Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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ST. JOSEPH, Minn. - Janet Lee Innes, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, at her home in St. Joseph. Jan was born Oct. 12, 1943, in Washburn, Wisconsin, to Martin and Nellie (Sorenson) Anderson. She graduated from Ondossagon High School and then went to X-ray school in Duluth. She worked as an X-ray technician for a few years. Jan married Robert James Innes at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Ashland, Wisconsin, on July 15, 1967. Bob and Jan moved... Full story
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Harold Oliver Vuorenmaa, 91, of Ironwood Township, passed away in the comfort of his home Saturday evening, July 31, 2021. Harold was born on June 19, 1930, in Ironwood, a son of Eric and Selina (Kitula) Vuorenmaa. He attended Roosevelt School and graduated in 1949. He was a hard and dedicated worker. Harold worked at Ahonen Lumber Company, was a milkman for Wally Curik, IronWood Products and as a rural postal carrier. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from October... Full story
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. - David Paul "Dave" West, a former resident of Fayette County, Georgia, completed his final flight on July 22, 2021, after a short illness. Dave was born Nov. 13, 1939, in Ironwood, Michigan, the third child and only son of Holger Franz West and Helen Heczko West. A 1956 graduate of Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, Dave received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating in June 1961. Aspiring from a young age to become an aviator, Dave chose naval aviation... Full story
NAPLES, Fla. - Beloved mother and grandmother, Barbara J. (nee Oberg) Miller, of Naples, passed away in Naples, on July 31, 2021. She was born in Wakefield, Michigan, to Paul J. and Bernice E. Oberg, on Jan. 14, 1937. She graduated from Wakefield High School in 1954. She loved ballroom dancing, fishing and working in her yard on her many fruit trees. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Paul R. Oberg and Russell Oberg; and her daughter Renee' A. Weeks. She is survived by... Full story
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Gloria Ellen (Brownell) Tapper, a beautiful soul, wife and mother of five children passed at home surrounded by loved ones on July 24, 2021. She was born June 15, 1943. She is survived in death by her husband, Larry Tapper; and daughters, Peggy Mullikin (Keith), Bettijo Marx, Debbie Dolan and Mary Bowman (Robert). She is also survived by a number of siblings, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her son, Rodney Jendrzejewski;... Full story
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. - Bette Sue Colasacco, 95, formerly of Ironwood, Michigan, and Hurley, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 29, 2021. She was born on May 26, 1926, in Bessemer, Alabama, the daughter of Erwin "Shine" and Ellen (Leinonen) Oliver. Bette and her family moved to Ironwood in 1935, where she attended local schools and St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Bette met the love of her life, Eugene "Dempsey" Colasacco, when she was just 12 years old, when their families lived next... Full story
BESSEMER TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Keith Edward Graham, a life-long resident of Bessemer, died unexpectedly on July 31, 2021, at the age of 45. Keith was born on Feb. 16, 1976, at Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, to Pearce and Jean Graham. He graduated from Michigan Tech in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science degree in forestry and was employed by Sappi North America out of Cloquet, Minnesota, for 11 years as a procurement forester. He sat on the Michigan and Wisconsin State Implementation Committees (SIC)... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Betty Lou Pelkola, 93, passed away on Aug. 2, 2021, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community due to complications from a stroke. Betty was born in Ironwood on June 26, 1928, the daughter of George and Mary (Danowski) Segerlind. She was a lifetime resident of Ironwood. She attended Central Grade School and Luther L. Wright High School, graduating with the class of 1946. After graduation, she became a telephone operator with Bell Telephone. During that... Full story
MADISON, Wis. — Jean Marie Sertich, age 57, passed away on July 24, 2021, in Madison. She was the daughter of Robert and Virginia Sertich of Kenosha and Hurley. Beside her parents, Jean is survived by a sister, Tammy (Mark) Forman; and brothers, Robert Jr. Sertich, Gary Sertich, Jim (Rita) Sertich and Jeff Sertich. A funeral service will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hurley on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, at 10 a.m.... Full story
NAPLES, Florida - Joan Timmons McVean (nee Rahko) passed away peacefully on May 29, 2021, at age 83, while being lovingly cared for at VITAS Hospice in Naples after a long illness. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Thomas McVean, of Naples; stepson, Barry Timmons, of Prescott, Arizona; stepchildren, Christine, Tommy Jr., Malcom and Patrick, of Washington, D.C.; three sisters, Janet Lampson, of Reno, Nevada, and Doris Rahko and Dolores "Cookie" Fleming, of Naples; a brother, Dean... Full story
CLINTONVILLE, Wis. - Robert George Kuula, age 48 of Clintonville, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at his home. He was born on Sept. 26, 1972, to the late Roger and Nancy (Bowman) Kuula in Oak Park, Illinois. He attended the Hurley Schools. Robert was known for being a people person. He could meet someone for the first time and become friends with them instantly. He was always there to help his family and friends. Robert was very optimistic and had an amazing... Full story
RAMSAY, Mich. - Nancy Marie Borseth, beloved mother of five, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021, at home. Nancy was born on March 4, 1941, in Ironwood. She was the daughter of Elmer and Ellen Allen. Nancy grew up in Ramsay, attended the Ramsay school and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer in 1959. Nancy enjoyed life and loved her children dearly. She was passionate about giving care to others. She enjoyed playing smear with her friends and being in numerous smear tournaments.... Full story
MARQUETTE, Mich. - Irmtraut J. Rondeau, 95, of Ironwood passed away on July 16, 2021, at U.P. Health-Marquette. She was born on April 7, 1926, in Rottenmann, Austria, the daughter of August and Maria (Schwaiger) Gretler. She attended Catholic schools in Austria. She lived through Nazi-occupied Austria and escaped the Russians/Mongolians at the end of World War II. She was hidden by her father along with other children in a hunting cabin, later being taken by the Allies after the war as a... Full story
WAUSAU, Wis. - Dorothy "Dot" Valentino, 82, of Merrill, and previously of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at the Benedictine Living Community in Wausau. Dorothy was born the daughter of Humbert and Esther (Erickson) Landretti on Jan. 10, 1939, in Ironwood. She was a 1957 graduate of Luther L. Wright High High School in Ironwood. Dorothy was united in marriage on Oct. 1, 1960, to Frank "Vass" Valentino. She worked in the cafeteria as a cook at Luther L.... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Joan "Joanie" Giovanoni was a caring wife, mom, grandma, friend, and mentor to many. She left this world and was reunited with her soulmate, Jack Giovanoni, on May 27, 2021. The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Joanie. She was a food connoisseur, a professional shopper, a talented knitter and crafter, but most importantly a lover of quality time with her family and close friends. Joanie was born April 27, 1935, in Hurley, daughter of the late Freddie and Elecy... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - The Rev. Raymond Ford Moncher, 89, of Wakefield, formerly of Marenisco, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021. He was born on March 23, 1932, in Ironwood, son of the late Raymond Louis and Cletha Elizabeth (Ford) Moncher. He attended St. Lawrence Seminary, then went on to St. Francis Seminary and completed his final years of education at St. John Seminary. On June 7, 1958, Father Moncher was ordained by Bishop Thomas Noa at St. Peter Cathedral in Marquette. His pastoral... Full story
BROOKFIELD, Wis. - Frances M. Fischbach (nee Talaska) of Brookfield, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2021, at the age of 90, in the company of her loving family. Fran is lovingly remembered and survived by her son, Michael, daughter-in-law, Ann, and grandsons, Christopher and Joseph; her daughter, Mary, son-in-law, Dick Johnson, and grandsons, Matthew and Bennett; her son, Paul, daughter-in-law, Teri, grandson, Michael, and granddaughter, Samantha; and her daughter, Margaret. She is further... Full story
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Gloria J. Schlais, 72, of Ironwood, passed away at her home on Monday, July 12, 2021. Gloria was born the daughter of Frank and Lucille (Jameson) Voldarski on Sept. 21, 1948, in Ontonagon. She was a 1966 graduate of Hancock High School. On May 22, 1987, Gloria was united in marriage with Gene Schlais at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hurley. Gloria was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Ironwood. She loved reading, baking and gardening. Gloria enjoyed... Full story
APPLETON, Wis. — Daniel Arthur Bouillion, age 72, went home to his heavenly Father on June 22, 2021, in Appleton. Dan was born July 26, 1948, in Watersmeet, Michigan. He was known for his love of music and his wonderful voice, as he sang for many funerals, weddings and special events throughout his life and now has joined the choirs of angels in heaven. He is survived by six sisters, Lois (Dave) Assmann, Char (Bill) Barribeau, Marion Bouillion, Bonnie Ruby, Karen (Dick) Blomberg and Debra (Dale) Anderson; sister-in-law, Mary Bouillion; and t... Full story
HOBART, Wis. - Jean Laverne Maki, 90, of Ironwood, Michigan, peacefully passed away at Emerald Bay Memory Care, Hobart, Wisconsin, on Saturday, July 3, 2021. Jean was born on July 5, 1930, daughter of the late George and Sylvia (Peltonen) Anderson. She attended Ironwood schools, graduating from Luther L. Wright High School in 1948. After high school, Jean was employed at Lieberthal and Montgomery Ward. She married William "Weeps" Maki on Aug. 20, 1949, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ironwood.... Full story
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Clarence J. "Sonny" Fredrickson, 89, of Ironwood Township, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021. He was born on Oct. 14, 1931, to parents Einar Clarence Fredrickson and Helmi Emily (Hautanen) Fredrickson, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death was his brother, Robert. Sonny graduated from Luther L. Wright High School with the class of 1949. In January of that year, he joined the Michigan National Guard retiring in 1986, with 31 years of service. His... Full story
WILLISTON, N.D. - Preston Roy "Roy Boy" Heikkinen, 25, of Williston, died tragically Thursday, July 8, 2021, in Williston. Preston was born to Janet (Dean) and Jacob Heikkinen of Williston, on Oct. 3, 1995, at Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, Michigan. "If we knew what love was, it was because of you." He attended both grade school and high school in Marenisco, Michigan, and Roscommon, Michigan. After graduating high school, he attained his welding certification from Kirtland Community College.... Full story
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Regina Margaret McPherson, 87, of Ironwood Township, passed away on July 5, 2021, at her home. She will be greatly missed by everyone. Regina was born on Jan. 14, 1934, in Mellen, Wisconsin, the daughter of Clayton H. and Theresa (Justice) Landry. She graduated from Mellen High School in 1952. After graduation, she attended St. Joseph's School of Nursing in Marshfield, Wisconsin, and graduated in 1955 and worked as a Registered Nurse at Trinity Hospital as a surgical... Full story
WAUSAU, Wis. - Ned Joseph Fors, 59, of Watersmeet, Michigan, died at Aspirus Wausau Hospital of a massive cerebral hemorrhage. He was born Jan. 24, 1962, in Wakefield, Michigan. Following his 1980 graduation from Ewen-Trout Creek High School, he was a licensed insurance representative in Mankato, Minnesota. He later transferred to Maki Insurance Agency in Ironwood. In June 2004, he suffered an aortic aneurysm and became blind. Survivors include his mother, Ruth; and brother, Reg Thomas. He was...
SAXON, Wis. - Dorinda A. (nee Lund) Holm, 72, of Saxon, passed away peacefully Friday, July 2, 2021, with her loving family at her side. Dorinda was born on Oct. 24, 1948, in Ironwood, Michigan. She married Ryckie A. Holm on June 6, 1971, and they made their home in Saxon. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Dorinda was a dedicated teacher at the Ramsay School in Ramsay, Michigan, and later for the Hurley School District. Dorinda is survived by her beloved husband, Ryckie;... Full story
