Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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BERGLAND, Mich. - Susan "Susie" Anderson, 69, of Bergland, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin, with her sister, Laurie, at her side. Susie was born on April 28, 1955, in Ironwood, to Kenneth and Oddny Anderson, and grew up in Ironwood Township. She was a graduate of Luther L. Wright High School and continued her education and earned an associate degree in business/accounting. Susie was proud to be one of the few females to work as a certified fo... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Jan Alexander Stahl, 69, of Hurley, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at his home, with his loving wife, Dorrene, at his side. Jan was born on July 3, 1955, in Ironwood, Michigan. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy for eight years. In 1992, Jan married Dorrene O'Donnell in Hurley. He was an extremely talented musician, playing lead guitar in many area bands. Jan was a phenomenal chef, being employed at the Iron County Senior Center, Ironwood American Legion Post... Full story
MONTREAL, Wis. — William F. Peck, 73, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff. He was born on Aug. 24, 1951, in Racine, a son of William A. and Anne J. (Morano) Peck. In 1974, Bill married Dawn L. Nyquist in Las Vegas. They moved to Montreal in 1999. He worked as a social worker in Iron County for many years. Bill is survived by a brother, David Peck (Debra); a niece, Sarah Brazelton (Patrick); a great-niece, Josephine Brazelton; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by h... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Karin Elisabeth Carlson, 71, of Ironwood, passed away from metastatic bladder cancer on Sunday, Oct 27, 2024. She died peacefully at home with her sister, Kris, by her side. Karin was born on May 28, 1953, to Harold and Elsa (Renstrom) Carlson. She attended Sleight and Central Schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1971. She attended Gogebic Community College, graduating in 1973 with an Associate of Applied Business. She was the bookkeeper at the Wakefield Township Schools for 31 years, retiring in 2004. A... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. – Julie A. Veda, of Bessemer, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Her 90 years of life have been filled with humor, wit, wisdom and adventure. She remains admired and loved by many. Her presence will be missed. Her light will shine on. The family is honoring her life in a private service. To Live In This World You must be able to do these things to love what is mortal to hold it against your bones knowing your own life depends on it; and, when the time comes to let it go, to let it go. —Mary Oliver “In Blackwater Woods... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich.- His body finally had enough of the fight it was given and the challenges it endured. The will to live was strong within him, until he could take no more. So, he slipped from the earth to be received in Heaven. Steven Ralph Christensen, age 59, passed away on Oct. 22, 2024, surrounded by family at home. What will the world look like without him? Who will educate us on space, science fiction or fishing? Born a Yooper in Ironwood, to Gloria Stella and Ralph Christensen (deceased),... Full story
PORTLAND, Maine - Bunker L. Davis Jr., 77, formerly of Mercer, Wisconsin, and a longtime resident of Harvard, Mass., died Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Seaside Health Care, Portland, Maine. His wife of 52 years, Marie A. (Amoroso) Davis, predeceased him in June of last year. He was the loving brother of the late Madonna Connell of Wisconsin. Bunker was born in Gary, Indiana, on Feb. 15, 1947, the only son of Bunker L. and Taimi C. (Laine) Davis and grew up in Mercer. He joined the U.S. Navy after... Full story
DULUTH, Minn. — Nathaniel “Nathan” Kurt Behrendt, 43, of Ironwood, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. Following Nathan’s wishes, no services are taking place. The family has chosen the McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home to honor Nathan’s legacy of life.... Full story
OWENSBORO, Ky. - Phyllis Jean Armichardy-Quance, 79, formerly of Bessemer, Michigan, and Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away in her sleep on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Owensboro, where she had resided since March 2023. Phyllis was born on April 16, 1945, to Peter and Emily (Rigoni) Armichardy. She attended schools in Bessemer, St. Sebastian and Washington and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in 1963. After high school, Phyllis continued her education at Gogebic Community College and... Full story
MINOCQUA, Wis. - Larry Arthur Scheel, 84, of Racine, passed away on Oct. 23, 2024, at his home in Minocqua, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 18, 1940, in Racine, the son of Hertha and Arthur Scheel. He worked at American Motors and Chrysler for 30 years before retiring at the age of 48 to a home he built on Red Lake in Presque Isle. On March 17, 1962, Larry married Carole Groenke Buffham at St. John's Lutheran Church in Racine. They were happily married for 62 years. Larry... Full story
DULUTH, Minn. - Bonnie Kathleen (Tuominen) Johnson, age 85, passed away at Elysian Senior Homes in Duluth, where she resided for the last three years. Bonnie was born on March 30, 1939, in Duluth to George and Eva Tuominen. She grew up in Cedar Valley. She married Ronald Johnson on Jan. 9,1960, in Floodwood. She was preceded in death by her parents, infant son Kyle Lee and brother and sister-in-law, Floyd and Jean Tuominen. Ronald and Bonnie raised their family in Ironwood, Michigan, for 40 year... Full story
FLINT, Mich. - Ray "Doug" Wirta passed peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2024, surrounded by family. A memorial service was held on July 31 at O'Guinn Family Funeral Home in Clio with Donald O'Guinn officiating. Doug was born Aug. 12, 1948, in Ironwood to Sulo and Miriam Wirta. He married Elaine Buning on June 8, 1968, and they have three daughters, along with eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Doug retired from General Motors after 36 and one-half years of service. He was a proud V... Full story
GILE, Wis. - David Wallace Machesky, age 86, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, with his children at his side. David was born in Ironwood, Michigan, on Jan. 18, 1938, to Joseph and Adela Machesky. He was one of eight children, including his brothers, John, Red (Aloysius), Lawrence and Edward, and sisters, Nada, Dorothy and Regina. They are all now joined together in Heaven for one fantastic Machesky reunion. David joined the U.S. Marine Corps right after... Full story
WOODRUFF, Wis. - Melvin W. Luoma, 95, of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at the Howard Young Hospital in Woodruff. Melvin was born on Oct. 3, 1929, in Davis Location, Bessemer, Michigan, to John and Jennie (Kivi) Luoma. He attended the Puritan School in Bessemer, Erwin Central School, and was a 1947 graduate of L.L. Wright High School. Melvin was employed in Chicago before being drafted into the U.S. Army in 1951 where he served with the 25th Infantry Division in... Full story
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Bonita "Bonnie" Josephine Kasper, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away Oct. 3, 2024, at her home in West Palm Beach, Florida, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bonnie was born in Ironwood, Michigan, to Alex and Helen Kasper. She attended Saint Mary's Catholic School; graduated from J.E Murphy High School; and furthered her education at Northland College, receiving her Master of Fine Arts. After attaining her degree, Bonnie worked as a... Full story
WATERSMEET, Mich. - James Edward Revoyr, 85, of Watersmeet, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, at the Villa Maria Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. Jim was born on Aug. 14, 1939, to Coy and Julia (Cady) Revoyr in Ironwood. He was a 1957 graduate of Watersmeet High School, he then went on to attend Gogebic Community College and graduated from Northern Michigan University in 1969. He retired in 1995 as a teacher, Jim worked in Phelps, Wisconsin, and in Wat... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Herbert LeRoy Johnson, 86, loving husband, father and grandfather, returned to his heavenly home on Oct. 3, 2024, surrounded by family. Herb was born to Herbert and Dorothy (Bullen) Johnson on April 29, 1938, in Bessemer Township. He graduated from high school in 1956 and studied electrical engineering at Michigan Technological University. He then joined the U.S. Army on Feb. 15, 1961, and became a sergeant, serving during the Vietnam War. Herb received the AFEM, MUC and g... Full story
ASHLAND, Wis. - Dennis James Johnson, 74, of Ashland, formerly of Bessemer, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota, after a brief illness. Dennis was born on Jan. 6, 1950, in Ironwood, Michigan, the youngest of three sons to Eanar and Melissa (Proctor) Johnson. He graduated from A.D. Johnston High School, Gogebic Community College and Northern Michigan University. He received a bachelor's degree in accounting/business,... Full story
STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. - Elaine M. Nessmith, 79, of Altenburg, Missouri, died Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at Ste. Genevieve Care Center in Ste. Genevieve. She was born Feb. 27, 1945, in Watersmeet, Michigan. Elaine is survived by her three daughters, Julie Voelker of Saint Mary, Caryn (Jerry) Kambitsis of Lake in the Hills, Illinois, and Laurie (Rod) Greenfield of Stevensville, Maryland; son, Eric (Amy) Christiansen of Aurora, Illinois; sister, Sherry Timan of Hurley, Wisconsin; grandchildren,... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - William "Bill" Olson, 70, of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on March 9, 1954, in Wakefield, to the late Vernon and Luella "Lolly" Olson. Bill graduated from Wakefield High School with the class of 1972. He continued his education and graduated from Gogebic Community College. Bill worked for the city of Wakefield in the water department for 35... Full story
KIMBALL, Wis. - Larry Michael Hopkins passed away on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at his home due to prostate cancer. Larry was born on June 2, 1941, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, in Ironwood, Michigan, to Mildred Elvira Nyman and Roy Hargraves Hopkins. Not long after, he and his mother moved to Ashland to live with his aunt and grandfather while his father commanded a company of army engineers in the South Pacific. After World War II, he and his parents resided for three years in Jones, Michigan... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. — In loving memory of Mary (nee Ponchaud) Mussatti, 85, formerly of Bessemer, born Feb. 11, 1939, who found peace on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. Cremation will take place and no service will be held. Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, is assisting the family with arrangements. To send online condolences or to share a memory, please go to lakesidememorialchapel.com.... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Nancy Jane Sertic, 89, of Ironwood Township, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, at the Villa Maria Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. Nancy was born the baby of eight siblings on July 10, 1935, to Oscar and Ida (Berg) Holst in Ironwood, Michigan. She attended Norrie Elementary School and was a 1953 graduate of Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. On Aug. 24, 1955, she was united in marriage to Robert "Cheetah" Sertic at Holy Trinity Church in... Full story
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - David Paul Mullard, 39, of El Cajon, California, lost his courageous battle to cancer at University of California San Diego Hospital in San Diego on Sept. 29, 2024. He was born on Jan. 25, 1985, to Paul and Joyce Mullard during a snowstorm in Ashland, Wisconsin. He grew up in Hurley, Wisconsin, and graduated from Hurley High School in 2003. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in October 2003. After basic training, David became an information technology (IT) specialist and was statio... Full story
INDIAN RIVER, Mich. - Phoebe Katherine (Tassava) Ordway, 91, passed away in her sleep Aug. 11, 2024, with family at her side. Phoebe was born to Abel and Lempi (Niemi) Tassava in Ironwood on Oct. 7, 1932. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1949. She completed cosmetology school in Lansing and owned and operated her own salon from 1957 to 1998. In 1953 Phoebe married Harold K. Ordway. Never a day passed without love and devotion to one another being evident. Phoebe's... Full story
