Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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WAUSAU, Wis. - Peter Larry Lombardo, 79, passed away on Monday, Nov. 16, 2020. Larry's life of dedication to his faith, family, friends and work may be over here on earth, but his love and commitment will live on in those he touched. Larry was born on Sept. 24, 1941, in Ironwood, Michigan, to the late Peter and Frieda Lombardo. His stories of growing up in Hurley have been heard by many and brought him such pleasure to tell! After graduating in 1959 from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley, Larry...
KIMBALL, Wis. - William "Bill" Kompsie, 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, from complications of diabetes. Bill was born in Ironwood, Michigan, on May 25, 1944, to Eugene W. and Edna (Lehto) Kompsie. He moved from Hurley to Kimball when he was 5 years old and lived there most of his life. Attending Hurley schools, Bill graduated from J.E. Murphy High School on May 25, 1962, his 18th birthday. He received an Associate in Arts degree from Gogebic...
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Ruth Elaine Johnston, 77, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. Ruth was born on Nov. 27, 1942 at home in Oma, Wisconsin, the daughter of Reino and Irene (Rintala) Peltomaki. Those left behind to cherish her memory include her husband, Jerome Sr.; sons, Jerry Jr. (Michelle) and Brian (Corine); daughters, Kathy (Pete) Kafczynski and Patti (Darryl) Hagstrom; grandchildren, Rikki, Jarek and Paige Johnston, Elaina and Emily Johnston, Nathan (Jonnie) Stutz, Janelle Worthington and Alexis Hagstrom; six great-grandchildren, one great...
FAIRMONT, Minn. - Evelyn Marie Kivi, age 90, passed away Sunday evening, Nov. 8, 2020, at the Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center in Fairmont. Evelyn Kivi was born April 22, 1930, to Hjalmer and Lempi (Maki) Pesola in Bessemer, Michigan. Growing up, she attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, Michigan, where she graduated at age 17. On Oct. 30, 1948, Evelyn was united in marriage to James Arvid Kivi at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ironwood. This union was blessed with three childre...
ONTONAGON, Mich. — Clarence W. Linna passed away on Sunday, Nov. 15, at Aspirus Long Term Care in Ontonagon at the age of 87. Clarence was born in Bruce Crossing and lived there nearly all of his life. After graduating from Ewen High School, he married Alice Korri and they spent six years in Mt. Clemens, where he completed trade school to become a tool and die maker. They returned to Bruce’s in 1957 and he worked at White Pine Copper for the following 35 years until his retirement. Clarence loved life; he was an avid sports fan from a young age...
PLAZA, N.D. - Judi Lynn (Paynter) Kober, 34, of Plaza, passed away peacefully in her home on Nov. 8, 2020, after suffering from a long term medical condition. She was born Sept. 18, 1986, in Ashland, Wisconsin, daughter of Michael and Cheryl Pann. Judi graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, Michigan, in 2005, where she excelled in academics, basketball and volleyball. She was a social butterfly with a smile that could light up a room. She spent her last years reconnecting with...
HURLEY, Wis. - Ruth Arlove Bianchi, 93, Ironwood, died Nov. 11, 2020, after a brief illness. She was born April 29, 1927, in Ironwood, Michigan, to Stanley and Ann Dragosh. As a child, Ruth's family moved from "the city" to a farm in Erwin Township. She enjoyed farm life, especially her pets and animals that lived in the barn and the woods. Her love of animals remained with her for life, and she particularly adored her "Precious" cat. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood...
PLYMOUTH, Wis. - Joseph F. Radomski, 82, formerly of Gile, passed away on Nov. 10, 2020, at Waterford West in Plymouth. Joe was under hospice care for the last two months and had a good "quality of life" as he neared the closing of his chapter on earth. Joe went to his eternal life in faith and peace. Joe was born July 28, 1938, in Ironwood, Michigan, welcomed into this world by his parents Frank and Helen (Haggerson) Radomski. Joe and his parents moved to the Northside of Milwaukee where he...
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Elden D. Erickson, 72, of Ironwood Township passed away at his home on Nov. 6, 2020. He was born June 7, 1948, in Ironwood, son of Helmer and Dorothy (Kaaria) Erickson. He attended local schools, McKinley, Roosevelt, Luther L. Wright High School, Gogebic Community College and Northern Michigan University in Marquette. Elden was drafted into the U.S. Army on April 1, 1969, served in Vietnam and was honorably discharged on Jan. 22, 1971, after a sniper shot him and subse...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Patricia Ann Jacisin, 68, of Wakefield, passed away on Nov. 10, 2020, in Wakefield. Patricia was born on Feb. 27, 1952, daughter of Bert and Antoinette (Dalle Nogare) Jacisin. She worked at the Highline Corporation in Hurley as an assembly worker. Patricia loved to latch hook rugs, color, and playing bingo. She brought joy to people with her big smile, laughter and demeanor. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bert and Antoinette Jacisin. Patricia is survived by her brother, James (Susan) Jacisin; and nephews, Bo and A...
DULUTH, Minn. - William Edward Allen Holst, 93, of Ironwood Township, Michigan, passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, on Nov. 4, 2020. He was born on June 10, 1927, son of Oscar and Ida (Berg) Holst. He attended A.L. Norrie School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, Michigan, in the class of 1945. Bill joined the U.S. Navy in May 1945, and was stationed in Hawaii for the duration of the war. He was discharged in July 1946. Bill worked at Penokee and...
DULUTH, Minn. — Mark R. Stevens, 66, of Marengo, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, at the St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, due to complications of IPF — idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He was born on April 14, 1954, in Ashland, Wisconsin, the son of Ernest and Lillian (Mackey) Stevens. Mark graduated from Ashland High School in 1972. He worked most of his life as a security guard at Columbia Forest Products in Mellen, Wisconsin. Mark enjoyed playing horseshoes and pitched in numerous world championships throughout the count...
KNOXVILLE, Iowa - Douglas John Hermle died Nov. 9, 2020. He was born Jan. 4, 1950, in Ottumwa, Iowa, to John and Patricia Hermle. In 1968, he graduated from Ottumwa High School and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. In total he served 25 years in the military in occupations ranging from K-9 sentry dog handler to machinist and ultimately as a medic. In March 1989, he married Beverly Schneider (Doepke) in the chapel of the Omaha VA Medical Center, where they both worked as RNs. In their 28 years of...
WINCHESTER, Wis. - Ralph G. Swanson, Winchester, died peacefully, going home to his Lord, Nov. 3, 2020. Ralph was 100 years young, celebrating this birthday on May 24, 2020, with friends, family and a car parade. Ralph was born to Esther and Gotfred Swanson in Iron Mountain, Michigan, on May 24, 1920. He graduated from high school there in 1938, and attended Michigan Tech University, graduating in 1942 with a degree in forest production. Ralph was an ROTC member, and upon graduation, he...
ASHLAND, Wis. - Robert M. Lintonen, 80, formerly of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away on Nov. 8, 2020, at the home in Ashland with his family by his side. He was born March 15, 1940, in Ironwood, son of William and Esther (Lipponen) Lintonen. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1958 and then joined the U.S. Army and served in aNeu Ulm, Germany, with the 4th Armored Division from 1958 to 1960. After his discharge, he joined the Indiana Army National Guard and served until 1964....
MARQUETTE, Mich. - William James Miles, 54, of Ramsay, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, at U.P. Health System-Marquette as a result of an automobile accident. He was born Jan. 16, 1966, in Troy, New York, a son of Gerald and Katherine (Herring) Miles. William married Caroleen Vance on April 16, 1993, in Plant City, Florida. He was employed for years as a welder and fabricator. His interests included singing, fishing and exploring nature. He is survived by his wife, Caroleen Miles of Ramsay; children,...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Jean Passint, 90, of Ironwood, passed away Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Jean was born to Stanley and Frances Oman on Oct. 24, 1930, in Ironwood, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1948. Jean married Adolph Passint on Sept. 16, 1950, and they recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. They have been longtime members of Salem Lutheran Church in Ironwood. Jean was a member of WELCA and she helped with funerals, salad luncheons and...
HURLEY, Wis. - Matt L. Novacich, 94, of Ironwood, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in Hurley. He was born Dec. 13, 1925, in Ironwood, son of Peter and Theresa (Vlasich) Novacich. He attended Newport School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1944. He then entered the U.S. Army, proudly serving his country in Europe during World War II. Upon his discharge, Matt worked for Chrysler Corp. in Detroit for a short time before returning to Ironwood where he was employed in the Geneva...
HURLEY, Wis. - John E. Carlson, 99, of Hurley, formerly a lifelong resident of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. John was born on Aug. 31, 1921, in Ashland, a son of Charles and Dora (Forst) Carlson. The family moved to Ironwood. John attended Norrie Grade School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School. He served in the CCC at Camp Norrie. He worked at the A & P Store, Roddis Sawmill and as a custodian for the Ironwood Area Schools. He retired in 1986 as the head...
ONTONAGON, Mich. — Rita “Caroline” Sironen, 85, of Bruce Crossing, passed away on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, at Aspirus long term care in Ontonagon. Caroline was born in Wakefield to Helen (Isola) and Yalmer Soronen on Dec. 28, 1934. She graduated from Ewen High School in 1952. She married Jack Sironen on Aug. 8, 1953, in Ewen. They resided in Fort Smith, Arkansas while Jack was in the US Army. Upon Jack’s discharge, they returned home to Ewen with their daughter Laurel. They welcomed two sons, Ron and Corey, several years later. They resided...
MERCER, Wis. — Raymond P. Zelinski, 93, of Mercer, passed away Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020. Ray was born on Aug. 31, 1927, in Rothschild, to Peter and Stella (Pollock) Zelinski, the seventh child in a family of 14 children. During World War II, Ray proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps on Okinawa as an airplane mechanic. In 1982, he was married to Maxine Peter. Together they enjoyed 35 years of joyous travel across the USA. They never by-passed a polka festival or a casino. His favorite song was “Let’s Have a Party”. Ray is survive...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Alan Laitila, 73, of Ironwood passed away on Nov. 5, 2020, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood. He was born Oct. 27, 1947, in Jackson, son of Paul and Marguerite (Wheeler) Laitila. He attended Gogebic Community College in Ironwood and received an Associate Degree. He also served in the U.S. Army during the Viertnam Era. Alan worked at Wells Fargo Bank in Ironwood for many years. He also worked for the White Pine Copper Mine. He was a...
WAUSAU, Wis. - Bonnie J. (Bahun) Kivi, 64, a lifetime resident of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Oct. 19, 2020, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on Feb. 6, 1956, in Ironwood, Michigan, daughter of Anton and Venita (Swanbeck) Bahun. She attended Luther L. Wright High School and studied at Suomi College In 1975, she married John Kivi. Bonnie loved all animals and always had a pet of some kind, whether it was a dog or something more exotic, like...
RAMSAY, Mich. — Donna Mae Colberg, 82, of Ramsay, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. Donna was born on Aug. 19, 1938, in Ironwood, a daughter of Michael and Lempi LeGessa of Ramsay. She was employed at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield for more than 30 years. Donna loved her family gatherings at the holidays, especially the Fourth of July and Christmas. She was a big fan of the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Tigers. Her family was her hobby. Donna is survived by two sons, Mark (Rho...
HURLEY, Wis. — Thomas Lundgren, a native of Hurley, passed away recently. He was born to Henry and Margaret Lundgren on Oct. 3, 1946. After graduating from Hurley High School, Thomas served two tours in Vietnam with the U.S. Air Force. During this period, Thomas met and married the one love of his life, Judith Sargent. Together they raised three children, Chad, Ryan and Eric. Thomas enjoyed cheering on the Green Bay Packers, watching movies, and spending time with his many nieces, nephews and grandchildren. In his later years, Thomas r...
