Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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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
LAONA, Wis. - Dennis James Peite, 74, of Erwin Township, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly Jan. 20, 2021, at The Bay at Nu-Roc Rehabilitation Center in Laona due to complications from his long, courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Dennis was born on July 7, 1946, in Ironwood, Michigan, the son of James and Hazel (Mansfield) Peite. After growing up in Ironwood, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam with the 25th Infantry from Feb. 14, 1964, through Feb. 6, 1967, when he was... Full story
MARQUETTE, Mich. - JoAnn Marie Carlisle, age 48, of Marquette, walked on into eternity Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, at U.P. Health System in Marquette. Born Feb. 22, 1972, in Chicago, a daughter of Leroy and Joan (Loonsfoot) Gauthier, the family moved to the Baraga area when JoAnn was young. She attended the local grade school and graduated from Baraga High School where she loved the sports of basketball, volleyball, softball, and track and field. She enrolled at Gogebic Community College pursuing... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Byron Allen "Buzza" Saari, 67, of Hurley, went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 13, 2021, after a 10-year battle with cancer. He was at home with family when he passed. He was born on Jan. 15, 1953, to Signe and Arvo Saari in Ironwood, Michigan. He was the youngest of six children. He graduated from Hurley High School in 1971. On Aug. 6, 1977, he was united in marriage to Mary Rouse at Ironwood Apostolic Lutheran Church. Byron is survived by his wife, Mary; three children, Stacy... Full story
MARQUETTE, Mich. — JoAnn Marie Carlisle, age 48, of Marquette, walked on into eternity Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, at U.P. Health System—Marquette. The family will receive relatives and friends at the New Life Church, Marquette, on Wednesday, Jan. 27, beginning at 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the family. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family, where condolences may be expressed online at fassbenderswanso... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Lois Jean (Schrieber) Borth, 88, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 13, 2021. She passed away peacefully in Ironwood, at the home of her son, Daniel, with her family by her side. She was born Oct. 3, 1932, in Elgin, Illinois, to Wilfred and Frances (Gould) Schrieber. After growing up in Elgin, she graduated from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois, in 1954. It was there that she met the love of her life, Richard Borth. They were married on Aug. 25, 1956 and recently... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Charles E. Best, Lt. Col. retired, of Ironwood, passed away on Jan. 1, 2021, two days shy of his 95th birthday of natural causes. Charles was born on Jan. 3, 1926, in Ironwood to the late John W. Best and Grace Finerty Best. He attended Ironwood Area Schools and the University of Michigan. In 1944, Charles was called to active duty. He spent the next 23 years serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He retired in 1967 with the rank of lieutenant... Full story
RAMSAY, Mich. — Loralee Radowski, 70, a longtime resident of Ramsay, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. Loralee was born on Oct. 27, 1950, in Wakefield, the daughter of Kathleen (Kubiak) and Eli Miljevich Jr. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1968. After high school, she went to the School of Beauty in Duluth, Minnesota. After completion of beauty school, Loralee returned to Wakefield where she worked for a local beauty salon in Bessemer for two years before she opened and operated Curls N Swirls in B... Full story
SUN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. - It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Charles Rosen. Charles lived in San Tan Valley, and died unexpectedly on Jan. 6, 2021. Known to many as Chuck or Charlie, he was born to Joseph and Beatrice (Ladin) Rosen on Dec. 13, 1941 in Ironwood, Michigan. Charles spent his childhood growing up in Ironwood and graduating from Luther L. Wright High School in 1959. Charles took great pride in his country and was a proud veteran, having served in both the U.S. Navy and... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Carmen Louise Mussatti, 83, of Bessemer, was peacefully called to heaven on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on Oct. 17, 1937, to Verner and Fay (Peronto) Juntunen in Escanaba. Carmen attended the Bessemer Schools. On Valentine's Day 1953, she married the love of her life, Donald Mussatti. Together they raised their eight daughters and filled their home with love and laughter. Carmen worked at the Bessemer Plywood Plant, the Kmart... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Betty Carpenedo, 93, of Bessemer, died Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. She was born and raised in Bessemer, a daughter of William (Virgilio) and Clelia (Pagliero) Certano. She grew up in Tilden Location and often reminisced about the frequent walks to town in all kinds of weather to get to work or to participate in school and community events. Even her date would walk from town to pick her up, they'd walk to the Bessemer movie theater and then walk back to her home. Among her fondest... Full story
RHINELANDER, Wis. - PollyAnn Hiipakka passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, at The Rennes Health and Rehabilitation Center in Rhinelander. She was born on Oct. 6, 1934, to the late Matt and Lempi (Siirila) Rahko in Ironwood, Michigan. Polly attended grade school at the Erwin Central School in Erwin Township and was a 1952 graduate of Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. After graduation, Polly worked at Doolittle's Resort of the Woods in Boulder Junction. She was also employed as a... Full story
SAXON, Wis. — Lorene Ann “Renee” Massoglia, 81, of Saxon, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021. Renee was born on Aug. 31, 1939, in Ashland, the youngest child of Donald B. and Frances G. (Organist) Meredith. She graduated from Saxon High School in 1957. On Oct. 3, 1959, she married Robert L. “Bob” Massoglia at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Saxon. Renee was a lifelong homemaker. She was a member of the St. Ann’s Guild and a volunteer for the Saxon-Gurney American Legion Auxiliary. She loved to cook and bake for family and fri... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Susan Beth Nurmi, 63, of Wakefield, passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. Susie was born on May 29, 1957, in Waukegan, Illinois, a daughter of Rueben Johannes and Patricia Lois (Makela) Nurmi. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1976. Susie is survived by a daughter, Liisa (Ben) Cole; two grandchildren, Iyla and Gabriel; her mother, Patricia L. Pensala; a sister, Vickie Krueger; her stepmother, Viola M. Nurmi; and numerous stepbrothers, stepsisters, cousins and... Full story
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. - Roger J. Stella Sr., 71, passed away on Jan. 10, 2021, in Warner Robins after a brief illness. Born in Ironwood, Michigan, Roger was raised and attended school in Hurley, Wisconsin. After high school, Roger joined the U.S. Marine Corps and later joined the U.S. Air Force. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal and served in support of Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He retired from Robins Air Force Base... Full story
KAUKAUNA, Wis. — Loretta Marie Schmitt (nee Gerovac), age 77 of Kaukauna, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. She was born in Ironwood, Michigan, on April 30, 1943, to the late Nicholas and Mary (De Pretto) Gerovac. Loretta married Bernie Schmitt in Ironwood on April 22, 1964. While still in Michigan she taught with the Women’s Job Corps Program. After that she worked as a business education teacher in Juneau, Wisconsin. Once they moved to Kaukauna, Loretta focused on raising her family. Loretta lived a faith-filled life, and her relationshi... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Rose Barbara Zambrovitz, 95, of 304 Maple St. Hurley, passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Hurley. Rose was born June. 4, 1925, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Charles and Rose Mary (Drazba) Zambrovitz. Her early years of employment were dedicated to the Curry Hotel in Ironwood, Michigan, where she learned the skills of a chamber maid. Later, Rose worked at the Bayfield Pure Air Sanitorium which opened in 1920 and ceased operation in 1975. This facility treated World War I... Full story
