Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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IRONWOOD, Mich. - William R. "Chip" Tippett, 96, of Ironwood passed away on Oct. 27, 2020, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Facility in Ironwood. He was born on July 2, 1924, son of Reginald and Lillian (Tremain) Tippett. He attended local schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1942. Chip joined the U.S. Army and served during World War II in the infantry in the Philippines during the Japanese Occupation from 1944 to 1946. In 1948, he...
The Lord called Knox Frances Salonen home Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. He was born in Ontonagon, Michigan, on Oct. 18, 1934, to Walter and Rose (nee Yaklyvich). He proudly joined the U.S. Navy right out of high school, bravely fought in the Korean War and became a member of American Legion Post 462. Knox married the love of his life, Doris Ann (nee Olson), on April 24, 1961. In 1965, they moved to Waukesha, Wisconsin, to raise their family. Knox enjoyed his career as an electrical technician for...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Joseph Ransford DelFavero, 75, of Wakefield, entered into eternal life on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020. Joe was born on Dec. 29, 1944, in Wakefield, a son of Roland and Marie (Salo) DelFavero. He attended Wakefield area schools and graduated from Wakefield High School in 1963. He was married to Kay Salo on July 31, 1971. They had a son, Dion (Nicole), and he had two beautiful grandchildren, Antonio and Emily, they were the light of his life. He enjoyed watching them in whatever...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - John Edwin Smith, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Nov. 1, 2020. He is survived by his two daughters, Jayme and Joy Smith; one brother, Robert (Susan) Smith of Corpus Christ, Texas; and one sister Carol (Dan) Niemi of Ironwood; one brother-in-law, Richard "Dutchie" (Jean) Valesano; and one sister-in-law, Anita (Valesano) and Douglas Zychowski; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; Ed and Mildred Smith; two sisters, Marlene...
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Robert “Bob” N. Fredrickson, 86, of Ironwood Township, passed away at his home on Oct. 26, 2020. He was born on Feb. 12, 1934, to his parents Einar Clarence Fredrickson and Helmi Emily (Hautanen) Fredrickson, who preceded him in death. Bob graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1952. He attended Gogebic Community College in Ironwood and Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin. After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in physics in 1962, he worked for Martin Marietta in Denver, Colorado, as a...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Elvira E. Svoke, 79, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Oct. 30, 2020, at her home surrounded by family. Elvira was born on June 30, 1941, in Ironwood Township, the daughter of John and Ruth (Grandahl) Minkin. She attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood and graduated in 1959. On May 12, 1962, Elvira was united in marriage to Jacob W. "Butch" Svoke. She was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ironwood. Elvira spent her life in service to others. This...
WAUSAU, Wis. - Richard "Dick" G. Jacobson, 87, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mountain Terrace Assisted Living. He was born Aug. 30, 1933, in Bessemer, Michigan, son of the late Gustav and Jennie (Johnson) Jacobson. On March 16, 1957, he very happily married Diane Goodesmith in London, England. She preceded him in death on May 16, 2017. He attended Bessemer schools and graduated in 1951. Dick...
MANITOWOC, Wis. - Eugene J. Baratone, age 90, of Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, Oct. 29, 2020, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc surrounded by two of his loving daughters. Eugene was born on March 31, 1930, in Bessemer, Michigan, son of the late Peter and Helen (Tarnaski) Baratone. He was a 1948 graduate of A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer. Eugene served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War from 1948 until his honorable discharge in 1952. On Sept. 12, 1953, he...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Ellen Mildred Santini, 100, passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, at Westgate Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Facility in Ironwood. Ellen was born Aug. 16, 1920, in Ironwood, daughter of John and Ida (Wepsalainen) Lein, and grew up in Reno Location. She was 5 feet tall and marched through life. She attended Ironwood schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1938, from Gogebic Community College a year later, and immediately went to work. Her first job was...
Hurley, Wis. - Our beloved brother, Andrew Abraham, passed away on Oct. 23, 2020. Andrew was a pleasant soul, born on Jan. 9, 1942 in Hurley. He inherited and learned much of his demeanor from his mother, Nora, a very kind and gentle woman. He graduated from Hurley High School in 1960, and had brief stints at Gogebic Community College and Whitewater State. He had a love of music from his childhood and had no small talent. He spent his "10,000 hours" alone in his room with his musical...
MONTREAL, Wis. - Evelyn Joyce Mezzano, 91, a lifelong resident of Montreal, passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Evelyn was born on April 16, 1929, in Montreal, a daughter of John C. and Impi (Eilo) Johnson. She attended J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley and graduated in 1947 as covaledictorian. After high school, she worked at Hansen Glove Factory in Ironwood, Michigan. On Oct. 23, 1948, Evelyn was united in marriage to Raymond H. Mezzano at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montreal. They celebr...
MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Edward Francis O'Meara, age 70, of Park Falls, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Marshfield. He was a husband and father of four children. He was born on April 10, 1950, in Hazelcrest, Illinois, to Helen and Edward "Bud" O'Meara. Ed lived in the Chicago area until his parents purchased a resort on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage in Mercer, Wisconsin, at the age of 7. He graduated from Mercer High School in 1968. Ed studied physics at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Patricia A. Filippini, of Bessemer, passed peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. Pat was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, friend and educator. Patricia was born on Sept. 10, 1941, in Bessemer, the daughter of Frank and Rose (Negri) Guzzo. She received her bachelor's degree in education and library science with highest honors at Northern Michigan University and her master's degree in education from St. Catherine's...
HURLEY, Wis. - James J. Rady, of Hurley, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at the age of 88. Jim was born on Aug. 6, 1932, in Two Rivers. On Sept. 26, 1953, he married Barbara Beverly Bishop. Together they raised four sons and one daughter. Jim loved fishing and hunting with his sons and grandchildren. He was involved in many aspects of ministry and served on many community boards throughout his life. His joy came from the Lord, his love for his children, grandchildren and great...
RHINELANDER, Wis. - Charles Garfield Bartlett, 91, of Erwin Township, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Oct. 23, 2020, at Rennes Health and Rehab in Rhinelander. Charles was born on Oct. 11, 1929, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, son of Belden and Hannah (Fox) Bartlett and was the first of four children. As a young boy, Charles loved growing up on a family farm in Derry, New Hampshire, where he helped tend to chickens and dairy cattle with his two brothers and sister. He attended Pinkerton Academy...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Edward "Junior" Popko, 88, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Facility in Ironwood. He was born on June 4, 1932, in Oma, Wisconsin, son of Edward and Anna (Kasieta) Popko. Edward was a long-time paper carrier for the Daily Globe. He could often be seen pushing his lawnmower around town, and he would help older folks by doing errands for them. He lived a long fruitful life and had many friends...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Shirley Mae Urbanski, 88, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020. Shirley was born on Dec. 25, 1931, the daughter of John and Angeline (Libertoski) Lane. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1949. On Sept. 16, 1950, Shirley was united in marriage to Zigmund "Ziggy" Urbanski in Wakefield. She was a dedicated member of the Wakefield United Methodist Church and a supporting member of the ladies auxiliary to the Wakefield Veterans of...
SAXON, Wis. - Mary Anne Thurow, 84, a lifelong resident of Saxon, began her next adventure on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, surrounded by her family in her crooked little house filled with colors and love. Mary Anne was born at home in Saxon, July 11, 1936, to her late parents George and Lillian (Niemi) Sullivan. In 1954, she graduated from Saxon High School as valedictorian and went on to college receiving her teaching certificate. While owning and operating Peace Valley Ranch in Saxon, she proudly...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Patricia A. Filippini, of Bessemer, passed peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. Pat was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, friend and educator. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for immediate family only at the St. Sebastian Catholic Church and a memorial service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a scholarship fund has been set up in honor of Pat's years of dedication and...
HURLEY, Wis. - Henry "Hienie" Leinon, 91, of Second Avenue North, Hurley, died peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Hienie was born May 20, 1929, in Montreal, son of the late Henry J and Cecilia (Baron) Leinon, and was raised in Montreal and Hurley, where he attended Montreal Grade School and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in 1947. He proudly served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Korea, from 1951-1953. He married the love of his life, Patricia...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Robert Hubert "Bob" Wanden, aged to perfection at 92, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Facility in Ironwood. Robert was born, Sept. 30, 1928, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, son of John and Beatrice (Hudson) Wanden. Robert proudly served in the U.S. Navy from Jan. 25, 1946, until honorably discharged on July 1, 1949. On Aug. 29, 1953, he married Thora Hosken. Robert worked for the U.S. Department of...
IRON RIVER, Mich. - Ralph Salonen, 64, of Iron River, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. He was born on Jan. 9, 1956, in Stambaugh, the son of the late Walter and Lillian (Johnson) Salonen. He attended the West Iron County Schools, graduating with the class of 1974. Ralph married Barbara Poulos on March 3, 1984, in Iron River. The couple celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary this year. He was employed as a construction journeyman pipe fitter, traveling all over...
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. - Joan Pauline Ippolite, age 89, of Eau Claire passed away on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020. She was born on May 14, 1931, in Ironwood, Michigan. The daughter of Dewey and Ellen (Johnson) Danielson. She lost her mom when she was only five years old, and was raised by her father. Joan worked for the telephone company while in Ironwood. She married Bruno Ippolite on Oct. 25, 1952, in Ironwood. Together they raised five children, first living in Ashland, Wisconsin, and then moving to Eau...
WATERSMEET, Mich. - Retired Gogebic County Deputy Sheriff Frank Louis Kichak, 69, of Watersmeet, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020. He was born on March 23, 1951, in Ironwood, a son of Frank Edward and Jean Lucille (Kostelny) Kichak. On Oct. 4, 1974, Frank received an electronics technician diploma from the United Electronics Institute in Grand Rapids. He proudly served his county in the U.S. Army, and was honorably discharged as a sergeant on Jan. 19, 1983. Frank leaves behind his loving and...
MOUNDS VIEW, Minn. - John William "Bill" Kubiak, 93, was born in Ashland, Wisconsin, in 1927 and passed away Sept. 19, 2020, at the Bel Rae Senior Community in Mounds View. Bill graduated from Hurley High School in 1944 and immediately enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served stateside during World War II as a medical corpsman in San Diego, California. At the end of the war he attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he received a degree in aeronautical engineering. Bill had a lifelong...
