Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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RAMSAY, Mich. - Connie Sandquist, 86, passed away peacefully Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013. She was born in Wakefield on Aug. 27, 1927, the daughter of Mildred and James Delmet. Connie grew up in Wakefield and graduated from there in 1945. On June 29, 1946, she was united in marriage to Fred Sandquist. They were married for 53 years until Fred's passing in 1998. They made their life in Ramsay. Preceding Connie in death were her parents, Mildred, James and stepfather George Grigson; husband, Fred;... Full story
To the Editor: “What has God ever done for me?,” my brother-in-law Karl asked of me. At the time of his question, I was not aware of a very appropriate Bible passage: “Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. Every good endowment and every gift is from above, coming down from the father of lights, with whom is no variation or shadow of change.” James 1:17 RSV. Karl was a very talented man in both work and play. His ability and earning capacity as a machine shop die maker was equaled by only one other man in the city of Detroit. And as a bowle... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Rose Marie Bray, 93, of Vaughn Street, Pioneer Park Apartments, Ironwood, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, in Ironwood. She was born March 3, 1920, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Marko and Mary (Kure') Osterman. Rose attended Ironwood schools and was employed in housekeeping for 15 years, as a mail contractor for 2 1/2 years and in food service at Grand View Hospital for 10 years until retirement in 1983. She enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles, word search puzzles and playing... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Mary Jennie Bravatto, 92, of Bessemer, passed away Thursday, Nov.14, 2013, in Ironwood. She was born in Bessemer on Jan. 3, 1921, daughter of the late Massimo and Mamie (Borgo) Mattie. Mary Jennie attended Anvil and Ramsay grade schools and graduated from the Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. She was an active member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Bessemer. She taught catechism, sang in the choir and was a life member of the Daughters of Isabella. She also taught... Full story
RAMSAY, Mich. - Melvin D. Rooni, 81, a longtime resident of Ramsay, passed away peacefully Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness. He was born on May 24, 1932, in Tula, the son of Urho and Saima (Lepisto) Rooni, of North Bessemer. Melvin attended North Bessemer Grade School, Roosevelt Junior High School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood with the class of 1950. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On April 5,... Full story
MERRIWEATHER, Mich. — Caroline Julia (Negri) Thomasini, 94, of Merriweather, formerly of Bessemer, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, Oct. 21, 2013, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Caroline was born on May 3, 1919, in Bessemer, the daughter of Frank and Martha (Gedda) Negri. She graduated from A.D. Johnston High School, with the class of 1936. On May 18, 1946, Caroline was united in marriage to Gordon Thomasini at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Bessemer. During the war, C... Full story
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Robert J. Scholar, 82, Marion, died at 2:14 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 2013, in the Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis. He was born April 29, 1931, in Ramsay, Mich., to the late Frederic and Bessie (Cilek) Scholar. He married Martha Jane Baker on June 2, 1956. She survives. Robert was a graduate of A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, Mich., and attended the Michigan College of Mining and Technology. Robert was a U.S. Air Force veteran and retired from the Federal A... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Harry Richard Rizzie, 85, of Bessemer, died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013, at Aspirus Grand View Hospital with his family and excellent intensive care personnel at his side. Harry was born July 16, 1928, in Bessemer, the son of the late Henrico and Vera (Bari) Rizzie. He graduated from A.D. Johnston High School with the class of 1946, where he excelled in football, basketball, track and field and baseball. After graduation he moved to Chicago, where he worked as a tool and dye maker wit... Full story
BESSEMER TOWNSHIP — On Saturday at 10 a.m., the Bessemer Township Place-Making Committee will gather at Bessemer Township Memorial Park for a work bee. Velda Sclafani, of the Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency Community Development Program, said volunteers are being sought. Plans include general clean-up, as well as removing some trees and brush, Sclafani said. Long-term goals include revitalizing the township and increasing signage. If Bessemer Township creates a five-year recreation p... Full story
To the Editor: On March 27, 1977, in the Canary Islands off the coast of Spain, was the most tragic occurrence of all time in regard to airplane accidents. Of a total 650 people, 582 were killed and 68 survived. One of the survivors, Norman Williams, of California, related that his mother prayed the 91st Psalm for his safety just prior to his departure. Because of the heavy fog on the island, neither pilot was aware of the impending dilemma. One plane was taxiing in and the other was moving to become airborne when they collided. Williams said... Full story
RACINE, Wis. — David John Guzzo, 69, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013, at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – All Saints. David was born in Ramsay, Mich., on Feb. 15, 1944, the son of the late, James and Mayme (Gugliemotto) Guzzo. After graduation from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, Mich., he continued his education at the University of Wisconsin-Superior, where he received his master’s degree in education in 1970. He retired from Gateway Technical College. After retirement, David spent... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Julia Elgeness, 97, formerly of Ramsay, died Monday, Aug. 19, 2013, in Ironwood. She was born March 23, 1916, in Ramsay, daughter of the late Michael and Rosa (Ujsasi) Pinter. She was married to Alf Elgeness. He preceded her in death on July 22, 1957. Julia is survived by two nieces, Janet Tusa and Janice Butkze, of Minnesota; a nephew, Edward Jiongo, of Texas; and special friends, Norman (Bonnie) Hongisto, of Wakefield. Besides her parents and husband, Julia was preceded in death by a son, Michael Elgeness; three brothers, J... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Lauri J. “Tuggers” Koski, 86, of Powderhorn Road, Bessemer Township, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013, in Wakefield. He was born Dec. 8, 1926, in the Puritan Location of Bessemer Township, son of the late Jacob and Hannah (Ronkonen) Koski. Lauri attended the Puritan schools and A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army from March 27, 1945, until Dec. 27, 1946. Lauri was decorated with the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, the Army of Occup... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Frank Wallace St Vincent Jr., 81, of Wakefield, passed away Monday, Aug. 5, 2013, with his loving family by his side. He was born on Jan. 4, 1932, in Marinette, Wis., the son of Frank and Martha (Mayville) St Vincent. Frank graduated from Marinette High School. On Nov. 17, 1951, he married Violet Helen Treptow in Menominee. From 1952 to 1954, Frank served in the U.S. Army as a private and was assigned to the military police corps. During his lifetime, he was a self-taught a... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. — Marian L. Cayer, 88, of Hurley, died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. The former Marian Filek was born Dec. 31, 1924, in Amasa, Mich., the daughter of the late John and Rose (Walleck) Filek. She attended Southside Grade School in Hurley and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1942. She was married to Milton Cayer on June 4, 1947, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hurley, by the late Monsignor Michael Prock. Milton preceded her... Full story
RAMSAY — The Copper Peak Christian Music Festival held Saturday was a “huge success” despite soggy weather and a last-minute venue change, organizer Denise Haas said. The festival, originally scheduled at Copper Peak in Ironwood Township, was moved to Cornerstone Church in Ramsay early Saturday morning because the ground was too wet, Haas said. The wet weather didn’t dampen any spirits, however. “Not only did people come out, but a lot of people came out,” Haas said. “Every band on the schedu... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Mary K. Fastelin, 90, formerly of Ramsay, died Friday, July 26, 2013, in Wakefield. She was born Jan. 3, 1923, in Palms Location, Bessemer, daughter of the late Benjamin and Maria (Pozzoli) Callovi. Mary attended Bessemer schools and the A.D. Johnston High School. She was employed in Milwaukee before returning to the area. Locally, she and her husband, Eugene, owned and operated Fastelin’s Bar in Ramsay. Mary was also employed by Bessemer Township. She loved to bake and make raviolis and pasties. She enjoyed bowling in area l... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. — Thomas C. “Tom” Peterson, 60, a longtime resident of Bessemer, passed away Friday, July 12, 2013, at his home, with his loving family by his side. He was born on Sept. 22, 1952, in Wakefield, the son of Oscar “Kuse” and Rose “Dolly” (Mussatti) Peterson. Tom attended Ramsay School and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer in 1970. He continued his education at Gogebic Community College in Ironwood. Tom was a self-employed electrician and for many years worked... Full story
Communities across the Gogebic Range are celebrating Independence Day in the coming days. Friday, July 5 Greenland Walk, Run and Roll Registration, 1-5 p.m., Log Cabin, Greenland. Marty’s Goldenaires Performance, 8 p.m., Ramsay. Street Dance, 6-10 p.m., behind Bessemer Township Fire Hall, Ramsay. Street Dance, 8-11 p.m., with Bruce and the Destroyers, Marenisco. Ramsay Fireworks, dusk. Saturday, July 6 Bruce Crossing geocaching begins. Greenland Walk, Run and Roll, 9:30 a.m. start, 8 a.m. r... Full story
To the Editor: The old road weaves its bittersweet way between the towns that watch from the hills. Narrow and cracked, the old road keeps itself under a canopy of branches, holding memories to the side locked in old brick, broken windows and paint-flecked walls. It is not the shortest distance between two points, but a straight way to the soul. In the end, the old road will make you smile. The best way to re-enter the town of Ramsay, both in space and time, is up and over the ridge through the secluded “location” settlements, then down and... Full story
RAMSAY, Mich. — Danny “Dinger” Leuzzo, 65, of Verona Avenue, Ramsay, died Monday, July 1, 2013, at home with his family by his side. He was born April 10, 1948, in Wakefield, son of the late Alphonse Sr. and Julia (Giackino) Leuzzo. Danny attended Ramsay schools and graduated from the A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer with the class of 1966. From Aug. 29, 1966, until May 28, 1970, he served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War aboard the USS Dumato. Danny was awarded the National Defen... Full story
MADISON, Wis. — Mary Ann Johnson, 64, of Ironwood, Mich., died unexpectedly Saturday, June 29, 2013, at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, after suffering a brain aneurysm at Aspirus Grand View Hospital in Ironwood on Thursday, June 27. She was born Oct. 28, 1948, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Zane and Jean (Coleman) Thiede, attended Southside School in Hurley, and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in 1966. She then attended cosmetology school in Appleton and worked as a cosmetologist for a short time. She was currently e... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — James T. "Mr. James" Thiede, 58, of Airport Road, Ironwood Township, died unexpectedly Thursday, June 27, 2013, at Aspirus Grand View Hospital in Ironwood. He was born Feb. 6, 1955, in Ironwood, son of the late Zane and Jean (Coleman) Thiede, graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley, Wis., in 1973, and attended Gogebic Community College for one year. He was employed at White Pine Copper Co. and Bessemer Plywood until becoming disabled. He enjoyed woodworking and was a big NASCAR racing fan. On May 25, 1991, he was marr... Full story
