Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Mary (Yatchak) Clark, 73, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Minneapolis. She had been courageously fighting a serious illness. Mary was born on Oct. 26, 1946, in Ypsilanti. She was the eldest daughter of former Wakefield Coach Roman Yatchak and his loving and devoted wife, Mary (Zorich) Yatchak. Mary was a Vietnam era U.S. Air Force veteran who served in Japan and provided medical support to hundreds of wounded soldiers before coming... Full story
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Joseph "Bud" Abbott Poor, age 94, passed away peacefully at Hope Hospice, Providence, Rhode Island on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph V. Poor and Grace Tallman Poor. A graduate of East Providence high school, class of '43, he served his country in WWII as a machine gunner and received the Purple Heart and Combat Infantry Badge among other citations. Upon returning from the European Theater he resumed his studies at Brown University... Full story
ONTONAGON, Mich. — Juana “Josie” Shamion was taken home by our Lord on March 1, 2020, in Ontonagon. She passed away quietly at home surrounded by her family. Josie was born on June 5, 1937, and raised in San Antonio, Texas, where she met her husband of 55 years, Ronald Shamion. She and Ron moved to Ontonagon in 1970 where his family lived. Throughout her life, Josie enjoyed fishing, dancing and cooking Mexican food with Ron. She was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and spent time visiting family in Texas. She enjoyed trips to Las Vegas, playi... Full story
PARIS, Tenn. - Steven A. Sacco, 62, of Paris, died Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, at his residence. He worked as a manufacturing engineer for Toyota Boshoku in Jackson. He also worked at Ironwood Plastics in Ironwood, Michigan, and Extreme Tool and Engineering in Wakefield, Michigan. Steve was a U.S. Air Force veteran, who enjoyed music, playing his guitar, carpentry, kayaking, fishing, his friends, and loved his dogs. Steve also enjoyed daily Bible study. Steve was born Jan. 11, 1958, in Chicago, to... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Clifford "Chip" Muhonen, 88, of Ramsay, passed away on Feb. 29, 2020. He was born May 5, 1931, in Ironwood, son of John and Helmi (Pasanen) Muhonen. He attended local schools and Gogebic Community College. Clifford worked at the Bessemer Creamery, Bessemer Plywood and retired from the White Pine Copper Mine. He was also a member of the Bessemer Township Volunteer Fire Department and was a member and performed with Marty's Goldenaires for many years. He was preceded in death by... Full story
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Marlene A. Baron, 81, passed away peacefully Feb. 28, 2020, in Green Bay. Marlene was born on Dec. 31, 1938, in Gile, to Harry and Liza (Giacomino) Smith. She graduated from Hurley High School in 1956. In 1959, she graduated from the College of St. Scholastica with her nursing degree and later a master's degree at University of Wisconsin-Superior. In 1959, she married Leon Baron and spent the next 25 years living in Ashland. She worked as an OB nurse for St. Joseph Hospital... Full story
BERLIN, Wis. - Walter G. Jubeck, 90, of Wild Rose, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at ThedaCare Medical Center in Berlin. He was born in Chicago, on April 23, 1929, to Thomas and Louise (Pospeck) Jubeck. He was a proud World war II U.S. Army veteran and a lifetime member of the VFW. Walter was united in marriage to Della Gabrielson and together they owned and operated Wally & Del's Wautoma Hotel. Wally also owned the Ironwood Motel. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and traveling to Texas and... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. — Curt Matthew Kapugia, 77, of Bessemer, passed away Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. Curt was born on June 28, 1942, in Detroit, a son of Clarence and Valentina (Filippini) Kapugia. On March 18, 1966, he married Sherry Fay Risku. They shared 53 wonderful years of marriage together. Curt retired at the age of 55 from a job he enjoyed at Harley-Davidson. He loved filling his day with traveling, motorcycling and woodworking along with a good cup of coffee. Curt is survived by his wife, Sherry; two sons, Shane and Kyle (Julie); a g... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Donald W. Gutowski, 87, of Bessemer, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. He was surrounded by his beloved family. Donald was born on May 6, 1932, in Bessemer, a son of John and Pauline (Mojeck) Gutowski. Donald proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged as a private first class on Oct. 29, 1952. Donald received several decorations and citations and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. On May 13, 1956, Donald was united in... Full story
LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. - Robert William "Bob" Sibley, 70, of Ishpeming, Michigan, entered eternal life unexpectedly Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, in their winter rental home in Lake Havasu City. He was born on June 30, 1949, in Wakefield, Michigan, to Raymond and Katherine (Grivicich) Sibley as one of six children. After graduating from Wakefield High School, Bob joined the U.S. Army where he served as a clerk typist in the Vietnam War. After the Army, he worked for CCI Mine and took classes at... Full story
MADISON, Wis. - Andrew Paul Traczyk passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, after a courageous battle with leukemia while surrounded by family and friends. Andy was born on May 29, 1989, in Waupaca, to his mother Debby Irene Benjamin and father Joseph Paul Traczyk. At an early age, Andy and his family moved to Hurley, where he attended Hurley K-12 School until his high school graduation in 2008. In 2006, Andy began working for his stepfather, Frank Lahti, as an auto technician at... Full story
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jeanette (Boyer) Legg passed away on Jan. 11, 2020, after a short illness in Columbus, Ohio. She was born Aug. 30, 1920, in Ironwood, Michigan to Wilbrod and Alice Boyer. Jeanette graduated as valedictorian in 1938 from St. Ambrose High School. She spent her career as a medical technologist. She was predeceased by her parents, parents in-law, husband, Ellis Legg; siblings, Francis, “Larry,” Dorothy and Ray Boyer; and nephews, Lawrence “Bart” and William Boyer. She is survived by nephews, John (Kathy) Boyer and Dave “Jim” (Gr... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Francis "Youser" Tannheimer, 89, of Bessemer, passed away Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. Francis was born on Aug. 5, 1930, in Bessemer, a son of Jacob and Albertina (Kranzlin) Tannheimer. Francis graduated from Bessemer Area Schools and worked in several local iron ore and copper mines with his last being a foreman at White Pine Copper Mine retiring in 1992. In 1953, he was united in marriage to Dorothy D. Barto, in Montreal,... Full story
DULUTH, Minn. - Donald "Muttie" John Mattson, 66, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, after a battle with Parkinson's, with his loving family by his side at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. He was born Sept. 24, 1953, in Ironwood, Michigan, to Eino and Delores (Baross) Mattson. Donald lived in Iron Belt, Wisconsin, and worked for Wayne Nasi Construction for many years. He loved spending time with his family, hunting and doing anything that involved the outdoors. He was an outgoing family man,... Full story
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. — Anthony C. Meranda, of Bruce Crossing, passed on Feb. 8, 2020, at the age of 64. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, on Jan. 18, 1956, 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. 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 how to... Full story
OMRO, Wis. - Arthur "Art" Jarvenpaa, 81, passed away on Feb. 14, 2020. He was born to Gust and Maxine (Williams) Jarvenpaa on Dec. 3, 1938, in Wakefield, Michigan. Art loved fishing and hunting, and could often be seen bowling which was a true passion of his. He also enjoyed camping and working on cars. On April 1, 1959, he married the love of his life, Hannelore Dumeier, and together they had over 61 years of marriage. Art was a loving father and husband; he was always willing to help those in... Full story
MATCHWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Jim Giackino, also known as Bubba, the Whiz, Castile Cat, the Ups Man, the Macaroni Pony, Junxie, Big-G-Little-o-goes-with-Giackino and many other nicknames, went to Heaven early Tuesday morning, Feb. 18, 2020, at home, after a brief illness. His loving wife, Michelle, was with him. Born on St. Patrick's Day (which he reminded us frequently) in 1947, James Patrick Giackino began his life with his father, Alpha, his mother, Beda (Turula) and older sister, Phyllis. T... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Elerine Florence (Chartier) Bruneau, 89, a lifelong resident of Hurley, Wisconsin, passed away on Feb. 18, 2020, in Ironwood, She was born Sept. 25, 1930, in Ironwood, daughter of Benjamin and Elerine (Landry) Chartier. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1948. One short year later after being chased by the love of her life, she married Robert Bruneau Sr. on July 9, 1949, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hurley by the Rev. Lewandowski. Robert preceded her in death on... Full story
WATERFORD, Mich. - Lee W. Maccani, 85, of Commerce Township, passed away on Feb. 2, 2020. He was the loving husband of Mary (Pellow) and the late June Lind; the dear father of Carrie (James) Davis, Michael (Phoebe) Maccani; stepfather of Michael (Mary) Hassett, Bill (Kathy) Hassett, Marjorie (Jonny) Lemback, Joseph (Chrys) Hassett and Catherine Hassett; brother of James (Maccani) and Judith Martin. He was also cherished by 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Mr. Maccani was retired... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. — Carole Elizabeth Elliott, 86, a longtime resident of Bessemer, passed away Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. Carole was born on Dec. 31, 1933, in Minneapolis, a daughter of Everett H. and Ruth Elizabeth (Goyins) Williams. She attended Ironwood schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1952. In 1953, Carole married the love of her life, William D. Elliott. She moved with him to Virginia, Texas and Louisiana while he completed his military duties with the U.S. Navy. In 1956, they traveled back to Bessemer, where they m... Full story
PHOENIX - Donald Keith Rice, DDS, was born April 14, 1928, to William Henry Rice and Mamie Valpuri (Sissala) Rice. He was the second of four children. He died on Feb. 17, 2020, in Phoenix. Donald attended school in Bessemer, graduating from A.D. Johnston High School in 1946. He obtained his degree in dentistry from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He served in the U.S. Navy and while stationed in Maryland, he met and married Frances Barbara Rush in 1952. Together they raised six... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. — Barbara Helen Buccanero 86, passed away on Feb. 16, 2020, at her home, in Hurley. Barbara was born on May 11, 1933, in Oma, daughter of Oscar and Helen (Hill) Ruha. She attended Hurley schools and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School. She was married to Raymond Buccanero, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 22, 2004. Barbara was a homemaker all her life. She loved to cook and bake, reading, and having family and friends over to her home. She was a great mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents, Oscar a... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Jimmy A. Finley, 75, passed away on Feb. 13, 2020, of complications from COPD at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, Jim was born on June 4, 1944, in Upland, California, son of Alfred K. and Sarah J. (Wilson) Finley. Jim graduated from Lawton (Oklahoma) High School in 1962. He attended Michigan Technological University studying geology. He belonged to ROTC and proudly served his country as a lieutenant with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Karlsrhue, Germany. In 1968, he... Full story
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Marcia O’Neill, 85, and former Ironwood resident, passed away Jan. 23, 2020, in Kalamazoo where she lived for the past 31 years. Marcia was born March 11, 1934, in Racine, Wisconsin, the daughter of Gilbert and Claribel (Lightner) Jackson. Marcia was interested in music, interior decorating and fashion. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother; and is survived by her children, Kevin O’Neill of Kankakee, Illinois, and Kellie O’Neill of Sheboygan, Wisconsin.... Full story
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. — Betty Johnson, 89, of Bruce Crossing, died Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, at The Lighthouse at Hancock Health and Rehabilitation Center. Betty Joyce Marie (Niemi) Johnson was born in Kearsarge (#4 Location) on Dec. 20, 1930, the daughter of William and Lempi (Seppamaki) Niemi. On Dec. 6, 1947, she married Burton Johnson of Bruce Crossing. They moved to White Pine in 1954, and returned to Bruce Crossing in 1962, to work at the family businesses. They resided the rest of their lives in Bruce Crossing. Betty and Burt owned Johnson... Full story
