Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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MANITOWOC, Wis. - Linda Lou Azzoli (nee Liimakka), 75, passed away on the morning of Feb. 9, 2021, in Manitowoc. Linda was born on Nov. 10, 1945, in Ironwood, Michigan, to Russell J. and Jeanette M. (Heinske) Liimakka. She was a very special mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Linda will be very missed by her family and friends. Linda is survived by her children, Jeffrey Ray Azzoli Sr. (Kristie), Teresa Lynn Azzoli (Dave), and Nicholas Charles Azzoli (Deanna); her... Full story
BERGLAND, Mich. - Mary Louise Massie, almost 91, passed away early Saturday morning, Feb. 13, 2021, under the attentive and loving care of the staff at the Trillium House and Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. Mary Lou was born in Norway, Michigan, on March 25, 1930, the daughter of the late Ralph and Sophie (Remondini) Massa. She graduated from Bessemer High School in 1947, and St. Mary's School of Nursing in Rochester, Minnesota, in 1951. On Sept. 1,... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Rudy John Perhalla, 87, of Ironwood, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. Rudy was born and raised in Ironwood, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School. He served his country during the Korean War by joining the U.S. Navy. In 1958, he married his wife, Susan. After an honorable discharge from the Navy, Rudy continued with his education. He attended Gogebic Community College and the University of Wisconsin-Superior, where he earned a bachelor's degree in education. At the time of... Full story
WATERSMEET, Mich. — Rudie Orlich, 92, of Watersmeet, entered eternal life on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a service will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., Wakefield. Condolences may be expressed online at lakesidememorialchapel.com.... Full story
IRON BELT, Wis. - Shirlee Jane Lantta, 85, of W7870 Highway 77, Iron Belt, died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, in Duluth, Minnesota. She was born Jan. 1, 1936, in Mellen, daughter of the late Victor and Hilda (Martilla) Warren. Shirlee graduated from Mellen High School in 1954, and was married to Robert G. Lantta on June 11, 1955, in Mellen. While she was a homemaker for most of her life, Shirlee did work in the laundry department of a hospital in Neenah, and then was employed by Hanson Glove Factory... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Violet O. "Mama Vi" Koski, 90, of Bessemer, passed away on Feb. 1, 2021, at Gogebic Medical Facility in Wakefield. Violet was born in Bessemer on Nov. 20, 1930, to Mary and Victor Moro. Vi had a love for life and for everyone that came into it. She was so often found sitting outside her home chatting with anyone who happened to come by. The love she had for her family was unconditional. Vi spent many years as a bartender in Bessemer and loved to sing all of the old country... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Joyce Garland, 90, of Ironwood passed away on Feb. 7, 2021, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. She was born on Aug. 17, 1930, in Ironwood to Charles and Hilma (Puumala) Dudra. She is survived by her son, Richard (Sharon) Garland of Minnetonka, Minnesota; granddaughters, Katherine (Eric) Brandel of Minnetonka, and Kristin Garland of Edina, Minnesota; and two great-grandchildren, Finn and Stella Brandel. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Mel Garland. A service for Joyce will be planned at a later date. Spring interment w... Full story
IRON BELT, Wis. - Claire J. "Mia" Garro, 77 of Iron Belt, passed away at her home on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021. Mia was born the daughter of John and Evelyn (Peterson) Garro on July 19, 1943, in Ironwood, Michigan. She received her bachelor's degree and was an elementary school teacher in Tomahawk. When growing up she loved water skiing. Mia enjoyed the outdoors, gardening and game hunting. She took great pride in being a lector and helping in the Catholic churches in Saxon and Pence. Most of all... Full story
WAUSAU, Wis. - Gerald "Jerry" Hornick, 79, Wausau, passed away Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House in Wausau. He was born July 12, 1941, in Ironwood, Michigan, son of the late Frank and Mary (Probelski) Hornick. Jerry married Sandra Sharon on Oct. 28, 1965, she preceded him in death on Aug. 4, 2016. Jerry graduated from Superior State College with a master's degree in teaching. While he was in college he excelled in baseball, e... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Eunice Marie (Dalbeck) Backlund, 93, of Wakefield, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. Eunice was born on Nov. 13, 1927, the eldest child of Lloyd and Linnie Dalbeck, in a rustic logging camp cabin in Crystal Falls. Her younger siblings were Lorraine and Russell (both died of influenza in childhood), Duane (Christine) Dalbeck, Stratford, Wisconsin, Mary Ellen (Gerald) Laine, Wausau, Wisconsin, and Lloyd (Cathy) Dalbeck, Rimrock, Arizona. She attended Wakefield High School and g... Full story
DULUTH, Minn. — Gasper A. “Gop” Perrero, 89, passed away on Feb. 5, 2021, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Gasper was born Sept. 21, 1931, to Anton and Angelina (Suino) Perrero in Iron Belt, Wisconsin. He attended Iron Belt Schools, graduating with the class of 1949. After graduation, he worked at the Montreal iron mine, then did logging for Earl (Jello) Brackett. Throughout his life, Gasper spent time working on the family farm “up the hill” in Iron Belt beside his brothers and sisters: making hay, milking cows, laying fence, and... Full story
MARQUETTE, Mich. - LeRoy L. Rogers passed peacefully at U.P. Health Systems in Marquette on Feb. 3, 2021. LeRoy was born in New Richmond, Wisconsin, to Lee and Irene Rogers on Feb. 24, 1949. His mother passed away when he was 14 years old, and he went to live with his sister and family, Loretta and Ted Ewing and their daughter, Peggy. His father passed away in his senior year. He graduated from Prescott (Wisconsin) High School in 1968 where he was on the football and wrestling teams. He went on... Full story
TUCSON, Ariz. - Lynn C. Riggs, 65, of Tucson, died a happy man on Jan. 12, 2021. He had just purchased his first home, and had recently found the love of his life. Lynn graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1974 and immediately joined the U.S. Navy and later the Naval Reserves. After aircraft mechanic school, he moved to Arizona to work on the Apache helicopter. Much of his later career was with the railroad as both conductor and then engineer. Fast forwarding to happily retired, Lynn... Full story
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. - With great sadness, we share that Pearl "Penny" Walters, of Elk Mound, passed away on Feb. 1, 2021, in Eau Claire. At her request, she will be laid to rest at a private burial with her family; no service will be held. Penny was born on Jan. 10, 1953, to Carl and Ruth Stone. Her father's military service took Penny, her parents, and her four brothers across the United States and abroad. After graduating from high school in Ironwood, Michigan, Penny later became a certified... Full story
SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. - Jeffery Lawrence Foley of Sierra Vista, formerly of Ironwood, Michigan, died unexpectedly on Dec. 31, 2020, at Canyon Vista Medical Center. Jeffery was born in Oaklawn, Illinois, but spent his childhood growing up in Ironwood. Jeff graduated from Ironwood Catholic High School, then attended Gogebic Community College, and later entered the U.S. Army. At the time of his death, he worked for the U.S. Army White Sands Missile Range Electronic Proving Ground as a program... Full story
BERGLAND, Mich. - Leona A. DeVowe, 83, of Bergland, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021. Leona was born on Nov. 29, 1937, in Trout Creek, daughter of the late William and Ina (Linna) Kananen. After graduating from Trout Creek High School in 1955, she moved to Green Bay, Wisconsin and worked as a long-distance telephone operator for Wisconsin Bell. Leona was joined in marriage to Jon David DeVowe on June 6, 1959, and they were married for 61 years. During this time,... Full story
OSHKOSH, Wis. - Rita Marie (Kontny) Oman, 77, formerly of Bessemer, Michigan, passed away Dec. 29, 2020, at her son's home in Oshkosh. Rita was born on July 10, 1943, daughter of Frank and Stella (Albertson) Kontny. She graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in 1961. Rita started her career at the Gogebic County Department of Human Services, worked for lawyers in Wisconsin and Michigan and at Josephson's Nursing Home. She also owned and operated Erickson's Pineaire Café. Most will remember... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - John W. Landahl, 79, of Ironwood, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. John was born the son of Wallace and Marjorie (Carlson) Landahl in Minneapolis, on May 20, 1941. He was a high school graduate of Robbinsdale High School. John was a proud U.S. Navy veteran, and he served on the Samuel B. Roberts ship during the Cuban Missile Crisis from 1959 to 1963. On Aug. 29, 1970, he was united in marriage with Karen Sibley in Wakefield at the... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - James P. "Jim" Albert, 62, of Ironwood, passed away on Jan. 18, 2021, in Ironwood. Jim was born in 1958, in Ironwood, the son of James and Patricia (England) Albert. He owned and operated numerous Ironwood businesses including Knight Club Billiards, From House to Home, and Captain's Sub Shop. He was especially proud of his work with the local deaf community and his charity, Deaf Services of America. Jim truly cared about the community and wanted Ironwood to thrive, and he was... Full story
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Bonnie E. Westrich (nee Bowers), 72, retired, of Iron Mountain, Michigan, passed away after a silent but long battle with chronic kidney disease on Jan. 17, 2021, while in the care of St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. Bonnie is survived by her two children, Tammy W. Levit-Jones (Mark Jones) and Sandra K. Levit; her sister, April Ruppe (Joseph); and brother, Wallace C. Bowers; her grandchildren, Kayla Anderson (Thomas Ziemba) and Kevin Anderson (Stephany); her... Full story
MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Eugene Raymond Nurmi, 73, of Trout Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully after a culmination of health issues and most recently cancer, on Jan. 24, 2021, in Marshfield. Eugene was born April 16, 1947, in Bruce Crossing, Michigan, to Ida (Nurmi) Ojaniemi. He grew up in Bruce Crossing and went to school in Paynesville, Michigan. Most of his childhood was spent getting into mischief with his cousins. In 1965, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country in the Vietnam... Full story
TOMAHAWK, Wis. - Jean A. DeCarlo, 79, of 1615 E. Somo Ave., Tomahawk, passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, at her home. Jean was born June 27, 1941, in Ironwood, Michigan, to James and Rose (DeDiana) Gerry. She grew up in the Hurley area and married Charles M. DeCarlo on May 23, 1964, in Eau Claire. Chuck and Jean spent 31 years in the Wausau area. She spent many years as a teacher's aid at John Muir Middle School. Following retirement they spent 18 years in the Manitowish Waters area,... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Jack Raymond Vandevoorde, 87, of Iron Belt, died peacefully surrounded by his children on Jan. 22, 2021, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. Jack was born on Sept. 5, 1933, to Raymond and Godelieve (Delodder) Vandevoorde and grew up in Iron Belt. Jack was born a fraternal twin and shared a lifelong bond with his twin sister, Jean Vandevoorde Grasso, and later her husband, Frank. Frank, Jeanie, Jack and Donna spent many hours laughing and enjoying each... Full story
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Dorothy Salonen Pakonen, 83 a longtime resident of Bessemer, Michigan, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, at a nursing home in Alexandria. Dorothy was born on May 3, 1937, in Bessemer, daughter of the late Tynne and Reino Salonen. She graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in 1955. She proudly played the tuba in their band and participated with 4-H, before moving down to Chicago where she worked as a live-in nanny and then at Publishers Clearing... Full story
WAUSAU, Wis. - Lorraine "Laure" Kreger, 65 of Wausau, died on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau. Laure was born on July 26, 1955, in Ironwood, Michigan, the daughter of John and Esther (Wirtenen) DeMario. Laure worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Marywood Convalescent Center in Wausau for many years. She enjoyed flowers and gardening, and had a knack for decorating. Laure was an animal lover, especially her cats. Laure is survived by two sons, Dylan (Rachel) Hockin... Full story
