Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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GREEN BAY, Wis. - On this day, July 28, 2020, the gates of Heaven opened for Mary K. Molaski. She entered soon after the sun came up. Heaven now has a fantastic guardian angel. Mary K. left this earth from St. Mary's Hospital in Green Bay, after fighting for eight days from congestive heart failure. Mary K. was born in Marquette, Michigan, to Sara and Isadore Goulette on Dec. 28, 1944. She attended grade school at St. Michael's Elementary School and was a member of the Bishop Baraga High School...
WHITEHALL, Mich. - Kathleen Ann Geist, 78, of Whitehall, passed away Tuesday morning, July 21, 2020, at the Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence. Kathleen Latvala was born on Dec. 30, 1941, to Eino Latvala and Agnes (Kasper). She graduated from Bergland High School. She married William Geist on Feb. 18, 1961. He preceded her in death on Oct. 25, 1998. Kathleen raised a family of four while living in White Pine. She worked various jobs at Lacroix Hospital and the Konteka, as well as running her own...
CHANNING, Mich. - John "Jack" Carey, 91, of Channing, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Jack was born June 20, 1929, in Sagola, son of the late Lester and Mildred (Hunting) Carey. He was a lifelong resident of the area and attended Channing High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army. Jack married the love of his life, Joanne Helgren on Dec. 2, 1950, and enjoyed 65 years of marriage. Joanne preceded him in death on Jan. 8, 2016. Jack was a Michigan...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Arlene Gierl, 87, of Bessemer, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020. Arlene was born on Sept. 6, 1932, in York, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Calvin and Elnora Mills. In 1950, she graduated from Owen High School in Owen, Wisconsin. She continued her education and graduated from Spencerian Business College in Milwaukee in 1951. On Sept. 10, 1953, Arlene was united in marriage to the love of her life, Robert "Farmer" Gierl. They enjoyed 65 wonderful years together. Farmer...
NEW IPSICH, N.H. - James Alvin Bertram, 92, of New Ipswich, passed from this life to eternity on Sunday, July 26, 2020, after a brief period of failing health. Born in Bethesda, Kentucky, on Nov. 11, 1927, to Leslie and Cora (Lester) Bertram, James attended local schools. His mother passed away when he was 7 years old, and after some time he lived with his older sister Eva and her husband. He called Eva his second mother. He married Elma Suvanto on July 26, 1950, in Waukegan, Illinois. James pas...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Alicia M. Schmalz, 82, of E6690 W. Harding Road, Bessemer, died Thursday morning July 23, 2020, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood. She was born Dec. 8, 1937, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Raymond and Alice (Saippa) Simmons Sr. She attended St. Ambrose Grade School and graduated from St. Ambrose High School in 1955. After moving from Ironwood following graduation, Alicia worked as a secretary in Chicago and then as a secretary at...
WATERSMEET, Mich. — Donald Henry Klingman, beloved son, loving father, caring brother and attentive grandfather passed on July 26, 2020. He was born July 17, 1953, in Milwaukee, to Alice Jean Poler May and Henry Adam Klingman. Donald was a graduate from Watersmeet Township High School in 1971. He continued his education and his love of basketball at Soumi College. He went on to play the sport of baseball in the minor leagues as a well renowned pitcher, which he’s still known for. He lived it, played it, watched it and passed his ability and...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Aaron John Anderson, 45, of Ironwood, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020. Aaron was born on April 14, 1975, at Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, a son of James and Kathryn (Hendrickson) Anderson. He attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood and graduated in 1993. On April 19, 1997, Aaron was blessed to marry the love of his life, Becky (Waurio) Anderson. They were blessed with three loving, faithful daughters. Aaron was first and foremost a God-loving and faithful man....
WATERSMEET, Mich. — Donald Henry Klingman, also known as Da-bizaanate jibwaa nichiiwag, of Watersmeet, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at the age of 67. A private family viewing will be held on Tuesday, July 28, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Spiritual Center, Choate Road in Watersmeet. General viewing will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., with the wake to follow at 6 p.m. — all at the Spiritual Center in Watersmeet, as well. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29, at the Spiritual Center in Watersmeet with James Williams Sr., off...
RAMSAY, Mich. - Stephen "Steve" P. Jurasin, 77, of Ramsay, passed away peacefully Monday July 20, 2020. He was surrounded by his loving family. Steve was born on Jan. 2, 1943, in Ironwood, a son of Joseph and Julia (Serbin) Jurasin. He graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer with the class of 1960. Steve proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for two years, most of his time being spent in Germany. He was honorably discharged on April 16, 1964. After returning to Bessemer,...
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Gail Faith Mattson, 78, of Prescott, Wis., formerly of Bessemer, passed away July 17, 2020 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Gail was born Oct. 21, 1941, in Bessemer, the daughter of Verner and Faye (Peronto) Juntunen. She attended Bessemer schools. On Jan. 24, 1959, Gail was united in marriage to the love of her life, Roland "Rollie" Mattson. Their marriage was blessed with two children, a daughter, Lynne and a son, Darrell. Gail worked various jobs throughout her lifetime, but...
SCHOFIELD, Wis. - Lucille Antonette Wiedbrauk, 82, gained her wings and passed away peacefully on July 24 at Copperleaf Memory Care with her family by her side. She was born on July 6, 1938 in Kimball to the late Anton and Lucy (Canalia) Merconti. After attending high school, on April 12, 1958 she married the love of her life Forrest L. Wiedbrauk. They enjoyed nearly 55 years together. He preceded her in death. Lucille had various jobs throughout her life. She enjoyed gardening and canning. One...
TROUT CREEK, Mich. - Ted Wayne Strong, 60, of Trout Creek passed away in the early morning on July 23, 2020. Ted was born in Kalamazoo to Paul and Jacqueline Strong on Oct. 18, 1959. The youngest of four children, he was raised on Austin Lake in Portage. From his earliest years Ted was a distinctively uncommon soul. As a young boy, Ted had a profound influence made upon him by his neighbor a few doors down, Bill Berger. Bill, a man well into his 70s, taught Ted a number of different working...
GURNEY, Wis. - Charlotte (Youngs) Galarno, 84, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, July 20, 2020. She was born in Gurney, at her parents home on Sept. 4, 1935, the daughter of George and Edith Youngs. On Dec. 9, 1950, she married Bill Galarno. Together they grew up and raised a family of eight children. Charlotte is well known for her wit and great stories. She was always willing to offer her advice and a "prize" or two that she picked up at a secondhand store, as she...
NEENAH, Wis. - John Ottele Hay, 90, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020, knowing his family loved him. John was born in Milwaukee on Dec. 10, 1929, to Samuel M. and Elizabeth (Ottele) Hay. Much of his childhood was spent in Manitowoc, where his parents owned Hotel Hay. Later, the family bought Northern Highland Lodge in Manitowish Waters. John graduated from Minocqua High School. He enlisted and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War with the 198th Tank Battalion from 1951-1952. John married his...
FENTON, Mich. — Lola Jaakkola, age 89, formerly of Bruce Crossing, passed away on July 22, 2020, in Fenton. Her Legacy — Lola was born on April 11, 1931, in Marquette, to Lawrence and Carmen (Comstock) Ewing. Lola married Francis (Bill) Jaakkola, on Aug. 10, 1957, in Marquette, and they celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary in 2009. Lola graduated from Northern Michigan University, and was a teacher for many years at the Ewen-Trout Creek Consolidated Schools where she taught home economics. She was active in her Bruce Crossing com...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Alvin August Liikanen, 88, of Ironwood, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. Alvin was born on Sept. 14, 1931, in Bessemer Township, along with his twin sister, Elaine (Hoff) at Grand View Hospital. Alvin, Elaine and his other sister, Gloria (Erickson) were the children of John August and Esther Elaine (Leppala) Liikanen. After graduating from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, he joined the U.S. Navy and served at Widby...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Charles L. Gossen, 75, of Ironwood, died unexpectedly Friday, July 17, 2020. Charles was born on Nov. 25, 1944, in Ironwood. He was the son of Charles G. and Geraldine "Gerry" M. (Richards) Gossen. Charles graduated from Michigan Technological University with a degree in biology. After graduating, he started working for Quaker Oats as a food chemist. He had several careers over his lifetime: small business owner, stained-glass artist, construction service and hotel manager. Cha...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Josephine J. Morrison, 84, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, July 19, 2020, at her home. She was surrounded by her beloved family. Josephine was born on Jan. 17, 1936, in Merrill, Wisconsin, a daughter of August Carl and Mary Etta (Martz) Kottman. She worked at Piggly Wiggly/Tiberi's Super Market in downtown Wakefield for six years. On June 25, 1966, Josephine was united in marriage to Albert Harvey Morrison in Bessemer. They...
SUN CITY, Ariz. - Dorothea Lenore Peterson, 103, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020, at Banner hospital, in Sun City. Dottie was born to Sam and Louise (Turner) Graham on Aug. 12, 1916, in Hutchinson, Kansas. At a very young age, she and her parents moved to Ironwood, Michigan. In 1922, Sam, Louise and their two children, Dottie and Joseph, resettled in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. They returned to Ironwood in 1931. Dottie graduated from Luther L Wright High School. Dottie married Raymond E....
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Robert S. Brown, 86, of Ironwood Township, passed away at his home on July 12, 2020, in Ironwood Township. He was born on Dec. 22, 1933, in Ironwood. He attended Roosevelt School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1952. After graduation, Bob worked locally and then was called to serve in the U.S. Army in 1956 and was based at Fort Bliss, Texas. Upon his discharge, he moved to Milwaukee and worked at American Motors starting in 1959 until retirement in...
DULTUH, Minn. - Gregory Jon Eifolla, 60, of Saxon, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, following a battle with cancer. He was born Nov. 25, 1959, in Bessemer Township, son of Gerald J. and Emily Marie (Jacquart) Eifolla. He attended Roosevelt and Newport grade schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, Michigan, in 1979. Growing up, Gregory loved putting together his model trucks and cars. When he...
PENSACOLA, Fla. — Allyson Kay Norman, 53, of Pensacola, passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2020, in Pensacola. The family has chosen McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home of Ironwood to honor Allyson’s legacy of life. You can leave a condolence or a tribute on mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com....
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Rita A. Rainaldo, 90, longtime East End Superior resident, died Thursday, April 2, 2020, after a brief illness. Due to COVID-19, a private family service was held at Greenwood Cemetery on Friday, July 10, with Father Andy Ricci of Superior Cathedral Catholic Church officiating. Rita was born on Jan. 14, 1930, in Ironwood, Michigan, to Jack and Ann (Voitek) Pavlinski. She graduated from Luther Wright High School in Ironwood in 1948. She was always proud of the fact that after...
TOMAHAWK, Wis. - Arlene Eleanor Maki, 83, passed away July 11, 2020, at Country Terrace assisted living in Tomahawk. Arlene was born in Bruce Crossing, Michigan, to Whilo and Eleanor Kauppinen on Aug. 12, 1936. She went to school in Bruce Crossing. She graduated from Gogebic Community College in 1979 summa cum laude, with a degree in data processing. She worked in the field of computer programming. Arlene had many hobbies and loved to create - everything from cooking to woodworking projects....
