Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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MARQUETTE, Mich. - James L. Brogan, 73, of Wakefield and Marquette, died peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, at home, surrounded by his loving family. James was born on Oct. 7, 1947, in Howell, a son of William and Rosa (Raymer) Brogan. He graduated from St. Thomas High School in Ann Arbor in 1965. Having grown up in Ann Arbor, he was a lifelong Michigan Wolverines fan. James married the love of his life, Kathryn Wanink, on March 29, 1969, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Ramsay. He... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Alvin M. Paulsen, 89, of Ironwood, passed away on Dec. 1, 2020. Alvin was born in Minneapolis on May 22, 1931, son of the late Alvin Paulsen Sr. and Esther Sondergaard Paulsen. Alvin was married to the former Marilyn Mae Martin in Frederic, Wisconsin, on May 3, 1952. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Marilyn; and his three children, Gregory W. Paulsen, of Ironwood, Scott A. (Marlene) Paulsen, of New Brighton, Minnesota, and Michelle M. (Jose) Cruz, of Cave Creek,... Full story
CLIVE, Iowa - Richard Carl Perlberg, 73, of Clive, passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Mercy One Hospice after a short, brave battle with cancer. His family was by his side. Richard, the son of Herbert and Saima (Toivonen) Perlberg, was born April 4, 1947, in Ironwood, Michigan. On Sept. 24, 1976, he married Jayne Greuel in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. She preceded him in death on April 26, 2002. He then married Patricia Cooper on March 19, 2005. Richard graduated from Hurley High... Full story
ESCANABA, Mich. - Michael Paul Kulak, 73, of Ironwood passed on Nov. 25, 2020 at Christian Park Healthcare Center in Escanaba after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. He was born in Ironwood, son of Edward and Edith (Wilby) Kulak. Mike married Donna (Korpela) of Ironwood, and they had two children. After his divorce he met his lifelong soulmate of 30 years, Marge Snarski. Together they lived in Hurley, Wisconsin until her passing. He was known as "Big Mike" to her children and grandchildren. He... Full story
WAUSAU, Wis. - Douglas Rudolph Mattson, 92, of Ironwood Township, passed away on Saturday Oct. 31, 2020, at Aspirus Hospital Wausau, in Wausau, Wisconsin. Doug was born in Ely, Minnesota, son of Yalmer and Hilma Rokola Mattson. He attended schools in Winton and Ely, Minnesota, and attended Roosevelt Junior High in Ironwood Township. He was a 1947 graduate of Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. Doug was married to Natalie Braspenick in 1958. She preceded him in death. Doug worked at Cary... Full story
ONTONAGON, Mich. - Arlene Olson, 85, of White Pine, passed away on Monday, Nov 23, 2020, in Ontonagon, Michigan. Arlene was born to Stanley and Frances Oman on Feb 4, 1935. in Ironwood. She lived at Little Girls Point and loved all family activities (swimming, bonfires, fishing and skipping rocks) on Lake Superior. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1953. Arlene and Donald Olson were married on June 12, 1954, and they enjoyed 65 wonderful years building a family together. Arlene... Full story
WAUSAU, Wis. - Sean James Luoma, 44, of Wausau, passed away on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, with his family by his side, following a long battle with heart and kidney disease. Sean was born June 4, 1976, in Ashland, to Carol (Sbraggia) Vokolek and James Luoma. He grew up in Montreal, and graduated from Hurley High School with the class of 1995. Sean then attended Gogebic Community College and transferred to Northcentral Technical College in Wausau, where he received a computer-aided design and... Full story
MILWAUKEE, Wis. - Joshua David Wesa, 36, of Schofield, entered into heaven Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Milwaukee, surrounded by his loving family. Joshua was born Sept. 26, 1984. He was the son of Mark Wesa and Lisa (Rhenlund) Walowinski. Joshua was born and raised in Ironwood, Michigan. In his youth, he was a member of the Polar Bear Hockey Club where he developed his love of the game of hockey and his favorite team, the Detroit Red Wings. He later moved to the Wausau area. He was currently... Full story
WAUSAU, Wis. - Cassandra Lynn Gibbs, 31, of Wausau, formerly of Ironwood, Michigan passed away peacefully in her home on Nov. 15, 2020, with her significant other Lawrence Brozzo by her side. She was born on May 31, 1989, in Ironwood. She is the daughter of Cynthia Gibbs and Jeff Erickson. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 2009. Cassie enjoyed and loved many things in life including arts and crafts, cooking, camping, karaoke and various other interests. She loved going to, and... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Joan Mockross, 86, of Pine Lake in Oma, Wisconsin, died Oct. 28, 2020, in Ironwood from complications due to COVID-19. Joan was born on July 18, 1934, in Ironwood, the daughter of John and Sena (Bradley) Erickson, and grew up near Little Girl’s Point. She attended Roosevelt School, graduated from Luther L. Wright High School, and married her high school sweetheart, Carl, in 1955. She attended the University of Minnesota and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin. Joan worked for Gog... Full story
MONTREAL, Wis. - Dale Allen Holst, 58, of Montreal, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Nov. 21, 2020. He was born on Dec. 28, 1961, son of William and Jean (Mattson) Holst. He attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, Michigan, graduating with the class of 1980. He was preceded in death by his father, William Holst, on Nov. 4, 2020. Dale is survived by his children, Rachel (Clint) Kordus and Jordan (Tawny) Holst; his mother, Jean Holst; sisters, Debbie (Jeff) Vandevoorde and Diane... Full story
KENOSHA, Wis. - William John Barncard of Kenosha, Wisconsin, passed away at age 85 on Nov. 11, 2020. Bill, born in Rhinelander, to Margaret (Hobbs) and John Barncard, was a loving husband of 58 years to Diane (Owsichek), a proud father to Karen (Jonathan Fox) and John (Jennifer Goergen), and a devoted grandfather to Torrie, McKenna, Madeline and Gianna. He was also the beloved brother of Doug, brother-in-law to Ann (Laidig) and fond uncle of Brian and Christopher. Bill was raised in Mercer.... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Mary Diana (Sjoblom) Marten, 63, of Wakefield, passed away Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. Mary was born on Sept. 20, 1957, in Wakefield, a daughter of Theodore S. and Ida D. Sjoblom. She had resided in Wakefield, Cudahy, Wisconsin and Albuquerque, New Mexico. On Aug. 30, 1986, Mary was united in marriage to Daniel M. Marten. She was a certified nursing assistant and worked as a residential aide at a local group home. Mary loved dogs and horses, especially Kaya, Breezy, Sortia, Thumper the donkey and Chicka and numerous other dogs a... Full story
MARSHFIELD, Wis. — Judy Kasten, 57, passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, at the Marshfield WI hospital after a short battle with COVID. Judy was the daughter of Norman and Rachel Kasten. She graduated from Ewen-Trout Creek High School in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in 1982. Judy worked as a caretaker at nursing homes for many years in Phelps, Wisconsin, and Ontonagon, Michigan. She lived many years in Ewen, and later in Bergland, Michigan. Judy will be missed by all her family and friends. She is survived by three sisters, Sue Henderson, Mary (Ma... Full story
WATERSMEET - Robert "Bob" Rudy Reichardt passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020. He was 69 years old. He was born on Nov. 30, 1950 to Rudy and Marge Reichardt. Bob married the love of his life, June (Hautamaki) on May 4, 1991. He served in the United States Navy from 1969 to 1973. He owned and operated Bob's Electric for many years in Watersmeet. He then moved to Ohio where he worked as an electrician until retirement, and then moved back to his family home of Watersmeet. Wri... Full story
HOLLY, Mich. - There must have been a celebration going on in heaven today as James Anthony Soraruf entered and was reunited with his parents, his sisters, his wife, Cecilia and his son; but sadness here on earth with his children and many friends. He lived a very vibrant life, took risks, was tireless and loved by many. Everything was "copacetic" no matter what the situation. James was born on Saturday evening, May 17, 1924, to a young Mary Repischak Soraruf and James Soraruf. They were both... Full story
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. – B. John Wolfe, 70, of Bruce Crossing, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020. John was born on May 15, 1950, in Ironwood, a son of Jim and Ingrid (Korsman) Wolfe. He attended Ewen-Trout Creek School and graduated in 1968. After graduation, John moved to Milwaukee and was employed at Briggs & Stratton/Strattec Security Corporation for more than 30 years. On Dec. 13, 1969, John married the love of his life, Val Nara. He was one of the very best! They made their home in the Milwaukee area until retirement and then moved back to the U... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Vienna Helen Kaartunen, 98, of Ironwood, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, just two weeks before her 99th birthday. She had tested positive for COVID-19. She was born Dec. 8, 1921, in North York, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Victor and Hilda (Martilla) Warren. She married Eugene G. Kaartunen on Dec. 8, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York and moved with him around the country to where he was stationed while in the U.S. Army. She was a waitress in Ashland, Wisconsin and then was employed... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Marilyn D. DeCarlo, 81, of Ironwood passed away on Nov. 21, 2020, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood. She was born on Jan. 16, 1939, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Charles and Louise (Haggerty) Mussatti. She attended local schools and graduated from A.D. Johnson High School in Bessemer in 1957. Marilyn was married to Albin "Beno" Corullo in 1957, and he preceded her in death in 1987. She married Thomas DeCarlo in 1986. She and Tom enjoyed many vacations... Full story
TROUT CREEK, Mich. – Andrew "Andy" Aho, 64, of Trout Creek, passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 21, 1956, in Flint, a son of Russell and Doris (Daly) Aho. On Feb. 16, 2002, Andy was united in marriage to Pamela at Trinity Lutheran Church in Trout Creek, where he was an active member. He retired from Flint Delphi East in 2007. After Andy retired, he fulfilled his lifelong dream of living in the Upper Peninsula. During r... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Paulette Marie Kinnunen, 69, died unexpectedly and went to be with her Lord on Nov. 22, 2020, in Ironwood. She was a resident at the Westgate Living Center in Ironwood since 2010. Paulette was born May 26, 1951, in Ironwood, the daughter of the late Edwin and Bertha (Maki) Kinnunen. Paulette was one of nine children and attended Roosevelt School in Ironwood Township and the School for Exceptional Children in Wakefield. Paulette had a kind, innocent heart and a gentle spirit.... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Vivian Fannie (Olkonen) Synkelma, 91, of Country Club Road in Ironwood Township, passed away unexpectedly due to COVID-19 on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley where she had resided for the past two years. Vivian was born on May 15, 1929, in Crystal Falls, Michigan, daughter of Matt and Fannie (Peltomaki) Olkonen. The family moved to Ironwood in 1937 where she attended local grade schools and graduated from Luther L.Wright High... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Saverio "Sam" Vinci, 95, of Hurley, died Monday, Nov. 16, 2020. Sam was born March 9, 1925 in Colla, Catanzaro, Italy. He was the son of Gregorio and Luigina (Bruni) Vinci. While in his 20s, Sam traveled to Brazil where he met and married the love of his life, Maria Lucia (Toquetti) Vinci. There, he and Maria had their first born and started their family. Sam was always ambitious, and opened and operated a bicycle shop which he owned with his two brothers. After spending years in... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. — Lily M. Youngs, 83, of Hurley passed away on Nov. 19, 2020, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. Lily was born April 30, 1937, the daughter of John and Clara (Barrett) Taylor. She attended school in Hurley. She married James Youngs on March 31, 1956. Lily loved her family dearly and will be greatly missed. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Clara Taylor; husband, James; daughter, Diane Ruda; son-in-law, Gary Ruda; brothers, John and Robert Taylor; and sisters, Bernadine Helgren and E... Full story
MARQUETTE, Mich. - Keith Roehm went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2020, in Marquette. He was 94 years old. Harold Keith Roehm was born in Ontonagon on Feb. 10, 1926, to Harold and Mabel (Johnson) Roehm. He was the oldest of four sons, Keith, John, Larry and Clarence. He attended Ontonagon Schools and graduated high school in 1944. At the age of 18 years old he entered the U.S. Army and served for two years as a radio operator, stationed in France in World War II. Upon retur... Full story
