Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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HURLEY, Wis. - John Armas Dahlbacka, 66, a resident of Hurley, passed away on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, surrounded by loving family. He was born on Oct. 7, 1955, in Ironwood, Michigan, the son of Arne and Eldora (Saari) Dahlbacka. John graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1973. He attended Gogebic Community College and Northern Michigan University earning a bachelor's degree in wildlife conservation. John worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. He then worked as a corrections office... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Tuesday, Nov. 9 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. Friends of the Mercer Public Library, 10 a.m., library, Mercer, Wis. Alcoholics... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Saturday, Nov. 6 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, Nov. 7 Alcoholics Anonymous, 1 p.m., closed meeting, Salem Lutheran Church, I... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. – Marge Hanson, 77, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, at her home. She is healthy again, she can breathe. Marge was born on July 8, 1944, in Ashland, Wisconsin, a daughter of Sylvester and Cora (Watland) Tomczak. She attended St. Sebastian Grade School and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer in 1962. Marge attended Gogebic Community College and received degrees in food service and early childhood education. She worked at numerous a... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Nov. 4 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, noon,... Full story
EVELETH, Minn. - Alvin A. Wertanen, 83, of Virginia, Minnesota, passed into the arms of God on Oct. 27, 2021 in Eveleth, Minnesota, after an 8-year fight with Alzheimer's Disease. He was born March 3, 1938 in Wakefield, Michigan, the son of Einor and Minnie (Bohman) Wertanen; and was a graduate of Wakefield High School, in the class of 1956. After graduation, Al enlisted in the United States Army where he attended crane and shovel school. As a specialist fifth class, he served in Port Whittier,... Full story
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD - The reconstruction celebration of the Pat O'Donnell Civic Center will continue into the new year as the facility hosts the bantam level state hockey tournament. Discussion at the civic center board meeting on Monday including information from board member Matthew Sommer concerning the preparation for the U14 Bantam level hockey tournament to be held in Ironwood on March 11-13, 2022. The state tournaments rotate throughout the eight...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Wednesday, Nov. 3 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, 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, Ironwood. 906-932-4325. 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,... Full story
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD – Today is Election Day across Gogebic County. Voters can cast ballots at their local polling stations from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. today. Contact the town or city office for information on polling locations or enter a name and address on the local election site location finder page of the Michigan Secretary of State website at michigan.gov/sos. Although the three cities are the only municipalities with offices on the ballot, the entire county c...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Ralph John Jurmu, 88, of Wakefield, went to his eternal rest on Thursday evening, Oct. 28, 2021. Ralph was born to J. Oscar and Eva (Pekkola) Jurmu on Nov. 2, 1932, in Wakefield, 15 minutes before his identical twin, Russell. Ralph graduated from Wakefield High School in 1950. After working on ore ships on the Great Lakes, he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1953, and served as a radar operator in Seattle until his honorable discharge in 1955. He continued in the Army Reserves... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - James K. "Jamer" Tarro, 91, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, with his dear family at his side. Jamer was born on Oct. 26, 1930, in Wakefield, a son of Joseph and Mary (Bugni) Tarro. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1948. Jamer proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was aboard aircraft carriers, USS Antietam, USS Shangri-La and USS YorkTown. He was honorably discharged as... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Tuesday, Nov. 2 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 Kiwanis... Full story
By CHARITY SMITH [email protected] IRONWOOD - Five pumpkins underwent a "pumkinectomy" and came out smiling Jack-o'-lanterns early Friday morning at Gogebic Community College. The patients in question all went by the alias "Candy Corn," and entrusted their winter squash wellbeing to "Dr. Frankenstein." The medical procedure was conducted at the Lindquist Student Center and at the courtesy of CNA program students from the Gogebic Ontonagon Intermediate School District. "I think it's prett...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Saturday, Oct. 30 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, Oct. 31 Alcoholics Anonymous, 1 p.m., closed meeting, Salem Lutheran Church, I... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Dorothy Hemming, 85, Wakefield, passed away on October 27, 2021, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital in Iron River, Michigan. Dorothy was born on Jan. 14, 1936, in Wakefield to Frank and Vera (Cook) Raymond of Merriweather. Dorothy attended Bergland High School. Dorothy married Ralph Hemming of Bruce Crossing and shortly after made their home in Wakefield, with their eight loving children. Dorothy was an avid sports fan who over the years attended many of her children's and... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Edward W. Armata, 71, of Ironwood, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021. Ed was born on March 21, 1950, in Ironwood, the son of Edward Walter and Josephine (Malinowsky) Armata. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1968 and proudly served his country as a lance corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. On May 4, 1974, Ed married the love of his life, Annette L. Nerva, at the First Lutheran Church in Wakefield by the Rev. Wayne... Full story
MARQUETTE, Mich - Jenny Lynn (Willing) Belmas, age 73, of Marquette, entered eternal life Friday morning, Oct. 29, 2021, at UP Health System-Marquette. She was born on March 18, 1948, in Wakefield, to the late Elma Johnson (Sippola) and John Willing. Jenny is survived by her husband, Bruce, whom she married on Aug. 24, 1968; three sons, Bruce Jr. (Bonnie), and their children, Taylor, Jacob, Weston and Sydney, from Atlantic Mine, Boyd (Jenae), and their children, Olin and Nils, from Wausau,... Full story
By CHARITY SMITH [email protected] MARENISCO - The Michigan state Christmas tree, a 63-foot blue-spruce, was harvested on Wednesday morning from a property on the outskirts of Marenisco, following a brief ceremony. "It's all about bringing people together that makes this so special," said Jeff Canfield of the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget which orchestrates the tree selection process. "It's just a great time to celebrate." The ceremony began with the...
BESSEMER, Mich. - In God's perfect time and with family at his side, Roy Charles Brunelle, 66, of Bessemer, peacefully left this world to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021. Roy was born on Oct. 25, 1954, in Wakefield, a son of Robert Leon "Brute" and Mary Katherine (Dean) Brunelle. He graduated from Wakefield High School in 1973 and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. On Nov. 20, 1987, Roy married the love of his life, Michele M. Maccani, at his... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Oct. 28 Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Patterson Courts, Ironwood. If rain: Memorial Building. Hurley Senior Center Board, 9 a.m., senior center, Hurley. 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.,... Full story
By CHARITY SMITH [email protected] WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield City Council met quorum for its regular meeting on Monday night thanks to technological advances, after two members came down with COVID-19. Kay Wiita was the only member to attend in person. It was her final meeting, as she is not running for re-election in the Nov. 2 election. Mayor Dale White and councilor James Anderson attended the meeting virtually after having recently been diagnosed with COVID. Councilor Scott Heikkila was absent due to an undisclosed illness and counc...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Wednesday, Oct. 27 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... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Roy Charles Brunelle, 66, of Bessemer, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021. The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, Oct. 30, from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., at All Saints Lutheran Church, 1202 Putnam St., in Wakefield, with the honor guard beginning at 10:15 a.m. A memorial service will follow the visitation at 11 a.m., with the Revs. Kay Richter and Roy Speck officiating. Full military rites will take place at the church accorded by the Wakefield American Legion... Full story
By CHARITY SMITH [email protected] ONTONOGAN — Students in Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District’s center-based programs spent Friday morning fishing at Camp Josh. Jay Pawlak, a teacher with the GOISD, said he has been bringing his students with intellectual impairments to the camp at least twice a year for the last seven years. “It’s a day just to have a U.P. learning experience on fishing, in this case,” said Dean Juntunen, a member of the Camp Josh board. “They sure seemed to enjoy it and the fish were pretty hungry.” Pa...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Daniel Koeppel, 74, died at home on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. He was born on May 25, 1947, in Antigo, Wisconsin, to the late Norbert and Caroline (Lex) Koeppel. Dan graduated from Antigo High School in 1965. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War (1966-1968). In his younger years, Danny enjoyed playing modified pitch softball and logging. He also loved shooting a good game of pool and shaking dice. As an avid sports fan, Danny liked watching the Green Bay... Full story
