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ANTIOCH, Ill. - James B. Sertic, 88 years old, of Antioch, Illinois, passed away peacefully, Thursday, May 6, 2021. He was born May 4, 1933, in Ramsay, Michigan, the son of the late Peter and Mary (neé Kapets) Sertic, settling in Antioch in 1988. James proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict, sailing around the world on the USS FDR. James graduated with a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Wisconsin-Superior, and in 1972 graduated with a master's degree in e...
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Craig Steven Lindberg, 52, a resident of Ironwood Township, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 3, 2021. Craig was born on Dec. 19, 1968, in Wakefield, the son of Roland and Carol (Leinonen) Lindberg. He attended Luther L. Wright High School and graduated in 1986. After graduation, Craig moved to Big Rapids and attended Ferris State University. Then, Craig went on to manage a sporting goods store. After several years, he returned home. Craig especially enjoyed his...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Michael John Doyle, of Bessemer, passed away on April 29, 2021, from a sudden illness. He was 78 years young. Formerly of Antioch, Illinois, he had been a resident of Bessemer for 15 years. Mike was a proud veteran, having served in Vietnam while in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed driving Ironwood's "Little Blue Bus" for several years and retired as an engineer from Case IH in Illinois. He is survived by his wife, Rose; and his children, Patrick and Kelly Doyle, Roseanna Sumner,...
WAUSAU, Wis. - Geraldine (Joki) Fuller, 74, of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Geraldine was born on Oct. 28, 1946, the daughter of Reino and Geraldine (Collins) Joki. She attended Ramsay, Michigan, schools and graduated from A.D. Johnson High School in Bessemer, Michigan. She then attended Gogebic Community College in Ironwood. She worked at Munsingwear and Foxpoint in Ironwood. Geraldine was blessed with a large family which was her...
HANCOCK, Mich. - Robert F. Veeser, 95, of Hancock, passed away at the Omega House in Houghton on Monday, May 3, 2021. He was born on April 14, 1926, in Iron River, to the late Henry J. and Ethel M. Veeser. He graduated from Iron River High School in 1943, later from Michigan State University in 1949 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. During World War II he served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. He was employed at Upper Peninsula Power Company for 41 years, retiring as Western Division manager...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Raymond Edward LaMaide, 92, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Monday, May 3, 2021. He was born on March 4, 1929, in Mellen, Wisconsin, a son of George and Helen (Vitek) LaMaide. Raymond proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged as a private first class on June 7, 1952, and received the Army Occupation Medal, the Korean Service Medal with three Bronze Campaign Stars and the United Nations Service Medal. He was a member of...
MONTREAL, Wis. - William "Bill" Meyer, 63, of Montreal, passed away unexpectedly at his home Monday night, April 26, 2021. He was born on Sept. 12, 1957, to William Walter Meyer and Joan Lee Meyer (Jensen) in LaCrosse. Bill grew up in Milwaukee and New Berlin. Bill was a proud member of his high school basketball team. He was also a student at University of Minnesota. Bill had a passion for construction, home improvement, and he loved working with his hands. He spent his career in home center...
WHITE PINE, Mich. - Michael Henry "Haywire" Razmus was reunited with the love of his life, Bonnie, on April 27, 2021, after a brief illness. He was born on Sept. 16, 1951, at Ontonagon Memorial Hospital to Leo and Marjorie (Gagnon) Razmus and spent his early years in Rockland. The family moved to White Pine in 1966 where he lived the rest of his life. Haywire was the youngest of five, having three sisters and a brother. He graduated from White Pine High School June 4, 1970, and continued...
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. - William J. Powell, 56, Fort Walton Beach, passed away on April 20, 2021. Bill was born on Oct. 30, 1964, in Gurney, Wisconsin, to Cecil and Annabel Powell. He graduated from Hurley High School in 1982 and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He was proud to serve with Ocean City Wright Fire Department as a fire fighter and first responder, rising to the rank of captain. Bill was a member of a FEMA relief team and was called into action at Ground Zero after the 9/11 World...
HURLEY, Wis. - Iris Brunell, 81, of Hurley, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Thursday, April 29, 2021. Iris was born March 6, 1940, in Ironwood, Michigan, a daughter of Peter and Marion Thom. On Nov. 9, 1957, she married William "Bill" Brunell. Together they raised their family in Hurley. Iris was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family. Summer was her favorite season, and she loved spending as much time as possible out in the backyard soaking...
BESSEMER, Mich. — Josephine Ann Kopnick, 86, went to her heavenly home on April 15, 2021. She is survived by three children, Mary McCready, Ann Marie Hunt and Joseph Kopnick; 10 grandchildren; a sister, Helen Schaller; daughters-in-law, Renee and Sherry Kopnick; and sons-in-law, Charles McCready and Phil Hunt. She also has more than 60 nieces and nephews to the third generation. In death, she is now reunited with her husband, Andy; her son, John; as well as her large Turkal family. Josephine w...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Warren Jivery, 81, passed away at his home with family by his side on April 28, 2021, due to complications resulting from lung cancer. He was born in Ironwood, on Jan. 12, 1940, to Howard and Verna (Lehto) Jivery at Grandview Hospital. Warren attended grade school and high school at St. Ambrose Catholic School in Ironwood, graduating in 1958. He was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves from 1963-1969. Warren attended Michigan Technological University in Houghton, graduati...
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Arthur F. “Art” Hash, 77, of Eyota, Minnesota, died Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester. Art was born May 20, 1943, in Detroit, to Fulton and Bertha (Dutton) Hash. He graduated from Handy High School in 1961. On Nov. 16, 1963, Art married the love of his life, Carol Balwinski, in Bay City, Michigan, where they made their home and raised their two children. He worked at General Motors for 33 years. In 1999, Art and Carol moved “up north” to Oscoda, Michigan, and in 2002 moved farther “up north” to live on...
ISHPEMING, Mich. - Charles Ahler, 86, of Kiva, passed quietly early Thursday morning, April 22, 2021, at Mission Point of Ishpeming. He was born on June 26, 1934, to Bernard and Helen (Wolf) Ahler in Burlington, Wisconsin. He attended St. Mary's Catholic Schools in Burlington before enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1953. He served as an electrician's mate aboard submarines and was discharged in 1962. He married Shirley Hankins of Charleston, South Carolina, in March of 1963 and returned to...
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. - Catherine Barbara Strnad, 86, of Bruce Crossing, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Catherine was born Feb. 25, 1935, in Shawano, Wisconsin, to Louis and Rose Stengel. She was affectionately known as "Kitty" by her siblings. She graduated from East High School in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in 1953. She married Pete Strnad on June 30, 1956, in Milwaukee. Later, in 1956, they moved to Pete's family farm west of Ewen. Catherine...
WATERSMEET, Mich. - Patricia Ann "Pat Ann" Hilsabeck, a lifelong resident of Watersmeet, was granted her angel wings on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Her final days were spent at the Iron River Care Center and she was surrounded by family, friends and her beloved Pastor Rob Yerks. Pat Ann was 83 years young and will be lovingly remembered by her children, Terri Hilsabeck of Marquette, Sandra (Gerald) Robinson of Eagle River, Wisconsin, Vicki Hilsabeck of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Lisa Hilsabeck of...
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. - Darwin Duane Livingston, 85, of Bruce Crossing, died unexpectedly on Friday, April 23, 2021. Darwin was born on April 17, 1936, in Parma, to L.D. and Madeline (McMurtry) Livingston. He graduated from Parma High School. Darwin proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. On Aug. 29, 1959, he married Mary Jo Houts. Dar was an owner/operator truck driver and electrician. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. Dar was an avid...
LA CROSSE, Wis. - Loretta Genevieve Radowski, 93, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2021, in La Crosse. Loretta was born in Wakefield, Michigan, on July 25, 1927, to Anton and Emilia (Capra) Cassietto. She was a lifelong resident of Wakefield until moving to Marquette, Michigan, in 2016 and a year later to La Crosse, where she resided at Eagle Crest South assisted living facility until the time of her death. Loretta was married to Edward Radowski on June 26, 1954, at Immaculate Conception...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Terry Gene Decker, 62, of Ironwood, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Duluth, Minnesota, after a brief illness. Terry was born on March 13, 1959, in Waupaca, Wisconsin, the son of Robert E. and Goldie Lou (Georgeson) Decker. He graduated from Waupaca High School. Terry proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for two years at Fort Knox, Kentucky. On July 18, 1998, he married Georgene Kay Anderson in Ironwood. Terry loved playing pool and played for Monday night...
On Wednesday, April 14, 2021, Ryan Steven Conhartoski was called home at the age of 43 surrounded by family, friends and Ryan's angels in this life and beyond. Ryan was an incredibly brave warrior who fought a long and tenacious battle with a rare aggressive form of leukemia. The world has lost an extraordinary son, brother, uncle and friend. Those who knew Ryan, even for a short time, lost a bright light in their lives. Ryan was born the son of Roman and Marci (Uremovich) Conhartoski on Dec....
TUCSON, Ariz. - Rudolph "Rudy" Mlasko, 79, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, entered eternal rest on April 3, 2021, in Tucson. Rudy left behind his loving wife, two children and their spouses, four grandchildren and spouses, two great-grandsons (with another on the way), three siblings, extended family and dear friends. Rudy is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. On May 27, 1961, he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Ruth (Ruthie)...
ERWIN TOWNSHIP, Mich. - The Lord has mercifully and peacefully guided Esther Maki, 89, into Heaven on April 14, 2021, taking her from her beloved home. Esther was born Aug. 18, 1931, the daughter of Bert and Cisera Canalia, who immigrated from Italy. She lived her childhood on the family farm in Kimball, Wisconsin, where she had fond memories. There was support and friendship from her family and neighbors. Her parents purchased a farm in Hurley, Wisconsin, and moved the family. She graduated...
MILWAUKEE — Thomas V. Jubeck passed away peacefully on Monday April 5, 2021, at the age of 83. He was born Dec. 8, 1937, in Ironwood, Michigan, to Thomas and Louise (Prospeck) Jubeck. He graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, Michigan, and went to college at Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan. He became an industrial arts teacher in Hesperia, Michigan until his retirement. He was the dear brother of Albert (Pam) Jubeck, surviving. Thomas was predeceased by siblings, Leona (Joe) Tauer, Raymond (Mary Jane) J...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Katherine M. Melnik, 69, of Wakefield passed away on April 12, 2021, at her home in Wakefield. McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home of Ironwood is assisting the family....
BESSEMER, Mich. - William F. Barbacovi passed away Jan. 24, 2021, at 99 years young. Bill was born April 19, 1921, in Bessemer to Agnes and Louis Barbacovi. Bill married Marie C. Richter on April 7, 1945, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. They made their forever home on East Longyear Street in Bessemer, raising six children. You would find Bill in his garage at all hours working on cars and puttering with wood, making his famous donkey carts. Bill and Marie seldom missed a chance to kick up their heels...