Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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IRONWOOD, Mich. - Edward A. "Eddie" Blomquist, 90, of Ironwood passed away on Dec. 9, 2020, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. Edward was born on April 25, 1930, in Ironwood, the son of John and Hildur (Anderson) Blomquist. He attended local schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1948. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from May 1951 to February 1953. After his military service, he worked at Tony & Pete's Gas Station in Ironwood. He then spent 34...
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Syble M. Lange, age 90, of Ironwood, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021. She was born July 31, 1930, to the late Oscar and Elizabeth (Nash) Nyholm. On Oct. 28, 1950, she married Richard L. Lange, who preceded her in death in 1994. She is survived by her two children, Richard (Donna) Lange Jr. of Rosemount, Minnesota, and Deborah Hedstrom of Saline; three grandchildren, Richard III, Loren and James Lange; and two great-grandchildren, Gunner and Hunter Lange. Syble enjoyed knitting and quilting, crossword puzzles, and r...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Francis "Frank" Joseph Rimkus Jr., 91, of Ironwood, died peacefully Sunday morning, March 14, 2021, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood. Frank was born Dec. 10, 1929, in Ironwood, the son of Francis "Frank" Joseph Rimkus Sr. and Leocadia (Koleski) Rimkus. He attended Ironwood Schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1947. A few years later, Frank enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served admirably during the Korean...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Edward A. "Eddie" Blomquist, 90, of Ironwood passed away on Dec. 9, 2020, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. Edward was born on April 25, 1930, in Ironwood, the son of John and Hildur (Anderson) Blomquist. He attended local schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1948. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from May 1951 to February 1953. After his military service, he worked at Tony & Pete's Gas Station in Ironwood. He then spent 34...
MARQUETTE, Mich. - Keith Roehm went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2020, in Marquette. He was 94 years old. Harold Keith Roehm was born in Ontonagon on Feb. 10, 1926, to Harold and Mabel (Johnson) Roehm. He was the oldest of four sons, Keith, John, Larry and Clarence. He attended Ontonagon Schools and graduated high school in 1944. At the age of 18 years old he entered the U.S. Army and served for two years as a radio operator, stationed in France in World War II. Upon retur...
ROCKLAND, Mich. - Loretta Marie Hoffman was accepted into the loving arms of our Lord on Nov. 19, 2020. Her 98-year legacy of faith and family will forever be cherished by everyone she touched in her kind and giving way. The world lost a treasured mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Loretta was born in Rockland on April 21, 1922, to Henry and Mary (Schmaus) Lohman (who passed when Loretta was 16). She graduated from Rockland High School in 1940. A life-long resident of Rockland,...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Jean Passint, 90, of Ironwood, passed away Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Jean was born to Stanley and Frances Oman on Oct. 24, 1930, in Ironwood, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1948. Jean married Adolph Passint on Sept. 16, 1950, and they recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. They have been longtime members of Salem Lutheran Church in Ironwood. Jean was a member of WELCA and she helped with funerals, salad luncheons and...
HURLEY, Wis. - Matt L. Novacich, 94, of Ironwood, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in Hurley. He was born Dec. 13, 1925, in Ironwood, son of Peter and Theresa (Vlasich) Novacich. He attended Newport School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1944. He then entered the U.S. Army, proudly serving his country in Europe during World War II. Upon his discharge, Matt worked for Chrysler Corp. in Detroit for a short time before returning to Ironwood where he was employed in the Geneva...
RAMSAY, Mich. — Donna Mae Colberg, 82, of Ramsay, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. Donna was born on Aug. 19, 1938, in Ironwood, a daughter of Michael and Lempi LeGessa of Ramsay. She was employed at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield for more than 30 years. Donna loved her family gatherings at the holidays, especially the Fourth of July and Christmas. She was a big fan of the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Tigers. Her family was her hobby. Donna is survived by two sons, Mark (Rho...
DULUTH, Minn — Donald Wayne Lindsey, a lifelong resident of Ewen, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth at the age of 69. Don (Porky) was born in Ewen on Sept. 22, 1951 to parents, Frank and Betty (Ogren) Lindsey. He graduated from Ewen-Trout Creek High School in 1969, and was a member of the Ewen United Methodist Church. Don was an employee of Big Valley Ford for many years before taking employment with Ewen Building Supply. During his retirement, Don enjoyed taking long drives down backroads, rea...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Joellyn "Joey" (Drake) Pezzetti, 78, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, April 16, 2020, after a lengthy illness. Joellyn was born on Aug. 6, 1941, at Divine Infant Hospital in Wakefield to Francis W. and Ellen (Niemela) Drake. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated with honors in 1959. She was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Ramsay where she loved serving on the lunch committee for many y...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Donald W. Gutowski, 87, of Bessemer, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. He was surrounded by his beloved family. Donald was born on May 6, 1932, in Bessemer, a son of John and Pauline (Mojeck) Gutowski. Donald proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged as a private first class on Oct. 29, 1952. Donald received several decorations and citations and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. On May 13, 1956, Donald was united in...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Francis "Youser" Tannheimer, 89, of Bessemer, passed away Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. Francis was born on Aug. 5, 1930, in Bessemer, a son of Jacob and Albertina (Kranzlin) Tannheimer. Francis graduated from Bessemer Area Schools and worked in several local iron ore and copper mines with his last being a foreman at White Pine Copper Mine retiring in 1992. In 1953, he was united in marriage to Dorothy D. Barto, in Montreal,...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Russell L. Rundell, 87, a longtime Ironwood resident, passed away on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Russ was born on Nov. 22, 1932, in North Bessemer, a son of Uno and Jennie (Piispanen) Rundell. He attended Roosevelt School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School. Soon after graduation, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and spent most of two years in Korea. Upon returning to Ironwood, Russ worked as a logger for several years. He later worked...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Rodney F. Johnson was born Jan. 21, 1937, in Bessemer, Mich., to his parents Gen Stanlake and Clarence Johnson. Rod passed away Oct. 14, 2019. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and, after his time in the service, he moved to Chicago, where he met his wife, Joy. He worked for CW Transport until they closed their doors. Rod then retired and moved to Ironwood, Mich. He and his wife lived there for many years. He joined the American Legion and drove the DAV van to the veterans hospital...
APPLETON, Wis. - Lorraine Shirley (Perrow) Tarvas, 75, from White Pine, Mich., and the retirement residence of Mesa, Ariz., joined our Lord on the afternoon of Oct. 30, 2019, after experiencing a sudden illness. She was treated at both the Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital and St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, surrounded by her loving family. Lorraine was born to William and Cecil Perrow on Aug. 16, 1944, in Baraga, Mich. She was the youngest of six children and grew up in the Alston area. She went...
BERGLAND, Mich. — Elsie Mae Hamel, 70, of Birch Street, Bergland, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, surrounded by her family. Elsie was born at her family home in Bergland on Sept. 19, 1949. She was the daughter of the late Einard and Georgianna Perttu. Elsie attended the Bergland High School and graduated in 1967. Elsie was a homemaker; she enjoyed cooking, baking and crocheting blankets for her family. Many will remember Elsie as the Avon Lady in Bergland for many years. Elsie also worked at the motel in Bergland and as a waitress and c...
MARQUETTE, Mich. - Katherine "Rosie" Mazanec, departed for her eternal home in Heaven, on Sept. 2, 2019, at Upper Peninsula Health Systems in Marquette surrounded by her loving family. She was 76 years old, 2 days shy of her 77th birthday. Rosie had been a life-long Bessemer resident but had recently moved to Escanaba in 2018. She had been battling cancer for the past year. Rosie was born in Bessemer, Michigan, on Sept. 4, 1942, the youngest of 13 children to Thomas and Anna (Katich) Evsich....
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Russell LeRoy Havenor, 82, of Ironwood, passed away Wednesday morning, Aug. 14, 2019. Russell was born on Sept. 18, 1936, in Winegar, (Presque Isle Township) Wis., a son of Leslie Edward and Pearl Mary (Hebert) Havenor. He attended Marenisco High School and graduated in 1954. Russell enlisted in the U.S. Army on Sept. 13, 1955. He proudly served his country in Korea, and he was honorably discharged as a specialist third grade on June 25, 1958. He was a member of the American...
GWINN, Mich. — Mark Hedstrom, 57, of Gwinn, died Monday, Aug. 5, 2019, at his home. He was born July 8, 1962, in Wakefield, a son of the late Edmund G. and Shirley I. (Ontto) Hedstrom. He was a 1980 graduate of Marenisco High School, earned a bachelor’s degree from Michigan Tech in 1985, a master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University in 1990 and another bachelor’s degree from Northern Michigan in 2007. Mark was employed as a chemist at PRA Labs in Ypsilanti and Nelson Paint & Coating prior to earning his second bachelor’s degree. He then w...
HURLEY, Wis. - Ronald H. Ahola, 84, of Hurley, died peacefully Saturday, June 15, 2019, at Villa Maria in Hurley. Ronald was born on May 7, 1935, in Ironwood, Mich to Henry and Marie (Saari) Ahola. He graduated from Luther L. Wright high school in 1952. He was in the Army from March of 1954 to February of 1956 and was stationed in Germany for the Korean campaign. During his time in the Army, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, sharpshooter medal, and Army of Occupation Medal...
ONTONAGON, Mich. - Harold Byron Amos, 80, of Ontonagon, passed away June 1, 2019 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital. Harold was born in Hancock to Harold J. and Hilma (Kuurila) Amos of Greenland on March 4, 1939. He was a 1957 graduate of Mass High School. He attended Suomi College and received his Bachelor of Science degree in education from Northern Michigan University, Marquette in 1962. He married Irene Kalivoda on Aug. 8, 1970, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Greenland. As a youth,...
By BRYAN HELLIOS [email protected] HURLEY - Representatives from the Hurley K-12 School's rebranding committee narrowed a list of possible new mascots down to 13 names during a meeting on Tuesday. The list of the 13 mascot nominations making the cut include some that capitalize on the area's history, including Timberjaxx, Trailblazers, Rangers and Hematites. There are some that focus on the area's weather like Blizzards, Heat, Storm and Northern Storm. Others included the Lakers,...
MERCER, Wis. - Janet L. Georgi, 85, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. She was born at home on April 19, 1933, in Mercer the daughter of Darrell and Vera Brandt. She was a proud graduate of Mercer High School, a founder and charter member of the Mercer Lioness Club, and a volunteer at the Paw Shop. Jan worked various jobs up until the age of 80 years. In 1981, she was united in marriage to Walter "Buddy" Georgi Jr., and together, they enjoyed...
HASTINGS, Minn. - Sheila Miriam Bria, 77, of Hastings, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, March 15, 2019, following a short battle with cancer. She was born Nov. 16, 1941, in Ironwood, Mich., to the late Syme and Martin Tammelin. On July 8, 1961, she was united in marriage to Donald John Bria. Sheila graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, Mich., in 1959. Following their marriage, Sheila and Donald lived in Milwaukee, for nine years before moving back home to Michigan and...
