Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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BERGLAND, Mich. - Rudolph "Rudy" Johnson, 84, passed away May 27, 2022, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain. Rudy was born and raised in the Bergland area, and graduated from Bergland High School in 1956. He joined the U.S. Army in 1958, and trained at Fort Hood, Texas. From there, he went overseas and served in Gelnhausen, Germany, where he met his idol, Elvis Presley, who was also serving there. Rudy was honorably discharged in 1960. He went to work for White Pine Copper...
JEFFERSON, Wis. - Vickie J. Miller, 72, of Jefferson, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, at Jefferson Memory Care with her loving family by her side. Vickie was born on June 14, 1950, in Oconto Falls, the daughter of Victor and Claudine (Umentum) Peterson. She grew up in Gillett, and married Allan Miller. Vickie was blessed with six loving children, Scott, Jean, Susan, Gary, Jennifer and Lisa. Vickie and Allan would later divorce. Vickie worked in a few different capacities during her life...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Richard Arthur Blomberg, 73, of Bessemer, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, at his home. Richard was born on Jan. 5, 1949, to Arthur and Clara (Behrendt) Blomberg. He attended school in North Ironwood and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1967. Richard attended Gogebic Community College and received an associate degree before transferring to Northern Michigan University to pursue a career in teaching, but he left before graduating to enlist in the...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Joseph James Buchko Sr., 80, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022. Joseph was born on Feb. 16, 1942, at the family home, in Wabeno, Wisconsin, to loving parents, Joseph John and Marion Caroline (Peterson) Buchko. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force for four years. On Oct. 22, 1990, Joseph married the love of his life, Rebecca Mattila, in Ironwood. Joseph is survived by his wife, Rebecca; three...
RAMSAY, Mich. — Ryan Jacob Kontny, 47, of Ramsay, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022. Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, is assisting the family with their arrangements....
BERGLAND, Mich. - Raymond E. Maki, 91, of Kingsford, formerly of Bergland, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, at 10:40 p.m., surrounded by his family. He was born on June 20, 1931, in Ishpeming, son of the late Toivo and Viola (Lakanen) Maki and attended the Ishpeming Schools. Ray served in the U.S. Army from February 1949 until September 1952. He married Ruth E. Mattson, daughter of the late Jalmer and Evelyn Mattson, on Sept. 26, 1953, in Republic. He worked in the iron ore mines in...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Clayton Thomas McCosker, 53, of Wakefield, was born to eternal life on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Carol McCosker. Clayton is survived by his brother, Wayne (Janis); his sister, Karen (Alan Lemke); an aunt, Jaoana Dean; and a nephew and four nieces, Tom, Carol, Caroline, Katie and Lindsey. Undeterred by his physical and mental disabilities, Clayton’s jovial personality and gentleness was contagious and endearing to all those fortunate enough to be in his life. We are for...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Oct. 27 Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Patterson Courts, Ironwood. Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Mercer Health and Wellness, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Mercer Community Center. 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...
By MEGAN HUGHES [email protected] Winter weather hit the Northwoods on Monday, with snow and ice causing power outages, slick roads, and cancellation of schools. Chris Ouellette, a spokesperson for Xcel Energy, told the Globe Monday afternoon that 2,300 individuals had lost power in the Ironwood and Bessemer area due to the storm and that crews had been working on restoring the power since that morning. Ouellette said Tuesday afternoon that power was restored to all customers by 8:30 Monda...
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Aiden Luke Ozzello, 18, of Ironwood Township, passed away on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. Aiden was born on Aug. 26, 2004, to Bonnie Estola and Ted Ozzello. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School with the class of 2022. While in high school, Aiden participated in multiple team sports. He was currently attending Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. His field of interest was gas utility service and construction. Aiden will be greatly...
HURLEY, Wis. - Phyllis Margaret Perry, 94, of Hurley, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, with her family by her side. She, one of four children, was born on Jan. 12, 1928, in Plum City, to Fred and Clara Zeilinger and joined a great generation. Her parents owned and ran a farm and the children rode the family horse to the local school. Phyllis graduated from high school with secretarial skills. After high school, during the Big Band Era she was employed as a secretary for Parker...
PEORIA, Ariz. - Ronald Charles Tibaldo, of Peoria, and formerly of Wakefield, Michigan, gained his heavenly wings on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. Ron was loved by many and will be missed by many more. Ron was the type of guy that would light up a room when he walked in, always cracking jokes at just the right time with a hearty laugh and a little smirk, and then say, love ya! Ron immensely enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed camping, fishing and tinkering with mechanics. Ron...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Oct. 20 Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Patterson Courts, Ironwood. Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Mercer Health and Wellness, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Mercer Community Center. 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...
DRUMMOND, Wis. - Marla K. Nachtsheim, age 82, of Drummond, passed away on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, at her home. She was born on July 19, 1940, in Wakefield, Michigan, the daughter of John and Lempie (Maenpaa) Hariu. Marla was a graduate of Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, Michigan, and of the University of Minnesota–Duluth. She had a very successful career as a social worker, primarily as a child protection worker. Protecting, giving to and serving families was an important part of her l...
OMA TOWNSHIP, Wis. - Dennis W. Mattson, 87, of Ishpeming, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his Pine Lake cottage, Oma Township, on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022. Dennis was born on July 10, 1935, in Wakefield, Michigan, to Walfred and Lyme (Brompsi) Mattson. He graduated in 1953 from Wakefield High School. After graduation, Dennis worked at the Plymouth Mine in Wakefield. In 1954, during the end of the Korean War, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. Dennis proudly served four years as the crew...
WATERSMEET, Mich. – William L. Webb, 82, of Watersmeet, passed away on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. William was born on July 12, 1940, in Greenville, Texas, and was raised in Dallas. He followed the Dallas Cowboys football team and was their number one fan. On Sept. 9, 1989, William married Cyndi in Dallas. For 17 years, William loved living in the Upper Peninsula. He enjoyed cooking Mexican food, making hors d'oeuvres and snacks, going to the casino and absolutely loved snow. William was a truck d...
BILLINGS, Mont. - Michael Thomas "Mike" "Waz" Wasley, of Billings, Montana, passed away on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, at the age of 34. Michael was born in Ashland, Wisconsin, on Aug. 19, 1988, to Jeffrey and Debra Wasley of Ironwood, Michigan. He went to Newport and Norrie Elementary Schools and was a graduate of Luther L. Wright High School with the class of 2007, where he was a standout athlete. He attended Vermilion College in Ely, Minnesota, where he played football and was selected as a...
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Aiden Luke Ozzello, 18, of Ironwood, passed away on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield....
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Oct. 13 Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Patterson Courts, Ironwood. Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Mercer Health and Wellness, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Mercer Community Center. 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...
HURLEY, Wis. - Helen Josephine Kasper, (nee Severia Helen Misuraco), our mother, passed away peacefully at age 98 on Oct. 1, 2022, while a resident of Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. She was predeceased by her husband, Alexander Kasper; her eldest son, Darryl Anthony; her grandson, Max Kasper; and twin infant granddaughters along with her entire family of parents, Vincent and Josephine (Bruno); and 16 brothers and sisters. She was the longest living member of the...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Oct. 6 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....
BESSEMER, Mich. — Donald J. Chiapuzio, 77, of Bessemer, passed away at home on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield....
RIPON, Wis. - Lina Stella Caruso died peacefully in her sleep on Sept. 19, 2022, at Maplecrest Manor Assisted Living in Ripon. She was 99 years old. Lina, formally known as Ursalina Catherine Stella, was born on Aug. 20, 1923, in Wakefield, Michigan, to Valentino and Irene Stella. She graduated from the Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, Michigan, in 1941. Lina was the oldest of four children and at a tender age played a major role parenting her younger siblings (Eugene, Valentine and...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] BESSEMER - The 42nd annual Pumpkin Festival filled the main street of Bessemer with bustling pedestrians - many dressed in a nod to Halloween - and an endless slate of activity last Saturday. The event ran from Sept. 23-25 with last Saturday being the biggest day of the family-friendly extravaganza. South Sophie Street - the main street - was strictly a walking zone, with vendors selling various wares and a team of folks in orange T-shirts selling 50-50...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Sept. 29 Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Patterson Courts, Ironwood. Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Mercer Health and Wellness, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Mercer Community Center. 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...
