Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. - Robert William "Bob" Sibley, 70, of Ishpeming, Michigan, entered eternal life unexpectedly Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, in their winter rental home in Lake Havasu City. He was born on June 30, 1949, in Wakefield, Michigan, to Raymond and Katherine (Grivicich) Sibley as one of six children. After graduating from Wakefield High School, Bob joined the U.S. Army where he served as a clerk typist in the Vietnam War. After the Army, he worked for CCI Mine and took classes at...
MADISON, Wis. - Andrew Paul Traczyk passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, after a courageous battle with leukemia while surrounded by family and friends. Andy was born on May 29, 1989, in Waupaca, to his mother Debby Irene Benjamin and father Joseph Paul Traczyk. At an early age, Andy and his family moved to Hurley, where he attended Hurley K-12 School until his high school graduation in 2008. In 2006, Andy began working for his stepfather, Frank Lahti, as an auto technician at...
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jeanette (Boyer) Legg passed away on Jan. 11, 2020, after a short illness in Columbus, Ohio. She was born Aug. 30, 1920, in Ironwood, Michigan to Wilbrod and Alice Boyer. Jeanette graduated as valedictorian in 1938 from St. Ambrose High School. She spent her career as a medical technologist. She was predeceased by her parents, parents in-law, husband, Ellis Legg; siblings, Francis, “Larry,” Dorothy and Ray Boyer; and nephews, Lawrence “Bart” and William Boyer. She is survived by nephews, John (Kathy) Boyer and Dave “Jim” (Gr...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Francis "Youser" Tannheimer, 89, of Bessemer, passed away Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. Francis was born on Aug. 5, 1930, in Bessemer, a son of Jacob and Albertina (Kranzlin) Tannheimer. Francis graduated from Bessemer Area Schools and worked in several local iron ore and copper mines with his last being a foreman at White Pine Copper Mine retiring in 1992. In 1953, he was united in marriage to Dorothy D. Barto, in Montreal,...
DULUTH, Minn. - Donald "Muttie" John Mattson, 66, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, after a battle with Parkinson's, with his loving family by his side at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. He was born Sept. 24, 1953, in Ironwood, Michigan, to Eino and Delores (Baross) Mattson. Donald lived in Iron Belt, Wisconsin, and worked for Wayne Nasi Construction for many years. He loved spending time with his family, hunting and doing anything that involved the outdoors. He was an outgoing family man,...
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. — Anthony C. Meranda, of Bruce Crossing, passed on Feb. 8, 2020, at the age of 64. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, on Jan. 18, 1956, in Brighton on Clark Lake in lower Michigan near Ann Arbor. He went to school in Howell and went to college at Washtenaw Community College in Ypsilanti. Anthony worked for the Howell Schools for 25 years as a custodian/maintenance person. He moved to the Upper Peninsula in 1996 and got a job at Frontier Builders in Land O’ Lakes, building log homes. This was a dream job of his, to learn how to...
OMRO, Wis. - Arthur "Art" Jarvenpaa, 81, passed away on Feb. 14, 2020. He was born to Gust and Maxine (Williams) Jarvenpaa on Dec. 3, 1938, in Wakefield, Michigan. Art loved fishing and hunting, and could often be seen bowling which was a true passion of his. He also enjoyed camping and working on cars. On April 1, 1959, he married the love of his life, Hannelore Dumeier, and together they had over 61 years of marriage. Art was a loving father and husband; he was always willing to help those in...
MATCHWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Jim Giackino, also known as Bubba, the Whiz, Castile Cat, the Ups Man, the Macaroni Pony, Junxie, Big-G-Little-o-goes-with-Giackino and many other nicknames, went to Heaven early Tuesday morning, Feb. 18, 2020, at home, after a brief illness. His loving wife, Michelle, was with him. Born on St. Patrick's Day (which he reminded us frequently) in 1947, James Patrick Giackino began his life with his father, Alpha, his mother, Beda (Turula) and older sister, Phyllis. T...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Elerine Florence (Chartier) Bruneau, 89, a lifelong resident of Hurley, Wisconsin, passed away on Feb. 18, 2020, in Ironwood, She was born Sept. 25, 1930, in Ironwood, daughter of Benjamin and Elerine (Landry) Chartier. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1948. One short year later after being chased by the love of her life, she married Robert Bruneau Sr. on July 9, 1949, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hurley by the Rev. Lewandowski. Robert preceded her in death on...
WATERFORD, Mich. - Lee W. Maccani, 85, of Commerce Township, passed away on Feb. 2, 2020. He was the loving husband of Mary (Pellow) and the late June Lind; the dear father of Carrie (James) Davis, Michael (Phoebe) Maccani; stepfather of Michael (Mary) Hassett, Bill (Kathy) Hassett, Marjorie (Jonny) Lemback, Joseph (Chrys) Hassett and Catherine Hassett; brother of James (Maccani) and Judith Martin. He was also cherished by 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Mr. Maccani was retired...
BESSEMER, Mich. — Carole Elizabeth Elliott, 86, a longtime resident of Bessemer, passed away Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. Carole was born on Dec. 31, 1933, in Minneapolis, a daughter of Everett H. and Ruth Elizabeth (Goyins) Williams. She attended Ironwood schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1952. In 1953, Carole married the love of her life, William D. Elliott. She moved with him to Virginia, Texas and Louisiana while he completed his military duties with the U.S. Navy. In 1956, they traveled back to Bessemer, where they m...
PHOENIX - Donald Keith Rice, DDS, was born April 14, 1928, to William Henry Rice and Mamie Valpuri (Sissala) Rice. He was the second of four children. He died on Feb. 17, 2020, in Phoenix. Donald attended school in Bessemer, graduating from A.D. Johnston High School in 1946. He obtained his degree in dentistry from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He served in the U.S. Navy and while stationed in Maryland, he met and married Frances Barbara Rush in 1952. Together they raised six...
HURLEY, Wis. — Barbara Helen Buccanero 86, passed away on Feb. 16, 2020, at her home, in Hurley. Barbara was born on May 11, 1933, in Oma, daughter of Oscar and Helen (Hill) Ruha. She attended Hurley schools and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School. She was married to Raymond Buccanero, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 22, 2004. Barbara was a homemaker all her life. She loved to cook and bake, reading, and having family and friends over to her home. She was a great mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents, Oscar a...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Jimmy A. Finley, 75, passed away on Feb. 13, 2020, of complications from COPD at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, Jim was born on June 4, 1944, in Upland, California, son of Alfred K. and Sarah J. (Wilson) Finley. Jim graduated from Lawton (Oklahoma) High School in 1962. He attended Michigan Technological University studying geology. He belonged to ROTC and proudly served his country as a lieutenant with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Karlsrhue, Germany. In 1968, he...
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Marcia O’Neill, 85, and former Ironwood resident, passed away Jan. 23, 2020, in Kalamazoo where she lived for the past 31 years. Marcia was born March 11, 1934, in Racine, Wisconsin, the daughter of Gilbert and Claribel (Lightner) Jackson. Marcia was interested in music, interior decorating and fashion. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother; and is survived by her children, Kevin O’Neill of Kankakee, Illinois, and Kellie O’Neill of Sheboygan, Wisconsin....
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. — Betty Johnson, 89, of Bruce Crossing, died Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, at The Lighthouse at Hancock Health and Rehabilitation Center. Betty Joyce Marie (Niemi) Johnson was born in Kearsarge (#4 Location) on Dec. 20, 1930, the daughter of William and Lempi (Seppamaki) Niemi. On Dec. 6, 1947, she married Burton Johnson of Bruce Crossing. They moved to White Pine in 1954, and returned to Bruce Crossing in 1962, to work at the family businesses. They resided the rest of their lives in Bruce Crossing. Betty and Burt owned Johnson...
WATERSMEET, Mich. — Annabelle McGeshick, 89, of Watersmeet passed away Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 at the Gathering Place Elder Care in Watersmeet with her family by her side. During her life, she loved spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren. Annabelle is survived by her children Margaret Jackson, Cynthia R. McGeshick, Constance Lynn (Michael J.) Ursitti, Tyrone McGeshick, Ralph McGeshick and her daughter/granddaughter Daisy McGeshick, 28 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren and her sister Betty Anne White. She was preceded i...
KENOSHA, Wis. - Dorothy Marchant, 90, of Kenosha passed away on Tuesday Feb. 11, 2020, at ManorCare in Kenosha surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born on June 6, 1929, in Saxon, the daughter of the late George and Lillian (Niemi) Sullivan. She was educated in the schools of Saxon. Dorothy married Marvon L. Marchant on Dec. 23, 1950, in Saxon. She was employed for many years as a nursing assistant at Southern Colony and Hospitality Manor throughout the years. She was a member of St. The...
WAUSAU, Wis. - Virginia M. Oberst, 66, of Wakefield, Michigan, passed away on Feb. 7, 2020, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a long, courageous battle with multiple myeloma and lung cancer. She was born on Nov. 18, 1953, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to the late Floyd A. and Dorothy (Biermaker) Pedrin. Virginia was a graduate of Wakefield High School Class of 1971. After high school she went on to get two associate degrees in business from Gogebic Community College in Ironwood, Michigan....
GOLDEN, Mo. - Donald F. Piasecki, 76, of Golden, went to be home with his lord on Feb. 10, 2020, at home. Born in Ironwood, Michigan, to John and Rose (Kostac) Piasecki on Dec. 30, 1943. He joined the U.S. Air Force in December 1963. After serving his country in the Vietnam conflict as an aircraft mechanic, he landed in Wichita, Kansas, at McConnell Air Force Base. After getting out of the service he started his career with Lear Jet in 1968 as a customer service aircraft mechanic, retiring in...
ADAMS COUNTY, Wis. - Paul John Vaara, 49, of Gordon, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in Adams County. He was born Nov. 16, 1970, in Ironwood, Michigan, the son of Robert and Delores (Mattson) Vaara. He was united in marriage to Erin Elizabeth Bare on June 24, 2000, in Superior. Paul was a 1989 graduate of Luther L. Wright High School and continued his education at Gogebic Community College and finished his bachelor degree in education at University of Wisconsin-Superior. He...
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 is survived by his sister, Julie (Chuck) Kopecko of Bessemer, Michigan; his two brothers, Wayne Kangas of Bessemer and Kim (Jill) Kangas of Ironwood, Michigan; nieces, Lindi (Brent) Kopecko-Austin, Sandy, Utah; Charissa...
MINOCQUA, Wis. — Harriet Swanson, 99, of Winchester, Wisconsin died on Feb. 7, 2020. A memorial service for Harriet will be held this summer on Saturday, June 27, at 11 a.m. at The Nimsgern Funeral Home, 1025 Margaret St. Woodruff, WI 54568 with a memorial gathering from 10 a.m. till the time of the service. Reception at the funeral home will follow the services. Memorials may be made to The Living Hope Church, 13795 Bear Claw Trail, Winchester, WI 54557. Online condolences may be shared at nimsgernfuneral.com. Nimsgern Funeral and Cremation S...
HURLEY, Wis - Joan M. Wesenberg, 87, of Ironwood, Michigan passed away Saturday Feb. 8, 2020, after a lengthy battle with COPD at Villa Maria nursing home with a loving family holding her hand as she took her final breath. Joan was born on Dec. 21, 1932, in Ironwood, the only child of Oden and Esther (Mickelson) Walquist. She attended Roosevelt school and Luther L. Wright High School, graduating with the class of 1951. Joan worked as a secretary for A.R. Munari Insurance Agency until 1955, and...
EWEN, Mich. — Anthony C. Merenda of Ewen, Michigan passed on Feb. 8, 2020 at the age of 64. He was born in Toledo Ohio in 1956 on Jan. 18, raised in Brighton on Clark Lake in lower Michigan, near Ann Arbor. He went to school in Howell and went to college at Washtenaw Community College in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Anthony worked for the Howell Schools for 25 years as a custodian/maintenance person. He moved to the Upper Peninsula in 1996 and got a job at Frontier Builders in Land-O-Lakes, building log homes. This was a dream job of his, to learn h...
