Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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IRONWOOD, Mich. - Robert (Bob) Nylund, age 95, passed away on June 13, 2023 at Villa Maria Hurley, Wisconsin. Bob was born on June 26, 1927, in Ironwood, to parents William and Helmi (Lake) Nylund. He was a proud World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy Seabees in the Pacific Theatre. He was a perpetual salesman and wrote three books in his 90s which are available on amazon.com (search for Bob Nylund). He was known as "Old Grateful Bob" for his 42 years of sobriety. He was a kind and...
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Gaye Marie (Massi) Trcka, 63, of Hurley, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at the University of Minnesota Fairview in Minneapolis, after a brief battle with cancer. Gaye was born on April 10, 1960, in Wakefield, Michigan. She was the oldest of four girls born to Richard Massi and Nancy (Jacobson) Massi. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, Michigan, in 1978. On Aug. 4, 1979, she married Bill Trcka, and together they raised two childre...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] HURLEY — Members of the Hurley City Council voted on Tuesday evening to approve the establishment of a fitness court by the Iron County Health Department in Cary Park. The action followed a presentation by Health Department representatives during a recent meeting of the city’s Parks and Recreation Committee. “It’s a good addition to the city and a good addition to Cary Park,” said Councilman Thomas Conhartoski. Marketed as “the world’s best outdoor gym” that is “made for all climates,” the fi...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Mildred E. "Millie" (Kraynak) Potts, 83, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Sky View Nursing Center in Hurley, Wisconsin. Millie was born on Jan. 11, 1940, in Ironwood, a daughter of Joseph and Anna (Verbos) Kraynak. She attended schools in Ironwood and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1957. Millie married Richard B. Potts Sr., and relocated to Waukegan, Illinois, later to Kenosha, Wisconsin, and ending in Hurley. During her life,...
PENCE, Wis. - Verona Pauline Swetkovich, 95, of Pence, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at the Aspirus Hospital in Ironwood, Michigan. Verona was born on March 8, 1928, to George and Anna (Turney) Kaseno in Mellen. She attended Mellen Schools. She was a cheerleader, prom queen and graduated with the class of 1946. She was united in marriage to Earl Swetkovich on Sept. 10, 1949, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Pence. She was on the St. Anthony's Guild, and is now a member...
HURLEY, Wis. - Carole C. Romanowski, 92, of Hurley, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 9, 2023, at her home. Carole was born on Jan. 14, 1931, in Ironwood, Michigan, a daughter of Birger N. and Margaret M. (Kruger) Julin. She attended Lincoln High School in Hurley and graduated in 1948. On Aug. 27, 1949, Carole married George P. Romanowski in Fort Riley, Kansas. She was a faithful member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hurley, where she served as Eucharistic minister, sang in the choir,...
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Marvin Allen Innes Jr., 64, passed away unexpectedly on April 11, 2023, at his residence in Minneapolis. Marvin was born on Aug. 2, 1959, in Ashland, Wisconsin, to the late Marvin and Barbara (Barr) Innes. Marvin graduated from Hurley High School with the class of 1977. He went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Superior in 1981. He held various jobs, including working with Xcel Energy, the Minnesota Twins and Timberwolves, and a variety of other jobs and organizations. Marvin was predeceased by his parents, M...
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. - Kenneth Isaac Wuorinen, 85, of Bloomington, passed away at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. Kenneth was born on Sept. 14, 1937, in Wakefield, Michigan, a son of Matt Walfred and Saima Salina (Johnson) Wuorinen. He attended Wakefield schools and graduated in 1956. Kenneth was active on the Wakefield track team. On Aug. 4, 1956, he was married to Beverly Ann Hill in Wakefield, by the Rev. Gust A. Wuorinen. Kenneth and Beverly resided on Fire...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, June 15 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] A half dozen museums in Gogebic and Iron counties are joining forces to offer exhibits on the same themes during each of the three summer months. "Displays are up," said JoAnn Fleming of the Ironwood Historical Society. "This is a venture between area historical societies to promote the history of the area and their communities," Fleming said she hopes that, as of next week, each museum will have available rack cards that will include information about the themes and each of the cooperating museums. This...
HURLEY, Wis. - Mary Jo Reed of Hurley passed away peacefully on June 1, 2023. She was born on Nov. 19, 1933, to Marvin and Helen DeSonia. Mary Jo graduated from St. Ambrose High School in Ironwood, Michigan, as a distinguished member of the National Honor Society and attended Gogebic Community College for one year. After that, she worked for 15 years for the city of Ironwood and the Lake Superior District Power Company. In 1965, she married Patrick Reed; after marrying Pat, she devoted herself...
WEST BEND, Wis. - William Robert "Bill" Sivula, age 84, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital. Bill was born on Sept. 17, 1948, in Hurley, to Tauno and Vieno (nee Salli) Sivula. Bill enjoyed restoring old tractors, going up to Saxon for the county fair to help out when he could and spending time with family, especially on the yearly camping trip. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Kristine (nee Tijan); beloved children, Valerie (Bob), Christy, Will...
HURLEY, Wis. - Jon Anthony "Tony" Calgaro, 50, of Hurley, passed away on May 10, 2023 at Aspirus Hospital in Ironwood, Michigan. He was born on Aug. 29, 1972, in Sturgis, Michigan, to Gerald and Mary (Vittone) Calgaro. Tony enjoyed fishing and spending time in nature. He had a loving family at Super One in Ironwood where he worked. Tony was a man of many talents and a congenial humanitarian. He was a warrior as he sought for justice and truth - the American way, usually by being informed by VCY...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - LaNetta Lea "Lanie" Ramme, a longtime resident of Ironwood, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Lanie was 72 years old at the time of her passing. Lanie was born on April 7, 1951, to the late Arthur and Francis (Snarski) Moselle. She was raised in Gile, Wisconsin, and was a graduate of J.E. Murphy High School. During the summer of 1969, Lanie met the love of her life, Herb, at the Hamilton Club in Montreal, Wisconsin. They were married on April 24,...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. Thursday, June 8 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. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran...
WATERSMEET, Mich. - Delores Ann Williams (Biwashikwe), 77, of Watersmeet, peacefully started her journey with her family beside her in the physical world on May 21, 2023, at Villa Maria Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, Wisconsin. She was born on Feb. 27, 1946, in Watersmeet, daughter of the late Joe and Jessie (McGeshick) Pete. Delores is survived by her children, James (Toni) Williams Jr., Jeanie Williams, Vickie Williams and Kenneth Pete; and siblings, Gary Pete, Joe Pete Jr. and Sharon Pete....
HURLEY, Wis. — Linda C. Montonati passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, just one week after her husband, Peter J. Montonati. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, she attended Pius X High School. After high school, she studied computer science where she was recruited by the Central Intelligence Agency. In 1966, the CIA was installing their first database computers and was recruiting for their new electronic records department. In 1968, she was trapped for several days inside her apartment during the DC riots after the assassinatio...
HURLEY, Wis. — Peter J. Montonati passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Born March 26, 1939, to Peter Montonati and Lucy (Tuoro) Montonati, Peter was the eldest of three siblings. While attending Bessemer Schools and Gogebic Community College Peter helped his father run the family auto repair business, eventually taking over the business. He also worked for the U.S. Forest Service. He enjoyed owning Harley-Davidson motorcycles and distinctive automobiles. He met Linda (Cavosie) Wall in 1982, and they married in 1988. P...
HURLEY, Wis. — Clayton Eugene “Bud” Raymond, 93, of Hurley, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023. Clayton is survived by three children, Daniel Raymond, Christopher Raymond and Nancy Skoviera; and his life partner, Linda Brunell. Per Clayton’s wishes, no services are scheduled. Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, Michigan, is assisting the family with arrangements. To send online condolences or to share a memory, please go to lakesidememorialchapel.com....
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Michael Clement “Mike” Mesich, 94, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in his daughter and son-in-law’s home in Montreal, Wisconsin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 9, at 11 a.m., preceded by visitation at 10 a.m., at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 108 S. Marquette St., in Ironwood, with the Rev. Brian Gerber, celebrant. Interment will take place at the Riverside Cemetery in Ironwood. In lieu of flowers or for those desiring memorial contributions may be made to...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, June 1 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.,...
By LARRY HOLCOMBE [email protected] IRONWOOD — The Ironwood City Commission heard an update on the city’s proposed Phase 2 of its water treatment plant project as part of a public hearing Monday evening. Jeff Sjoquist of Coleman Engineering spoke about the $10.99 million second phase of a larger project. He said they hope to hear about funding for Phase 1 of the project soon. It would build a new pump house and include new pumping equipment, while Phase 2 will include the water treatment facilities, with the goal of removing man...
SHEBOYGAN FALLS, Wis. - Raymond James Peterson, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away late Friday night, April 28, 2023, in Olympia, Washington, while visiting family after a brief battle with cancer. He was 68 years old. Ray was born on Nov. 24, 1954, in Ironwood, Michigan, a son of Raymond J. and Marguerite (Ferguson) Peterson. He grew up in Bergland, Michigan, and graduated from Bergland High School in 1972. Ray moved to Wisconsin in the late 1970s with his young family. He began working for Kohler...
HURLEY, Wis. - Anthony "Tony" Dominic Rodeghiero, 71, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Tony was born on June 28, 1951, in Ironwood, Michigan, the son of Andrew and Minnie (Negri) Rodeghiero. Tony attended St. Mary's grade school and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in 1969. After high school graduation, he attended Gogebic Community College in Ironwood and transferred to the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie, where he earned his bachelor's...
HURLEY, Wis. - James A. Giuliano, 74, of Hurley, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota. Jim was born on April 28, 1948, in Ironwood, Michigan. He was the son of Alfred Giuliano and Mary Chiapusio. Jim attended J.E. Murphy High School and graduated in 1966. He married Karen E. Rintala on July 25, 1970, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hurley. Jim worked as a carpenter with co-owner Jon Morzenti, operating Morzenti and Giuliano Con...
