Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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Ironwood, Mich. - Mary Ann "Pee Wee" Seal, 82, of Ironwood, went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 20, 2020. She was born on Jan. 29, 1938, in Hurley, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Anna Ferkovich. Mary Ann was employed as a nurse's aide. Her importance in life was her family. She will be remembered for her sassy attitude, wit, kindness and generosity. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Anna Ferkovich; brothers, Jack and Robert Ferkovich; and sister, Donna Doucette. Mary Ann...
CARO, Mich. - Paul Arthur McGrath, 69, passed away Aug. 16, 2020. Paul led a very full life and is known as the second-to-last cowboy of Ontonagon County. He had many relatives and friends that will remember his enthusiasm for living and his generous heart for helping anyone in need. Paul is survived by his sisters, Lou Ann Fahlberg and Margaret McGrath; brother, Mark McGrath; sister-in-law, Kathleen; and nephew, Michael. Paul is also survived by Laurie and Trevor McLean, two special people in...
LITTLE LAKE, Mich. - Robert A. Brown, age 72, of Little Lake (formerly of Gladstone), passed away Tuesday, Aug. 18, at his home in Little Lake. He was born on Aug. 26, 1947 in Henderson, Texas, the son of William and Eleanor (Zuildmulder) Brown. At the young age of 4, Robert's family relocated to Wakefield. He attended Wakefield Schools and graduated from high school in 1966. Robert went on to enlist in the U.S. Air Force in 1966 and completed his career with retirement in 1988 at KI Sawyer Air...
RICHMOND, Texas - Louis James Yelich, 92, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 at his home in Richmond, Texas. The funeral Mass celebrating Lou's live was held Monday, Aug. 17 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, in Houston. Mr. Yelich will be laid to rest in his hometown of Ironwood, Michigan at a later date. Contributions can be made in Lou's memory to Homes For Our Troops at hfotusa.org, Cal Farley's Boys Ranch at calfarley.org, or a charity of your choice. Visit...
DULUTH, Minn. - Raymond "Ray" Kuula, 87, of Ironwood, passed away Aug. 16, 2020 at Essentia St. Mary's Duluth from respiratory failure due to complications of Parkinson's, of which Ray used his Sisu to deal with over the last several years. Ray was born June 17, 1933 at Grandview Hospital in Ironwood to Verner and Mildred (Hautala) Kuula. He was raised with his brothers in Oma Township near the Gile Flowage. Ray met the love of his life, Kay, when they both worked for S.S. Kresge store in downto...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Pamela Faye Mack died peacefully with her daughter Tiffani, and grandsons Shane and Casey by her side on Aug. 12, 2020, after a valiant battle with leukemia. Pamela Faye Mack was born Aug. 29, 19XX (her close friends will understand the X's ) in Lansing to James and Pauline Work and was raised in Detroit. She graduated from Coolidge High School in Detroit and shortly thereafter, moved to New York where she pursued a successful dancing and acting career. She married Patrick Font...
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Kristine A. Bennetts, 78, of Ironwood Township, died peacefully at home with her loving family by her side. Daughter of Ben and Loretta Phillips, Kristine was born April 9, 1942 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. She graduated from Ironwood High School, class of 1960, and went on to work odd jobs until she met the love of her life, a township boy, Jerry Bennetts. Jerry and Kris were married on Dec. 26, 1964 and made their home in Ironwood Township where they would go on to...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Bernard "Bunsie" McQuiggin, 87, a lifelong resident of Ironwood, passed away peacefully Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, at home. He was surrounded by his loving family. Bunsie was born on Oct. 25, 1932, in Ironwood, a son of John S. and Margaret C. (Perrero) McQuiggin. He attended St. Ambrose High School and graduated in 1950. Bunsie continued his education at Gogebic Community College. He proudly served his country in the Michigan Army National Guard. On Aug. 31, 1957, Bunsie was...
AUSTIN, Texas - It is with heavy hearts, the Casanova family announces, their loving wife and mother, Helen Elizabeth Casanova, 77, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020 after a courageous fight. Helen passed away peacefully, while her youngest daughter, Kindra held her hand in comfort, at her hospital bedside. When leaving this world to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, she left it a better place. Helen was born on July 12, 1943, the daughter of Helga Alexsandra Bowers....
MADISON, Wis. - Judith Carolyn Berg passed away on Aug. 13, 2020 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. She was born on Dec. 4, 1943 to Arthur Larson and Aili Pikkumaki in Bruce Crossing, Michigan. She married her husband Peter John Berg on Feb. 17, 1962 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Bruce Crossing. Judith was a bus driver for many years where she transported elderly and school children. Following her retirement she became the Ewen town librarian and having community ties was very...
GILE, Wis. - David Emil Aimone, 75, of Gile, Wis., passed away Friday, Aug. 14, 2020. He was born Jan. 11, 1945 in Ironwood, Michigan, son of the late Peter and Helmi (Koivisto) Aimone. David was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Hurley High School. He proudly served in the United States Army and was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict. David was a fire chief and was known as the "Mayor of Gile". He was a member of the American Legion, the VFW, and the Salem Lutheran Church. David...
WATERSMEET, Mich. - Nancy G. Pete, age 65, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, at her home in Watersmeet. Nancy was born on Jan. 18, 1955, in Crystal Falls. She was preceded in death by her loving parents Arthur and Sonya (Hiltonen) Ketola, and her grandson, Alex McGeshick. Nancy was a former student of the Forest Park Schools in Crystal Falls. Nancy and Patrick Pete wed on March 5, 1993, in Crystal Falls. The couple recently celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary this spring. T...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Dwight Angelo Filippini, 74, of Bessemer passed away at his home on Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Bessemer. He was born on Dec. 7, 1945, to Louis and Thea (Dryland) Filippini in Ironwood. He attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and received an Associate Degree in automotive technology from Gogebic Community College in Ironwood. Dwight married Patricia Guzzo on Aug. 7, 1974. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. Proud of his...
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...
