Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas - On Monday, May 31, 2021, Clinton John Palmquist was killed at the age of 45 by a drunk driver. Clint was born on April 18, 1976 in Ironwood, Michigan. He was married to Tiffany Campbell and has a daughter, Celeste Palmquist, from a previous marriage. Clint enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1997, eventually becoming a signals intelligence warrant officer in 2004. His insatiable appetite for learning how things worked, fixing problems and mentoring others made him an exemplary memb... Full story
DULUTH, Minn. - Rodney Mark Kangas, 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Feb. 6, 2020 after a brief illness at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth. Rodney was born Oct. 16, 1957, to Andrew William Kangas and Florence Miriam (Benson) Kangas. Rodney was born and raised in Bessemer, Michigan. After graduating from High School Rodney moved in with his sister, Julie, and her husband, Chuck, in 1985 and helped raise three amazing girls, 30+ cows, numerous horses, cats,... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Heaven welcomed an angel on June 16, 2021, with the passing of Rose (Peggy) Matonich, age 99. Rose was born to humble parents, Victor and Celestine (Prucca) Pertile on Nov. 28, 1921, in Bessemer, Michigan. She was the fourth of seven children and grew up in a loving family that learned early on the meaning of hard work and respect. Rose attended local schools graduating fifth in her class of 150 students despite having missed a lot of school to care for her ailing mother who died... Full story
WOODVILLE, Wis. — Louis Tolvanen, age 69, died on Monday, June 14, 2021, at Parkview Community Campus in Woodville. Louis was born the son of Edwin and Bette Tolvanen on June 19, 1951, in Saint Petersburg, Florida. He grew up in Miami, graduating from Miami Edison High School, class of 1969. Louis attended college in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan when he met Debrah Pelkola. They married on Nov. 28, 1970, in Ironwood, Michigan. Louis worked for 27 years in the Iron Range in Minnesota and later worked as a welder and fabricator at Superior Mine... Full story
SAXON, Wis. — Roque Guso, 96, of Saxon, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at his home in Saxon. Roque was born on Sept. 27, 1924, in Havana, Cuba, the son of Roque and Grace (Garcia) Guso. He is survived by his loving wife, Lois Guso; daughter, Linda (Edward) Wietting; and grandson, Jordan Wietting. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Yolanda Holehan, Odette Marshall and Katherine McMaugh; and brother, Joseph. A funeral service will be held at a later date. Funeral a... Full story
PARK FALLS, Wis. - Frances R. Hannula, 99, of Hurley, passed away on Sept. 21, 2020, at The Waterford in Park Falls. Frances was born on Aug. 19, 1921, in Rhinelander, daughter of Edward and Anna (Antes) Skaja. She attended Oma Grade School and Lincoln High School in Hurley. She married Emil Hannula on Dec. 30, 1939, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hurley. Frances worked as a sales clerk at Paul's Store in Hurley for 14 years and at the Ben Franklin Store in Hurley and Ironwood for nine years... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Mary Jane Cunico, 91 of Hurley, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. She was born on May 14, 1930, to Gasper and Rose (Messina) Schiera in Chicago, Illinois. Mary met the love of her life, Ottilio Cunico; and they married in Chicago on Feb. 23, 1953. Both second generation Italians, they were very happily married for 60 years. In 1968 they moved to Hurley and have resided there until her passing. After working as a receptionist for Dr. Lepore... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Carol Westeen, 83, passed away on June 11, 2021. She was born on March 9, 1938, to Emil and Sylvia Sorvala of Hurley, Wisconsin. Carol was a lifelong resident of the Ironwood and Hurley area. Carol attended grade school in Montreal and then graduated from Hurley High School in 1956. She then enrolled at St. Luke's Hospital of Nursing in Superior. Upon completion of classes at St Luke's, Carol was united in marriage to James Westeen of Ironwood on June 22, 1957. Carol worked for... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Donald Joseph Ruppe, 74, of Ironwood, passed away early Friday morning, June 11, 2021. Donald was born on March 14, 1947, in Ironwood, a son of Joseph R. and Eila (Aho) Ruppe. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Donald was preceded in death by his parents. A private service and interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Ironwood. Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, is assisting the... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - James B. Averitt, 74, of Ironwood, passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2021, at his home. Jim was born on Feb. 4, 1947, in Laurium, son of the late John and Carmen (Cundy) Averitt. Jim attended public grade school in Malden, Missouri, and graduated from St. Ambrose Catholic High School in Ironwood in 1965. Jim also obtained an auto mechanic certification from Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis in 1973, and later obtained double associate degrees from Gogebic Community College... Full story
OAK CREEK, Wis. — Richard L. Jacobson, formerly of Bessemer, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at the age of 83. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Ann Jacobson (nee Kapugia); son of the late Walter and Mary Jacobson; dear father of Gordon (Cathy) Jacobson, Janet (Bill) Martinson, Sandy (fiancée Lance Schnorenberg) Jacobson and Connie (Mike) Glassmaker; proud grandfather of Connor and Meghan Jacobson, Erin (Alex) Schmidt, Susan Martinson, Brian (Kelly) Martinson, Matthew Berling, Stephanie (Nick) Buisman, and Robert an... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - MaryKay Bertagnoli, 96, was called home on June 4, 2021, with her daughters Joan and Brigett by her side. She was born Mary Catherine Cecilia Flandrena on Nov. 22, 1924, in Hurley, to the late James and Mildred Flandrena. She attended Hurley schools and St. Mary of Nazareth School of Nursing in Chicago. Upon graduating in 1947, she worked at Newport Hospital in Ironwood, Michigan, as a registered nurse. She married John R. "Jack" Bertagnoli on Aug. 5, 1950, and together they... Full story
DULUTH, Minn. - Keum Melander, 84, of Saxon, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth due to surgery complications. She has passed into the light and rests in peace with her Lord and Savior. Keum was born Chee Keum Yun on Sept. 16, 1936, in Nam Won-Kun, Korea, to Chee Man Kang and Tae Chung Soon. Keum attended schools in Korea. While Keum was working for an 8th U.S. Army Company that supplied services to the U.S. Army personnel, she met... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - James L. Mylly Sr., 67, of Ironwood, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 6, 2021, surrounded by his family. James was born on April 7, 1954, in Ironwood to Leonard and Julia (Haukkala) Mylly. He was united in marriage on Oct. 28, 1978, to Dawn Anderson-Korpela. James drove for Halvor Lines Trucking for 24 years, driving many years with Dawn across the country. James loved the outdoors; fishing, hunting, camping, or going to the camp with the guys. He was a carpenter and... Full story
AHSLAND, Wis. - Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Martino, 89, died on June 5, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family and beloved dogs. She was born on Jan 28, 1932, in Ironwood, Michigan, to Walter and Ann (Cox) Jaresky. Elizabeth graduated from St. Ambrose Catholic School in Ironwood in 1949. After high school, she worked at Michigan Bell Telephone Company. Then, in 1955, a letter came in the mail, and it changed her life. Eugene A. Martino wanted to court her. In 1957, on windy Aug. 3, Elizabeth m... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Marie H. (Wedenoja) Sanders, 102, of Hurley, went to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Villa Maria Nursing Home. Marie was born to Andrew and Maria (Karjala) Wedenoja on May 12, 1919, in Wakefield, Michigan. She attended Wakefield schools and graduated from high school in 1937. After graduation, Marie worked at a variety store in Wakefield. During World War II she worked in Detroit in defense work and at Park Davis Laboratories. Marie was united in marriage with... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Edward A. "Eddie" Blomquist, 90, of Ironwood passed away on Dec. 9, 2020, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. Edward was born on April 25, 1930, in Ironwood, the son of John and Hildur (Anderson) Blomquist. He attended local schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1948. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from May 1951 to February 1953. After his military service, he worked at Tony & Pete's Gas Station in Ironwood. He then spent 34... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Jewel H. Lakvold passed away. The family has chosen Ketola-Burla Funeral Home of Ironwood to honor Jewel’s legacy of life.... Full story
WAUSAU, Wis. - Richard "Dick" G. Jacobson, 87, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mountain Terrace Assisted Living. He was born Aug. 30, 1933, in Bessemer, Michigan, son of the late Gustav and Jennie (Johnson) Jacobson. On March 16, 1957, he very happily married Diane Goodesmith in London, England. She preceded him in death on May 16, 2017. He attended Bessemer schools and graduated in 1951. Dick joined... Full story
WOODHAVEN, Mich. - David J. Eplett, age 94, died Dec. 15, 2020, at the Applewood Nursing Home in Woodhaven. Dave was born Aug. 7, 1926, in Ironwood to Henry and Jane (Anderson) Eplett. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School and went directly into the U.S. Navy to serve in World War II, for which he was very proud. When he returned home, he met and married his "Honey" Marian Gregory. She survives. After the iron ore mines closed, he held numerous jobs, then attended night school to learn... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Earl R. "Smudge" Swetkovich, 97, of Pence, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021, just short of his 98th birthday at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. Earl was born the son of Peter and Pauline (Reinero) Swetkovich on June 23, 1923, in Pence. He attended Pence schools. Earl was united in marriage to Verona Kaseno on Sept. 10, 1949, at the former St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Pence. Earl started work early in his young life, lying about his age to work at the Montreal... Full story
ASHLAND, Wis. - Patricia Chase wore many hats. She was a beloved mother, sister, daughter, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, friend and social worker. She died on May 30, 2021, at the age of 87. She may have been 87, but she had friends of all ages. She was born to Charles and Kathleen "Kit" Langsford on April 19, 1934, in her aunt's house in Carey location. Pat always had a dream of becoming a missionary, but after graduating from Lincoln High School class of 1953, she attended the University of... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Marlita Joy Everson passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021, at the age of 85. She was born on Feb. 26, 1936, to Steve and Marceil Filut in Milwaukee. She graduated from Washington High School and went on to college. She worked at the YMCA where she met Neil Everson. On June 11, 1955, they eloped to Iowa City. In 1970, they moved to the Upper Peninsula and started Everson Tool and Machine. She worked with her husband for 27 years. Marlita enjoyed golfing and was a member of... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Susan M. Bahr, 72, a resident of the Town of Oma (Hurley), passed away Friday morning, April 30, 2021, at her home. Susan was born on Aug. 24, 1948, in Milwaukee, a daughter of Harvey O. and Ethel E. (Thompson) Klumb. She was a dedicated secretary and retired from Waukesha County Technical College. Susan enjoyed shopping, especially for shoes. She did a lot of traveling visiting family and friends, and Susan loved to ride her Harley-Davidson with her family and Harley family.... Full story
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Charles R. Gunderson, 95, of Ironwood, passed away on Sunday morning, May 23, 2021, at his home with his family members at his side. Charles was born the son of Charles O. and Martha (Hanson) Gunderson on Jan. 3, 1926, in Wittenberg, Wisconsin. Charles proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy in Guam and Sipan during World War II. He studied at the Naval Newberry College in South Carolina as a radio technician. He met his one and only Anneta J. Lipe at Southern... Full story
