Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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.... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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,... Full story
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 (... Full story
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... Full story
WAUSAU, Wis. — Diane Noel Dean, 79, of Marenisco, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 19, 2020 in Wausau. Diane was born on Sept. 25, 1940 in Omaha, Nebraska. On March 18, 1961, Diane married the love of her life, Ronald Dean of Marenisco. Diane was an active member of the Ironwood Assembly of God Church, wholeheartedly serving the Lord, her family, and community until the day her Savior welcomed her home. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, listening to her daughters sing, and watching her son race. Diane was a member of t... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. – Roy Sand, 82, of Bessemer passed away on Sept. 14, 2020, at his home in Bessemer, Michigan. He was born on July 31, 1938, son of Eskel and Elizabeth (Loos) Sand. Roy joined the Navy and was part of the United States Naval Construction Battalion, known as the Seabees, and served a part of the Surface Anti-Submarine Development Detachment in Key West, Florida. He was married to Ruth Anderson, and she preceded him in death. He then married JoAnne Erickson on June 26, 2009. Roy h... Full story
NEGAUNEE, Mich. - Barbara R. Peterson, 93, in the presence of her loving family, went to be with her Lord on Sept. 15, 2020, at Eastwood Nursing Home in Negaunee. She was born May 12, 1927, daughter of John and Victoria (Pertile) Frello. Barbara married Howard Peterson, and he preceded her in death in 1983. She worked as an inspector for fishing poles at Kodiak Company. Barbara loved to read and work puzzles, but her passion in life was her children and grandchildren. She loved to cook Italian... Full story
CLEVELAND, Miss. - Marshall E. Leonard Jr., 66, was taken to his eternal heavenly home from early onset dementia, on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Cleveland, Mississippi. A memorial service commemorating the Savior's blessings for Marshall will be held Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Tupelo, at 11 a.m. Internment will be at Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso, this fall. Marshall was born to Dolores and Marshall E. Leonard on July 10, 1954, in Waukegan, Illinois. He was... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Theodore A. Schmalz of Bessemer, died Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in Ironwood, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation, and Assisted Living Community less than two months after the passing of his beloved wife Alicia. He was born Aug. 9, 1933, in Ironwood, son of the late Theodore C. and Linnea (Jokopii) Schmalz. He attended Newport grade school and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1951. He married the former Alicia M. Simmons on Aug. 2, 1958, at St. Ambrose Catholic... Full story
CHESTERFIELD, Va. - Betty Marble Paugh, 94, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020. Betty was instrumental in the establishment of the Gogebic Range Band, and the construction of the bandshell in Ironwood, Michigan. She is a retired music teacher from Waterford Township, Michigan, graduating from the University of Michigan. She also worked for the United Way in Ironwood for many years, along with owning the Blue Cloud Motel for quite some time. She briefly taught... Full story
GLENVIEW, Ill. - Marian Harris, 90, of Glenview, passed away peacefully at her home, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. She was born in Ironwood, Michigan, on Oct. 5, 1929, to the late George and Juliana (Hledko) Pasco. She was baptized at Holy Trinity Catholic Church and grew up on Pine Street. After graduating from Luther L. Wright High School, Marian moved to Chicago to work as a secretary. There, she married John E. Harris on July 18, 1958. She returned to secretarial work after her husband's death in... Full story
