Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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BROWNSTOWN, Mich. - Michael J. Byrns, 77, of Brownstown, died Aug. 12, 2020. Michael was the beloved husband of Diane Byrns, loving father of Michelle (Dennis) Kemp and Scott (Shawn) Byrns, and dearest grandfather of Emily, Brendan, Erin, Matthew and Lauren. He is also survived by his sisters, Julianne (Dale) Bulinski and Jane (Grady) Durham; and his brother, James (Karen) Byrns. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank "Babe" and Leone Byrns. Michael was an avid golfer with the Rouge...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Gordon E. "Red" Oman, 82, of Bessemer passed away on Aug. 7, 2020, at his home in Bessemer. Gordon was born on Feb. 21, 1938, to Alfred and Helmi Oman. He attended local schools and later attended meat cutters school in Ohio. On Oct. 12, 1981, he married Rita Kontny. He worked at Big Dollar Super Market in Bessemer and Sunday Lake Super Market in Wakefield as a meat cutter. Gordon enjoyed fishing, hunting and snowmobiling. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Ironwood...
MANKATO, Minn. - On Aug. 1, 2020, Rebecca "Becky" Ivy Marvin, 73, left us unexpectedly to fly with the butterflies. Becky was born on June 22, 1947, to Rudolph and Ida (Eilo) VanDerSchaegen. She graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley, Wisconsin, in 1965. She briefly attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior, with a major in teaching. On June 30, 1984, she married Bill Marvin, in Montreal, Wisconsin. They relocated to Waseca, Minnesota, for a job opportunity. Becky worked for severa...
EWEN, Mich. — Rachel E. Besonen, 88, of Ewen, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, while spending the summer in her beloved home in Ewen. Rachel was born Dec. 8, 1931, in Tilden Township to John and Hilma (Honkala) Juntila. She married Robert Besonen of Trout Creek in National Mine on Oct. 17, 1953. Rachel was a graduate of National Mine High School class of 1949. Rachel earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Michigan University in 1961. She was first employed as an elementary school teacher by the Trout Creek School District. S...
PRESQUE ISLE, Wis. - Barbara Jean Novak, 90, of Presque Isle, passed away on Aug. 7, 2020, in Rhinelander. A graveside service for family and close friends will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at Presque Isle Cemetery. Arrangements are by Bolger Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held in the future when travel and gatherings are safe. Barb was born in Pontiac, Michigan, to Alice and Harold Rioux on June 7, 1930. She spent her childhood near Clarkston, Michigan. Barb pursued ed...
HURLEY, Wis. - On Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, Charlene A. Newhouse, 79, of Hurley, Wisconsin passed peacefully into her Savior's arms. Jesus Christ received Charlene by grace into His eternal home. Charlene Prosek was born Feb. 7, 1941, in Ironwood, Michigan, to Audrey and Carl Prosek. She graduated from Hurley High School in 1958 and went on to get her master's degree from University of Wisconsin-Superior while working and raising her family with her husband of 59 years, Carl William "Bill"...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Lynn Marie Bloshenko Adams, 69, of Ironwood, passed away at Gogebic Medical Care Facility Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, with her husband, Dan, at her side after a battle with a glioblastoma brain tumor. She was born Jan. 24, 1951, to Fred William and Violet Adeline (Anderson) Bloshenko in Ironwood. She attended A.L. Norrie School, graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1969 and received an Associate Degree in business from Gogebic Community College Lynn married Daniel Adams...
CITRUS HEIGHTS, Calif. — Hazel Loretta (Barron) McGill, 99, formerly of Byron, California, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 23, 2020, at Best Life Home Care in Citrus Heights. She was born Jan. 22, 1921 in Ramsay, Michigan, to the late William Sr. and Lauretta (Harris) Barron. She was married to Denver H. McGill on July 9, 1955, in Santa Rosa, California. She is preceded in death by husband, Denver H. McGill; daughter, Cheryl (McGill) Ginochio; sisters, Norma Johnson, Emily Bersano and Violet Sloma; and brother, William Barron Jr. S...
KENOSHA, Wis. - Carol Lynn Buzza, 73, of Kenosha, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 27, 2020. Carol was born on Jan. 19, 1947, in Ironwood, Michigan, the daughter of William and Betty (Dragish) Buzza. She was educated in the schools of Ironwood. Carol was a senior sales representative for American Brass for more than 40 years, where she never missed a day of work and earned numerous awards for her dedication and exceptional customer service. Carol also worked at Great Lakes Warehousing...
EUSTIS, Fla. - Frank John Talo, 73, of Tavares, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 in Eustis. Frank was born June 18, 1947, in Bessemer Township, Michigan. He was the son of Frank V. Talo and Selda (Bonka) Talo, the youngest of three children. He graduated Luther L. Wright High School, of Ironwood, Michigan, in 1965. Frank was a proud patriot to the United States and served in the Air Force in Vietnam as an airplane mechanic. He moved his family to Leesburg, Florida, in 1978....
Donald J. "Don" May, age 83, walked on from this life Thursday, July 30, 2020. Don was born Valentines Day, Feb. 14, 1937 in Chicago, son of the late Frank and Carolyn (Miller) May. Don and his wife, Patsy (Halverson) May, graduated together from Chetek (Wisconsin) High School in 1955. After serving the U.S. Air Force, Don and Patsy were married in 1960, the same year Don joined Wisconsin MVD. In 1966, Don went to work in the insurance industry as a field claim rep, later transferring to the...
ONTONAGON, Mich. — Joseph M. Sharkey, 67, of Ontonagon, passed away at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital on July 30, 2020, from injuries sustained in his tractor. Joe was born on Nov. 2, 1952, to Dr. John D. and JoAnn (Shotka) in Detroit. He was a 1971 graduate of the Ontonagon Area High School where he participated in football, basketball and track. On Nov. 9, 1974, he married his classmate Dorothy J. Stenson. Joe worked for the Ontonagon County Road Commission for 38 years, retiring on Dec. 1, 2012. During his lifetime he enjoyed downhill skiing, f...
GREEN BAY, Wis. - On this day, July 28, 2020, the gates of Heaven opened for Mary K. Molaski. She entered soon after the sun came up. Heaven now has a fantastic guardian angel. Mary K. left this earth from St. Mary's Hospital in Green Bay, after fighting for eight days from congestive heart failure. Mary K. was born in Marquette, Michigan, to Sara and Isadore Goulette on Dec. 28, 1944. She attended grade school at St. Michael's Elementary School and was a member of the Bishop Baraga High School...
WHITEHALL, Mich. - Kathleen Ann Geist, 78, of Whitehall, passed away Tuesday morning, July 21, 2020, at the Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence. Kathleen Latvala was born on Dec. 30, 1941, to Eino Latvala and Agnes (Kasper). She graduated from Bergland High School. She married William Geist on Feb. 18, 1961. He preceded her in death on Oct. 25, 1998. Kathleen raised a family of four while living in White Pine. She worked various jobs at Lacroix Hospital and the Konteka, as well as running her own...
CHANNING, Mich. - John "Jack" Carey, 91, of Channing, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Jack was born June 20, 1929, in Sagola, son of the late Lester and Mildred (Hunting) Carey. He was a lifelong resident of the area and attended Channing High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army. Jack married the love of his life, Joanne Helgren on Dec. 2, 1950, and enjoyed 65 years of marriage. Joanne preceded him in death on Jan. 8, 2016. Jack was a Michigan...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Arlene Gierl, 87, of Bessemer, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020. Arlene was born on Sept. 6, 1932, in York, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Calvin and Elnora Mills. In 1950, she graduated from Owen High School in Owen, Wisconsin. She continued her education and graduated from Spencerian Business College in Milwaukee in 1951. On Sept. 10, 1953, Arlene was united in marriage to the love of her life, Robert "Farmer" Gierl. They enjoyed 65 wonderful years together. Farmer...
NEW IPSICH, N.H. - James Alvin Bertram, 92, of New Ipswich, passed from this life to eternity on Sunday, July 26, 2020, after a brief period of failing health. Born in Bethesda, Kentucky, on Nov. 11, 1927, to Leslie and Cora (Lester) Bertram, James attended local schools. His mother passed away when he was 7 years old, and after some time he lived with his older sister Eva and her husband. He called Eva his second mother. He married Elma Suvanto on July 26, 1950, in Waukegan, Illinois. James pas...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Alicia M. Schmalz, 82, of E6690 W. Harding Road, Bessemer, died Thursday morning July 23, 2020, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood. She was born Dec. 8, 1937, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Raymond and Alice (Saippa) Simmons Sr. She attended St. Ambrose Grade School and graduated from St. Ambrose High School in 1955. After moving from Ironwood following graduation, Alicia worked as a secretary in Chicago and then as a secretary at...
WATERSMEET, Mich. — Donald Henry Klingman, beloved son, loving father, caring brother and attentive grandfather passed on July 26, 2020. He was born July 17, 1953, in Milwaukee, to Alice Jean Poler May and Henry Adam Klingman. Donald was a graduate from Watersmeet Township High School in 1971. He continued his education and his love of basketball at Soumi College. He went on to play the sport of baseball in the minor leagues as a well renowned pitcher, which he’s still known for. He lived it, played it, watched it and passed his ability and...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Aaron John Anderson, 45, of Ironwood, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020. Aaron was born on April 14, 1975, at Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, a son of James and Kathryn (Hendrickson) Anderson. He attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood and graduated in 1993. On April 19, 1997, Aaron was blessed to marry the love of his life, Becky (Waurio) Anderson. They were blessed with three loving, faithful daughters. Aaron was first and foremost a God-loving and faithful man....
WATERSMEET, Mich. — Donald Henry Klingman, also known as Da-bizaanate jibwaa nichiiwag, of Watersmeet, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at the age of 67. A private family viewing will be held on Tuesday, July 28, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Spiritual Center, Choate Road in Watersmeet. General viewing will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., with the wake to follow at 6 p.m. — all at the Spiritual Center in Watersmeet, as well. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29, at the Spiritual Center in Watersmeet with James Williams Sr., off...
RAMSAY, Mich. - Stephen "Steve" P. Jurasin, 77, of Ramsay, passed away peacefully Monday July 20, 2020. He was surrounded by his loving family. Steve was born on Jan. 2, 1943, in Ironwood, a son of Joseph and Julia (Serbin) Jurasin. He graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer with the class of 1960. Steve proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for two years, most of his time being spent in Germany. He was honorably discharged on April 16, 1964. After returning to Bessemer,...
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Gail Faith Mattson, 78, of Prescott, Wis., formerly of Bessemer, passed away July 17, 2020 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Gail was born Oct. 21, 1941, in Bessemer, the daughter of Verner and Faye (Peronto) Juntunen. She attended Bessemer schools. On Jan. 24, 1959, Gail was united in marriage to the love of her life, Roland "Rollie" Mattson. Their marriage was blessed with two children, a daughter, Lynne and a son, Darrell. Gail worked various jobs throughout her lifetime, but...
SCHOFIELD, Wis. - Lucille Antonette Wiedbrauk, 82, gained her wings and passed away peacefully on July 24 at Copperleaf Memory Care with her family by her side. She was born on July 6, 1938 in Kimball to the late Anton and Lucy (Canalia) Merconti. After attending high school, on April 12, 1958 she married the love of her life Forrest L. Wiedbrauk. They enjoyed nearly 55 years together. He preceded her in death. Lucille had various jobs throughout her life. She enjoyed gardening and canning. One...
TROUT CREEK, Mich. - Ted Wayne Strong, 60, of Trout Creek passed away in the early morning on July 23, 2020. Ted was born in Kalamazoo to Paul and Jacqueline Strong on Oct. 18, 1959. The youngest of four children, he was raised on Austin Lake in Portage. From his earliest years Ted was a distinctively uncommon soul. As a young boy, Ted had a profound influence made upon him by his neighbor a few doors down, Bill Berger. Bill, a man well into his 70s, taught Ted a number of different working...
