Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. - On Saturday, July 31, 2021, Robert Mazurek passed away peacefully in his home in Baltimore County surrounded by his family. He was 95 years old. Robert, known as Bob to family and friends, was born June 9, 1926, and raised in Ironwood, Michigan, located in the Upper Peninsula near Lake Superior. He was the son of the late Mary (nee Stanczak) and Albert Mazurek and brother to the late William "Bill" Mazurek. He would often talk fondly of his time growing up in the U.P.,... Full story
ROCHESTER, Minn. - David Lee Oja, 64, a lifelong resident of Ironwood, Michigan, died unexpectedly on Sept. 9, 2021, from complications of open-heart surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. David was born on Jan. 26, 1957, in Ironwood to Edwin and Sylvia (Siirila) Oja. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1975. David was a lumber grader who worked at various sawmills throughout his life. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved grouse hunting, deer hunting, rabbit hunting an... Full story
L'ANSE, Mich. - George J. Haapala, 98, of Bruce Crossing, passed away Sept. 13, 2021, at Bayside Village in L'Anse. He was born on Sept. 1, 1923, in Paynesville, to the late Henry and Marie (Morti) Haapala. George served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army. After his discharge, he worked on the family farm and did body work on cars in the Bruce Crossing area. George played music with various groups and bands. He especial loved to play the violin and horn. George was a great... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Willard John Seeke, 93, of Bessemer, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021. Willard was born on March 26, 1928, in Bessemer, the son of John V. and Ellen Johana (Carlson) Seeke. He attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1947. On Dec. 3, 1949, Willard was united in marriage to Joyce Virginia Mars. Will worked several different jobs until becoming a fireman for the city of Bessemer. He was the last regular fireman to retire before the... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. — Dennis M. “Denny” Blomberg of Hurley passed away on Sept. 14, 2021, at his home with his family present following a longtime battle with COPD. He was born on May 16, 1945, in Ironwood, Michigan, to Arthur and Clara “Mickey” (nee Behrendt) Blomberg. He attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood graduating in 1963. He was united in marriage to Mary Ann DeFerro on July 10, 1965. Together they had a son, Mark. Denny worked at the White Pine Copper Mine for the majority of his career and also served as a mine inspector... Full story
MERCER, Wis. - Harold Miller, age 87 of Mercer, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, at his residence with his family by his side. Harold was born on June 22, 1934, in Logan, West Virginia, the son of Joseph and Marie Miller. He married Billie Kleinsmith on June 25, 1955, she survives. He is survived by his wife, Billie; and by his daughters, Karen, Kathy and Julie; and by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Dean; and his parents and brother,... Full story
TITUSVILLE, Fla. - Gerald Clyde "Bono" Britton, 84, passed away on Sept. 11, 2021, in Titusville. Jerry was born Nov. 26, 1936, to Clyde and Esther Britton in Watersmeet, Michigan. He graduated from Watersmeet High School in 1954, and proudly served his country in the U.S. Merchant Marines and U.S. Army from 1955-59, including an overseas deployment in Korea. He met and married Dorothy Grove in 1965 in Chicago and moved to Streamwood, Illinois, where they lived for nine years until moving back... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Rita Ann (Lesco) Searle, 90, of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. Rita was born on July 26, 1931, the daughter of Joseph and Josephine (Cvengros) Lesco. She was the only child but spent her childhood surrounded by many loving aunts and uncles. She attended Norrie Elementary School in Ironwood and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1949. She then attended Gogebic... Full story
CLOQUET, Minn. - Donald Keith Forslund, 87, of Cloquet, was reunited with the love of his life on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. His beloved wife of 51 years, Shirley Ann (Lindquist) Forslund, died in 2006. Don lived a long, happy life and died peacefully at home under the care of compassionate hospice professionals and his family. He is survived by his son, Steven Forslund (Carrie Bristol); a brother, Jack Forslund; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Don was a devoted Papa to his five... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Raymond Joseph Baker, 71 of Wakefield passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. Raymond was born June 23, 1950, to Ina and Delore Baker and was the youngest of 11 siblings. Raymond was proud to be a reliable American dairy farmer. He was a member of the Michigan Milk Producers Association and the National Farmers Organization. He loved to share his knowledge of agriculture and helped many 4-H youth with their gardening... Full story
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Frank Pusakulich, 94, of Ironwood Township, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021. Frank was born on July 29, 1927, in Ramsay, a son of George and Anna (Soztonich) Pusakulich. He attended the Ramsay School and A.D. Johnston High School. Frank worked in Detroit for a few years, and returned to the area and worked at the Penokee Mine until its closing. He concluded his working career at White Pine Copper Mine, and retired in 1988. Frank was first married to... Full story
PAHRUMP, Nev. - On May 27, 2021, Patricia "Pat" (nee Childers) Peterson, of Pahrump, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 81. Pat is survived by her daughter, Teresa (Michael) Peterson/Linner, Pahrump; four sons, Lawrence (Chris) Peterson Jr., Sparta, Wisconsin, Charles (Joan) Peterson, Phillips, Wisconsin, Michael Peterson, Presque Isle, Wisconsin, and Timothy (Sandra Haines-Elliot) Peterson, Phoenix, Arizona; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Linner, Shane, Cody and Riley Peterson, Derek (Miranda) Pete... Full story
WATERSMEET, Mich. - George "Sonny" Peacock, age 83, passed away on Sept. 4, 2021, at his home in Watersmeet. George was born Aug. 16, 1938, in Watersmeet to George "Valda" and Hazel (Orsborn) Peacock. He graduated High School in Frankfort in 1956 and served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1959, spending more than a year in Korea. He married Bonnie Clark on June 24, 1961. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; daughter, Cherie (Rich Torquemada); son, Gary (Liz); grandchildren, Bethany (Robert... Full story
DE PERE, Wis. - Shirley Jane "Shirl" Reince, of Green Bay, entered eternal life on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Unity Hospice in De Pere, Wisconsin. Shirl was born Sept. 28, 1949, in Wakefield, Michigan, to Ray and Ellen Franti and raised in Ewen, Michigan. She graduated from Ewen High School in 1967 and continued her education at Gogebic Community College, completing a one-year business program. Shirl then moved to Green Bay where she worked for Kellogg Bank, now Associated Bank, as a secretary/... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Marion Revoy, 103, of Ironwood, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. Marion was born on March 11, 1918, to John and Amelia (Slivensky) Kichak, where she grew up with brothers, John, Joseph and Frank; and sisters, Elsie and Regina; as well as nephew, John Jr. All have preceded her in death. She attended Norrie School in Ironwood and graduated from St. Ambrose Catholic School with the class of 1936. She was united in...
LAUGHLIN, Nev. - Mildred L. "Millie" Kloes, 84, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, in Laughlin, where she and her husband, Ralph Kloes, currently made their home. Millie was the daughter of Russel H. and Mildred V. Palmer, born on Dec. 24, 1936, in Hillsdale, Michigan, where she was raised and attended high school. She later studied electronics at Jackson Community College. She had worked at a number of places locally, including Gogebic County Sheriff's Department, Gresham Family Dentistry,... Full story
KALISPELL, Mont. - Gail Marie (Smith) Thomason died Aug. 27, 2021, in Kalispell. Gail Marie was born Oct. 20, 1928, in Eugene, Oregon to Ralph and Hester Smith. She joined sisters; Eva and Stella and brothers; Alvin and Delmar. She met the light of her life in high school, and on May 9, 1947, she married Clay Thomason. They lived in Eugene until 1959 when they moved their family to Kalispell. They were married for more than 70 years. She is survived by her children: Connie Wroblewski of... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Susan Olive "Sue" Selin, 74, of Bessemer, died peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021. Sue was born July 21, 1947, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Lloyd and Helvi (Nummi) Erickson. She attended and graduated from the J.E. Murphy High School in 1965, growing up in Gile, Wisconsin. Sue was formerly employed at Simpson Electric and retired in 2010 from Grand View Hospital in Ironwood where she worked as a CNA, ward clerk and lastly... Full story
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. - Michelle Miller passed away on Aug. 27, 2021, in Newport Beach, as a result of COVID pneumonia. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Richard A. Miller O.D.; her daughter, Whitney K. Miller of Huntington Beach; and her son, Max D. Miller (Mel), of Buffalo, New York. She is further survived by her mother, Kathy Curry of Saginaw, Michigan; her sisters, Pam Fouch (Raymond) of Traverse City, Michigan, and Annette (David) Povich of Fort Myers, Florida; and her brother,... Full story
RAMSAY, Mich. - James R. Scholar, 86, of Ramsay, passed away Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. Jim was born on July 25, 1935, in Ramsay, a son of Frederic P. and Bessie M. (Celik) Scholar. He graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer. Jim proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force, and was honorably discharged with the rank of master sergeant. He returned home and attended Gogebic Community College and Northern Michigan University, earning a bachelor's degree in education. Jim taught in... Full story
MARQUETTE, Mich. - Donald J. Stevens, 77, of Watersmeet, beloved husband of 46 years to Sandra (Graff) Stevens, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, at Marquette General Hospital. Don was born on Oct. 14, 1943, in a log home in Watersmeet, son of the late Ray and Eleanor Stevens. He graduated from Watersmeet High School and then enlisted in the U.S. Army serving as a sergeant in artillery in Vietnam. He married Sandy on March 29, 1975, and they together... Full story
OSHKOSH, Wis. - Rev. Marvin Leslie Rowe, age 91 passed away peacefully Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh with his family by his side. Marvin was born in Ironwood, Michigan, on Sept. 12, 1929, to Leslie and Lillie (Scott) Rowe and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, Michigan, and Gogebic Community College in Ironwood. He furthered his education at the University of Minnesota at Duluth, earning a degree in music education. Marvin taught music at... Full story
MARCO ISLAND, Fla. - Holly Susan (Sliva) Tisdall, age 67, passed away Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, at her home in Marco Island, Florida. Holly was born on Dec. 5, 1953, in Crystal Falls, Michigan. She was a graduate of A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, Michigan, and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan Technological University, Houghton. She began her career working as a microbiologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. There she met her husband, Dr. Philip Tisdall. They... Full story
WAUSAU, Wis. - Gary G. Martens, 80, of Gile, passed away on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on Oct. 29, 1940, son of the late Walter and Adeline (Klima) Martens. Gary honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. On April 5, 1975, he married Dorothy Cardini in Montreal. She survives. Gary worked for Auto Glass Specialists in Ironwood, Michigan, and later for Jacquart Manufacturing in Ironwood prior to his retirement. He had a great love for nature and the... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Michael Wayne Wesa, 63, of Ironwood, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, at home in Ironwood. Michael was born April 20, 1958, in Milwaukee to George R. Wesa and Verna L. Gormley. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1976, and served in the U.S. Army from August 1977 to September 1980. He owned his own business - Mike Wesa Construction - for many years until the time of his death. Mike loved sports. He wrestled in high school, was a baseball coach and was a s... Full story
