Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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To the Editor: During the so-called “polar vortex” of December, and the continuing brutality of the current season, I am reminded of an old friend of mine, a member of one of the nations within our nation. He once told me that his people never asked one “How old are you?,” but rather, “How many winters have you?” Having spent most of my winters in northern climes, I have come to value this time of year, not only as a character builder but a true test of my Scandinavian heritage. I grew up in Minnesota, where there was evidently no such thing... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – James Robert Hocking, 77, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away Saturday evening, Feb. 15, 2014, at his home. Jim was born on Oct. 7, 1936, in Wakefield, the son of William and Lena (Wanink) Hocking. Jim was known to many as the "mayor of Plymouth" and delivered the Ironwood Daily Globe for about 35 years. In December 1996, Jim received a "Person of the Year" award from the Wakefield Chamber of Commerce for his commitment to his customers. He enjoyed helping others, d... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Donald C. Brown, 93, formerly of Ironwood Township, Mich., died Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, at Sky View Nursing Center in Hurley. He was born Feb. 4, 1921, in Ramsay, Mich., son of the late Joseph and Aina (Anderson) Brown, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1939. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on Aug. 4, 1942, proudly serving his country during World War II in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater of Operations, and was honorably discharged as a staff... Full story
To the Editor: It was a long time ago that former Ironwood Township clerk George Hakala stopped by my Section 12 home. After declining a cup of coffee, he got into his reason for stopping by. “Donald, your dad and two of your uncles have, at one time or another, served on the township board.” Looking into my eyes, he continued: “Would you consider running for the office of trustee? You would have a better than average chance of making it.” Without hesitation, I inquired, “Could I run as an independent?” He sternly stated, “No, it would have to... Full story
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - John D. Kleimola, 53, son of Donald and Frances Kleimola, entered eternal life on Jan. 17, 2014, in Ann Arbor. He was born on July 12, 1960, in Detroit, graduated from Luther L. Wright High School, Ironwood, in 1978, was a U.S. Navy veteran, and was mostly self-employed throughout the years. He is survived by his parents, Donald (Karen), of Ramsay, and Frances, of Ann Arbor; sister, Lorraine (Lorri) Baird; nephew, Keith Baird; niece, Alyssia Baird (Jeremy Culp); grandniece,... Full story
DETROIT, Mich. — Daniel “Danny” Baird, 54, born Nov. 1, 1954, in Detroit, passed away Dec. 23, 2013. Danny was the son of Charles and Mary Jean (Bracket) Baird. He married Lorraine “Lorri” Kleimola on Oct. 4, 1986. He was employed as a bricklayer for 30 years. Danny loved restoring vintage vehicles and precious time spent with grandchildren. Besides his wife, Lorri, surviving are two children, Alyssia (Jeremy Culp) Baird and Keith Baird; two grandchildren, Lindsay and Jace; his father, Charles Baird; brothers, Edward Baird and Ed Copp; one... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Mary Langa, 99, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away Wednesday morning, Jan. 1, 2014. She was born on Jan. 23, 1914, in Anvil, the daughter of Victor and Cilia (Broler) Soffietti. Mary attended Ramsay School and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer with the class of 1932. On Nov. 5, 1938, she was united in marriage to Ted John Langa at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wakefield by the Rev. Thomas Drengacz. Mary was a devoted wife, mother and... Full story
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
