Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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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
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Syble M. Lange, age 90, of Ironwood, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021. She was born July 31, 1930, to the late Oscar and Elizabeth (Nash) Nyholm. On Oct. 28, 1950, she married Richard L. Lange, who preceded her in death in 1994. She is survived by her two children, Richard (Donna) Lange Jr. of Rosemount, Minnesota, and Deborah Hedstrom of Saline; three grandchildren, Richard III, Loren and James Lange; and two great-grandchildren, Gunner and Hunter Lange. Syble enjoyed knitting and quilting, crossword puzzles, and r... Full story
WEST GROVE, Pa. – Leslie Edwin "Les" Price, 92, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, in Jennersville Hospital due to complications from COVID-19 pneumonia. Born in Eagle River, Wisconsin, on May 25, 1928, he was the youngest child of Henry William Price and Elizabeth (Williams) Price. His parents ran a tourist camp on the Wisconsin River and Les gained his lifelong love of fishing, hunting and the outdoors from growing up there. He graduated from Eagle River High School, then e... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Grace "Toni" Suutala, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Westgate Nursing Home in Ironwood. She was born to Samuel and Nellie (Bayliss) Cheney on May 16, 1930, in England. She met the love of her life, John "Herbie" Suutala in Leicester, England, when he was stationed near there serving in the U.S. Air Force. They married on Aug. 15, 1953, in Leicester, and moved to Ironwood Township in 1954, where they raised their family. Grace loved gardening, feeding... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Joyce E. Alho, 90, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. Joyce was born the daughter of Peter and Allie (Suanto) Alho on Dec. 9, 1930, in Bessemer. Joyce enjoyed assembling jigsaw puzzles, playing many card games and liked watching TV game shows. She treasured her trips to the Breakwater Restaurant for hamburgers and shopping at Walmart. Joyce is survived by her daughters, Ann (Thomas) Maas and Penny... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - On Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, Roger "Ginty" Fontecchio, 78, of Hurley, passed away with his family by his side. Roger was born to Herman "Nig" and Mary (Sterny) Fontecchio on Nov. 11, 1942. He attended St. Ambrose Catholic School in Ironwood, Michigan, and graduated in 1960. On Oct. 5, 1968, he was united in marriage to Diane DeCarlo at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hurley. Ginty was a faithful member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He proudly served 20 years in the Hurley... Full story
SAGOLA, Mich. - Sharon A. Dabb, 76, of Sagola, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, May 20, 2021. She was born Nov. 10, 1944, in Iron Mountain, the daughter of Jerome and Edith (Carlson) Beaulier. Sharon attended Kingsford High School and graduated from the Luther L.Wright High School in Ironwood in 1969. She married James Dabb on May 27, 1961, in Iron Mountain. Jim's position with the Department of Natural Resources took them all over the state of Michigan. While in the Lansing are... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Lloyd G. Hill, 94, a lifelong resident of Bessemer, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021. He was born on Dec. 18, 1926, in Bessemer, son of the late Oscar and Edith (Reed) Hill. Lloyd attended the Barber School in Yale and the Washington School in Bessemer. He graduated from A.D. Johnston High School. After graduation, Lloyd worked various jobs. He was employed at the Republic Steel Company in Ironwood from 1949 to 1952. Lloyd proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Dave R. Usitalo, 64, of Ironwood, died suddenly of a massive heart attack while fishing on Lake Gogebic on Sunday, May 16, 2021. Dave was born Jan. 12, 1957, in Ironwood, son of the late Robert and MaryEllen (Jelich) Usitalo. Dave graduated in 1975 from Luther L. Wright High School and then continued his schooling at Gogebic Community College where he received his associate degree in computer science. Dave was a truck driver, most recently driving a logging truck for Corullo... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. – Doris M. Scavarda, 89, a longtime resident of Bessemer, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Doris was born on April 24, 1932, in Milwaukee. She attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1951. Doris worked for Ray Barbacovi and Art Stancher at the HiWay 2 Super Valu in Bessemer for more than 20 years. She was a faithful member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church, helped with the church pasty sales and volunteered at the St. Vincent De Paul Store. Doris loved all children and animals, especially puppies. T... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Patricia L. Pensala, 85, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Patricia was born on Nov. 21, 1935, in Wakefield, the daughter of John William and Linnea Susannah (Autio) Makela. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1954. Patricia married Rueben Nurmi and they raised four children. Later, she married Toivo Pensala of Waukegan, Illinois. Patsy had a quick wit and enjoyed laughter, had great talent and rhythm, enjoyed polka dancing... Full story
COON RAPIDS, Minn. - Theresa Marie (Fudaly) Jesberg, of Coon Rapids, passed away peacefully at her home with her husband by her side on May 13, 2021, after a six-year battle with breast cancer. Theresa was born Jan. 6, 1957, and raised in Ironwood, Michigan. She completed two years of college at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, then moved to Minnesota and married Ron Jesberg in 1983. Theresa retired from her career after the birth of her first son to dedicate herself to homeschooling... Full story
PARK FALLS, Wis. — Margaret (Barta) Smidl, of Park Falls, Wisconsin, formerly of Mercer, went home to her Lord on her 98th birthday, Wednesday, May 12, 2021. She married John Smidl in 1944 in Berwyn, Illinois, and eventually moved to Kansas City where they raised their children. She volunteered regularly at the churches and the communities in which she lived. She taught Czech language classes later in life and had made several trips to Czechoslovakia where she took classes at the university. She is preceded in the death by her husband, John; h... Full story
POWERS, Mich. - Lynn W. Brownell, 89, of Ironwood, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Pinecrest Medical Facility, in Powers. He was born Feb. 5, 1932, in Calderwood, son of the late Claude and Alice (Pittsley) Brownell. Lynn proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War until his honorable discharge. He worked as a logger and loved the woods. Lynn was united in marriage to Barbara Wood. She preceded him in death in 1996. Lynn enjoyed camping, hunting, and fishing. He especially... Full story
