Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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On May 26, 2023, after a valiant fight with cancer, James Russell Mason Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and daughters, and returned to the twinkling stars from which he came. During his time on earth, he brightly lit the way for his family for 86 well-lived years. Born a man of luck and coincidence in Ironwood, Michigan, on Jan. 17, 1937, James arrived on the same day at the same hospital as his cousin, also named James. Newspaper stories announcing the twin cousins' births sea... Full story
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,... Full story
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Karl D. Bergquist, age 79, died June 9, 2023, in Cleveland. Karl was the beloved husband of Carole Bergquist; loving father of Floyd (Joy) Maxwell, Leenie (Jerry) Drellishak, Wendy Maxwell and Kara (Matt) Eck; brother to Gilbert (deceased), Chris (deceased; Sonia), Bob (deceased; Judy), Jon (Bobbi, deceased), George (Joann, deceased), Nik (Judy) and Merrie; grandfather to Stephanie, Donny (Erin), Gevin, Olivia, Tyler, Anna, Ryan, Kyle, Elianna, and Clementine;... Full story
GRAND BLANC, Mich. - Mayme Ingeri Pauline Usitalo (nee Reini) passed away at Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc on March 11, 2023. Mayme was born Nov. 17, 1935, in Ironwood, the daughter of Katherine (Alavarvi) and Walter Reini. She attended Roosevelt grade school and graduated in 1953 from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. On March 30, 1955, she married Raymond Usitalo at the Apostolic Lutheran Church in Ironwood. Over the years, Mayme worked as an accountant at a trailer factory, Kodiak... Full story
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... Full story
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.... Full story
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] IRONWOOD — With only nine weeks remaining before the Gogebic County Fair, members of the Fair Board are voicing concern about fairground structures that were earmarked for demolition this year. “I don’t know what’s going to happen,” said Chairman James Byrns, who added that the downstate contractor hired by the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners could show up any day to address the deconstruction. He conceded that the long winter, more snow than usual and resulting extended road restrictions have been...
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...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] IRONWOOD — Fine weather drew dozens of people Sunday to the Gogebic Range Ride and Run, which started and ended at the Historic Ironwood Depot Park. The GRRR is an annual fundraiser for the Gogebic Health Foundation. Foundation members were happy with the enthusiastic turnout. “We have about 70 people signed up,” said Andrea Bergman, executive director of the foundation. “We just wanted to make it a social activity.” The GRRR provided participa...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - John Bunjevac Jr., age 94, entered into eternal rest on Jan. 22, 2023, with his loving family by his side. John was born on Aug. 18, 1928, to parents John and Rose (Sacalovich) Bunjevac of Ironwood (Jesseville location). He attended Ironwood schools, was an active member in the JROTC program, and graduated with the class of 1946. Before graduating, he worked on the family homestead, at a greenhouse, and at A&P Foods. He was drafted into the U.S. Armed Forces in 1950 and served... Full story
LINCOLN, Ill. - Marvin E. Knutilla, 90, of Lincoln, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Copper Creek Villages in Lincoln. Funeral services for Mr. Knutilla were held on Friday, June 2, at 11 a.m. at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln with Pastor Ellen Anderson officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Lincoln. Visitation was held from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. Marvin Eugene Knutilla was born on Jan. 10, 1933, in Ironwood, Michigan, the son of Carl H. and... Full story
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... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Janet D. Patterson, 71, of Ironwood, formerly of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Duluth, Minnesota, with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. Janet was born on Nov. 17, 1951, in Wakefield, to Anselm "Judge" and Laura (Maki) Jarvenpaa. She graduated from Wakefield High School. Janet is survived by the light of her life, her daughter, Lisa (Steve); four grandchildren, Brittany (Mike), Devon, Becca (Nick) and Akaley (Josh); five great-grandchildren,... Full story
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... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Nicholas James "Nick" Nelson, 69, of Ironwood, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Madison, Wisconsin, with his loving wife by his side. Nick was born to Helen (Madden) and Walter Nelson of Wakefield on Oct. 25, 1953, and graduated from Wakefield High School in 1971. He married Marcia Holm, the love of his life, on Feb. 10, 1973, and they recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister-in-law, Doreen (Holm)... Full story
MARQUETTE, Mich. - Rev. Francis Gerard Dobrzenski, age 73, died on Pentecost Sunday, May 28, 2023, at the Trillium House in Marquette, after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born Jan. 16, 1950, in Stambaugh, to William John and Celia (Brozak) Dobrzenski. He attended St. Agnes Catholic Grade School in Iron River, and after discerning a call to the priesthood attended St. Lawrence Seminary in Mount Calvary, Wisconsin, for high school. In 1969, He attended Sacred Heart Seminary i... Full story
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,... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Ronald Oliver Surprenant, 92, of Ironwood, passed away on May 28, 2023. Ronnie was a well-known business man in the community and owner of Ronnie's Camera and Sound in Ironwood. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Friday, Aug. 11, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church at 11 a.m., with visitation to take place prior from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cremation has taken place. A complete obituary will follow at a later date.... Full story
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... Full story
By JASON JUNO [email protected] IRONWOOD - Ironwood honored those who died serving their country with its annual Memorial Day observance Monday. The day started with a parade that went from the Memorial Building to the Veterans Monument at the Post Office, where wreaths were placed, to Riverside Cemetery, where a ceremony was held. Six percent of the total population has served in the military; that number rises to 10% for Gogebic and Iron counties, Lt. Col. David Manki, U.S. Army...
By MEGAN HUGHES [email protected] IRONWOOD — Twenty-nine students graduated from Luther L. Wright High School at its 132nd commencement ceremony Friday evening. The ceremony featured speeches from members of faculty and the school board, as well as musical performances by the high school band and Accent! choir. The ceremony began with a presentation of the colors by the JROTC and a processional walk, including representatives of the upcoming classes each holding a flag for the classes 2024-2035. The final students to enter were the c...
GLADSTONE, Mich. - Laila M. Whitfield, 95, of Gladstone and a former Marquette resident, died in her sleep on May 2, 2023, at her home in Lakeview Assisted Living, with family by her bedside. Laila was born on Dec. 1, 1927, the first child of Abel and Lempi (Niemi) Tassava, in Ironwood. She attended the Ironwood public schools, graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1945, and then from the Cook County School of Nursing in Chicago as a registered nurse in 1949. She married Martin J.... Full story
PRESCOTT, Ariz. - Mary Hendrickson Polite, of Prescott, passed away on May 15, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on July 6, 1949, in Ironwood, Michigan, and was the daughter of William T. and Lou G. Hendrickson. Mary graduated from St. Ambrose High School as Valedictorian of her class, and received a bachelor's degree in accounting from Northern Michigan University. She had resided in Arizona since the 1970s and is survived by her husband, Thomas J. Polite, the love of her... Full story
Helen Marie Lawver (nee Semo) entered eternal life May 18, 2023. One of 12 children born to John and Mary Semo, she was born on March, 28, 1929, in Ironwood, Michigan. She was married to Benone Lawver on April 7, 1945, and they celebrated 50 years of marriage together. Their marriage was blessed with three beautiful daughters, Joyce A. (John) Marks of Sussex, Wisconsin; Molly K. (Kevin) Allmendinger of Lecanto, Florida; and Renee M. (DJ) Smidl of Ironwood. They were blessed with nine grandchildr... Full story
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... Full story
