Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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BIG RAPIDS, Mich. - Dr. Eugene M. "Gene" Nikkari, 92, of St. Louis, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, at The Brook of Big Rapids in Big Rapids. Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, on Friday, Jan. 24, from 2 to 8 p.m. with the family present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Nativity of the Lord Parish Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Louis, on Saturday, Jan. 25, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Jim Carlson officiating.... Full story
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - On Jan. 7, 2020, we said goodbye to our beloved husband, son and friend, Jason Michael Younk of Bergland, Mich., Tampa, Fla., and Kansas City. Jason passed quietly after valiantly battling a serious illness, surrounded by his wife and mother. Jason was preceded in death by his grandmother, Yvonne, with whom he was extremely close. Jason will be remembered for his smile, energy, sense of humor and quick wit. Jason is survived by his wife, Jennifer; mother, Sharon; grandfather,... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - John M. Pachmayer, 100, of Wakefield, formerly a longtime resident of Ironwood, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. John was born on April 8, 1919, in Ironwood, a son of Charles K. and Anna S. (Smelok) Pachmayer. He attended St. Ambrose High School in Ironwood and graduated in 1937. John proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was assigned to Battery B, 319th Glider Field Artillery and the 82nd Airborne Division. John was commended for undergoing... Full story
SALEM, Wis. - Michael Don Hitt died from cancer Jan. 8, 2020, in Salem, Wis. He was born Jan. 14, 1957, in Los Angeles, Calif. to Robert W. and Patricia J. (Etter) Hitt. He grew up in San Jose, Calif., and Wildwood, Ill., attending Warren Township High School in Gurnee, Ill. Don married Mary Morello July 1986, in Kenosha. They moved to Hurley, in 1987, where they raised their family. In his early years, Don worked as a sales representative and factory worker. After moving to Hurley, he worked... Full story
Palm Harbor, Fla. - John Sommers passed away peacefully in Palm Harbor, Fla. on Jan. 5, 2020, at the age of 88. Born and raised in Ramsay, Mich. to Croatian immigrants John and Mary Sommers. John lived a full and rewarding life. He was a US Navy veteran, a Michigan State University alumnus, and worked as a government and economics high school teacher in Waterford, Mich. He returned to his hometown of Ramsay to spend many of his later years, before eventually retiring to Florida to be with his... Full story
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Irene M. Johnson of St. Paul. Born Nov. 29, 1919 peacefully passed away Jan. 10, 2020. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, William A Johnson Sr. and son, William Jr. She is survived by six daughters, one daughter in law, 18 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Irene and Bill enjoyed many years living, fishing and making many friends in Ironwood. (The picture is from Irene's 100th birthday party) Many thanks to all the friends in the Ironwood area that... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Eleanor Kathryn Kinnunen, 96, of Ironwood, passed away on Jan. 14, 2020 at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. She was born on March 21, 1923, in Stambaugh, the daughter of the late Kazmer and Laura (Wierzbicki) Lenart. Eleanor married Leonard Kinnunen in 1953 in Ironwood, where they remained lifelong residents. He preceded her in death in 2003. Her hobbies in her younger years included fishing and gardening in the summer and sewing in the winter. She was an accomplished seamstress, and she made her own and her s... Full story
APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. - It is with great sadness that the family of William Wesley Lindstrom of White Pine, Mich., announces his passing in Apache Junction, Ariz. on Jan. 11, 2020, at the age of 84. William was born in Chassell, Mich., in June of 1935. He graduated from Hancock High School in 1953 with the nickname Lanka. He was in Naval Reserve until he was drafted into the Army in 1958 where he was stationed in Whittier, Ala. William worked many years at the White Pine Copper Mine as a... Full story
WOODRUFF, Wis. - Leo Zaine Switzer, 3, of Mercer, went to Heaven on Jan. 8, 2020, so his great-grandmothers could spoil him. Leo was born on Sept. 25, 2016, in Duluth, Minn., son of Jennifer Thomas. He attended Mercer Pre-kindergarten, starting early in education because he was a baby genius. He was very loved in school and the community. He was loved by everyone. He was the sweetest, silliest and biggest mommy's boy. He enjoyed Batman and "Paw Patrol," loved pancakes and tacos, his mommy... Full story
DULUTH, Minn. — Jeannette O. Barron, 81, of Hurley, passed away on Jan. 12, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. Jeannette was born on Aug. 23, 1938, the daughter of James and Eloise (Hopkins) Minier. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Eloise Minier; sisters, Onettia Pake and Claudia Ruikka; and brother, James Minier Jr. Jeannette is survived by daughters, Janet (Angelo) Aimone of Montreal, Wis. and Beverly (Kiko) Davis of Rosemont, Minn.; grandchildren, Kiko and Morgan Davis, Stephanie (Jason) Johnson, and Samantha, Sar... Full story
Hurley, Wis. - Thomas E. "Tom" Popko Jr., 91, of Hurley, passed away Jan. 7, 2020, at Villa Maria Nursing Home in Hurley after a brief illness. Tom was the eldest of nine children, born May 30, 1928, to Thomas Sr. and Anna (Fudaley) Popko at the family home in Oma, Wis. He attended Oma State Grade School and graduated from J. E. Murphy High School in Hurley in 1947. He worked in the logging business with his dad, Tom Popko Sr and uncle, John Popko. He enlisted in the U. S. Army and was... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Kathleen (Kapets) Eklund, 74, of Ironwood, passed away Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. Kathleen was born on June 12, 1945, in Ironwood, a daughter of John and Lucille (Piasecki) Kapets. She attended Norrie School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1963. In 1964, she married Richard Eklund and they moved to Kenosha, Wis., where they spent the next 40 years. They raised two children, Kristen (Mark) Gilbert and Eric (Jenny) Eklund, both of Pewaukee, Wis., and were blessed w... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Richard G. Ozzello, 86, of Wakefield, went to be with Jesus Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born on Nov. 17, 1933, in Wakefield, a son of James and Ada (Brockbank) Ozzello. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Richard was honorably discharged as a corporal on Dec. 31, 1952. He reenlisted on Sept. 23, 1957, and was honorably discharged as a specialist fifth class on July 17, 1963. On Oct. 11, 1957, Richard... Full story
SAXON, Wis. - Mary (Loreti) Sears passed away peacefully at Aspirus Hospital in Ironwood, Mich., on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020. Despite all the physical problems Mary dealt with throughout her life, she never lost her fighting spirit and sense of humor. She loved to make people laugh. To know Mary was to know she was unapologetically herself. Mary was born in Ironwood on Sept. 4, 1955, to Alessio and Frances (Champagne) Loreti. She graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley in 1973 and then... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Floyd Peter Erickson Jr., 84, a longtime resident of Bessemer (Puritan Location), died Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. Floyd was born on April 11, 1935, son of the late Floyd W. and Pauline (Hodge) Erickson Sr. He joined the U.S. Army and was very proud of serving his country. He also was a volunteer driver for the VA and drove the DAV van for 16 years. He was very proud of the services he was able to provide for other veterans. Floyd loved camping,... Full story
DULUTH, Minn. — Peter Eldred Christy Sr., of Chisholm, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, at the age of 78, at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Peter was born on Sept. 28, 1941, in Wakefield, Mich., to Earl and Victoria Christy. He joined the U.S. Army at the age of 17, went to Germany where he met his wife of 58 years, Kaethe (Kitty) Christy. Peter worked as a police officer in Racine, Wis., White Pine Copper Company in Michigan, and then came to work and retired from Eveleth Taconite Company in 2003. He survived by hi...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Dennis Eugene Kujanson, 72, a longtime resident of Bessemer, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. Dennis was born on Aug. 26, 1947, in Ironwood, the son of Eugene Edward and Alice Elizabeth (Brown) Kujanson. He attended Ironwood schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School. Dennis proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged as a specialist fourth class on Oct. 3, 1969. Dennis received the National Defense Service... Full story
PENCE, Wis. — Loretta H. Laguna, 86, a lifelong a resident of Pence passed away on Jan. 9, 2020, at her home in Pence. Loretta was born on Feb. 19, 1933, in Pence, daughter of Louis and Frieda (Magni) Morgando. She attended Hurley schools and graduated from Lincoln High School in Hurley in 1951. She worked as a bookkeeper for the S & L. Store in Ironwood, Iron County Lumber and Fuel in Hurley, the Post Office in Pence and the Hurley Senior Center. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hurley. She loved sewing and spending time at... Full story
MONTREAL, Wis. - James William Talaska, 74, of Montreal, died early Monday morning, Dec. 23, 2019, at his home with his wife, Theresa and daughter, Tanya at his side. Jim was born on Nov. 12, 1945, in Ironwood, Mich., a son of Robert and Bertha (Maki) Talaska. He attended Luther L. Wright High School and graduated in 1963. Jim was an excellent athlete and competed in many sports, including Little League, basketball, football and softball. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force and... Full story
KENOSHA, Wis. - On Jan. 1, 2020, Shawn R. Truax, 45, passed away after a long battle with cancer. Shawn was born July 6, 1974, in Kenosha, Wis. He attended Bain Elementary, Bullen Middle School and Bradford Hugh school where he graduated in 1992. Shawn was a skilled roofer all his life. Shawn loved the Green Bay Packers, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and had a huge love for the Northwoods. Shawn hiked and camped his favorite spot, the Porcupine Mountains, every chance he got. Shawn was friends... Full story
MESA, Ariz. - Miriam Koskela died at the age of 91 on Dec. 17, 2019, in Mesa, Ariz. Miriam was born in 1928 and raised in South Carey, Wis. She attended elementary school in South Carey, and Hurley High School in Hurley, Wis., graduating in 1945. After high school she moved to Chicago, seeking employment in the big city. In Chicago, she met Bill Koskela and they were married in 1946. They lived and worked in Chicago for the next 24 years, having two children early on in their marriage. Miriam... Full story
WOODRUFF, Wis. - Ray A. Cox, 90, of Mercer passed away on Jan. 4, 2020, in Woodruff. Ray was born on April 8, 1929, in Hurley, son of Harry and Hilma (Maki) Cox. He attended Hurley schools and graduated from Hurley High School. He joined the U.S. Navy and served for four years during the Korean War. Ray moved to the Milwaukee area after his honorable discharge from the navy and worked at the Square D Company. He also was a part-time deputy in Ozaukee County. He then moved to Mercer in 1968,... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Don Stanley, 82, of Ironwood, passed away Sunday morning, Jan. 5, 2020. Don was born on May 28, 1937, in Iron River, a son of Edward and Florence (Sunn) Stanley. He attended Stambaugh Area High School and graduated in 1955. Don was an excellent student and an outstanding athlete in tennis, baseball, football and hockey. He was the U.P. tennis champion in 1954. Following graduation, Don enrolled at Northern Michigan University and earned a bachelor of arts degree, followed by a... Full story
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Melvin James Davey Sr., 77, of Memphis, passed away Jan. 4, 2020. Davey graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1960 and joined the U.S. Navy in 1961 and retired in 1981. He also retired from State Tech and FedEx. He was a member of the Millington Lodge 671 F. & A.M. which he was looking forward to receiving his 50-year membership pin this year; a 32' Master Mason with membership in the Memphis Scottish Rite and a member of the Al Chymia Temple Shrine. He was preceded in... Full story
WAUSAU, Wis. - Patrick Bernard Krause, 63, of Ironwood, Mich., passed away on Dec. 17, 2019, in Wausau. Patrick was born on March 8, 1956, son of Bernard and Patricia (Wallie) Krause. He attended Holy Trinity-St. Michael Catholic Grade School and Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, graduating with the Class of 1974. He then attended Gogebic Community College in Ironwood, graduating in 1976 and the University of Minnesota in Duluth, graduating in 1978 with a double major in history and poli... Full story
