Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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OCALA, Fla. — Lorraine Lauzon, 84, of Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully on Aug. 26, 2020. She was born on April 18, 1936, to the parents of Lawrence and Mary Hook. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, Michigan, in 1954, with her beloved friends “The 7up Gang.” She married Joseph Lauzon in 1956, and spent the majority of her life in Ironwood before retiring in Ocala in 1994. She was an excellent tax preparer, and not only did it professionally, but did taxes for several friends and family throughout her life. She a...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Paul R. Erickson, 66, a lifelong resident of Bessemer, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, at home. Paul was born on Jan. 23, 1954, in Wakefield, a son of Reino Matt and Fay Muriel (Peronto) Erickson. He attended A.D. Johnston High School and graduated in 1972. Paul continued his education at Gogebic Community College and Northern Michigan University. For many years, Paul worked as a route driver for the Ironwood Daily Globe. One of Paul's favorite pastimes was...
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Susan “Susie” “Sue” Braspenick, 70, of Westgate, 1500 N. Lowell St., Ironwood, passed away early Saturday morning, Aug. 22, 2020. Susan was born to Charles and Viola Soffiette on Jan. 12, 1950, in Ironwood. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School. Susan was united in marriage to Rene Braspenick on Nov. 9, 1968. They made their home and raised their family in Ironwood. He preceded her in death in November 1989. Susan’s life was her family. She enjoyed her time with her children and grandchildren. She looked forward to...
EWEN, Mich. - George E. Wolfe, 83, of Ewen, passed away Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at his home. George was born July 14, 1937, on South Baltimore Road of Bruce Crossing, to James Edward and Ingrid Elizabeth (Korsman) Wolfe. He married Viola Streeter on Oct. 18, 1958, in Ewen at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He received his GED while enlisted in the U.S. Army. He owned and operated a farm and worked at the White Pine Mine before buying and running Wolfe's V&S Variety until retirement. He was a ve...
DULUTH, Minn. - Bonnie Jean Ballone, 71, of Wakefield, Michigan, died unexpectedly on Aug. 20, 2020, in Duluth. She was born in Wakefield on Oct. 5, 1948. She graduated from West Division High School in Milwaukee, with the class of 1966. Bonnie went on to marry the love of her life, Joseph Ballone, on Nov. 29, 1969. Together, the two started their family and settled down in Bessemer, Michigan. After their children grew up, Bonnie and Joe moved to Wakefield to enjoy their 40 acres of land and hav...
DULUTH, Minn. - Raymond George Volaski Jr., 73, of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 12, 2020. Ray was born on April 30, 1947, in Ontonagon, Michigan, son of Raymond and Aileen (Kieranen) Volaski Sr. He graduated in 1965 from Ewen High School. Shortly after he graduated, he was hired as an apprentice at Hegg Plumbing and Heating in Ontonagon, where he learned many skills of the trade which would later develop into a career in the industry. He also worked for Turpeinen...
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Richard John Aho, 76, a longtime resident of Ironwood Township, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, Aug. 22, 2020, at his residence, surrounded by loved ones. Richard was born on Jan. 17, 1944, in Ironwood, a son of John Toivo and Mary Josephine (Waldros) Aho. He attended Roosevelt School through the 9th grade, and Rich graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1962. Following graduation, he moved to Chicago and worked as a machinist at Onsrud Machine...
Ironwood, Mich. - Mary Ann "Pee Wee" Seal, 82, of Ironwood, went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 20, 2020. She was born on Jan. 29, 1938, in Hurley, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Anna Ferkovich. Mary Ann was employed as a nurse's aide. Her importance in life was her family. She will be remembered for her sassy attitude, wit, kindness and generosity. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Anna Ferkovich; brothers, Jack and Robert Ferkovich; and sister, Donna Doucette. Mary Ann...
CARO, Mich. - Paul Arthur McGrath, 69, passed away Aug. 16, 2020. Paul led a very full life and is known as the second-to-last cowboy of Ontonagon County. He had many relatives and friends that will remember his enthusiasm for living and his generous heart for helping anyone in need. Paul is survived by his sisters, Lou Ann Fahlberg and Margaret McGrath; brother, Mark McGrath; sister-in-law, Kathleen; and nephew, Michael. Paul is also survived by Laurie and Trevor McLean, two special people in...
LITTLE LAKE, Mich. - Robert A. Brown, age 72, of Little Lake (formerly of Gladstone), passed away Tuesday, Aug. 18, at his home in Little Lake. He was born on Aug. 26, 1947 in Henderson, Texas, the son of William and Eleanor (Zuildmulder) Brown. At the young age of 4, Robert's family relocated to Wakefield. He attended Wakefield Schools and graduated from high school in 1966. Robert went on to enlist in the U.S. Air Force in 1966 and completed his career with retirement in 1988 at KI Sawyer Air...
RICHMOND, Texas - Louis James Yelich, 92, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 at his home in Richmond, Texas. The funeral Mass celebrating Lou's live was held Monday, Aug. 17 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, in Houston. Mr. Yelich will be laid to rest in his hometown of Ironwood, Michigan at a later date. Contributions can be made in Lou's memory to Homes For Our Troops at hfotusa.org, Cal Farley's Boys Ranch at calfarley.org, or a charity of your choice. Visit...
DULUTH, Minn. - Raymond "Ray" Kuula, 87, of Ironwood, passed away Aug. 16, 2020 at Essentia St. Mary's Duluth from respiratory failure due to complications of Parkinson's, of which Ray used his Sisu to deal with over the last several years. Ray was born June 17, 1933 at Grandview Hospital in Ironwood to Verner and Mildred (Hautala) Kuula. He was raised with his brothers in Oma Township near the Gile Flowage. Ray met the love of his life, Kay, when they both worked for S.S. Kresge store in downto...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Pamela Faye Mack died peacefully with her daughter Tiffani, and grandsons Shane and Casey by her side on Aug. 12, 2020, after a valiant battle with leukemia. Pamela Faye Mack was born Aug. 29, 19XX (her close friends will understand the X's ) in Lansing to James and Pauline Work and was raised in Detroit. She graduated from Coolidge High School in Detroit and shortly thereafter, moved to New York where she pursued a successful dancing and acting career. She married Patrick Font...
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Kristine A. Bennetts, 78, of Ironwood Township, died peacefully at home with her loving family by her side. Daughter of Ben and Loretta Phillips, Kristine was born April 9, 1942 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. She graduated from Ironwood High School, class of 1960, and went on to work odd jobs until she met the love of her life, a township boy, Jerry Bennetts. Jerry and Kris were married on Dec. 26, 1964 and made their home in Ironwood Township where they would go on to...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Bernard "Bunsie" McQuiggin, 87, a lifelong resident of Ironwood, passed away peacefully Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, at home. He was surrounded by his loving family. Bunsie was born on Oct. 25, 1932, in Ironwood, a son of John S. and Margaret C. (Perrero) McQuiggin. He attended St. Ambrose High School and graduated in 1950. Bunsie continued his education at Gogebic Community College. He proudly served his country in the Michigan Army National Guard. On Aug. 31, 1957, Bunsie was...
AUSTIN, Texas - It is with heavy hearts, the Casanova family announces, their loving wife and mother, Helen Elizabeth Casanova, 77, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020 after a courageous fight. Helen passed away peacefully, while her youngest daughter, Kindra held her hand in comfort, at her hospital bedside. When leaving this world to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, she left it a better place. Helen was born on July 12, 1943, the daughter of Helga Alexsandra Bowers....
MADISON, Wis. - Judith Carolyn Berg passed away on Aug. 13, 2020 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. She was born on Dec. 4, 1943 to Arthur Larson and Aili Pikkumaki in Bruce Crossing, Michigan. She married her husband Peter John Berg on Feb. 17, 1962 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Bruce Crossing. Judith was a bus driver for many years where she transported elderly and school children. Following her retirement she became the Ewen town librarian and having community ties was very...
GILE, Wis. - David Emil Aimone, 75, of Gile, Wis., passed away Friday, Aug. 14, 2020. He was born Jan. 11, 1945 in Ironwood, Michigan, son of the late Peter and Helmi (Koivisto) Aimone. David was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Hurley High School. He proudly served in the United States Army and was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict. David was a fire chief and was known as the "Mayor of Gile". He was a member of the American Legion, the VFW, and the Salem Lutheran Church. David...
WATERSMEET, Mich. - Nancy G. Pete, age 65, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, at her home in Watersmeet. Nancy was born on Jan. 18, 1955, in Crystal Falls. She was preceded in death by her loving parents Arthur and Sonya (Hiltonen) Ketola, and her grandson, Alex McGeshick. Nancy was a former student of the Forest Park Schools in Crystal Falls. Nancy and Patrick Pete wed on March 5, 1993, in Crystal Falls. The couple recently celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary this spring. T...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Dwight Angelo Filippini, 74, of Bessemer passed away at his home on Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Bessemer. He was born on Dec. 7, 1945, to Louis and Thea (Dryland) Filippini in Ironwood. He attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and received an Associate Degree in automotive technology from Gogebic Community College in Ironwood. Dwight married Patricia Guzzo on Aug. 7, 1974. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. Proud of his...
BROWNSTOWN, Mich. - Michael J. Byrns, 77, of Brownstown, died Aug. 12, 2020. Michael was the beloved husband of Diane Byrns, loving father of Michelle (Dennis) Kemp and Scott (Shawn) Byrns, and dearest grandfather of Emily, Brendan, Erin, Matthew and Lauren. He is also survived by his sisters, Julianne (Dale) Bulinski and Jane (Grady) Durham; and his brother, James (Karen) Byrns. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank "Babe" and Leone Byrns. Michael was an avid golfer with the Rouge...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Gordon E. "Red" Oman, 82, of Bessemer passed away on Aug. 7, 2020, at his home in Bessemer. Gordon was born on Feb. 21, 1938, to Alfred and Helmi Oman. He attended local schools and later attended meat cutters school in Ohio. On Oct. 12, 1981, he married Rita Kontny. He worked at Big Dollar Super Market in Bessemer and Sunday Lake Super Market in Wakefield as a meat cutter. Gordon enjoyed fishing, hunting and snowmobiling. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Ironwood...
MANKATO, Minn. - On Aug. 1, 2020, Rebecca "Becky" Ivy Marvin, 73, left us unexpectedly to fly with the butterflies. Becky was born on June 22, 1947, to Rudolph and Ida (Eilo) VanDerSchaegen. She graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley, Wisconsin, in 1965. She briefly attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior, with a major in teaching. On June 30, 1984, she married Bill Marvin, in Montreal, Wisconsin. They relocated to Waseca, Minnesota, for a job opportunity. Becky worked for severa...
EWEN, Mich. — Rachel E. Besonen, 88, of Ewen, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, while spending the summer in her beloved home in Ewen. Rachel was born Dec. 8, 1931, in Tilden Township to John and Hilma (Honkala) Juntila. She married Robert Besonen of Trout Creek in National Mine on Oct. 17, 1953. Rachel was a graduate of National Mine High School class of 1949. Rachel earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Michigan University in 1961. She was first employed as an elementary school teacher by the Trout Creek School District. S...
PRESQUE ISLE, Wis. - Barbara Jean Novak, 90, of Presque Isle, passed away on Aug. 7, 2020, in Rhinelander. A graveside service for family and close friends will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at Presque Isle Cemetery. Arrangements are by Bolger Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held in the future when travel and gatherings are safe. Barb was born in Pontiac, Michigan, to Alice and Harold Rioux on June 7, 1930. She spent her childhood near Clarkston, Michigan. Barb pursued ed...
