Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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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... Full story
AMERY, Wis. - Jerome M. Sobolewski Sr., "Pops, Papa Coot," 84, of Barron, and formerly of Iron Mountain, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2021, at Golden Age Manor in Amery. Jerome was born to Bruno and Romanda (Kawvalkoski) Sobolewski at Grandview Hospital in Ironwood, Michigan, on March 6, 1937. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1955, then served his country with the U.S. Army, earning an honorary discharge in 1962. He worked for many years for White... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - William "Weeps" Maki, age 92, of Ironwood, peacefully passed away in his sleep on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Weeps was born July 5, 1928 in Ironwood, son of the late Toivo and Helmi (Mattinen) Maki. He attended Ironwood schools, graduating from Luther L. Wright High School in 1946. After graduation he was employed at Beckers' trailer factory and later worked for the City of Ironwood Public Safety Department as a police officer, detective, and eventually as assistant police... Full story
SAXON, Wis. - Jim Danielson, 62, of Ironwood, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 10,, 2021, while doing what he loved the most - spending time outdoors. Jimmy was born on August 19, 1958, in Wakefield, Michigan, to the late Annie (Pallin) and Don Danielson of Ironwood. Jim was a lifelong resident of the Ironwood area, except for a few years living in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was an avid outdoorsman, hunter, and fisherman and loved life in the UP. Jimmy and his brother, Donny, learn... Full story
MADISON, Wis. - Dorrene (Sterling) Stevens, 82, of Fort Atkinson, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at UnityPoint Health Meriter Hospital in Madison. Dorrene was born on Jan. 8, 1939, in Crandall, South Dakota, to Everett and Mable (Holler) Sterling. The family moved to Jefferson, Wisconsin, in 1949. She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1957. She was married to Howard Stevens from 1957 to 1986. Throughout her life, Dorrene lived in Jefferson, Wisconsin, Mercer Wisconsin, Ironwood,... Full story
HURLEY, Wis., – Frank P. O'Berto, 88, of Iron Belt, passed away on April 10, 2021, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Facility in Hurley. Frank was born on Dec. 4, 1932, in Ironwood, Michigan, the son of Frank O'Berto and Mae (Barrett) Stella. He grew up in Cary and attended St. Mary's Catholic Grade School and J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley, graduating in 1951. He then attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior earning a master's degree in Education Administration. During the K... Full story
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. - Earl Warren Applekamp, 86, of Topaz, passed away Thursday morning, April 8, 2021, at Victorian Pines Estates in Iron Mountain. Earl was born Oct. 15, 1934, in Topaz, to William and Adela (Grapentine) Applekamp. He graduated in 1952 from Bergland High School, and on June 18, 1955, he married Mary Elizabeth (Dembroski) Swanson at Maple Grove Hall in Paulding. He worked in the engineering group at the White Pine Copper Mine for 50-plus years. After that, he started his own... Full story
SAXON, Wis. - Donald "Don" Valkama, age 75, of Saxon, went to the abundant hunting and fishing area in the sky on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, unexpectedly at his home. Don was born on Feb. 8, 1945, to Ernest and Jennie Valkama of Saxon. He attended Saxon Public School and had training in welding after high school. Don was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1966 and served during the Vietnam War when he was injured and awarded the Purple Heart. When he returned to the States he worked as a logger and... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Joyce M. Kallas (Baron), 91, of Hurley, died peacefully Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley after a lengthy illness of dementia. Her last day was spent restfully listening to a video of Jack playing their favorite song on the accordion, "Girl of my Dreams." This was always the first song Jack would play when he started off a set for everyone's entertainment because it was his song to his beautiful bride. Joyce was born May 7, 192... Full story
GREENLAND, Mich. — Kathy Seppamaki – a life well lived With profound sadness we announce the passing of Kathy, our loving and devoted mother and friend to all whose lives she touched, on March 24, 2021. Kathy Seppamaki, 75, of Greenland, formerly of Ewen and Bruce Crossing, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep at her home. Kathy lived her whole life in the U.P., complained about the winters, but stayed just the same. She visited some warm places, but always came back. Kathleen Haapala was born and raised in the U.P., born in Bessemer, to Wai... Full story
PETOSKEY, Mich. - John Matthew Tezak, 83, of Indian River, passed peacefully on March 27, 2021. He is preceded in death, by his parents Matthew "Fred" and Mary (Bolich) Tezak, his brother-in-law, Paul Garnish; and his nephew, Tom Garnish. John is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Carole (LaFond); his three daughters, seven granddaughters and one great-granddaughter. He is also survived by his sister, Delores Garnish and family; brother, Fred and wife Marge Tezak and family; brother,... Full story
NAPLES, Fla. - On Wednesday, March 17, 2021, we lost our dear mother, grandmother and friend of many - Marilyn Martin. She was born Marilyn Jacobson in Bessemer, Michigan, on March 16, 1932, to Art and Edith Jacobson. Her final resting place will be in Bessemer. Marilyn was 89 years old and died peacefully in the early evening the day after her 89th birthday from natural causes in Naples. Marilyn had entered hospice four days earlier and when asked, hospice was advised, "We have plans on... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Olive G. Niemi, 86, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2021. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Raymond R. Niemi; and brothers, Charlie and Billy; and sister, Nancy Jo. She is survived by her two sons, Raymond A. Niemi (Paulette) and Patrick J. Niemi; her grandsons, Andrew, Nicholas, Michael and Anthony Niemi; and her sister, Lillian Sullivan. She is also survived by many relatives and friends. Olive married her husband, Ray, in 1955 and they shared... Full story
LAKE GOGEBIC, Mich. - Pearl Margaret Kauranen Horvath, 99, of Lake Gogebic, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, March 18, 2021, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, Wisconsin. Pearl was born on Oct. 25, 1921, in Chicago, a daughter of George and Margaret (Mielke) Geyer. She attended school at Dever Elementary in Chicago. Pearl married John E. Kauranen in 1940. They were blessed with three sons. She worked in factories and ended her working career as a florist wh... Full story
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. - Daniel Dean Traczyk, 60, of Brooklyn Center, formerly of Hurley, Wisconsin, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021. Dan was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Jan. 27, 1961, son of Donald and LaVerne (Hakala) Traczyk. He graduated from Hurley High School in 1979. Prior to retiring due to ill health, he was working at Federal Premium Ammunition making bullets. Dan enjoyed playing pool, hunting, fishing, and going to meat raffles and rummage sales. He also enjoyed going to flea... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Mary J. (Misuraco) Wiita, 92, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, March 28, 2021, at her home, with her daughter, Jean, by her side, after a brief illness due to complications of COVID-19. Mary was born on March 2, 1929, in Hurley, Wisconsin, the 17th child of 19 children to the late Vincent and Josephine (Bruno) Misuraco. She attended St. Mary's Catholic School in Hurley and graduated from the eighth grade. On July 25, 1953, Mary was united in marriag... Full story
WESTON, Wis. - Ted Sanders was called home to Heaven on March 25, 2021. He was born in Wakefield, Michigan, on Aug. 24, 1968. He was one of the earliest premature babies to survive in the U.P., being born 13 weeks early, earning the nickname "two-pound Teddy." His strength and resilience started at birth and continued throughout his life. Ted attended Ramsay Elementary School and A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, Michigan. Ted was raised on his family's campground, Alpine Campground in... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Jeanne E. Giackino, 82, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, March 24, 2021, at her home. Jeanne was born on Jan. 18, 1939, in Wakefield, the daughter of Waino A. "Wayne" and Lillian M. (Hongisto) Jarvela. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1956. On her 19th birthday, Jan. 18, 1958, Jeanne was united in marriage to the love of her life, Richard L. "Rich" Giackino, in Ramsay. Jeanne was an active member of All Saints Lutheran Church in... Full story
CHEBOYGAN, Mich. — Elyn Marie Kallio, 66, went to be with our Saviour on Monday, Feb. 20, 2021. Elyn was born April 10, 1954, in Wakefield, to Beatrice and Eli Kallio of Paynesville. Elyn was raised in the country and on the farm. We still laughed about the time she came home from college on spring break and spent the entire time on a tractor seat spreading cow manure. Elyn graduated from Ewen-Trout Creek High School in 1972 and graduated from Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie in 1976. After getting her degree she worked for a... Full story
MERCER, Wis. - Deacon Norbert Brossmer, 91, of Mercer, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Blanch Brossmer; sisters, Florence (William) Struthers, Mary Ellen (Albert) Lambert and Doris Brossmer; a brother, Raymond (Iva) Brossmer; and a daughter, Kathleen (Robert Baczynski) Brossmer. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Kathleen; son, Gerald Brossmer of Steger, Illinois; a daughter, Nadine Davis of Hubertus; sons-in-law, Robert... Full story
DULUTH, Minn. - Yvonne "Sookie" Morzenti, 73, of Montreal, Wisconsin, passed away on March 16, 2021, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. She was born on Oct. 20, 1947, the daughter of Emil "Walter" and Eleanor (Lipske) Peltonen. She attended local schools and graduated from the J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley, Wisconsin, in 1967. Sookie met Gary Morzenti at the bank where she worked in 1979, and they were married on Sept. 11, 1982. She was a devoted mother and caregiver.... Full story
MERCER, Wis. - On Sunday, March 14, 2021, we lost Emil Lacek: our Dad, husband, grandpa, uncle, and a friend to many. Emil, who was 97 years old, died peacefully at his home on Grand Portage Lake in Mercer, exactly where he wanted to spend his last moments. He was in his favorite chair, holding the hands of his wife, Jackie, and his son, Mark. What a life he had! One with a hard work ethic, a lot of fun, love, happiness, and an extreme amount of fishing. The walleyes on the Flambeau Flowage are... Full story
PENCE, Wis. - Joseph "Joe" Bera, 79, of Pence, passed away on March 13, 2021, in Arkansas. Joe was born in Antigo, the son of Joseph Bera and Esther Bera (Muench) on Sept. 29, 1941. He went to school in Antigo. He married Cheryl Huotari on May 28, 1966, in Milwaukee. Joe was a Marine and served in the Vietnam War, and he was one of the Marines selected to groom the ski hill at Squaw Valley for the 1960 Winter Olympics. Joe won the bull riding event at Camp Pendleton, California. He worked as a... Full story
NORTH TUSTIN, Calif. — Garvin Gary “Bud” Gilbertson of North Tustin, went home to Jesus on Feb. 4, 2021, following a 2 1/2 week battle with COVID-19. Born to Garvin Gerald Gilbertson and Katherine Pavlovich Gilbertson on Jan. 24, 1943, in Milwaukee, the third of their 12 offspring, he was raised in Marenisco, Michigan, where he played championship basketball. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps right after graduation; he served in Vietnam and was awarded a Purple Heart, among other medals. Following his return from Vietnam, he was stati...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Francis "Frank" Joseph Rimkus Jr., 91, of Ironwood, died peacefully Sunday morning, March 14, 2021, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood. Frank was born Dec. 10, 1929, in Ironwood, the son of Francis "Frank" Joseph Rimkus Sr. and Leocadia (Koleski) Rimkus. He attended Ironwood Schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1947. A few years later, Frank enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served admirably during the Korean... Full story
