Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Eileen Milda Stempihar, 91, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. Eileen was born on Aug. 19, 1929, in Hurley, Wisconsin to Amund and Verna (Hill) Nygard. She attended Hurley High School and graduated in 1947. On July 29, 1950, Eileen was united in marriage to Frank Stempihar at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hurley. She was a lifelong member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wakefield. Eileen loved to cook. Her world revolved around her ch... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Alex B. Marciniak, 64, of Ironwood, left his pain behind on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota. Alex was born on Feb. 26, 1956, in Duluth to Bernard and Elda (Cirilli) Marciniak. He graduated from Hurley High School in 1974. While in high school, Alex was selected for Badger Boys State in Ripon, Wisconsin. He was on the forensic team and went to state competition earning an "A" in memorized declaration. Prior to high school, he attended St.... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Helen Duray, 76, of Ironwood went to be with the Lord on Dec. 11, 2020. She was born on Feb. 24, 1944, to Mathew and Lillian (Jarvenpaa) Hongisto at Divine Infant Hospital in Wakefield. Helen graduated from Hurley High School. She was married to Michael Choronzy and they had three children together. Helen lived in Appleton, Wisconsin, for a time working at The Salvation Army department store as well as H&R Block during tax season. Then she moved to the Minneapolis area and... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Mary Samuelli, 102, of Hurley, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley after complications related to COVID-19. Mary was born at home in Carey to Vincent and Maria (DeRosso) Stella on Dec. 23, 1917. She survived the first pandemic as a baby and almost survived the second one in 2020. She died just three days short of her 103rd birthday. Mary loved life and was always happy to profess her age to anyone who would li... Full story
MANITOWOC, Wis. - Evelyn M. Baratone, age 87, of Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, Dec. 16, 2020 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc. Evelyn was born on April 10, 1933, in Ironwood, Michigan, daughter of the late John and Esther (Makela) Peltonen. She was a graduate of Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. On Sept. 12, 1953, Evelyn married Eugene J. Baratone at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Bessemer, Michigan. He preceded her in death on Oct. 29, 2020. She worked in Manitowoc... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Eila Kivi-Thomas, 87, passed away on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation in Hurley. Eila was born on Sept. 1, 1933, in Iron Belt, to Kaino and Aina (Kangas) Reinikainen. As a little girl she had wonderful memories of Iron Belt and the Kangas family farm. The family moved to Marshfield, where she graduated from high school and also met her future husband, Dick. Eila loved playing bridge, cross stitching, entertaining family and friends, spending time at... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Don Wakevainen, 91, of Wakefield, passed away Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. Don was born on Dec. 18, 1929, in Wakefield to Donald T. and Elsie (Ruha) Wakevainen. He graduated from Marenisco School. Don served his country in the U.S. Army and enlisted in 1948 and served until 1949, when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served on the hospital ship, USS Intrepid, in Korea during the Korean War. Don was honorably discharged as a... Full story
IRONWOOD - Virginia "Gin" Mae Halverson, 93, of Ironwood, died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, from complications related to COVID-19. She was born July 22, 1927, in Winegar, Wisconsin, to the late Merritt and Theodora (Thompson) Haralson. She married the love of her life, Gordon J. Halverson, at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Ironwood, Michigan, on Jan. 5, 1952. From the moment she saw him, she knew she was going to marry him. She worked at a dental office, the Hansen Glove factory, and as a clerk at... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Eino E. "Elmer" Waurio, 90, formerly of Ironwood Township, Michigan, passed away on Dec. 16, 2020, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. Elmer was born on April 14, 1930, in Ironwood Township, the son of Victor and Matilda (Lake) Waurio. He attended Ironwood area schools and graduated from American Schools in Chicago, Illinois. He lived in Ironwood Township for more than 70 years. Over the years, Elmer was employed at Farming Operations, worked in... Full story
Robert J. Kleimola Sr., 92, died Dec. 18, 2020. He was born May 3, 1928, son of the late Lempi and Waino Kleimola. On June 11, 1951, he married Beatrice May, and she preceded him in death in 2011. Robert attended local schools and entered the U.S. Army. He served during the Korean War with the 7th Army Artillery Battalion. Sgt. Kleimola was a graduate of the 7th Army Non-Commission Officers Academy in Munich, Germany. He was a life member of the Bessemer VFW Post 3673. He was employed in the... Full story
MELBOURNE, Fla. - Robert G. Ahonen, 88, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, at the Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Facility in Melbourne, Florida. Bob (Robert) was born May 25, 1932, in Ironwood, Michigan, the eldest child of Nestor and Lena (Vittone) Ahonen. As a child, Robert attended school in Kimball, Phillips, and Prentice, Wisconsin. After high school, Robert enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served from 1950 to 1954 and was stationed in Sembach, Germany. He married Carol Jean Hanson... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. — Nancy J. Iknayan, 78, of Bessemer Township, Michigan, passed away on Dec. 16, 2020, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. Nancy was born on May 24, 1942, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, the daughter of George and Jean (Eliott) Kane. She was an office manager for a medical office. She was a professional cake decorator for many years. Nancy is survived by her husband, Charles; son, Michael Kirby of Bessemer, Michigan; daughter, Marsha Miron of Bessemer, Michigan; three stepdaughters, Leah, Robin and Kelly I... Full story
RACINE, Wis. - Our Dad and Grandfather - Frank John Stano of Racine and formerly of Ironwood, Michigan - passed away from COVID complications at Ascension Hospital in Racine in the middle of the night with staff by his side on Dec. 17, 2020. We had one short visit the day before where we could see him but not hug him or kiss him or even touch him. His COVID contact was someone who was asymptomatic and worked at his assisted living facility. This virus is not a hoax. Before you bend the... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Diane Halverson, 61, passed away peacefully in her home on Dec. 17, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. Diane, the daughter of Gladys and Donald DeRosie, was born on March 24, 1959, at the Wakefield Hospital. She graduated from A.D. Johnson High School in Bessemer with the class of 1977. She then attended the Patricia Stevens Career College earning a diploma in fashion merchandising. After working in Milwaukee for a few years she returned to the Ironwood area in 1981... Full story
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Bernadette Rose "Bernie" DeKatch, 73, Green Bay, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. She was born Aug. 11, 1947, to Paul and Ellen (Lazaran) DeKatch in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. After the untimely death of her mother, the family moved to California before settling in the Hurley-Ironwood area. Bernie graduated from Hurley High School. At the age of 26, Bernie moved to Green Bay to take a job at Pauly's Cheese. She is survived by special friends who were her family, Kathleen... Full story
WAUSAU, Wis. - Diane M. Thomas, 61, of Ironwood, Michigan, formerly of Staples, Minnesota, and Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born Jan. 1, 1959, in Boulder, Colorado, to the late James and Doris (Hutchins) Quinlan. Survivors include son, Danny (Christine) Smith; grandson, Austin Smith; and great-granddaughter Sophia Heart, all of Lancaster, Pennsylvania; son, Jeffrey Michael Emery, of Ironwood and Salt Lake City; and... Full story
INDEPENDENCE, Minn. - Jeanne Ruth Evenstad (nee Castle) passed away peacefully on Dec. 4, 2020, in Independence, with her youngest daughter, Melissa, by her side. She was born in Verona, Michigan, on May 15, 1924. Jeanne graduated from Wakefield High School in 1942. She trained with the National Youth Administration and moved to Milwaukee, where she worked as an inspector for Kearney & Trecker where milling machinery was made for the defense during World War II. At age 20, her mother passed... Full story
BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. - Caryl Faye Coxey, 87, of Big Bear Lake, tragically passed away Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, due to complications from COVID-19. Caryl was an incredibly strong fighter her entire life, but the insidious, sinister pandemic virus proved itself to be unconquerable. Caryl was born on Sept. 12, 1933, and raised in Neenah, Wisconsin, the daughter of Alvin and Elsie Laflin. Her parents owned the DX gas station next to the home and it was there that developed her dear love of cars... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. — George C. Champion, 95, of Ironwood Township, Michigan, passed away on Dec. 12, 2020, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley due to COVID-19. George was born on July 8, 1925, in Ironwood, Michigan, son of William R. and Edna (Johnson) Champion. He attended local schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served from Jan. 17, 1944, until his discharge on May 7, 1946, as a sergeant. On July 2, 1949, he married Bonna Lee at the First Baptist Church in Kenosha. G... Full story
MAPLE GROVE, Minn. — Marsha A. Edwards, age 67, of Maple Grove, lost her battle with cancer on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, at her home. Marsha was born in Ironwood, Michigan, on July 9, 1953, to Gerald and Dorothy (Petroski) Edwards. Marsha was raised in Ironwood. After her high school graduation, she left to attend college at Anoka Tech in the Minneapolis area. Marsha’s career was spent as a sales representative in the Minneapolis area, first for the Hanes Corporation and the past 20-plus years for the Ganz Gift Company. Marsha had many tal... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Joan F. "Joanie" Buchko, 91, of Ironwood passed away on Dec. 12, 2020, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood. She was born Sept. 6, 1929, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Oliver and Frances (Kutil) Surprenant, and graduated with honors at Luther L. Wright High School. Joan was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Ironwood and the former Holy Trinity Catholic Church. She valued faith, family, friends, baking, art and music. She could play the piano, accordion, and brach and... Full story
KENTON, Mich. — Alice Marie Mackey passed away peacefully the morning of Dec. 14, 2020. She was born Nov. 13, 1938, to Jack and Signe Urpila in Phelps, Wisconsin. She lived in Kenton for most of her life, other than early childhood in Chelsea, and a year working in Detroit after graduating from Ewen High School in 1956. Alice was a dedicated reader — loved her books! She enjoyed hobbies of knitting, crocheting and jigsaw puzzles, along with owning and riding horses. She was the No. 1 fan of family sports — from Donny’s baseball and softbal... Full story
MESA, Ariz. - Tammy Jean Gill, 60, of Mesa, passed away on Dec. 10, 2020, after a long illness, with her loving husband by her side. Tammy moved to Mesa from Montreal, Wisconsin, after she married Don Gill in 2005. Tammy was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Dec. 25, 1959, and took great pride in being a Christmas baby. She was the daughter of Ronald and Lois (Erickson) Peterson. Tammy worked for many years at Josephson's Nursing Home in Ironwood, Michigan, and took great pleasure in taking care... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. – John T. Osborne, a longtime resident of Bessemer, passed away Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. John was born on Dec. 19, 1931, in Bergland, the son of Leonard J. and Anna (Bergland) Osborne. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. On Jan. 31, 1957, John married Darlene E. Knehans at Selfridge Air Force Base near Mount Clemens. They celebrated their 50th golden wedding anniversary in 2007. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ironwood and a supporting member a... Full story
BARAGA, Mich. - Stanley Roy Johns, 69, of Baraga, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, at UP Health System-Marquette after a month-long battle with COVID-19. Stan was born on April 4, 1951, in Wakefield. He graduated from Wakefield High School in 1969 and later attended Gogebic Community College before earning his bachelor of science in forestry from Michigan Technological University. He worked for the National Park Service on Isle Royale for two summers during college. He was an avid runner... Full story
