Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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MARQUETTE, Mich. - Edith L. (Koskelin) Thompson, 92, passed away peacefully at Norlite Nursing Center on Friday, May 15, 2020. Edith was born the daughter of Frank and Selma (Wiirtenen) Koskelin in Eagle River, Wisconsin, on Jan. 5, 1928. Edith was joined in marriage to Howard J. Thompson on Jan. 25, 1947. Edith was a stay-at-home mom in her early years of marriage. As time went on, Edith worked in various jobs, her first one as a waitress at Clem's Restaurant. In addition, she worked for the...
WHITE PINE, Mich. - Danny Wayne Floyd, 69, of Ontonagon, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020, at his home in White Pine, with his wife Dawn by his side. Danny was born at the Ontonagon Memorial Hospital to Lempi Foeller and Roy Floyd on Aug. 8, 1950. He attended school in Rockland until he came to Ontonagon to graduate as a Gladiator in 1969, and what a Gladiator he was. He earned a sports scholarship to Northern Michigan University, but decided school wasn't something he enjoyed. Shortly after...
EL PASO, Texas - Master Sgt. (retired) David Lee Stone departed this life on May 10, 2020, at age 77 from the complications of Alzheimer's disease. He was born on April 18, 1943, in Ironwood, Michigan, to Mona and Carl Stone. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Geri (Tom) Klein and Pat (Bob) Hein; and his beloved aunt and uncle, Harry and Joyce Stone. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sandy (Lewinski) Stone; sons David (Robin), Chris (Hyen Mi), and Charles (Rebecca); and...
MERCER, Wis. - Olga "Geri" "Yaya" Pondel, 86, of Mercer, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Lake Shore Assisted Living. Olga was born on March 7, 1935. She married Albert J. Pondel on May 6, 1967 in Chicago. He preceded her in death on Feb. 28, 2019. She was a hairdresser and business owner for over 55 years. She was the proud owner of Arlington Downtown Beauty Salon in Arlington Heights, Illinois for most of her career. Olga loved being with people. She...
ESKO, Minn. - Helen Rachel Aili, 103 of Esko, formerly of Wakefield, Michigan, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, May 11, 2020. She was born to Matti and Elina Pikka in Wakefield, on Jan. 15, 1917. Helen graduated from Wakefield High School in 1935. Helen was united in marriage to Waino L. Aili in Ironwood, Michigan, on Jan. 14, 1939. In 1957, they were called to Esko, where her husband served as pastor of the Apostolic Lutheran Church until his passing in 1964. She lived in the Esko...
HURLEY, Wis. — Patricia Sargent, 72, of Hurley, passed away on May 10, 2020, at Sky View Nursing Center in Hurley. She was born on Nov. 14, 1947, the daughter of Edward and Virginia (Dahlin) Sargent. She was a lifetime resident of Hurley and attended local schools. She worked as an administrative assistant for the Public Health Department. Patricia was a member of the Church of the Transfiguration in Ironwood. She was very active in her church and was a lay reader, lay preacher, lay eucharistic minister, and president of the Episcopal w...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Antonio "Tony" U. Paterno, 72, of 1305 W. Lead St. Bessemer, passed away in his home after succumbing to a courageous battle against cancer. Tony was born Jan. 30, 1948, in Asiago, Italy, to the late Tarcisio and Olga (Gheller) Paterno. At the age of four, Tony and his family moved to Wonthanggi, Victoria, Australia, where he completed school. In 1972, Tony moved to Ironwood, Michigan, and began working at Big Powderhorn Mountain where he was the assistant general manager...
HOWELL, Mich. - Loretta Edith Pihlaja, 98, of Howell, passed away peacefully at her home, early Monday afternoon, May 11, 2020, while surrounded by her loving family. Born on Sept. 19, 1921, in Ironwood, she was the daughter of the late Thomas D. and the late Edith E. (Nicholls) Slade. Formerly of Detroit, Loretta and her family had summered at their cottage in the Howell area since 1953, retiring there in 1985. She was a 1939 graduate of the Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood and member...
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Donald J. Ludlow, 92, a lifelong resident of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 in Green Bay from COVID-19. Donald was born March 1, 1929 in Ironwood, a son of William and Louella (Manchester) Ludlow. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1946. On Aug. 11, 1948, he married Dolores Arasim. His first job as a youth was working for Lutey's Greenhouse where he developed his life-long interest in gardening. Don received his watch-repair training in...
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. - Terrance K. "Terry" Lindholm, also known as the Jolly Green Giant or Mr. Green Jeans, 79, of Kingsford, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain. Terry was born Jan. 31, 1941, in Norway, son of the late John and Ada (Hammill) Lindholm. As an 8-year-old child, Terry took the opportunity to show off the survival skills taught to him by his father by surviving a night in the woods alone, even making himself a bed of...
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Ronald J. Strand, 89, a longtime resident of Ironwood Township and St. Augustine, Florida, passed away early Saturday morning, May 9, 2020, at his home. Ronald was born on June 13, 1930, in Roselle, Illinois, and moved to Michigan with his parents at the age of seven. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1948. On Aug. 25, 1951, Ronald was united in marriage to Joan M. Heenan at Salem Lutheran Church in Ironwood. Ronald worked at the Cary Mine,...
IRON RIVER, Wis. - Mitchell John Rooni of Iron River, Wisconsin died at home on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. He was born Jan. 20, 1961 in Wakefield Michigan to his father, Gerald Wayne Rooni and is survived by his mother, Kathleen Ann DeFerro-Rooni. He was a graduate of Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, Michigan in 1979. Mitch was a long time resident of Iron River and was known by many to be dedicated and passionate about his family, his work, gardening and his dog. He was an avid sportsman an...
WAUSAU, Wis. - James "Jim" M Saari, 56, of 137 E. Coolidge Ave., Ironwood, Michigan, passed away peacefully April 30, 2020, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. Jim was born on July 23, 1963, in Chicago, to Alice Allen and Richard Saari. He graduated from high school in Eugene, Oregon, in 1982, went on to get an Associate Degree in graphic arts and design from Gogebic Community College in Ironwood. While he was at GCC, he met and married the love of his life, Carol (Kuduk) Saari, on May 21, 1988. He...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Mary Lou Pelissero, 90, of Bessemer passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2020, with her sons by her side. Her walls were covered with hundreds of family photos that celebrated special events. There were greeting cards, well wishes from friends and brightly colored artwork from her great-grandchildren on the walls - each item a reminder of a life well-lived, and a woman much-loved. One by one, the nursing staff and aides at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in...
OCALA, Fla. - It is with great sadness that the family of Arvo Toolanen announces his passing, on Friday, April 24, 2020, at the age of 72 years. Arvo was born in Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, Michigan. He attended school in Ironwood Township and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. He attended Gogebic Community College in Ironwood, College of the Siskiyous in Weed, California, and graduated from Palm Beach College in Lake Worth, Florida. Arvo brought joy to all those who...
KING, Wis. - Mieko Kasieta, 87, a former resident of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away on April 29, 2020, in King. She was born on Sept. 8, 1932, daughter of Kamara and Matsu Yamashiro. Mieko married Stanley S. Kasieta on Sept. 20, 1956, in Tokyo, Japan. He preceded her in death on Jan. 20, 2002. With her growing family, she lived in several states including Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Alaska, Texas and Wisconsin. Mieko was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and...
MERRIWEATHER, Mich. - Barbara Jean Ellsworth, 81, passed at her home in Merriweather on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, after complications related to cancer. Barbara was born April 13, 1939, in Traverse City, to Sally and John Rosinski. She was a loving wife and homemaker for her children, grandchildren, and cared for several members of the community. On Feb. 27, 1954, she united in marriage with Rodney Ellsworth Sr., in Bruce Crossing. They recently enjoyed their 66th wedding anniversary this past...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - David V. Stelmark born in Ironwood, on Oct. 24,1939, passed away on April 27, 2020, under hospice care at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. He is survived by his sister, Mari (Dale) Tessmer; daughter, Laura; three grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent (1999) and Dorothea (2007); and his brother, Don (2016). He taught school in Michigan, Wisconsin, California and Arizona. After retiring he moved back to...
WAUSAU, Wis. - Mary Jo (Tarnaski) Valesano, 71, a long time resident of Wakefield, Michigan, passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on April 22, 2020. She was born on Aug. 14, 1948, in Milwaukee, to Peter and Dolores (Hyppa) Tarnaski. She attended the Wakefield Schools and graduated in 1966. Mary Jo earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Northern Michigan University in 1970. After graduation, she secured employment with the White Pine School District as a business education teacher and librarian....
BESSEMER, Mich. - Glen Hill, 60, a lifelong resident of Bessemer, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020, at his home. Glen was born on June 16, 1959, in Wakefield, a son of Lloyd and Marilyn (Jacisin) Hill. He graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in 1979. Glen was a loving and caring son and brother. He was always willing to share and had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Over the years, Glen worked a number of odd jobs. He also worked at Thielman...
DULUTH, Minn. - John "Jack" Wilke Soetebier, of Duluth, died on April 21, 2020, with his family by his side. Jack was born on Aug. 26, 1928, to Alfred and Elsie (Wilke) Soetebier in Wakefield, Michigan. He married Virginia Mattson on April 8, 1951. Jack proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Jack owned the Patty Cake Shop in Duluth for over 40 years - the best bakery ever! He was an avid pilot, scuba diver, sailor, and all-around adventurer. Jack was a member of the Duluth Keel...
KENOSHA, Wis. - Mary E. Maki, 98, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Brookside Care Center. Born in Ironwood, Michigan on April, 11, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Louise (Ritmanich) Stimac. She attended Luther L. Wright High School. She was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Ironwood. In 1938 Mary was united in marriage to Toivo Maki. After 42 years of marriage, Toivo preceded her in death in 1980. Mary loved cooking, baking, playing cards and dancing to...
REDDING, Calif.- Joan Marie McKenzie sadly passed away and went to be in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 10, 2020. Joan was an angel on earth and dearly loved by all she met and befriended. Joan always had an engaging smile for everyone that will be forever remembered by all who knew her. Joan was born in Wakefield, Michigan, on July 10, 1951. She initially attended grade school in Marenisco, Michigan, and then moved with her family to Weaverville, California, where she...
GRAYSON, Ga. — Jeffery Paul Wertanen, 57, of Grayson, formerly of northern Minnesota communities of Aurora and Eveleth, passed into the arms of God on April 14, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was diagnosed with melanoma 14 years ago and fought a courageous battle. Jeff was born in Aurora on Jan 12, 1963, to Alvin and Jane Wertanen. He attended grades K-8 in Aurora, moved to Eveleth for grades 8-12 and graduated in 1981. He attended the Hibbing Vo-Tech and earned a degree in construction trades in 1983. He moved to C...
OMA, Wis. - Larry Czerniak, 66, passed away suddenly and peacefully on April 17, 2020, with his loving wife and soulmate by his side. Larry was born on June 18, 1953, in Medford, to Alvin and Marjorie (Barta) Czerniak. He grew up in Mercer and began playing drums in the family band at a very young age. In the 70s and 80s, Larry and his brothers, Jim and Bob, formed the Prizm Brothers Band and later the Z-Bros. In 1983, he married his wife, Greta; and they raised their family in Hurley. Larry...
