Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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MINOCQUA, Wis. - Robert (Bob) John Harry Pace, 66, passed away on Nov. 1, 2018, after a courageous battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Bob was born on April 17, 1952, in Chicago, Ill., to Jean M. and Robert M. Pace. Bob graduated from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. He was married to Heike Taube for 20 years, during which time they had two children, Jonathan and Joanna. Bob was an accountant for 42 years and came to know Minocqua as his lifelong home. Bob's passions lived on... Full story
Wednesday, Nov. 7 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. DOVE Support Group, noon-2 p.m. 906-932-4990. Ironwood-Hurley Rotary Club, 12:15 p.m., Elk and Hound Restaurant, Ironwood. Iron County Veterans Service Officer, 1-3 p.m., Mercer, Wis., Town Hall. 715-561-2190. Mercer Health and Wellness Pickleball, 3-6 p.m., Mercer Community Center. Alzheimer’s Disease Caregivers Support Group, 6-7 p.m., Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, M... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Robert L. "Farmer" Gierl, 87, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully, with his loving family by his side, on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018. Bob was born on Nov. 13, 1930, in Colby, Wis., son of the late Nicholas and Laurina Gierl. He graduated from Colby High School in 1948. On Sept. 10, 1953, Bob was united in marriage to the love of his life, Arlene Mills. They enjoyed 65 wonderful years together, Arlene survives. Bob was a butter maker by trade, and was employed by Frome Dairy in... Full story
Monday, Oct. 22 Iron County Food Pantry, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 72 Michigan Ave., Montreal, Wis. 715-561-4450. Tai Chi for Health and Balance, 9 a.m., Mercer Community Center. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. After School Halloween Crafts, 3:30 p.m., Mercer Public Library. Beginner Finnish language class, 3:30 p.m., Little Finland, Kimball. Advanced Finnish language class, 4:30 p.m., Little Finland, Kimball. Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., All Saints Lutheran Church, Wakefield. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Our... Full story
Saturday, Oct. 20 Union Station Food Pantry/Food Bank, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 252 E. Ayer St., Ironwood. Alcoholics Anonymous, 11 a.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Community Pickleball Paddlers, 2-5 p.m., Mercer School gymnasium. 715-776-4588. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Sunday, Oct. 21 Alcoholics Anonymous, 1 p.m., closed meeting, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. Mercer Health and Wellness Pickleball, 3-6 p.m., Mercer Community Center. Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Wesley United M... Full story
ROCKFORD, Ill. - Mildred Violet Miller, 104, went to be with the Lord Oct. 4, 2018, at Amberwood Nursing Home in Rockford. She was born in Ramsay, Mich., to John and Susan (Richardson) Harris on June 24, 1914. She graduated from Bessemer High School in Bessemer, Mich. She married Douglas Miller, and they resided in Ramsay, and later lived in Rockford for the last 50 years. This union was blessed with five children, Susan (David) Dray, Beverly (Roger) Ikola, Douglas (Betty) Miller, Dale (Nancy)... Full story
Monday, Oct. 8 Men’s Bible study, 8 a.m., Bessemer Housing Community, community room, 906-667-0469. Iron County Food Pantry, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 72 Michigan Ave., Montreal, 715-561-4450. National Finnish American Festival board, 10 a.m., Little Finland, Kimball. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Beginner Finnish language class, 3:30 p.m., Little Finland, Kimball. Advanced Finnish language class, 4:30 p.m., Little Finland, Kimball. Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., All Saints Lutheran Church, Wakefield. A... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Saturday, Oct. 6 Men’s Breakfast, 8 a.m., Havenwood Baptist Church, 501 Copper Street, Hurley. Union Station Food Pantry/Food Bank, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 252 E. Ayer St., Ironwood. Alcoholics Anonymous, 11 a.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Community Pickleball Paddlers, 2-5 p.m., Mercer School gym. 715-776-4588. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Sunday, Oct. 7 Alcoholics A...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD - Off-road vehicle drivers lined up in Wakefield Saturday for the 5th annual Color Ride for Veterans, which was sponsored by the Western U.P. Trail Advocates. "You don't have to be a vet," said organizer Jim Spencer of the small fleet departing from VFW Post 9084. "It just started as a fun thing. A lot of people like to go on these rides, but they don't know where to go, so they just follow along." Spencer said he planned to lead the caravan to...
Monday, Sept. 24 Iron County Food Pantry, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 72 Michigan Ave., Montreal, 715-561-4450. Finnish Women’s Auxiliary, 10 a.m., Little Finland. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Iron County Mobile Food Pantry, noon-1:30 p.m., Iron County Recycling-Iron County Forestry Parking Lot, 606-607 3rd Ave. North, Hurley. 715-561-2695. Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., All Saints Lutheran Church, Wakefield. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Harbortown AA, 7:... Full story
Editor’s Note: The following story is the second of a three-part series. Part 1, published on Friday, provided an overview of the status of an unnamed, multi-use trail connecting Wakefield to Marenisco. WAKEFIELD — The Western Upper Peninusla Trail Association operated for only five years, between 2012 and 2017, but its members are proud of what they accomplished during that time. According to Ross and Kim Kolesar, of Wakefield, who served, respectively, as WUPTA’s president and secretary, “informal” work already had been occurring for about...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Darrel Allen Stella, 63, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully at his home during the early morning hours of Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, surrounded by loved ones. He is now with our Savior. Darrel was born on July 1, 1955, in Ironwood, a son of the late Antonio DalSoggio and Elsie Elizabeth (Lassila) Stella. He lived most of his life in Ironwood, attending Roosevelt Grade School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1973. During his working years, Darrel was a skilled... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Gordon L. Schelde, 80, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, Sept. 15, 2018, at his home. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 22, at 11 a.m., preceded by visitation at 10 a.m., at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Ramsay, with the Rev. Timothy J. Steckling officiating. Following the service, military rites will take place at the church under the auspices of the Wakefield American Legion Geroux Post 11 and Wakefield Veterans of Foreign Wars Post... Full story
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD - Organizers of a Sunday spaghetti feed at the Wakefield VFW hope the event will add to legal coffers aimed at disputing a recent state decision to close Ojibway Correctional Facility in Marenisco. Food was served steadily as the room quickly filled with local people willing to contribute the $10 fee for what they believe is still a fighting chance of reversing the state directive. "We've got just under $4,000 right now sitting in a bank...
BESSEMER - The popularity of the Iron Belle non-motorized trail extends to all age categories. Cutso and Phyllis Corullo, both 88, of Bessemer, have lived across the street from the new-to-Bessemer trail for the last 62 years. "Because of their location, they feel the trail runs through their front yard," said their daughter, Marge Leaf. That doesn't bother them, however. The couple enjoyed watching construction of the trail to Bessemer from Ironwood and now takes note of the many people who...
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] BESSEMER — A resolution that outlines funding for the Bessemer to Ramsay stretch of the Iron Belle Trail construction project was approved by the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners Wednesday. In February, the county board passed a resolution supporting submission of an application to the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund for development of the three-mile non-motorized recreational trail. The total project cost is $1,165,800, but it could be $1,428,000 if the trust fund money is approved. Paul A...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - David Lee "Moosie" Forslund, 64, passed away Sept. 5, 2018, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital after a courageous struggle. Moosie, as he was known by his family and friends, was born in Wakefield, at Divine Infant Hospital on July 9, 1954, the youngest son of James and Alvina (Backman) Forslund. He was baptized and confirmed at Sharon Lutheran Church in Bessemer. He graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer with the class of 1972, where he starred in track and field. He... Full story
By STEVE NEWMAN [email protected] IRONWOOD - Saturday's Copper Peak Trails Fest featured a variety of running and bike races for all abilities. For runners, there was a 7 mile trail run. For bikers, there were mountain bike races of varying lengths on a course that ran to the top of Copper Peak and down to the Black River. There was also a kids' mountain bike race. Organizers stated that there was a total of 105 runners and bikers that took part in the event, including 30 kids who ran in...
Monday, Sept. 10 Men’s Bible study, 8 a.m., Bessemer Housing Community, community room, 906-667-0469. Iron County Food Pantry, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 72 Michigan Ave., Montreal, Wis. 715-561-4450. National Finnish American Festival Inc. board meeting, 10 a.m., Little Finland, Kimball. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Nurturing Parents, 10 a.m., MSU Extension, Bessemer. Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., All Saints Lutheran Church, Wakefield. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, I... Full story
Monday, Aug. 27 Iron County Food Pantry, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 72 Michigan Ave., Montreal, Wis. 715-561-4450. Finnish Woman’s Auxiliary, 10 a.m., Little Finland. Iron County Moblie Food Pantry, noon-1:30 p.m., Iron County Forestry Parking Lot, 606-607 3rd Avenue North, Hurley, 715-561-2695 Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Beginner Finnish language class, 3 p.m., Little Finland, Kimball. Advanced Finnish language class, 4 p.m., Little Finland, Kimball. Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., All Saints Lutheran C... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Saturday, Aug. 25 Alcoholics Anonymous, 11 a.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Community Pickleball Paddlers, 2-5 p.m., Mercer School gymnasium. 715-776-4588. Community Night Meal Free Supper, 5-6 p.m., Apostolic Lutheran Church, Aurora Street, Ironwood. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Sunday, Aug. 26 Alcoholics Anonymous, 1 p.m., closed meeting, Salem Lutheran Church, I...
Monday, Aug. 13 Men’s Bible study, 8 a.m., Bessemer Housing Community, community room, 906-667-0469. Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution, seniors, 9 a.m.-noon, 100 Mill St., Bessemer. 906-667-0283. Iron County Food Pantry, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 72 Michigan Ave., Montreal, 715-561-4450. National Finnish American Festival Board, 10 a.m., Little Finland, Kimball, Wis. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., All Saints Lutheran Church, Wakefield. A... Full story
Saturday, Aug. 11 Alcoholics Anonymous, 11 a.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Harding Club Summer Picnic, 1 p.m., clubhouse, Harding Road west of Johnson Road, Bessemer Township. Community Pickleball Paddlers, 2-5 p.m., Mercer School gymnasium. 715-776-4588. Christmas Toy Gift Collection, 5-7 p.m., Depot Park pavilion, Ironwood. Toys will be distributed at regional hospitals in December. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Sunday, Aug. 12 National Finnish American Festival Membership... Full story
RAMSAY, Mich. - Jerry Hugh Smith, Jr., 64, of Ramsay, died Thursday, June 28, 2018. Jerry was born January 11, 1954. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a life-long resident of Ramsay. Jerry worked in White Pine Copper Mine and in the lumber industry in the Upper Peninsula for many years. Jerry was well known in Ramsay and Wakefield. He enjoyed fishing, darts, pool and especially horseshoes. Jerry was the kind of man that would give anyone the shirt off his back. Surviving are two daughters,... Full story
Monday, July 23 Iron County Food Pantry, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 72 Michigan Ave., Montreal, 715-561-4450. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Strong Bones exercise class, 1:00 p.m., Mercer Community Center. “How to Live Well”, 1 to 4 p.m.. Mercer Public Library UPHP Blood Drive, Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. E.S.T. Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., All Saints Lutheran Church, Wakefield. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Harbortown AA, 7:30 p.m. EDT... Full story
