Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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PAHRUMP, Nev. - On May 27, 2021, Patricia "Pat" (nee Childers) Peterson, of Pahrump, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 81. Pat is survived by her daughter, Teresa (Michael) Peterson/Linner, Pahrump; four sons, Lawrence (Chris) Peterson Jr., Sparta, Wisconsin, Charles (Joan) Peterson, Phillips, Wisconsin, Michael Peterson, Presque Isle, Wisconsin, and Timothy (Sandra Haines-Elliot) Peterson, Phoenix, Arizona; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Linner, Shane, Cody and Riley Peterson, Derek (Miranda) Pete... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Sept. 9 Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Patterson Courts, Ironwood. If rain: Memorial Building. 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, Ironwood. 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,...
DE PERE, Wis. - Shirley Jane "Shirl" Reince, of Green Bay, entered eternal life on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Unity Hospice in De Pere, Wisconsin. Shirl was born Sept. 28, 1949, in Wakefield, Michigan, to Ray and Ellen Franti and raised in Ewen, Michigan. She graduated from Ewen High School in 1967 and continued her education at Gogebic Community College, completing a one-year business program. Shirl then moved to Green Bay where she worked for Kellogg Bank, now Associated Bank, as a secretary/... Full story
By CHARITY SMITH [email protected] WAKEFIELD — Gogebic County Community Mental Health will aim to end the stigma associated with mental health issues as it hosts the ninth annual Walk a Mile in My Shoes rally on Sept. 15 at the Wakefield VFW Post 9084. “They main goal is to raise awareness (for mental health)” said Angel Robles, GCCMH quality improvement coordinator and community liason. Robles said they want to educate the public and legislators as to why mental health matters, end stigma related to mental illness and intellectual/deve...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Wednesday, Sept. 8 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Mentoring of Moms, 9-10:30 a.m., Range Community Bible Church, Hurley. 715-561-4355. 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, Ironwood. 906-932-4325. Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. DOVE Support Group, noon-2...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Tuesday, Sept. 7 Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Patterson Courts, Ironwood. If rain: Memorial Building. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Ironwood Memorial Building. 906-667-1110. 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, Ironwood. 906-932-4325. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Ironwood... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Saturday, Sept. 4 Union Station Food Pantry and Northern 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. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Sunday, Sept. 5 Alcoholics Anonymous, 1 p.m., closed meeting, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. Mercer Heal...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Marion Revoy, 103, of Ironwood, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. Marion was born on March 11, 1918, to John and Amelia (Slivensky) Kichak, where she grew up with brothers, John, Joseph and Frank; and sisters, Elsie and Regina; as well as nephew, John Jr. All have preceded her in death. She attended Norrie School in Ironwood and graduated from St. Ambrose Catholic School with the class of 1936. She was united in...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Friday, Sept. 3 Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency quarterly food commodity distribution for registered families — Gogebic County: Fairview Apartments, Bessemer, at 9 a.m.; Hillcrest Apartments, Bessemer, at 9:30 a.m. in the community room; Sunset Manor Apartments, Wakefield, at 10 a.m. in the community room; Riverview Apartments, Wakefield, at 10:30 a.m. in parking lot. (Home deliveries for Meals on Wheels recipients in B... Full story
By CHARITY SMITH [email protected] IRONWOOD — The Gogebic Community College board focused on staffing during its regular meeting on Tuesday. The board accepted the resignation of Dave Erickson, head of the maintenance and custodial department. He will be retiring Sept. 30. He has worked for the college for 16 and a half years, and led the department for the last four and a half years. “His work ethic and attention to detail are a model to be replicated,” said Erik Guenard, vice president of business services. “During his time at Goge...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Sept. 2 Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency quarterly food commodity distribution for registered families — Gogebic County: Bessemer VFW from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Patterson Courts, Ironwood. If rain: Memorial Building. 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, Ironwood. 906-932-4325. Gogebic County Veterans S... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Susan Olive "Sue" Selin, 74, of Bessemer, died peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021. Sue was born July 21, 1947, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Lloyd and Helvi (Nummi) Erickson. She attended and graduated from the J.E. Murphy High School in 1965, growing up in Gile, Wisconsin. Sue was formerly employed at Simpson Electric and retired in 2010 from Grand View Hospital in Ironwood where she worked as a CNA, ward clerk and lastly... Full story
RAMSAY, Mich. - James R. Scholar, 86, of Ramsay, passed away Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. Jim was born on July 25, 1935, in Ramsay, a son of Frederic P. and Bessie M. (Celik) Scholar. He graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer. Jim proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force, and was honorably discharged with the rank of master sergeant. He returned home and attended Gogebic Community College and Northern Michigan University, earning a bachelor's degree in education. Jim taught in... Full story
OSHKOSH, Wis. - Rev. Marvin Leslie Rowe, age 91 passed away peacefully Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh with his family by his side. Marvin was born in Ironwood, Michigan, on Sept. 12, 1929, to Leslie and Lillie (Scott) Rowe and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, Michigan, and Gogebic Community College in Ironwood. He furthered his education at the University of Minnesota at Duluth, earning a degree in music education. Marvin taught music at... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Wednesday, Sept. 1 Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency quarterly food commodity distribution for registered families — North Ontonagon County: Ontonagon Community Action Agency from 2 to 4 p.m. EDT; South Ontonagon County and Watersmeet: Community Action Agency, 20142 M-28 in Ewen from noon to 2:30 p.m. EDT. Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry and Financial A... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Saturday, Aug. 28 Union Station Food Pantry and Northern 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, Aug. 29 Alcoholics Anonymous, 1 p.m., closed meeting, Salem Lutheran Church, I... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Michael Wayne Wesa, 63, of Ironwood, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, at home in Ironwood. Michael was born April 20, 1958, in Milwaukee to George R. Wesa and Verna L. Gormley. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1976, and served in the U.S. Army from August 1977 to September 1980. He owned his own business - Mike Wesa Construction - for many years until the time of his death. Mike loved sports. He wrestled in high school, was a baseball coach and was a s... Full story
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD - Area businesses and historical societies found there is a shared interest for collaboration of people and resources. Nonprofit museums and historical societies act to preserve and interpret the heritage of the respective communities and instill an appreciation for learning local history. Area chambers of commerce found that combined efforts with printing costs and shared materials help small budgets have a larger impact. This year's colla...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Brian "Bones" Wasielewski, 55, of Wakefield, passed away Friday, Aug. 20, 2021. Brian was born on Jan. 5, 1966, in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. He was a hard working heavy machinery mechanic who loved fishing in his spare time. Brian is survived by his mother, Myla; brothers, Alan, John and Jared; children, Cheryl, Steven and Austyne; grandson, Zack; nieces and nephews; and numerous friends. A celebration of Brian's life, in place of a funeral, will be held the weekend of Sept. 10.... Full story
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD - One of the silver linings of the COVID-19 pandemic is that it resulted in more than one allotment of related relief funds - not only for individuals, but also for businesses and other public entities such as cities, townships and schools. For Wakefield-Marenisco K-12 School, a major result of that federal largesse is a brand new and still growing curriculum for students. "It's the biggest investment we've made in textbooks in a long, long...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Wednesday, Aug. 25 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Mentoring of Moms, 9-10:30 a.m., Range Community Bible Church, Hurley. 715-561-4355. 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, Ironwood. 906-932-4325. Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. DOVE Support Group, noon-2 p.m... Full story
KENTON, Mich. - John Edward Bonin, 55, of Kenton, passed away Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, at his home. John was born on April 8, 1966, in L'Anse, a son of Robert and Gladys (Maxfield) Bonin. He attended Ewen-Trout Creek School. On July 19, 1991, John was united in marriage to Shelly Winberg. They made their home in Kenton and were blessed with three sons. John worked as a log home builder for many years until he took employment at the Toumey Nursery. He also worked at Connors Flooring until he was... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Saturday, Aug. 21 Union Station Food Pantry and Northern 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, Aug. 22 Alcoholics Anonymous, 1 p.m., closed meeting, Salem Lutheran Church, I... Full story
WASHBURN, Wis. — Gary Lee Rund, 78, of Bessemer, Michigan, passed away after a short stay at The Northern Lights Care facility in Washburn. Gary was born March 22, 1943, to Melbourne and Francis (Osier) Rund at Divine Infant Hospital in Wakefield, Michigan. He was a graduate of Bessemer school in 1961. Later, he served faithfully in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war working with communications. He took what he learned from the Army and turned it into a career of more than 30 years with Anderson Communications in Marquette, Michigan, as a r... Full story
WAKEFIELD - Unless advisories from health officials change, masks are a must on buses but only encouraged on school property for students in the Wakefield-Marenisco K-12 School. The 5-2 vote by the district's Board of Education on Monday evening was for a motion that states, specifically, that masks on school property will be "highly recommended, but not required" regardless of vaccination status, with the action contingent on continuing advisories from regional, state and national health...
