Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Kathie Jo Brady, 51, of Wakefield, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, due to COVID-19, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, in Duluth, Minnesota, with her loving children at her side. Kathie was born on March 18, 1970, in Bessemer Township, to Dorothy (Brownell) and Donald Sabec. She graduated from Wakefield High School in 1988. On Oct. 22, 1987, Kathie married the love of her life, Douglas G. Brady, in Bessemer. They bought a house in Bruce Crossing, and later... Full story
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Frederick K. Geissler, 76, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022 in Green Bay. He was born Nov. 11, 1945, in Copper City, Michigan, to Kurt F. and Mary C. (Kopp). Fred grew up in the Calumet, Michigan, area and was a standout student at Calumet High School. He graduated with an electrical engineering degree from Michigan Tech University and earned his law degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. Fred worked in Detroit early in his career before raising a famil... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Arlene Lineweaver, 84, joined the choir of angels on Jan. 19, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 24, 1937, in Pelkie, the daughter of Waino and Emma (Pietila) Moilanen. Her family relocated to Southfield, where she was in the first graduating class of Southfield High School. Shortly after graduation, she enlisted and proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from which she was honorably discharged. Arlene returned to the Copper Country in the Upper Peninsula in... Full story
ABBOTSFORD, Wis. - Cindy A. Beran, age 53, of Abbotsford, passed away on Jan. 24, 2022 at Medford Aspirus Hospital in the ER. Cindy was born in Michigan on Aug. 27, 1968, the daughter of Patrick and Sylvia (Saari) Hanson. She graduated from Hurley High School. On April 10, 2004, Cindy married Frank Beran in Marathon County. Cindy worked for Medford Aspirus Hospital for 20 plus years. She enjoyed her job and the people she worked with. She liked scrapbooking, and drinking wine with her friends.... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. — Lee Silvonen went to be with the Lord on Jan. 19, 2022. She was born on June 19 in Yakima, Washington, the daughter of Thomas and Jolene (Layman) Buckallew. She spent her childhood in Ironwood. Lee and her husband traveled to Oregon in her early adult life and lived there for many years. She owned and operated a new and used store, “The Eager Beaver” which was her “happy place.” When Lee retired, she moved back to Ironwood to live by her sister. She loved her family and friends and missed them every day, but she talked to them f... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Our loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Janet Abel Johnson passed away on Jan. 11, 2022, in Ironwood. She was 83 years young. Janet was born to Leo Abel and Ruby Abel on a rural farm in Montevideo, Minnesota, on Aug. 1, 1938. She loved to take care of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and tend her lawn in Rapid City, South Dakota. She also loved her Vikings and Twins, and watching them on television. She also loved watching NASCAR. Due to health concerns, she moved to Ironwood to live with her g... Full story
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. - Frances Lupino (nee Faggiana), 95, was called to Heaven peacefully on Jan. 16, 2022, at home and surrounded by family. She was born on July 6, 1926, in Campobello di Mazara, Sicily. She married John Lupino on June 20, 1959, in Sicily and joined him in America in November of that same year. They resided on the family farm in Kimball, Wisconsin, and later moved to Hurley, Wisconsin, where they remained their entire marriage. Frances relocated to live with her daughter in Map... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Paul J. Magdziak, 84, a longtime resident of Ironwood, passed away Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, with his family by his side. Feb. 15, 1937 - Jan. 7, 2022. These are two dates that will live with us forever; however, it is not the dates that are most important. It is the dash representing the time he spent with us. It is the life between the dates that carry us through this difficult time. It is all the wonderful times we shared creating memories traveling, camping and in everyday... Full story
MARQUETTE, Mich. - Rev. Fr. Allan Joseph Mayotte, 87, of Marquette, died Thursday morning, Jan. 13, 2022, at Norlite Nursing Center in Marquette. Fr. Mayotte was born on Dec. 23, 1934, in Marquette to the late Clifford J. and Marie (Tousignant) Mayotte. Fr. Mayotte attended the Salvatorian Seminary in St. Nazianz, Wisconsin, received a bachelor's degree from Sacred Heart Seminary in Franklin, Wisconsin, and St. John's Provincial Seminary in Plymouth, Michigan. He was ordained a priest by Bishop... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved Thor Livingston Wiita, 41, of Wakefield. He passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, with his mom and other family members at his side. Thor was born on Sept. 15, 1980, at Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, the son of Michael and Kathy (Bundy) Wiita. He attended A.D.Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1999. After high school, Thor was employed for 17 years at Highline Corporation in Hurley, Wisco... Full story
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. - Carl W. Lehto, 82, a longtime resident of Bruce Crossing, passed away Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. Carl was born on April 16, 1939, in Bruce Crossing, a son of Wilho Leonard and Hilma Suzanna (Maki) Lehto. He attended Ewen High School and graduated in 1957. During high school and for a short time after graduating, Carl worked at the creamery in Bruce Crossing. He then moved to Kenosha, Wisconsin, and in March 1961, married Norma Oja. Carl worked at MacWhytes wire rope... Full story
KENOSHA, Wis. - It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Michael E. "Eddy" Olexa Sr., 75, of Kenosha, on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. Born on Jan. 15, 1946, in Ironwood, Michigan, son of the late Matthew J. Olexa and Virginia (Habina) Dunn, Mike married the love of his life, Peggy Cope, in Chicago, on Aug. 29, 1987. Not only did Mike love fishing and playing cards, he was also an avid Chicago Bears fan. Fond memories of Mike include him sitting with a cup of coffee, a cigarette,... Full story
WEST ALLIS, Wis. - Doug Kaho passed away peacefully on Jan. 14, 2022, after a hard fought 5-year battle with cancer. Doug spent the first half of his childhood in Fort Worth, Texas, and the second half in Ramsay, Michigan. His adolescence was filled with adventures in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with lifelong friends who supported him despite his hearing loss, that though a challenge, never defined him. After graduating from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, Doug moved to Milwaukee,... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Sharon Anne Hill, 76, of Ironwood, gained her wings on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Ironwood. Sharon was born on Jan. 16, 1945, in Ironwood, a daughter of John J. and Mary C. (Serbin) Finco. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. Sharon was united in marriage to Gregory W. Hill. They made their home in Ironwood, where they raised three children. Sharon was employed by and retired from Ironwood Area Schools after a lifetime career as a cook and custodian,... Full story
SILVER BAY, Minn. - Sharon Ann Kelley, age 80, long time resident of Silver Bay, died peacefully, surrounded by family, on Jan. 10, 2022, after bravely fighting cancer. Sharon was born June 1, 1941, to Pearl (Hebert) and Leslie Havenor in Marenisco, Michigan; the second youngest of seven children. Sharon grew up and attended high school in Marenisco before following her sister Joyce to Silver Bay in 1960. There she met Norval Kelley. They married on April 22, 1961. After lovingly raising her... Full story
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. - Patricia Ann Lundin, 85 of Orange County, California, formerly of Sarasota, Florida, and Ironwood, Michigan, passed away on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Pat is survived by two daughters, Lori McLinden (Paul) and Kari Giesie (Mark), and two sons, Gregg Lundin (Kris) and golden boy, David Lundin (Dena); grandchildren, Gillian and Megan Mclinden, Maggie Giesie, Morgan LoCascio (Brandon) and Mallory Giesie, Jack and Mari Lundin, and Kacie and Tommy Lundin; and great-grandson,... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. — Karen Hantula (nee Sargent), 82, was called home on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, Karen was born in Mercer on Feb. 14, 1939, and spent her life in Hurley. She was the oldest of six children, and she was a 1958 graduate of J.E. Murphy High School. Karen married Toivo “Toby” Hantula on June 25, 1960. Throughout her life, Karen was a faithful member of the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Ironwood, where she served many roles including Altar Guild, Facilities Coordinator, Treasurer, and member of the Episcopal Church Women... Full story
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. - Thomas August Nordine died peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022 at the grand old age of 102-1/2. Throughout his entire life, Tom told stories, shared memories, and provided historical and area family knowledge to all who would listen. He was a human encyclopedia. Born to Swedish parents, August and Sophia Nordine, on June 16, 1919, Tom was the youngest of 10 children being born a few minutes after his twin brother, Bernard. He was born and raised in Golden Glow, a suburb of... Full story
RUIDOSO, N.M. - Irene K. Tregembo, age 100, of Capitan, N.M., passed away on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at Goodlife Senior Living and Memory Care in Ruidoso. She was born on Jan. 20, 1921, in Wakefield, Michigan, the daughter of Emil and Susan (Strough) Nelson. She attended the Wakefield Schools, graduating with the class of 1939. Irene married Thomas R. Tregembo on Oct. 1, 1941, in Iron River, Michigan. The couple lived in Hibbing, Minnesota, and moved to Sun City, Arizona, after retiring. They... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Dessie Dossetto, 92 years young, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Novi, on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. Dessie was born on Aug. 1, 1929, in Wakefield, a daughter of Milan and Jelena Popovich. She graduated from Wakefield High School in 1947. On Oct. 14, 1950, Dessie was joined in marriage with John Dossetto. They made their home in Wakefield, where they raised their four children. Dessie was preceded in death by her parents; her... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Daniel Shauger, 64, a longtime resident of Clewiston, Florida, passed away Sunday evening, Jan. 9, 2022. He was born on Feb. 4, 1957, in Wakefield, son of the late Daniel and Elaine Shauger. He is survived by nine siblings, Brian (Jeanette) Hill, of Colorado, Reino Hill, of Wisconsin, Forrest (Diana) Hill and Gary Hill, of Negaunee, Regan Hill, of Bessemer, Jacquelyn Shauger (Gary Ilminen), of Lone Rock, Wisconsin, Jesse Shauger, of Wakefield, Janis Shauger, of Sauk City, Wisconsin, and Jeanne (Mark) Luczak, of Bessemer; a... Full story
WATERSMEET, Mich. — J. Hamilton Hazen, 72, passed away at his home in Watersmeet on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. He was born Sept. 26, 1949, to Jack and Margaret (Brunk) Hazen. J. lived and worked for the Lac Vieux Desert Tribe. He was a well-loved and a caring man. J. was highly respected in the community. He will be loved and missed always and forever. J. is survived by his wife, Loretta Hazen; brother, and Robert (Bonnie) Hazen of Bruce Crossing; sister, Margaret (William) Haapala of Bruce Crossing; daughters, Misty Rodriquez and Lisa (Donald) B... Full story
NEW LONDON, Wis. — Our loving wife, mother and grandmother, Karen Marie Baron, passed away on Jan. 6, 2022, in New London. Karen was born to John H. Nelson and Alma (Saari) Nelson in Bessemer, Michigan, on Feb. 9, 1936. Karen worked as a beautician and housekeeper. She loved cooking, dancing and was a beautiful singer. She is survived by her husband, Richard; sons, Gary and Jim; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and other family and friends. Karen was welcomed in Heaven by her infant daughter, Marylynn; son, Danny; p... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Margaret "Marge" Marie (Rajkovich) Raykovich, 89, a lifetime resident of Ironwood passed away peacefully and went home to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital with her loving son, Louis Raykovich, at her side. Marge was born on June 25, 1932, in Hurley, Wisconsin, the daughter of Steve and Agnes (Punich) Rajkovich. She attended Hurley High School and graduated in 1950. On Sept. 13, 1952, Marge was united in marriage to... Full story
TROY, Mich. - Randolph Steven Mattson, 58, a resident of Troy, and former resident of Bessemer, died on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. He was born on April 22, 1963, in Wakefield, a son of John Henry and Patricia Jean (Madden) Mattson. Randy attended St. Sebastian Catholic School and was a 1981 graduate of A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer where he was a proud Speedboy athlete. After attending Northern Michigan University, he worked several jobs before beginning a 20-year career at Chrysler... Full story
