Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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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...
WATERSMEET, Mich. - Samuel Osgood Sorensen, 89, of Watersmeet, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home and family on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020. He was born on June 21, 1931, in Carney to Chet and Lena (Barlow) Sorensen. The family moved to Watersmeet shortly thereafter. Sam graduated from Watersmeet in 1949. He was drafted in the U.S. Army in 1951 and earned a Purple Heart for injuries received during his service in Korea. In 1954, he enrolled in the University of Michigan majoring in...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Anita Joy (Hauta) Milewski, of Bessemer, passed away quietly with loving family at her side, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, at the age of 86. Anita was born on Nov. 9, 1933, to Verner and Elmi (Betty) Hauta in Bessemer Township. She graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer in 1951. She worked in the Chicago area before returning to Bessemer, and was united in marriage to Raymond Stanley Milewski on June 25, 1955, at St....
DULUTH, Minn — Donald Wayne Lindsey, a lifelong resident of Ewen, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth at the age of 69. Don (Porky) was born in Ewen on Sept. 22, 1951 to parents, Frank and Betty (Ogren) Lindsey. He graduated from Ewen-Trout Creek High School in 1969, and was a member of the Ewen United Methodist Church. Don was an employee of Big Valley Ford for many years before taking employment with Ewen Building Supply. During his retirement, Don enjoyed taking long drives down backroads, rea...
WAUSAU, Wis. — Robert Louis DeMario, 66, of Wausau, passed away on Oct. 17, 2020, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, shortly after being diagnosed with lung cancer. He was born on Jan. 25, 1954, to the late John and Esther (Wirtenen) DeMario. He met and fell in love with his high school sweetheart, Elaine Honkanen. They moved to Wausau right after Elaine graduated. On Sept. 22, 1973, they were married in Hurley. Bob worked for Kreger Bakery as a delivery man for more than 30 years before his retirement. His hobbies included RC car racing, model t...
DULUTH, Minn. - Cecil B. Powell, age 96, of Ashland, Wisconsin, passed away Monday, Oct 19, 2020, at Essentia Health-Saint Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. Cecil was born March 25, 1924, in Bryant, Wisconsin, on the family farm his father built in the late 1800s. He was the son of Bunyon S. and Nora B. (Nichols) Powell. On Dec. 2, 1944, Cecil was united in marriage to Annabell West in Antigo, Wisconsin. He was employed by the Iron County Highway Department as a heavy equipment operator for more...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Adolph Passint, 94, of Ironwood, passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Adolph was born to Steven and Anna Passint on March 25, 1926, in Bessemer. He graduated from A.D. Johnston High School, Gogebic Community College and Northern Michigan University. Adolph proudly served his country in the U.S. Army at the end of World War II. After the war, he continued to serve in the Army National Guard in Ironwood. He was recognized for his military service on...
NEW BRIGHTON, Minn. — Allen Eugene Porter, age 89, died on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, in New Brighton. A native of the Twin Cities, he was a part-time resident of Bessemer for the past 20 years along with his late wife, Jeannine. He served on the ski patrol at Blackjack Ski Resort until his 70s. He is survived by his sons, Eric (Trudi) Porter and Marshall (Terri) Porter; and grandsons, Alexander Porter and John Bednarczyk. Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis....
BERLIN, Wis. - Theodore Louis "Ted" Brunelle, 92, of Ironwood, passed away on Oct. 14, 2020, at Juliette Manor in Berlin. He was born April 8, 1928, in Gile, son of Harry and Josephine (Valle) Brunelle. He attended J.E. Murphy High school and graduated in 1945 and then attended Gogebic Junior College for one year before entering the U.S. Army where he served in Japan from 1946 to 1948 following World War II. He returned to the States and completed two and one-half years of undergraduate work at...
