Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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LINDENHURST, Ill. - Virginia Geraldine Zradicka (nee Lahti) passed away peacefully on Oct. 1, 2020, at the age of 91 in Lindenhurst. Virginia was born on Oct. 25, 1928, the first child of Agnes and Wilho Lahti. She grew up in Saxon, Wisconsin, surrounded by many members of her extended family. After graduating from Saxon High School in 1946, she moved to the Waukegan, Illinois, area in search of work. There, she met her future husband, James Zradicka. They married in 1948 and lived in the...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Bethesda "Beth" Lynn Durant, 43, of Bessemer, passed away Monday, Oct. 5, 2020. Beth was born on Dec. 27, 1976, in Portland, Oregon, a daughter of Melvin Joseph Durant and Julie Kathleen (Melanen) Chiapuzio. She attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood and graduated in 1996. Beth is survived by her loving children, Cody (Nichole) Durant, Tianna Carlisle, Wesley Carlisle, Asher Carlisle, Braelynn Kivi and Nathan Carlisle; her cherished grandchildren, Meadow Durant,...
TROUT CREEK, Mich. — Jacob “Jake” William Laitala, 73, passed away on Oct. 5, 2020, at his home in Trout Creek. Jake was born in Ontonagon to Pearl and Emil Laitala on Oct. 15, 1946. He went to school at Trout Creek and married Peggy Yaunke on Aug. 27, 1981, in Paynesville. He worked as a farmer for most of his life and was an avid outdoorsman. He was a veteran of the Vietnam war and served as military police in the U.S. Army. Jake is survived by his wife, Peggy; his three children, Shana Maki, Wayne (Jennifer) Laitala and Nikki Laitala; his b...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Matilda Boller, 100, of Wakefield, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020. Matilda was born on Aug. 30, 1920, in Wakefield, a daughter of Battista and Carmelia (Bordano) Dossetto. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1938. On Jan. 25, 1947, Matilda was united in marriage to Willis E. Boller at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wakefield. Matilda is survived by a daughter, Barbara Boller, Hayward, Wisconsin; four grandchildren, Jason and Kimberly Komar and Ray...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Ruth Marie Kettula, 94, of Ironwood, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in the morning of Sept. 29, 2020, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. Ruth was born on Feb. 20, 1926, daughter of the late John William Kyrola (1895-1981) and Fannie Marie Jokiletho Kyola (1894-1994) of Finland and Ramsay. Ruth attended elementary school in Ramsay and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer with the Class of 1943. After graduation during World War II she worked for National Airlines in J...
WATERSMEET, Mich. - Lorene "Lori" Imbery of Watersmeet passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. She was 80 years old. Lorene was born to Louise and Frank Basso on Dec. 4, 1939, in Ironwood. She grew up in Ramsay, Jesseville and Ironwood, where she attended school through her sophomore year. Her parents then relocated their family to Watersmeet after building the Sunset Motel. Lorene graduated from Waterseet High School in 1957 and was always proud to have been a Nimrod cheerleader....
PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. - Ronald "Ron" J. Kangas, 77, of Prescott Valley, formerly of Tucson, Kenosha, Wisconsin and Ramsay, Michigan, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, with his cousin by his side. Ron was an only child born to John and Elsie (Kujala) Kangas on June 30, 1943, in Wakefield, Michigan. He was confirmed at the First Lutheran Church in Wakefield in 1958 and also graduated from Ramsay School in that same year. Ron started his high school years at A.D. Johnston High Scho...
IRONWOOD, Mich. —Sharon Dee Gheller, 56, of Ironwood, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, at her home. Sharon was born on Feb. 9, 1964, in Flint, the daughter of Ronald and Bonnie Rodgers. She graduated from Flint Northern High School. Sharon is survived by her loving husband, Richard; two stepdaughters, Riki Gheller and Joy Roe; her father-in-law, Bunny Gheller; her brothers and sisters, Jim (Kelly) Gheller, Brian (Tamala) Gheller and Gary (Karen) Gheller; her mother-in-law, Janice Moss; her brother, Randy Rodgers and his family, all of F...
WAUSAU, Wis. - Judith K. "Judy" Doda, 62, of Hurley, passed away on Oct. 1, 2020. She was born on July 2, 1958, in Bessemer, Michigan, daughter of Gordon and Della (Connors) Kleimola. She spent her life in the region and was active in school as a cheerleader and involved in the drum and bugle corps. Judy married Todd Doda in a sunset wedding on the beach in Key Largo in 1979. They celebrated their 25th anniversary by renewing their vows in a Las Vegas wedding with Elvis. She was the love of his...
HURLEY, Wis. - Geraldine D. Gentile, 84, of Hurley, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. Geraldine was born Dec. 18, 1935, in Ironwood, Michigan, daughter of John "Jack" and Stella (Magdziak) Pawlak of Ironwood. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1953. On Sept. 15, 1956, she was united in marriage to John B. Gentile at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Ironwood. John served as Iron County Sheriff for five terms; and for much of that time, their family resided in the jail's living...
IRON RIVER, Mich. — Dale R. Kangas, 87, of Ironwood, passed away Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. He was born in Iron County, Wisconsin, son of the late John and Jean (Johanna Rokola) Kangas. Dale lived in Lansing, until his returning to Ironwood upon retirement. He received his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University in June 1955. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ironwood. Dale was also a member of the Gogebic Range Community Band. He held leadership roles in church, as an usher, council leader, la...
BERGLAND, Mich. — James G. Corgiat, 80, of Bergland, died Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. He was born Feb. 22, 1940, to the late Bernard and Mary (Pertile) Corgiat in Bessemer. Jim was an all-star athlete at A.D. Johnston High School earning 12 varsity letters. He went on to play football for Michigan State. He was inducted into the U.P. Sports Hall of Fame with the class of 2014. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman. Cremation has taken place and interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery in Bessemer. At the request of the deceased, t...
ST. JOHNS, Mich. - Paul Mathew Kostamo passed away on Sept. 26, 2020, at the age of 82. Paul was born on June 13, 1938, in Pelkie, the son of Paul J. and Bertha (Kemppianen) Kostamo. He was a graduate of Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, class of 1956. After high school, Paul served in the U.S. Air Force and upon returning home continued his education at Gogebic Community College in Ironwood. Paul furthered his education, earning a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University in...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Everest "Ev" Smee, 88, passed away peacefully on Sept. 23, 2020, in Ironwood. Ev was born in Pence, Wisconsin, where he lived most of his life, on Aug. 24, 1932, son of the late of Peter and Madeline (Bracket) Smee. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army. Upon his return to Pence from the service, he worked at White Pine Mine for many years. Ev was offered the opportunity to be a federal mine inspector, which required he and his wife, Carmen, to relocate to Maine and t...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Ed Deloria, 74, suddenly passed away at home Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. Ed was born on Aug. 25, 1946, in Manistique. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Christine; five children, Ed Jr., Cindy (Brian), Dave, Lauri (Bob) and Patty (Cory); eight grandchildren, Alysha, Kailey, Abbey, Trevor, Darienne, Mariah, Ethan and Connor; and one great-grandson, Carter. Ed retired from the state of Michigan in 1998, after 25 years of service. After retiring, he had several security jobs locally. One of his favorite hangout spots was the...
EWEN, Mich - Douglas James Scott, 66, passed away on Sept. 19 at his home in Ewen, Michigan. Doug, the son of Jean Scott (Simpson) and Allan Scott, was born in Detroit, on June 25, 1954. He graduated from Troy High School in 1972 and immediately joined the United States Army, serving as an operating room technician. He married Susan Scott (Thomas) on July 25, 1987. They had two children, David Allan and Elizabeth (Betsy) Jean, after moving to Ewen. He worked as a welder for Oldenburg Group Inc....
YUMA, Ariz. — Stanton Kallaak passed away on Sept. 14, 2020 at home in Yuma, Arizona. Stan was born Nov. 24, 1944 in Ontonagon, Michigan. He was raised in Bergland, Michigan, graduating from the Bergland High School in 1962. On Nov. 28, of 1964 he married the love of his life, Linda Rajala and the two moved to Land O’Lakes, Wisconsin five years later in 1969. Stan was the manager of Land O’Lakes Lumber Co. for 20 years, and then was manager of Forslund Building Supply in Land O’Lakes until his retirement in 2011. Following retirement, he move...
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Ruthanne (Johnson) Fresonke, 68, passed away on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020. She is survived by her four sons, Michael, Brian, Ben and Rob; her sisters, grandkids and many nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by her babies, Renae and Ryan; her children's dad Robert Fresonke; her parents and her brother. Ruthanne was an old, kind soul who loved to share stories about her art, antiques, genealogy and most importantly her grandchildren. She will...
HURLEY, Wis. - Jean (Gormley) Agrey, 86, a lifelong resident of Hurley, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. Jean was born on March 13, 1934, in Hurley, the oldest of 12 children to John and Ione (Nelson) Gormley. She attended school in Hurley. Jean is survived by a daughter, Carol Anderson, Brown Deer; two granddaughters, Ashley (John) Keenan and Megan (James) Jens, both of Milwaukee; a grandson, Jack Halter, Dallas, Texas; two great-grandsons, Jake Jens and Logan Keenen; five sisters, Phyllis...
WAUSAU, Wis. - David Warren "Chief" Davis, 63, of Ironwood, Michigan entered eternal life Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. He was born June 23, 1957, at the U.S. Naval Hospital in San Diego, son of James A Sr. and Mildred (Cline) Davis. Chief attended elementary school in San Diego, and then moved to Ironwood with his parents and brother where he attended Ironwood Area Schools. He attended Luther L. Wright High School where he played football and graduated in 1975. He furthered his education at the...
EWEN, Mich. - Dorothy Pauline Kempainen, 97, of Ewen and Bessemer, passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. Dorothy was born on March 19, 1923, in Henribourg, Saskatchewan, Canada, the daughter of Joseph and Jennie (Sain) Bezotte. She attended Ewen High School and graduated in 1942. Dorothy is survived by her daughter-in-law, Carol (Tim) Pulkas; daughters, JoAnne (Butch) Wolfe and Susan (Robert) Giesen; stepchildren, Steve and Kathy Woracheck, Kathy (Bob) Western, Vivian (Dan) Driskill, Alden...
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Willis H. Clemons, 64, of Ironwood, passed away on Sept. 21, 2020, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, Michigan. He was born Feb. 9, 1956, son of Harold and Sytha (Hunter) Clemons. Willis worked as a pipefitter for a construction company. He loved nature and enjoyed going to the lake and walking. Willis married Penny Brownell on Feb. 14, 1997 in Nashville, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Clemons. Willis is survived by his wife, Penny; stepson, V...
RANTOUL, Ill. - Arthur A. Braghini, 86, of Rantoul. Illinois passed away on the morning of Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 at his home. He was born Dec. 25, 1933 in Bessemer, Michigan, a son of Louis and Cesira (Grandelis) Braghini. He married Joan McQuiggin on June 1, 1957 in Ironwood, Michigan. She preceded in death on May 22, 2009. He is survived by a son, Louis (Amy) Braghini of Champaign, Illinois; 2 daughters, Debbie (Mike) Corkran of Marion, Illinois and Diane (Steve) Craghead of Indianapolis,...
MARENISCO, Mich. – Hamako Eberly, 89, of Marenisco, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. Hamako was born on Nov. 15, 1930, in Gunma Ken, Japan, the daughter of Kinshio and Mika Sakamoto. On July 5, 1955, Hamako was united in marriage to Theodore Eberly in Tokyo, Japan. She and her husband owned and operated a bait shop in Land O' Lakes, Wisconsin. Hamako is survived by loving friends, George and Peggy Loop, and Mike Tice and Janette Yakobics, all of Marenisco; and her lifelong friend, Yasie (...
WAUSAU, Wis. - Virginia M. Oberst, 66, of Wakefield, Michigan, passed away on Feb. 7, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a long, courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma & Lung Cancer. She was born on Nov. 18, 1953 in Sault Ste. Marie Michigan to the late Floyd A. and Dorothy B. (Biermaker) Pedrin. Virginia was a graduate of Wakefield High School Class of 1971. After high school she went on to get two associate degrees in business from Gogebic Community College in Ironwood Michigan. Virginia...
