milwaukee Vocational School of Cosmetology, which she graduated from in June 1949. She worked at Excel Beauty Salon for one year before returning to Ironwood, Michigan. Jeri was... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Oct. 5 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Ironwood St. Vincent de Paul, food pantry and financial assistance, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., located behind Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. 906-932-4325. 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.... Full story
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] IRONWOOD - Swiftly moving fire on Tuesday morning destroyed three structures at the Gogebic County Fairgrounds in Ironwood. The grandstands, the 4-H horse barn and a hay barn all burned to the ground in little more than an hour, with only rubble left flickering. "On Sept. 26, 2023, at approximately 9:58 a.m., on-duty Ironwood Public Safety Officers received a report of a fire at the Gogebic County Fairgrounds," said a news release from the Ironwood Public...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] BESSEMER — After a closed session on Monday evening, members of the Bessemer City Council voted to offer interviews to three persons who are among 26 applicants for the position of city manager. Afterward, Mayor Adam Zak told The Globe that the city will not be sure which of them will be interviewed until it is clear which ones accept the offer. “None of them are from Gogebic County,” said Zak, who explained that two of them are from Michigan and one is from the eastern United States. Interviews are e...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Benedict J. Cvengros, 92, a longtime resident of Bessemer, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Benedict was born on June 19, 1931, in Ironwood, a son of Stephen and Josephine (Gorilla) Cvengros. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Benedict was a faithful member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Bessemer. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing with his nephew, Joey Templer. For many years,... Full story
