Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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MARQUETTE, Mich. - Katherine "Rosie" Mazanec, departed for her eternal home in Heaven, on Sept. 2, 2019, at Upper Peninsula Health Systems in Marquette surrounded by her loving family. She was 76 years old, 2 days shy of her 77th birthday. Rosie had been a life-long Bessemer resident but had recently moved to Escanaba in 2018. She had been battling cancer for the past year. Rosie was born in Bessemer, Michigan, on Sept. 4, 1942, the youngest of 13 children to Thomas and Anna (Katich) Evsich.... Full story
SALINE, Mich. - Michael "Mike" Frederick Pogliano, 79, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019 at the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. He was born on April 8, 1940 in Bessemer Township, Mich, the son of Secondo and Margaret (Bertorello) Pogliano. On Sept. 1, 1962 in Saxon, Wis., he married Margaret "Peggy" Jarvela and she survives. Mike obtained his Bachelors Degree in Architecture from the University of Michigan. Mike was an instructor at Washtenaw Community College for over 33 years and an architect... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Lifelong Ironwood resident Paul "Bunyan" Grbavcich, 59, passed away Friday afternoon, Aug. 30, 2019, from ocular melanoma. Paul was born on Jan. 17, 1960, in Ironwood, a son of August "Bozo" and Bernice (Koleski) Grbavcich. He attended Luther L. Wright High School and graduated in 1978. Before and after graduating from high school, Paul worked at the family moving business, Safe Way Movers, and drove their bus for the White Pine Mine Transit Service. He worked at Steiger... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Colleen Ann Green, 75, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away Thursday afternoon, Aug. 29, 2019. Colleen was born on June 30, 1944, in Wakefield, the daughter of Robert A. and Veronica (Nolan) Burns. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1962. After earning her bachelor's degree from St. Scholastica in 1966, Colleen held several teaching positions at Gwinn, St. Sebastian, Ironwood Community Preschool and Wakefield. She took great pleasure working with so... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Kathleen A. "Kathy" Morrison, 77, of Ironwood, passed away Aug. 26, 2019, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer at home with her family by her side. She was born Nov. 29, 1941, in Wakefield, to Ralph and Doris (Gorski) Bodoh. Kathy worked as a waitress both at Ma's Kitchen in Ironwood and Club Carnival in Hurley before she devoted 42 years of her life as the library technician at Luther L. Wright High School. She was an avid reader and wanted to share her love of... Full story
HAMILTON, Ohio - Joseph William Ranta, 70, of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family, on Aug. 30, 2019, after a long-term illness in Hamilton, Ohio. Joe was the husband of the late Roberta "Bea" Ranta. Joe retired from General Motors in Flint, Michigan in 2001 and returned to his hometown of Ironwood. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and visiting with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jennie and Alfred Ranta; two brothers, Arthur... Full story
BLAIR. Wis. — Bridget A. “Barb” Nicholson of Mercer, died on Wednesday August 28, 2019 in Blair, Wis.. Bridget was born Jan. 14, 1937 in Carrick East, Cornamona, County Galway, Ireland. Her family moved nearby to Kilbeg, Clonbur when she was a child. After working briefly in England, Bridget, along with her younger sister Maureen, immigrated to Chicago in 1957. Bridget became an American citizen in 1963. Bridget married Peter Frank Jonas July 25, 1959. She was widowed in 1968. Bridget married Clyde E. “Bud” Nicholson July 11, 1970. They move... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Donna M. Hagelin, 92, of Ironwood, passed away Thursday morning, Aug. 29, 2019. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield.... Full story
MARQUETTE, Mich. - Gloria Jean Kallaak (Ferguson) Metzner, 87, of Marquette, passed away on Aug. 26, 2019, at Norlite Nursing Center. She was born on April 14, 1932, in Bergland, to Olaf and Selena (Gullans) Kallaak. Gloria graduated as valedictorian from Bergland High School in 1949 and worked briefly in Duluth, Minn. In 1952, she married John Ferguson at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bergland. John was a career U.S. Air Force NCO so they lived in many locations over the years, including Germany.... Full story
DULUTH, Minn. - Delores Irene Baross, 77, of Ironwood, passed away on Aug. 23, 2019, in Duluth, Minn. surrounded by her loving family. Delores was born April 17, 1942, in Ironwood to Edward and Ingrid (Maki) Puranen. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1969 and attended classes at Gogebic Community College in Ironwood, Mich. In Sept. 1960, she was married to Virgil LeeRoy Baross. Together they ran the local cab company for numerous years. Delores delivered meals on wheels for... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Sue "Margaret" Helinski, 68, of 205 E. Larch St., Ironwood, passed away unexpectedly Friday afternoon, Aug. 16, 2019, in her beloved home. Sue was born March 22, 1951, at the Grand View Hospital in Ironwood to Robert and Margaret "Peg" (Shea) Helinski. She attended Hurley Elementary Schools and graduated from J. E. Murphy High School in Hurley with the Class of 1969. After graduation, she attended Gogebic Community College in Ironwood studying accounting. In her early years,... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Charles J. Colassaco, 75, of Ironwood, Mich., died at home on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, surrounded by family. Charles was born in Wakefield on May 10, 1944. He attended Norrie Elementary and Luther L. Wright High School. He enlisted into the U.S. Army in Feb 1962, and he served with the 56th Medical Battalion of the 417th Medical Company. During his service, Charles was stationed in Karlsruhe, Germany. He was selected as Soldier of the Month and received a letter of commendation.... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Jennie Mary (Frello) Ciesielczyk, 97, of Bessemer, passed away on Aug. 21, 2019. A lifelong resident of Bessemer, Jennie was born Oct. 11, 1921, to John and Victoria Frello, immigrants from Asiago, Italy, and residents of Bessemer. She was a 1939 graduate of A.D. Johnson High School. She was the last surviving member of the 1938 Yale Sluggers softball team, which earned her a mention in the book, "A History of the Italian Immigrants from the Seven Towns of the Asiago Plateau... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Ruth Annabelle (Pelto) Casley, 89, of Hurley, passed away on July 25, 2019, in Wausau. Annabelle was born in Detroit, to Andrew and Tyyne (Kangas) Pelto on Oct. 23, 1929. She went to school in both Hurley and Highland Park, Mich. Annabelle is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Andy. Annabelle left behind one brother, Paul P. Pelto; three children, Sharon (Casley) Licari, Thomas R. Casley and Laura Casley; grandchildren, Jessica Licari and Jennifer Casley; and two... Full story
Grand-daughter of Catherine (Cassie) Ellis, (of Ireland) and daughter of Whip, Possessor of faith, Giver of birth, (x10) Affirmer of being, Maker of dinners, Drinker of coffee, Eater of jelly beans and chocolate kisses, Writer of post cards, Giver of hugs, Accepter of phases, Puzzler of federal judges, Skipper of rope, Pen pal to prisoners, Critical of swearers, Provider of attention, Protestor of injustice, Nurser of wounds and illnesses, Follower of sports, (Most recently the Brewers and... Full story
DULUTH, Minn. - Joseph Daniel Potinsky, 68, of Ironwood, Mich., passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 19, 2019, in Duluth. Joseph was born on June 7, 1951, to the late Betty (Zack) and Joe Potinsky, in Ironwood. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1969. On April 8, 1972, he was married to Loreli (Suzik). Together, they spent several years of adventure, travel and making numerous amazing memories that will forever be cherished. Joseph retired after 28 years of dedicated work at Bessemer... Full story
ARLINGTON, Va. — Lauretta Nyman Ysais, formerly of Ironwood, Mich., daughter of Jacob W. Nyman and Ellen Ijas Nyman, and sister to Jacob Nyman Jr., passed away Aug. 18th, 2019, in Arlington. Lauretta was born Jan. 8, 1939, in Ironwood, and she attended the Roosevelt Junior High School in Ironwood Township, and was the class of 1954 valedictorian. While attending Luther L. Wright High School, Lauretta was named to the National Honor Society in her junior year (one of only nine other juniors). Lauretta was employed in the patent law business f... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Steve Zarimba Jr., 82, of Ironwood died Saturday, Aug 10, 2019. He was born on April 27, 1937, in Ironwood to Steve and Jean (Pumala) Zarimba. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. He married the love of his life, Carole Koski Zarimba. For most of his life, he was an insurance salesman for Prudential. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing and was also an avid collector of World War II items and firearms of all types. Cremation has taken place; and per his wishes, there will be no s... Full story
PORT EDWARDS, Wis. - Elizabeth "Betty" Marie Kolesar passed away peacefully on Aug. 9, 2019, at Edgewater Haven Nursing Home in Port Edwards. She was just 12 days shy of her 98th birthday. A celebration of Betty's birthday and life will take place Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, at Ritchay Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. that day. Prayers will be said at 2 p.m. at the funeral home immediately following visitation. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Ironwood,... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Marilyn Frank, daughter of Leo and Gertrude (Ross) LaFave passed away Aug. 14, 2019, in Ironwood. She was born on Sept. 15, 1932, attended local schools, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1950. In 1953, she received her R.N. diploma from Wesley Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago. From 1953-1962, she worked at Wesley Memorial Hospital, Quantico Naval Hospital in Quantico, Va., Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, Va., Onslow Memorial Hospital... Full story
NAPLES, Fla. — Ann (Stempihar) Bonello, 95, of Naples, formerly a longtime resident of Wakefield, Mich., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019. Ann was born on Sept. 3, 1923, in Anvil, Mich., a daughter of Frank and Anna (Verbonac) Stempihar. She attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, Mich. and graduated in 1941. On June 23, 1945, Ann married the love of her life Mike L. Bonello at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Bessemer. For many years, they lived in Wakefield and Englewood. Ann was employed as a teacher’s aide at Wakefield elementar... Full story
ROME, Wis. — Karen Marie (Urli) Antin, 76, wonderful and much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully Aug. 14, 2019, at home in the town of Rome, Adams County, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Montreal on Aug. 8, 1943, to Lawrence “Dan” and Elma (Turunen) Urli, Karen graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley in 1961 and from Suomi College, now Finlandia University, in Hancock, Mich., in 1963. She went on to Northern Michigan University, graduating with a degree in social work in 1966. She marri... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Marian Elizabeth (Brottlund) Erickson, 97, of Ironwood, passed away on Aug. 6, 2019, in Ironwood. Marian was born on May 7, 1922, the daughter of John and Mabel (Westman) Brottlund, in Ironwood. She went to Newport Grade School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1940. She worked many jobs including waitressing, bakery, war plants in Detroit during World War II; and her last job was as a cook at Josephson's Nursing Home for 15 years. On July 24, 1944, she... Full story
CRYSTAL FALLS, Mich. - Edward Vinoski, 91, of Ironwood, died peacefully Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, with his family by his side. Ed was born Dec. 8, 1927, at the family home in South Connellsville, Pa., to Andrew and Rose (Borak) Vinoski. He joined the Army Air Forces (which became the U.S. Air Force during his enlistment) in 1946 at the age of 18. He was trained as a photographer and served at Fort MacDill in Tampa, Fla. He returned to... Full story
MINOCQUA, Wis. - Louis B. (Bubsy) Chouinard, 89, of Minocqua, died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2019. Lou was born on Sept. 4, 1929, in Ironwood, to Louis and Arley Chouinard. He attended Bessemer Township Schools and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School with the class of 1947. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army. After specialized training, he served in Japan until 1950. In August of 1952, he married Dorothy J. Johnson of Bessemer. They lived on the north side of Chicago until the fall of 1958 when... Full story
