Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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ADAMS COUNTY, Wis. - Paul John Vaara, 49, of Gordon, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in Adams County. He was born Nov. 16, 1970, in Ironwood, Michigan, the son of Robert and Delores (Mattson) Vaara. He was united in marriage to Erin Elizabeth Bare on June 24, 2000, in Superior. Paul was a 1989 graduate of Luther L. Wright High School and continued his education at Gogebic Community College and finished his bachelor degree in education at University of Wisconsin-Superior. He... Full story
DULUTH, Minn. - Rodney Mark Kangas, 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Feb. 6, 2020, after a brief illness at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth. Rodney was born Oct. 16, 1957, to Andrew William Kangas and Florence Miriam (Benson) Kangas. Rodney is survived by his sister, Julie (Chuck) Kopecko of Bessemer, Michigan; his two brothers, Wayne Kangas of Bessemer and Kim (Jill) Kangas of Ironwood, Michigan; nieces, Lindi (Brent) Kopecko-Austin, Sandy, Utah; Charissa... Full story
MINOCQUA, Wis. — Harriet Swanson, 99, of Winchester, Wisconsin died on Feb. 7, 2020. A memorial service for Harriet will be held this summer on Saturday, June 27, at 11 a.m. at The Nimsgern Funeral Home, 1025 Margaret St. Woodruff, WI 54568 with a memorial gathering from 10 a.m. till the time of the service. Reception at the funeral home will follow the services. Memorials may be made to The Living Hope Church, 13795 Bear Claw Trail, Winchester, WI 54557. Online condolences may be shared at nimsgernfuneral.com. Nimsgern Funeral and Cremation S... Full story
HURLEY, Wis - Joan M. Wesenberg, 87, of Ironwood, Michigan passed away Saturday Feb. 8, 2020, after a lengthy battle with COPD at Villa Maria nursing home with a loving family holding her hand as she took her final breath. Joan was born on Dec. 21, 1932, in Ironwood, the only child of Oden and Esther (Mickelson) Walquist. She attended Roosevelt school and Luther L. Wright High School, graduating with the class of 1951. Joan worked as a secretary for A.R. Munari Insurance Agency until 1955, and... Full story
EWEN, Mich. — Anthony C. Merenda of Ewen, Michigan passed on Feb. 8, 2020 at the age of 64. He was born in Toledo Ohio in 1956 on Jan. 18, raised in Brighton on Clark Lake in lower Michigan, near Ann Arbor. He went to school in Howell and went to college at Washtenaw Community College in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Anthony worked for the Howell Schools for 25 years as a custodian/maintenance person. He moved to the Upper Peninsula in 1996 and got a job at Frontier Builders in Land-O-Lakes, building log homes. This was a dream job of his, to learn h... Full story
SATE, Texas — Linda Flinchum Welch left to join her angel friends on Feb. 8, 2020. She was surrounded by her daughter, Heather, and multiple loving family members at Heather’s home in Texas. Linda was raised in Watersmeet and her most cherished memories were of our childhood days there. She spent many years working as a mother, contractor, house painter and wall paper hanger in Texas, until she felt a strong pull to return to the Northwoods, where her spirit truly resided. Berry picking with friends was her favorite time. She cherished her new... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Maryjean “Jean” Dove, 73, of Ewen, passed away on Feb. 3 at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. Jean was born in Ontonagon to George and Headwig Korich on Feb. 24, 1946. She graduated from cosmetology school at Marquette. She worked as a beautician and ran T.J. Restaurant and Motel. She was involved in Little League and Cub Scouts for a number of years. Jean is survived by her husband, Terry Dove; two sons, Keven and Keith Dove; sisters, Franse Worachek and Anne Yesney; brothers, George, John and Pete Korich; a granddaughter, Leia... Full story
ALANSON, Mich. — David James Alkire, 57, of Burt Lake, caught the A-Train on Feb. 4, 2020 to another baseball event He lived to love, loved to live, and inspired others. Donations can be made to your local food pantry in his memory, to the Jimmy Fund or The Mark Fydrich Foundation. A private family remembrance service will take place at a later date. Please share your memories and personal messages with the family at gaylordfuneralhome.com... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Florence I. Rundell, 91, a long-time resident of Bessemer, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood with her son, David, by her side. She was born on Jan. 9, 1929, daughter of Gustav and Hulda (Turminin) Johnson. She attended Bessemer schools and graduated from A.D. Johnson High School with the class of 1946. Florence married Arthur W. Rundell, the only guy for her, on Nov. 13, 1948. He preceded her in... Full story
MONTREAL, Wis. — Dawn Louise Peck (Nyquist), 68, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her husband, Bill, and close family on Jan. 29, 2020, in Montreal. Dawn was born April 4, 1951, in Waukegan, Illinois, daughter of Tauno and Virginia (Hannula) Nyquist. She graduated in 1969 from Stranahan High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and received her Bachelor of Science in social work from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington, in 1973. She married William Peck in 1974 in Las Vegas, Nevada. After moving to Burlington in 1974, Dawn b... Full story
MERRIWEATHER, Mich. - Philip Laurie Wirtanen, 75, of Merriweather, passed away suddenly on Saturday evening Feb. 1, 2020. Philip was the beloved son of Toivo Richard and Siiri (Johnson) Wirtanen and born in Ironwood on July 15, 1944. He attended Ironwood schools and was active in the ski club and debate team at Luther L. Wright High School from which he graduated in 1962. Phil received an Associate of Arts degree from Gogebic Community College, 1964; Bachelor of Science, University of... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Robert Phillip DuCharme, 74, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Jan. 30, 2020, in Wakefield, Michigan, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born July 13, 1945, in Saxon, Wisconsin to Arthur and Anna DuCharme. He graduated from Saxon Senior High. He married the love of his life, Gail Thomas, on June 29, 1968. He was a union carpenter and retired from Award Construction. He is survived by his wife, Gail; daughters, Tammy (Sam) of Minnesota and Tera (Chad) of Minnesota; grandchildren, Cody, Cru... Full story
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Robert "Bob" Dante Micheletti Sr. of Green Bay, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, at the age of 72. Bob was born on Jan. 18, 1948, in Seattle, to Michigan natives Ferdinand and Ruth (Sahinoja) Micheletti. Early in Bob's life, the family returned to their Michigan roots and settled in Matchwood. Bob graduated from Bergland High School and attended Gogebic Community College. On June 13, 1970, he married Deborah (Debbie) Ann Lonchar, with whom he had three children, Angela,... Full story
WINTER HAVEN, Fla.- Gloria M. Kuster, 93, of Winter Haven, formerly of Bessemer, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Jan. 7, 2020 surrounded by family. Gloria was born on May 25, 1926, in Bessemer and was the daughter of Elofe and Lillian (Whayman) Nystrom. She graduated from Bessemer High School in 1944. She married Vaughn Kuster on June 27, 1953, in Detroit. He preceded her in death in 2010. Gloria completed a cosmetology program and began her career as a beautician in Ironwood, Michigan.... Full story
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Toby Webb, 91, passed away Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020. He was preceded in death by wife, Joan; son, Randy; parents, Sidney "Spider" Webb and Gladys (Ballinger); and sister, Delight (Arthur) Carli. He passed away peacefully at Jones-Harrison hospice care in Minneapolis. He is survived by his children, Jack and Wendy; Wendy's son, Benjamin; Jack's children, Samuel and Sydney; and all Toby's beloved family including, Mary Prosek Bonk, Sandra Carli Moller (Dick), Michael Carli... Full story
ASHEVILLE, N.C. - James "Jim" Benjamin Manning, 76, of Trout Creek, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, with his family by his side. He was born on July 21, 1943, in L'Anse, Michigan, the son of the late Benny and Violet (Madden) Manning. Jim grew up in Trout Creek and graduated from Trout Creek High School in 1961. He was an outstanding high school basketball player, winning All-State honors in his junior and senior years. Jim held the U.P.... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Rose M. Blomberg, 91, of Bessemer, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. Rose was born on July 14, 1928, in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, into what would eventually be a family of 10. As a young girl, she enjoyed the outdoors including fishing, waterskiing and playing music with her dad. Her idol was Loretta Lynn because they had similar upbringings and loved music. On May 23, 1947, Rose married Vern Blomberg Sr., and together they had three sons, Verner, William "Billy" and... Full story
SUGAR CAMP, Wis. — Richard “Bud” Baker, 75, a resident of Sugar Camp passed away on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, at Seasons of Life. He was born in Marenisco, Michigan, on May 27, 1944, to Richard and Nellie Baker. Bud was an avid deer hunter. Bud was proceeded in death by his brothers, Jerry Baker and Gordon “Sonny” Baker; sister, Iris Perala; son, Richard D. Baker III; daughter, Kristina Baker; and nieces, Ellie Krueger and Julie Baker. He survived by his best friend and significant other, Judy Blattler of Rhinelander; daughter, Sue Ann Baker of Rh... Full story
SAN DIEGO - Rudolph Eugene Pakonen, 85, a longtime resident of Valley Center, California, passed away peacefully in his sleep early morning Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. Rudy was born Jan. 20, 1934, in Ironwood, Michigan, son of the late Toivo Arthur Pakonen and Alma Haaro Pakonen. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1953. Rudy married his first wife, Dorothy Salonen Pakonen, in 1958. Rudy was very active in local Republican politics throughout the 1970s and was president of the Finnish... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Max was the most unique, philosophical, deep thinking and sensitive being. We are eternally grateful that he chose us to have the honor of knowing his true self and loving him. He was brilliant and kind and had an immeasurable depth in his spirit. When he loved, he loved absolutely. He could be so serious or crack us up laughing with his sense of humor that was his and his alone. He loved his dogs and best buddies Ariah and Steele completely. He left a few of us down here on... Full story
BRADENTON, Fla. - Gordon K. Stephens of Bradenton, and Manitowoc, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020. At age 87, colon cancer and its ensuing complications took him from his beloved wife of 66 years, B. Joan Stephens (Wilson). His life ended with yet another great story: A Caribbean cruise, Mexican hospital, air ambulance, and a valiant struggle at Blake Medical Center in Bradenton. At the moment he passed, he was surrounded by his devoted wife, four sons, two daughters-in-law, and... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. — Robert James Oie, 69, of Bessemer, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, at his home. Robert was born on Nov. 8, 1950, in Ironwood, a son of Clyde and Mary (Novak) Oie. He attended Luther L. Wright High School and graduated in 1968. Robert continued his education at Gogebic Community College and earned an associate degree. He worked for Gogebic County. Bob will be remembered for his humor and quick wit and various other moods. Rest easy and see you in a bit. Robert is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara; a daughter, Rachel (... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Marjorie Bertini passed away on Jan. 25, 2020. Born on Aug. 23, 1926, to Earl and Fannie (Wanzer) Murley, she was a lifelong resident of Ironwood. After graduating from Luther L. Wright High School, Marjorie attended Gogebic Community College. Upon completing her college education, she went to work for the Lake Superior Light and Power Company, where she remained until her marriage. In 1948, Marjorie married Peter Roman Bertini. They lived in the family home on Pabst Street,... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Ron L. Wilson, 85, of Ironwood passed away on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, in Ironwood. Ron was born on July 18, 1934, in Birchwood, son of Leonard and Miriam (Buskanen) Wilson. He moved with his parents to San Francisco and later to Oakland, California, as a child. His father worked in the shipyards to support the war effort. Returning to Ironwood after the war, Ron attended and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School. He attended Gogebic Community College and graduated with... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - James M. Stratman, 70, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, at his home. James was born on April 9, 1949, in Bessemer Township, the son of William F. and Margaret E. (Bolen) Stratman. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1967. James worked as a saw filer at Connor Lumber for 30 years and concluded his working career at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in maintenance. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, camping and fishing.... Full story
