Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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HURLEY, Wis. - Julia Ann (Perlich) Rosa, 98, of Ironwood and Hurley, passed away Saturday evening, Sept. 18, 2021, after a long and fabulous life. Julia, or Julie as she was known, was one of a kind and ahead of her time! She was a feminist (telling her daughters to grow themselves first before they got married), a fashionista (leopard was one of her favorite colors), a life-long Democrat (a Mother Jones subscriber and C-Span devotee), a strong Croatian woman, a singer, a dancer, a wife, a...
MERCER, Wis. - Clemetta Evenson, age 101, of Mercer, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, at her home. Clemetta was born on June 18, 1920, in Chicago, the daughter of the late Peter and Rose (Roeder) Spanier. Clemetta received her nursing diploma from St. Elizabeth Hospital in Chicago in 1941. She enlisted in the Army Nurse Corps in February of 1942 and was stationed at Scott Field, in East St. Louis, Illinois. Clemetta met and married Capt. Warren Evenson, of Mercer, on March 13, 1943,...
ROCKLAND, Mich. - Theodore Gregory "Ted" Seid passed on to his next life quietly at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Sept. 24, 2021. He would have been 93 in December and had been in failing health for some time. Ted was born to Andrew and Gertrude (Walters) Seid on Dec. 20, 1928, in Rockland. He attended Rockland Schools, graduating with the Class of 1947. He served with the U.S. Army from 1949 to 1952 in both Japan and Korea. He received the Army Occupation Medal, the Overseas...
WEST OLIVE, Mich. - George Joseph Briar, 88 of West Olive, Michigan, went home to be with God on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021. George was born on Feb. 19, 1933, in Ironwood, the son of John Joseph Briar and Pauline Agnes (Krispinsky) Briar. He attended L. L. Wright High School and graduated in 1951. He served in the U. S. Army from 1953 to 1956. George graduated from Michigan State University in 1962. He taught English and later became a school librarian and media specialist at three different...
DULUTH, Minn. — Dominic M. Ciatti Jr., 57, of Hayward, Wisconsin passed away on Sept. 19, 2021, at the Miller-Dwan building of Essentia Health in Duluth. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 29, at Lenroot Lodge in Hayward, Wisconsin, at 11 a.m., preceded by a visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. A luncheon will follow. A full obituary will be published early next week. McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home of Ironwood is assisting the family....
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Larry Gulan, 84, of Ironwood, passed away in his sleep, as he wanted, on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021. Larry was born on May 3, 1937, a son of Anton and Leone Gulan. On May 16, 1964, he was married to Sally Jakeway, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Ironwood. He was a dedicated husband and enjoyed his life with Sally. They were married for 41 years. She preceded him in death on Feb. 12, 2005. Larry graduated from J.E. Murphy High School, in Hurley, Wisconsin, in 1955, then...
MONTREAL, Wis. - After a brave and courageous two-and-a-half year battle with cancer, Karen Ann (nee Fine) Walta, 73, of Montreal, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, while in her home and surrounded by her family. Karen's love, kindness and strength were an inspiration to those of us she leaves behind. Karen was born on Nov. 22, 1947, in Spokane, Washington, she moved to St. Paul, Minnesota as a child and lived there for many years until she found a piece of...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Ida Marie Johnson, 73, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, at her home. Ida was born on Aug. 21, 1948, in Wakefield, a daughter of Edward Eino and Edna Geraldine (Ziegler) Johnson. Ida was employed by the Department of Natural Resources and the state of Michigan. For more than 27 years, she proudly served her country as a master sergeant and was in the 148th Fighter Wing - Minnesota Air National Guard. Ida loved to cook, take care of her flower...
ASHLAND, Wis. — Jacqueline "Jackie" Gunderson, age 74, of Grand View, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2021, at Memorial Medical Center in Ashland. She was born July 30, 1947, in Wakefield, Michigan, the daughter of Jack and Marge Burt. In 1965, she graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, Michigan, and then received a degree in physical education from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. On June 21, 1974, she married Hjalmer Gunderson. Jackie worked at the Drummond School D...
TROUT CREEK, Mich. — Marjorie Ellen Voigt, 81, of Trout Creek, died peacefully at home with family by her side on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021. Marjorie was born on Oct. 23, 1939, the daughter of Ellen and Walfred Perttula Sr. On May 20, 1959, she was married to Emmanuel Voigt at Trinity Lutheran Church in Trout Creek. Margie, as many knew her, was a woman of many words with lots of spunk and no filter. Her life was dedicated to her faith and family, and she was happiest when her house was full. W...
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Karen E. Wedenoja, 81, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation, and Assisted Living Community Home in Ironwood. Karen was born on Aug. 15, 1940, in Wakefield, the daughter of James and Eloise (Hopkins) Minier. She was united in marriage with Melvin C. Wedenoja on Nov. 2, 1968, in Ironwood. Together with her husband, they owned and operated Mel’s Bar in Ironwood Township. Karen was also a member of the Black River Harbor Boat Club and enjoyed bowling. She is sur...
SUAMICO, Wis. - James Matthew "Jim" Harju, 63, of Suamico, passed away on Sept. 16, 2021. Jim was born on Aug. 25, 1958, to William and Martha (Kettunen) Harju of Bruce Crossing, Michigan. Jim is survived by his wife, Geri Lynn; his sisters, Ruth (Mike) Novak of Green Bay, and Darlene Gray of Winter Springs, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Douglas; his brother-in-law, Jim Gray; and his first wife, Susan. Jim is further survived by his niece, Yvonne (Mark)...
RICE LAKE, Wis. - Wayne Alan Braun, 65, passed away Sept. 19, 2021, after a long illness surrounded by his loving family and friends. Wayne was born Aug. 28, 1956, to Maurice and Rosella (Fye) Braun in South St. Paul, Minnesota. His family moved to Wisconsin when he was a teenager and he remained a Wisconsin resident the rest of his life. Wayne spent his working years as an auto body mechanic and loved the work so much he restored classic cars as a hobby. He was also involved in auto racing for...
L'ANSE, Mich. - George Haapala passed away of natural causes on Sept. 13, 2021, while a resident of Bayside Village in L'Anse. He played violin expertly as a main instrument for years. He served in the U.S. Army as a band member and cook on troop trains during World War II while traveling. He was a gentle man who loved his family and home life. He welcomed everyone to join him in his music playing. He lived what he believed. He will be missed by those who loved him, that he left behind. A...
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.,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
