Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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BESSEMER — A 41-year-old women was sentenced Tuesday in Gogebic County Circuit Court for her involvement with the delivery of methamphetamine which occurred on July 11, 2022, in Bessemer Township according to Nicholas Jacobs, Gogebic County Prosecuting Attorney. Lynn Chapman, of Ramsay, was sentenced by Circuit Judge Michael Pope to serve a minimum prison term of 5 years and a maximum of 30 years. The maximum term included a Habitual Offender 2nd designation which increased the maximum by one and a half times, according to a release by J...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] BESSEMER — Despite not always agreeing on the finer details, members of Bessemer’s Downtown Development Authority are moving forward with a plan to seek outside advice on how to improve the city’s downtown area. At their Jan. 11 meeting, they reviewed a related draft for a Request for Proposals — often referred to by its acronym of RFP — that begins as follows: “The Bessemer Downtown Development Authority invites multi-disciplinary teams with experience in the fields of rural and urban planning, c...
HURLEY, Wis. — Nancy Ann Vaara, 83, of Bessemer, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. Nancy was born on April 13, 1939, in Ironwood, Michigan, to the late Raniero “Spun” and Edith (St. John) Matrella. She grew up in Bessemer and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School with the class of 1957. She married Robert “Bob” Vaara in Las Vegas in April 1983. She began working in 1966 as a clerk with Lake Superior District Power Company and continued her career with them as they beca... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Elvie Vivian Strand, 94, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at Sky View Nursing Center in Hurley, Wisconsin, surrounded by her loving daughters. Elvie was born on Jan. 25, 1928, in Ironwood, to John and Vivian Makela. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1945. After graduation, Elvie worked in Chicago, then returned to Ironwood and worked for Michigan Bell Telephone as an operator and Vertin's Department Store as a buyer. She was a 4-H... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Margaret "Peg" Kathryn Lackman, 91, passed away peacefully Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Hurley, Wisconsin. Margaret was born Oct. 23, 1931, in Kalamazoo, daughter of Lyscom Dexter Brigham and Florence Roselle Hoard Brigham. Her paternal great-great-grandfather was Curtis Brigham, a privateer out of Boston, Massachusetts, during the War of 1812. He came to Michigan in 1833 and was one of the first settlers in Gun Plain Township, Allegan County. In 1935, Margaret's parents moved to... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Charlotte Elizabeth May Morzenti, age 84, of Hurley, Wisconsin, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. She was born May 27, 1938, in Ironwood, the daughter of Quentin W. and Elizabeth May (Herlevi) Minkin. In 1956, she graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. In 1956, she married Robert Wenzel Movrich, in Wakefield. He preceded her in death on Oct. 25, 1974. For a number of years, she managed Fashion Floors in Bessemer, and prior to... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Jan. 19 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, Carp Lake Township Hall, 10-10:15 a.m. EST; Ontonagon Holy Family Catholic Church, 11-11:30 a.m. EST; Mass City Resource Center, 12:30-1 p.m. EST. Mercer Health... Full story
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] BESSEMER - Members of the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners held their reorganizational meeting on Jan. 4 and took their annual oath of office from County Clerk Ramona Collins. James Lorenson of District 4 also was elected as chairman, and James Byrns of District 3 was elected as vice-chairman. They are both from Ironwood, as are members Daniel Siirila (District 1) and Thomas Laabs (District 2). Remaining members are Joseph Bonovetz of Bessemer...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Norma L. Hakamaki, 91, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. Norma was born to John and Emma (Eliason) Niemela on Sept. 26, 1931, at Divine Infant Hospital in Wakefield. She was the last of 11 children of the John and Emma Niemela family. Norma attended Central Elementary School and high school in Wakefield and graduated in the year 1949. She was married to Eric J. Hakamaki, formerly of Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, in Wakefield, on June 11, 1955. They... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. — Margaret “Peg” Lackman, 91, of Bessemer, passed away on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. A complete obituary will be published at a later date. Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, is assisting the family.... Full story
RAMSAY, Mich. - Curtis Harold Udd, 87, of Ramsay, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. Curt was born the son of Harold and Alice (Carlson) Udd on March 15, 1935, in Dollar Bay. He was united in marriage with Carol Marie Supercynski; together they had two sons; Dennis and Stephen before Carol preceded him in death. Curt was then united in marriage with Shirley Hendrickson on April 13, 1963, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and together they had two sons; Scott and Jeffrey. Curt... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Jan. 12 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Mercer Health and Wellness, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Mercer Community Center. 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., Wa... Full story
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] BESSEMER — Jennifer Adams served her first day as Bessemer city manager on Tuesday. Technically, her new role started on Jan. 2, but that day was a city holiday in relation to New Year’s Day having fallen on Sunday. Adams had been serving as interim city manager since Charly Loper served her last day leading the city on Nov. 10. In addition, Adams continues as the city’s clerk/treasurer, although that position has been posted. She began that dual role in the fall of 2020. “It’s chaos,” said Adams in a...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Jan. 5 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Mercer Health and Wellness, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Mercer Community Center. 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.,... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Virginia "Ginger" (nee Jurasin) Bennetts, 81, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Ginger was born on Oct. 15, 1941, in Bessemer, a daughter of Joseph and Julia (Serbin) Jurasin. She attended St. Sebastian Catholic School. She graduated from the A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer with the class of 1959. Family was everything to Ginger! She spent many years caring for her father, Joseph, while raising her children until... Full story
IRON BELT, Wis. - William J. Mattson, 75, of Iron Belt, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at his home. William was born on April 8, 1947, in Iron Belt, the Son of Eino and Dolores (Baross) Mattson. William proudly served in the U.S. Army with two tours in Vietnam. He was on active duty for eight years and then served 12 years in the Army National Guard while also working in the Mellen Mill for Louisiana Pacific. He also drove a semi-truck for 20 years before his retirement. He enjoyed... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Joy J. (nee Jarvi) Kraynak, of Brogan Street, in Ironwood, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota. She was born on July 24, 1954, in Superior, Wisconsin, a daughter of Veikko and Pearl Jarvi. Joy graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1972. She furthered her education at Gogebic Community College and then completed her bachelor's degree in nursing at Northern Michigan University. As an active member of Our Lady of Peace... Full story
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] It's a challenging time of year for ski hills, with one of them opening after another during the Christmas and New Year's Day season. So it wasn't as though there wasn't enough to do without Mother Nature throwing a curve ball in relation to last weekend's blizzard. Then again, maybe it's just a matter of perspective, according to Tuesday interviews with area ski hill managers. "It's all good," said a cheery David Dziuban, owner of Whitecap Mountains...
MILLERSVILLE, Md. - Russell Matteus Jurmu, 90, of Millersville, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. Russell was born in Wakefield, Michigan, to the late Oskari John and Evi Armeda Jurmu. He attended Anne Arundel Community College in Maryland and went on to receive his master's degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore Campus. Russell worked for Westinghouse, and he retired after 42 years of service. Russell was a dedicated and longtime member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Glen... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Dec. 29 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Mercer Health and Wellness, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Mercer Community Center. 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.,... Full story
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,...
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)... Full story
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... Full story
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;... Full story
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... Full story
