Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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EWEN - Our father, Frederick Jousma of Ewen, Michigan, passed away on Dec. 21 after battling cancer for several years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Dorothy Jousma, of Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is survived by two brothers, John Jousma of Alto, Michigan, and Don Jousma of Grand Rapids. Also surviving are his three daughters, Gayle (Evan) Sironen of Ewen, Rae (John) Volkmann of Phelps, Wisconsin, and Angela (Bill) Kuhn of Boyne City, Michigan. Fred had six grandchildren,...
OMA, Wis. - James "Jim" "Logger" L. Bock, 82, a lifelong resident of Oma, Wisconsin, passed away at his home on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024. Jim was born on July 4, 1942, in Ironwood, Michigan, to Herbert and Margaret (Coey) Bock. He attended Oma Elementary School and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley. Jim received his nickname "Logger" through his career in the logging industry. He began with over-the-road trucking, followed by his logging business (Niemi's), and then retired from Ange...
IRON BELT, Wis. - Dolores B. Mattson, 97, of Iron Belt, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. Dolores was born the daughter of Edward and Edith (James) Baross on July 6, 1927. She was united in marriage with Eino Mattson; they had seven children together. Besides raising her family, Dolores did housekeeping for local ski resorts and cabins in the Manitowish Waters area. Dolores is survived by her son, Robert (Donna)...
HURLEY, Wis. - Lisa M. Rhenlund, 63, of 412 2nd Ave. N., Hurley, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, surrounded by her loving family. Born in 1961, Lisa attended school in Ironwood, Michigan, and went on to college to pursue graphic arts. She worked as a certified nurse's aide and also in the food and beverage industry for most of her life. Lisa was an amazing mother, daughter, sister and aunt. She was loved by everyone who knew her....
HURLEY, Wis. - There will be a celebration of the life of Larry Hopkins on Saturday, Jan. 11, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Sharon's Coffee Company in Hurley. Larry died Oct. 5, 2024, at home in Kimball....
ARBOR VITAE, Wis. - Rick Stanley Busakowski, age 72, of Arbor Vitae, died on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, from pancreatic cancer at home with his family by his side. He was born in Stambaugh, Michigan, on May 28, 1952, to Stanley and Florence (Piekarski) Busakowski of Iron River, Michigan. He graduated from from West Iron County High School in 1970; shortly after High School he entered the U.S. Air Force departing Iron River with his lifelong friend, Glen Davis. He is survived by his loving wife of...
WATERSMEET, Mich. - Sharon Rehling of Watersmeet passed away on Dec. 16, 2024, at home, surrounded by her family. Born Feb. 10, 1940, in Lyons, Illinois, Sharon was the middle daughter of Edward and Eugenia Linder. She spent her youth in Lyons and Tomah, Wisconsin, and graduated from Tomah High School in 1958. After meeting her husband, Bill Rehling, in 1975, they settled in Mt. Prospect, Illinois, to raise their four sons before eventually retiring full time to the house they built on Allen Lak...
MONTREAL, Wis. — Helen Mae Anonich, 100, of Montreal, passed away at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood, Michigan, on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Helen Mae was born on April 27, 1924, to Matt and Mary (Smee) Anonich. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Hurley in 1941. Helen Mae continued her education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and had a long career at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., as a secretary for the four-star generals. She returned to Montreal in 1978 to care for her mother. H...
HURLEY, Wis. — Janice Gerry, 74, of South Carey, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. Janice was born on Feb. 21, 1950, in Ironwood, Michigan, to John and Kathryn (Pedretti) Gerry. She attended St. Mary’s Grade School and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School with the class of 1968. She then attended St. Joseph School of Nursing in Marshfield, graduating in 1971. She worked as a registered nurse (RN) in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marsh...
NEW BERLIN, Wis. - Luetta "Lu" (nee Paynter) Flaa, age 84, went to be with her Lord on Dec. 10, 2024. She was surrounded by her family at Linden Grove Assisted Living in New Berlin. Luetta was born to the late Walter and Vivian (Kelto) Paynter on Oct. 7, 1940, in Bessemer, Michigan, where she grew up. After she graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer in 1959, she went on to work for Metropolitan Life. On June 18, 1960, she married Kenneth "Bob" Flaa, who also resided in Bessemer,...
TROUT CREEK, Mich. — Margaret Jean Kariainen, 98, of Trout Creek, went home to be with the Lord, on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Bayside Village in L’Anse. Margaret was born on Sept. 22, 1926, in Belvidere, Illinois, a daughter of Albert and Daisy Blachford. Margaret worked most of her life, from building cars to harvesting trees. She retired from the Ontonagon County Commission on Aging at the age of 85. Margaret enjoyed bowling, hunting and fishing with her grandchildren. She was handy with a chainsaw and crosscut saw and always helped with fir...
DULUTH, Minn. - William "Willie" A. Wiemerslage, 87, of Hurley, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. Willie was born on April 4, 1937, in Chicago, to the late William F. Wiemerslage and Josephine Kubler Wiemerslage. He enlisted in the Navy and served at the Great Lakes Navy Base from 1956 to 1962. Willie enlisted to see the world. Instead, he went home every weekend for mom's cooking. He was employed at T-Bird Ready Mix in Mercer in 1974,...
WAUSAU, Wis. - On Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, our father, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather, Gregory James Wallis, passed away unexpectedly. Greg was born on Sept. 7, 1947, in Hurley, to George B. Wallis and Mary Lou Lopez. He grew up in Hurley, attended South Side Elementary School and graduated in 1966 from Hurley High School. Right after graduation, Greg enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served 16 years. During his service, he toured Vietnam three times on the USS King in the Gulf...
BERGLAND, Mich. - Larry Edward Schulz, 82, of Bergland, passed away at his home, with his wife, Gail "Tootsie," by his side, on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Larry was a U.S. Navy veteran and a former millwright. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, who loved the Upper Peninsula. Larry is survived by his wife, Gail; a daughter, Tonja (Dan); a son, John (Amanda); four grandchildren, Megan, Brandon, Gunnar and Axel; a brother, Roger (Betty); and nieces. Also, the fabulous ten and many great friends...
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Marilyn M. Smollar, 81, of Ironwood Township, died on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at her home, with her loving family at her side. Marilyn was born on Dec. 26, 1942, in Cudahy, Wisconsin, a daughter of Joseph and Helen Maradik. Marilyn attended Notre Dame High School in Milwaukee. She received many certificates of high honors in journalism, Latin and knowledge of excellence. An award also was given for her taste-testing "onion pie." She participated in and was a science fair...
GLADSTONE, Mich. - Warren L. "Roy" Harris, 88, of Gladstone, passed away early Friday morning, Nov. 29, 2024, at his home. He was born on Nov. 17, 1936, in Manistique, son of Warren and Florence (Snyder) Harris. Roy was raised in Germfask and graduated from Manistique Area School in 1955. Roy married Julie Ann Bonel on Jan. 15, 1993, in Ironwood. They were blessed with 31 years of marriage. He was employed as a welder with Lakehead Pipeline and then Enbridge, retiring as a foreman in 1995. Roy...
LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Robert Serfino "Bob" Savera, age 91, of Las Vegas, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a loving father, devoted grandfather and cherished friend. Bob passed away surrounded by his loved ones, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, warmth and love that touched the lives of all who knew him. Robert was born and raised in Bessemer, Michigan, and attended the local public schools, graduating in the class of 1951. After...
BESSEMER, Mich. – Neil Martin Erickson, 85, a long-time resident of Bessemer, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, after a courageous battle with cancer. Neil was born on July 5, 1939, in Bessemer Township, a son of Harry R. and Minnie H. (Marquardt) Erickson. He attended A.D. Johnston High School and graduated in 1957. Neil went to college for one year. On Feb. 5, 1959, Neil was inducted into the U.S. Army and proudly served his country for nearly t...
EAGLE, Mich. — Gregory Joseph Barlow, age 72, of Eagle, passed away peacefully on Nov. 30, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. Gregory was born on Nov. 14, 1952, to Giles “Bud” J. Barlow and Carol (Penberthy) Barlow in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is survived by his loving daughters, Brenna (Dewey) Watkins of Ionia, and Jennifer (Mike) Stephens of Newaygo; son-in-law, Guy Read; his cherished sisters, Jeanne Barlow, Patty Gneiting and Wendy (Bill) Elliot; his significant other, Phyllis Roland; and Phyllis’s daughter, Felicia, and grandda...
LAONA, Wis. - Larry Dominic "Bean Bag" Alessandroni, 76, a former Ironwood resident, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, Nov. 22, 2024, at The Bay at Nu Roc, in Laona, Wisconsin, and under the care of Moments Hospice. The Celebration of Life and burial service will take place in 2025 at the Riverside Cemetery in Ironwood. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hildebrand Funeral Home & Cremation Specialists, 24 E. Davenport Street, Rhinelander, WI, 54501, 715-365-4343. Everyone is...
RAMSAY, Mich. – Arlene Ann (Harvey) Wiemeri, 86, of Ramsay, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. Arlene was born on April 22, 1938, in Wakefield, daughter of Raymond G. and Florence (Hood) Harvey. She was one of ten children, so her childhood was full of fun and mischief. She graduated from Wakefield High School. On April 22, 1961, Arlene was united in marriage to William Raymond "Bill" Wiemeri in Wakefield. They were blessed with four sons. A...
POUND, Wis. - Mark Edward Ortman, 64, of Pound, Wisconsin, died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. He was born Dec. 2, 1959, in Mitchell, South Dakota, to Edward and Bernice (Becker) Ortman. He graduated from Pipestone Area High School with the class of 1978. Mark received a bachelor's degree in pastoral studies in 1982 from North Central Bible College in Minneapolis. He married Ruth Tims on Sept. 3, 1983, in Slayton, Minnesota, and together they raised two children, Joel and...
HURLEY, Wis. - Helen Marie (Kero) Trojahn, 100, of Hurley, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, with her loving family at her side. Helen was born in Saxon to Emil and Senia Kero. She was one of seven children raised on the farm and graduated from Saxon High School. She married John Trojahn in 1944 and lived on a dairy farm in Erwin Township, Michigan, where they raised their four daughters. They moved to Arizona in...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Donald Ray "Don" Walstrom, 89, of Wakefield, passed away Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at his home, after a brief illness. Don was born on May 25, 1935, in Bessemer Township, the son of Raymond G. and Gertrude E. (Scott) Walstrom. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1953. Don continued his education and graduated from Michigan Technological University in Houghton with a degree in mining and geological engineering. Don then served his country in the U.S. Army for two y...
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Neil David "Cork" Corcoran, 58, of Ironwood, experienced a life-altering aneurysm on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, while at deer camp. On Monday, Nov. 18, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, with his family and many friends at his side, he was taken away from us. He left holding hands with his wife, Kim, and his brother, Will, while he was listening to his favorite artist, Lainey Wilson. His journey with us has ended, but he was an organ donor, and his gift of life has...
