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Oct 28, 2015

HURLEY, Wis. - Richard W. "Richie" Hewitt Sr., 73, of Southgate Village, Hurley, died peacefully Saturday evening, Oct. 24, 2015, in his apartment, surrounded by his loving family, following a brief battle with cancer. He was born May 26, 1942, in Ironwood, Mich., son of the late Jack Hewitt and Fannie (Saari) Hewitt Hockin, and attended J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley. He served in the Wisconsin National Guard and during his service was activated into the regular Army during the Berlin...

Oct 28, 2015

HURLEY, Wis. - Nancy Estella Huber, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family and caregivers on Oct. 22, 2015, at Villa Maria Health and Rehab. Nancy was born on Jan. 25, 1935, in Delafield, to Bertha and Harry Lugner, who precede her in death. She grew up in the surrounding Milwaukee area in the countryside and on her sister's farm. As a young woman, she worked as a caregiver in a hospital setting and later had several domestic service jobs throughout her life. Her love for nature...

Oct 27, 2015

By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] IRONWOOD - Business owners who survived the city of Ironwood's two-year, $15 million U.S. 2 reconstruction project were thanked at a Monday dedication ceremony. About 30 people, including numerous Hebert Construction, Iron River, company workers, were on hand for the ribbon-cutting on a soggy day. Mike Premo, of the Michigan Department of Transportation's Crystal Falls office, said, "It's been a difficult couple of years for businesses." He said the $15...

Oct 26, 2015

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Lois Jean (Bailey) Dalbeck, 66, of Wakefield, formerly a longtime resident of Thomaston, passed away suddenly Saturday evening, Oct. 24, 2015. Lois was born on Jan. 19, 1949, in Crandon, Wis., a daughter of Alvin and Joyce Geraldine (Sheldon) Bailey. She attended school in Idaho. On May 1, 1964, Lois was united in marriage to Gary Armedas Dalbeck in Ceour d'Alene, Idaho. They made their home in Thomaston and were blessed with three children. Lois is survived by a daughter, Joy...

Kelsey Hansen|Oct 24, 2015

HURLEY - Joanne Bruneau's breast cancer diagnosis started with her typical mammogram at the end of February. About a week later, she was called back to Aspirus Grand View Hospital for a second mammogram as the doctors thought they noticed something in the right breast. Her second mammogram included an ultrasound, which confirmed she did have something there. "You're in total shock at first," she said. "I had my daughter come with me at first because she knew what questions to ask and she was a...

Oct 23, 2015

HURLEY - The Iron County Health Department conducted its fifth annual Breast Cancer Awareness event at Sharon's Coffee Company Monday. Thirty-five women attended, designed to raise awareness about breast cancer, as well as honor survivors. A key focus of this year's event was the role exercise can play in reducing the risk of breast cancer. The evening began with a walk of the new Gateway Trail that starts at the Montreal River, behind Sharon's. The walk was led by Andrea Newby, the family livin...

Oct 23, 2015

BESSEMER, Mich. - Beulah Mae "Bootsie" Banfield, 84, of Bessemer, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015. Bootsie was born on Dec. 12, 1930, in Hardwood, a daughter of Carl and Lena (Rudolph) Peronto. She attended Iron Mountain High School and graduated in 1948. On Dec. 15, 1951, Beulah was united in marriage to Douglas Raymond Banfield. With Doug serving in the U.S. Navy, they made their home in many parts of the United States and in Spain for two years. She was employed by the U.S. Forest Service...

Oct 23, 2015

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Cloe Dean Livingston, 81, of Ironwood Township, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood. The former Cloe Dean Mortensen was born Feb. 25, 1934, in Hurley, Wis., daughter of the late John and Signa (Peterson) Mortensen, and attended J.E. Murphy High School. She was married to Robert L. Livingston on June 30, 1951, at the First Presbyterian Church in Hurley, by the late Rev. C.L. Harries. Bob preceded her in death...

Oct 19, 2015

By KELSEY HANSEN [email protected] HURLEY - Over sixty community members, kids and adults alike, came together Saturday morning to help package food to send to malnourished communities in Haiti. The event took place at the Range Community Bible Church, although it was not a specific church function as it was open to the whole community. Chuck Guerber, missionary with the Range Community Bible Church, helped organize the event and bring eight members from the Kids Against Hunger St. Peters,...

Oct 16, 2015

By TOM STANKARD [email protected] IRONWOOD - A black bear was spotted at Super One Foods in Ironwood Thursday. Gary Jackson, of Ironwood, said he saw the bear sleeping under a semi truck around 12:30 p.m. The local resident said someone told him a bear was spotted sleeping in the Dumpster earlier, so he said he went out back and he saw the bear sleeping again. When it awoke underneath the semi truck, Jackson said the bear was startled and then proceeded to jump the guard rail and r...

Oct 14, 2015