Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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WEST GROVE, Penn. - Leslie Edwin (Les) Price, 92, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, in Jennersville Hospital due to complications from COVID pneumonia. Born in Eagle River, Wisconsin, on May 25, 1928, he was the youngest child of Henry William Price and Elizabeth (Williams) Price. His parents ran a tourist camp on the Wisconsin River and Les gained his lifelong love of fishing, hunting and the outdoors from growing up there. He graduated from Eagle River High School, then enl... Full story
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Suzanne LaBerge-Backman, of Santa Barbara, formerly of Wakefield, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, at the Channel Islands Post Acute Center, where she had resided for the past three years. She was battling corticobasal degeneration for the last seven years. CBD is an incurable disease. Suzanne was born on Feb. 7, 1941, in Redwood City, California, a daughter of Dr. Rollo and Martha LaBerge. Suzanne graduated from Sequoia High School in 1959 and attended... Full story
Ironwood, Mich. - Michael Ragsdale Jr., 36, of Ironwood, passed away of natural causes on Dec. 30, 2020. Michael was born the son of Michael and Michele (Flanigan) Ragsdale on Nov. 13, 1984. Michael had an infectious sense of humor and an easy laugh. He regularly brought his witty humor into the most mundane situations and could have an entire room filled with laughter. Michael Jr. was sweet and kindhearted and would give the shirt off his back to strangers. He had a spirit of adventure and had... Full story
MADISON, Wis. - John E. Kompsie, 78, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Dec. 23, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. John is survived by his loving wife of almost 58 years, Judy (Pachmayer) Kompsie; his four children Pam Winkler (Bob), Gene (fiancee, Kim), Matthew (JeanAnne) and Jennifer Porter (Kerry); as well as his beloved grandchildren, Sarah (Caleb), Zach, John, Mark, Max, Cal, Maija, Libby, Maleah and Mattie; and great-granddaughter, Coraline. John is also survived by his younger... Full story
APPLETON, Wis. - Patricia Ann Cattelino (neé Allen), 87, died peacefully on Dec. 29, 2020. Pat was the eldest of six siblings who grew up in Vermont and Madison, Wisconsin. After graduating from Madison West High School, she matriculated at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, from which she earned a degree in home economics. Shortly after graduation in 1954, and with a driver's license issued only two days prior, Pat drove her new car northward to embark upon a career as Iron County Extension... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Nancy I. Forchette, 84, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. Nancy was born on Aug. 17, 1936, in Wakefield, a daughter of Matt and Katri (Vainionpaa) Waataja. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1954. On Aug. 14, 1982, Nancy was united in marriage to Bruce J. Forchette in Wakefield. She was a deputy clerk for more than 36 years at the Gogebic County Courthouse, and retired in 1991. Nancy was an active member of All Saints... Full story
GILE, Wis. - David A. Huotari, 63, of Gile, passed away Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020. David was born June 9, 1957 in Ironwood, Michigan. Son of Swanee and Alice (Chaput) Huotari, he was the ninth of 11 children. He attended J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley and graduated in 1978. After high school, he worked a variety of different jobs. He worked in lumbar yards, recycling plants, meat processing factories, and the pipeline all over the country. In recent years, he was a dish washer at the Liberty Be... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Gary "Inky" Engstrom, of Ironwood, died Dec. 22, 2020. A lifelong resident of Ironwood, he was born Nov. 20, 1946, to Wally and Belle (Wasley) Engstrom. Heaven called down to Gary and said "It's time," taking him from us too soon. Gary passed away from complications from COVID-19 in Wausau, Wisconsin. He spent most of his working years at Lahti's Body Shop. He leaves behind his cherished wife of 52 years, Rosalene (Rose) whom he met and married at Fort Hauchuca, Arizona, while... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Joseph "Joe" Miskovich, 75, of Wakefield, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Jackson, after a long battle with Dementia. Joe was born on March 28, 1945, in Wakefield, a son of Mary Ann (Grivicich) and Steve Miskovich Sr. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1964. Joe proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for two years. He spent one year in Vietnam in the Cam Ranh Bay area and then one year stateside in California as a color guard. Joe enjoyed growing his gar... Full story
WAUSAU, Wis. - Mary (Gentile) Paoli, 97, a lifelong resident of the area passed away on Dec. 28, 2020, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. She was born on Nov. 15, 1923, in Hurley, the second oldest of eight siblings to the late Domenic and Ida (Lerza) Gentile. Mary attended St. Mary's Grade School and graduated from the Lincoln High School in Hurley with the class of 1941. She attended Gogebic Community College when it occupied the top floor of the Luther L. Wright High School. She held various... Full story
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Albin Hilding Anderson, 81, of Ewen, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Dec. 12, 2020, at his daughter's home, with his family by his side. Albin, son of Hilding and Mattie (Peacock) Anderson, was born on July 19, 1939, in Watersmeet, Michigan. He married the love of his life, Ila May Mott, on Aug. 30, 1969. Albin graduated from Bergland High School in 1957 and later earned an Associate Degree from Gogebic Community College in Ironwood, Michigan. Albin served in the U.S. Air... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. — Edith A. Kaari, 99, of Hurley passed away on Dec. 26, 2020, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. Edith was born on Feb. 9, 1921, in Gurney, the daughter of Thomas and Annie (Mushal) Baribeau. She attended school in Curry, Wisconsin, and graduated from Saxon High School in 1939. She dairy farmed for many years and was an assembly worker for Simpson Electric in Mercer for 27 years, retiring in 1985. Edith married Oscar Kaari on Aug. 10, 1940, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Saxon. He preceded her in dea... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Agnes M. Brody, 99, entered into eternal life on Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. She was born on Aug. 17, 1921, to Stephen and Anna (Lajcak) Buchko in Ironwood, Michigan, and attended A.L. Norrie School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School. On Jan. 3, 1941, she was united in marriage to Robert J. Brody at Holy Trinity Catholic Church by the late Rev Carl Petronek. They celebrated their 50th anniversary on Jan. 3, 1992. Aggie worked for the J.C. Penney Company for more than 50... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Kathryn F. (Lundgren) Mieloszyk, 88, of Hurley, and formerly of Ironwood Township, Michigan, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, at the Sky View Nursing Center in Hurley, with her sons, Michael and Timothy, by her side. Kathryn "Kappy" was born on Jan. 27, 1932, in St. Paul, Minnesota, and was the eldest of 13 children born to the late Henry and Margaret (Thomas) Lundgren. On April 22, 1950, she married the love of her life, Raymond T. Mieloszyk. Ray preceded her in death... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Daniel Matthew "Beano" Niemi passed away Dec. 24, 2020, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield due to complications from COVID-19. "Beano" was born May 21, 1937, in Wakefield, the son of Axel and Jennie Niemi. He graduated from Bergland High School where he was an outstanding athlete. He served two years in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1962. On April 15, 1972, he married Ardis BeBee. She preceded him in death on Aug, 20, 2014. "Beano" worked at White Pine Copper in th... Full story
MARENISCO, Mich. - Linda Marie Cole, 73, of Marenisco, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. Linda was born on June 21, 1947, in Grand Rapids to Leroy and Elnora (Smith) Taylor. She was the fifth of 10 children. On Aug. 2, 1963, Linda married Stanley Cole. They made their home in Marenisco for the last 50 years where they raised four children. Linda worked hard all her life. She was employed for 27 years at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield, and retired in 2010. Family was everything... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. — Marjorie Jane Smith, 94, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, at Villa Marie Health and Rehabilitation in Hurley. Marjorie was born on July 16, 1926, in Ironwood, Michigan, to John and Anna (Mayercak) Kozak. She attended Norrie Elementary and Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. She then moved to Detroit to work for the Ferry-Morse Seed Company. Marjorie moved to Los Angeles and worked as an insurance agent, and then was employed by Rolwell Company until her retirement. Marjorie enjoyed reading, dancing, decorating a... Full story
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Donald E. Krenzel, born Oct. 13, 1935, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, in Minneapolis. Raised in Ironwood, Michigan, he was a graduate of Luther L. Wright High School with the class of 1954. He was the father of four sons, grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of six. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Regina; brothers, Walter Jr. and Gerald; and sister, Veronica. He is survived by family and friends near and far. Per his wishes, there will not be a service or memorial to at... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Doris E. Carlson, 100, of Hurley, formerly a lifelong resident of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020. Doris was born on July 25, 1920, a daughter of Paul and Clarice DeFelice. Doris attended St. Ambrose Grade School. She worked at the A&P store where she met her husband, John. She also worked at Red Owl and Carlson's Super Market. On July 6, 1946, Doris was married to John Carlson at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Ironwood. They celebrated their 74th wedding... Full story
MARQUETTE, Mich. - Kurt R. Niemi, 69, of Marquette, passed away Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, at the Norlite Nursing Center where he had resided for the past three years. Kurt was born on May 26, 1951, in Bessemer, a son of the late Earl and Viola (Auvinen) Niemi. He was a 1969 graduate of Allen Park High School in Allen Park. He held a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Eastern Michigan University and a Bachelor of Science from Northern Michigan University in psychology. He also... Full story
WAUSAU, Wis. - On Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, Lynn Beth Palmquist of Wausau, widow and mother of two children, passed away at the age of 69 at home. Lynn was born on March 22, 1951 in Ironwood, Michigan. She was married to Darrel Palmquist (deceased) and together they raised two sons, Garrett and Clint. Lynn was an avid gardener and fantastic cook who loved to share the fruits of her garden with friends and family. Her friends and family always looked forward to her homemade pickled beets, canned... Full story
WESTON, Wis. - Meredith Jo Kivi, of Weston, passed away unexpectedly at age 78 on Dec. 19, 2020, with her husband, Jack, at her side. Meredith was born in Ironwood, Michigan, in 1943 to Walter and Caroline Wynne. Meredith went to Roosevelt School in Ironwood Township, Luther L. Wright High School and Gogebic Community College. She married Jack Kivi in 1962 and they had a great marriage for 58 years. They have three children, Jeffrey, Brian and Michelle; and were blessed with four grandchildren,... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Vienna E. Forslund, 94, was called home by her Heavenly Father on Dec. 22, 2020. She had been a resident at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield since October of 2017. At the time of her death, her sister and roommate, Viola Manninen, was by her side. Vienna was born on March 6, 1926, to Julius and Aino Johnson in Ishpeming. She attended grade school in Covington and graduated from L'Anse High School in L'Anse in 1943. After graduation, Vienna moved to Ironwood. She... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - William "Bill" Suvanto, 80, a resident of Ironwood Township, entered into eternal life on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, Wisconsin after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. William was born on June 10, 1940, in Ironwood Township the youngest of 12 children to Arvo and Emma (Hendrickson) Suvanto. He attended Roosevelt School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1958. On Jan. 2, 1960, he was united in marriage... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Eileen Milda Stempihar, 91, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. Eileen was born on Aug. 19, 1929, in Hurley, Wisconsin to Amund and Verna (Hill) Nygard. She attended Hurley High School and graduated in 1947. On July 29, 1950, Eileen was united in marriage to Frank Stempihar at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hurley. She was a lifelong member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wakefield. Eileen loved to cook. Her world revolved around her ch... Full story
