Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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WESTON, Wis. - Ted Sanders was called home to Heaven on March 25, 2021. He was born in Wakefield, Michigan, on Aug. 24, 1968. He was one of the earliest premature babies to survive in the U.P., being born 13 weeks early, earning the nickname "two-pound Teddy." His strength and resilience started at birth and continued throughout his life. Ted attended Ramsay Elementary School and A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, Michigan. Ted was raised on his family's campground, Alpine Campground in...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Jeanne E. Giackino, 82, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, March 24, 2021, at her home. Jeanne was born on Jan. 18, 1939, in Wakefield, the daughter of Waino A. "Wayne" and Lillian M. (Hongisto) Jarvela. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1956. On her 19th birthday, Jan. 18, 1958, Jeanne was united in marriage to the love of her life, Richard L. "Rich" Giackino, in Ramsay. Jeanne was an active member of All Saints Lutheran Church in...
CHEBOYGAN, Mich. — Elyn Marie Kallio, 66, went to be with our Saviour on Monday, Feb. 20, 2021. Elyn was born April 10, 1954, in Wakefield, to Beatrice and Eli Kallio of Paynesville. Elyn was raised in the country and on the farm. We still laughed about the time she came home from college on spring break and spent the entire time on a tractor seat spreading cow manure. Elyn graduated from Ewen-Trout Creek High School in 1972 and graduated from Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie in 1976. After getting her degree she worked for a...
MERCER, Wis. - Deacon Norbert Brossmer, 91, of Mercer, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Blanch Brossmer; sisters, Florence (William) Struthers, Mary Ellen (Albert) Lambert and Doris Brossmer; a brother, Raymond (Iva) Brossmer; and a daughter, Kathleen (Robert Baczynski) Brossmer. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Kathleen; son, Gerald Brossmer of Steger, Illinois; a daughter, Nadine Davis of Hubertus; sons-in-law, Robert...
DULUTH, Minn. - Yvonne "Sookie" Morzenti, 73, of Montreal, Wisconsin, passed away on March 16, 2021, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. She was born on Oct. 20, 1947, the daughter of Emil "Walter" and Eleanor (Lipske) Peltonen. She attended local schools and graduated from the J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley, Wisconsin, in 1967. Sookie met Gary Morzenti at the bank where she worked in 1979, and they were married on Sept. 11, 1982. She was a devoted mother and caregiver....
MERCER, Wis. - On Sunday, March 14, 2021, we lost Emil Lacek: our Dad, husband, grandpa, uncle, and a friend to many. Emil, who was 97 years old, died peacefully at his home on Grand Portage Lake in Mercer, exactly where he wanted to spend his last moments. He was in his favorite chair, holding the hands of his wife, Jackie, and his son, Mark. What a life he had! One with a hard work ethic, a lot of fun, love, happiness, and an extreme amount of fishing. The walleyes on the Flambeau Flowage are...
PENCE, Wis. - Joseph "Joe" Bera, 79, of Pence, passed away on March 13, 2021, in Arkansas. Joe was born in Antigo, the son of Joseph Bera and Esther Bera (Muench) on Sept. 29, 1941. He went to school in Antigo. He married Cheryl Huotari on May 28, 1966, in Milwaukee. Joe was a Marine and served in the Vietnam War, and he was one of the Marines selected to groom the ski hill at Squaw Valley for the 1960 Winter Olympics. Joe won the bull riding event at Camp Pendleton, California. He worked as a...
NORTH TUSTIN, Calif. — Garvin Gary “Bud” Gilbertson of North Tustin, went home to Jesus on Feb. 4, 2021, following a 2 1/2 week battle with COVID-19. Born to Garvin Gerald Gilbertson and Katherine Pavlovich Gilbertson on Jan. 24, 1943, in Milwaukee, the third of their 12 offspring, he was raised in Marenisco, Michigan, where he played championship basketball. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps right after graduation; he served in Vietnam and was awarded a Purple Heart, among other medals. Following his return from Vietnam, he was stati...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Francis "Frank" Joseph Rimkus Jr., 91, of Ironwood, died peacefully Sunday morning, March 14, 2021, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood. Frank was born Dec. 10, 1929, in Ironwood, the son of Francis "Frank" Joseph Rimkus Sr. and Leocadia (Koleski) Rimkus. He attended Ironwood Schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1947. A few years later, Frank enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served admirably during the Korean...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Michael Paul Evsich, 61, of Ironwood passed away on Feb. 11, 2021, following a long courageous battle with cancer, with his family by his side. He was born in Escanaba on Feb. 3, 1960. He had two sets of adoptive parents, Aldo and Violet Lassio and Frank and Louise Evsich, who loved him dearly. Michael attended Bessemer area schools. After getting his GED, Michael enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He was also employed by Halvorline's. Michael was united in marriage to Susan Lee...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Patricia "Patsy" Edna Smith (nee Sullivan), 94, of Hurley, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021. Born March 22, 1926, in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Rose Sullivan. She was a banker, telephone operator, and a housewife in Chicago until her retirement took her to Mercer, Wisconsin, in 1976. She lived the quiet life in the woods and on the lakes in Wisconsin and Michigan with her family and friends, and there is no doubt she loved every minute...
HURLEY, Wis. - Jeff Walli, 59, of Hurley, suffered a fatal heart attack on Sunday, March 7, 2021. Jeffery David was born July 9, 1961, in Milwaukee, a son of David and Frances Walli. He loved celebrating his birthday and was so looking forward to celebrating his 60th birthday in July. Jeff attended Menomonee Falls East High School and along with his cousin, Wendy, graduated in 1979. Jeff loved to reminisce about their family's adventures while he was growing up. He often spoke about how...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Donald B. "Don, Bear, Papa, Sheriff" Pezzetti, 82, a lifelong and proud resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday, March 14, 2021, at home with his loving family. Donald was born on July 12, 1938, in Wakefield, a son of the late John Joseph and Anna Elizabeth (Johnson) Pezzetti. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1956. On May 31, 1968, Donald married Joellyn Drake at Bethany Lutheran Church in Wakefield. They celebrated 51...
HURLEY, Wis. - John Thomas Ryan, 51, of Hurley, died on March 10, 2021. He was born Feb. 3, 1970, to Donald and Nancy Ryan in New Brighton, Minnesota. John was employed at Ironwood Plastics and was a Hurley resident for the past 18 years. He is survived by sons, Hunter and Hayden; girlfriend, Evelyn Pamer; mother, Nancy Ryan; siblings, Craig (Chris) Ryan, Carrie (Tim) Christen, Chris (Neil) Cronquist and Pam (Mark) Senden; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father,...
OCALA, Fla. - Patricia C. Lintonen, 83, passed away at the Estelle's House in Ocala, on Monday, March 8, 2021. Patricia was born the daughter of Russell E. and Hazel C. (Richards) Sams on Aug. 4, 1937, in Flint, Michigan. She was united in marriage with William Lintonen on Nov. 30, 1957, at Zion Lutheran Church in Ironwood, Michigan. After having children, Patricia and William moved to the Milwaukee area where Patricia worked at Target as a cashier. They later retired in White Lake, Wisconsin....
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Kathleen (Kubiak) Miljevich, 88, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. Kathleen was born on Sept. 12, 1932, in Phillips, Wisconsin, a daughter of John and Geraldine (Young) Kubiak. Kathleen and her family moved to Hurley, Wisconsin, where she attended the Hurley area schools and graduated in 1950. On April 14, 1950, Kathleen was united in marriage to Eli Miljevich. They made their home in Wakefield and were blessed with two children, Loralee...
PESHTIGO, Wis. - Glenn R. Stenroos, 66, of Peshtigo, passed away March 7, 2021. Born Sept. 28, 1954, son of the late Eugene and Gloria (Lehto) Stenroos, he married the former Johann Valenti on Nov. 5, 1982, in Hurley. The couple lived in Ironwood, Michigan, before moving to Peshtigo when Glenn retired. Glenn is survived by his wife, Johann; his six children, Sherry (Elmer) Stamm, Keith Rock, Patricia Lauzon, Thomas (Sara) Burd, Lisa Anderson and (Dave), and Robert (Stephanie) Stenroos; 18...
GREENFIELD, Wis. - Dennis John Kapets, beloved husband, father and grandpa, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 28, 2021. Dennis was born on Aug. 6,1942, in Ironwood, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Minnnesota-Moorhead with a degree in physical education. He married the love of his life, Nancy Retkowski, on Aug. 10, 1968. They celebrated 52 years together. Dennis was the proud father of Kelly (Chris) Romine and Michael (Kay) Kapets. He was a hands-on dad and grandpa. He was...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Lowell J. "L.J., Papa, Mr. R., Papa R." Roderick, 69, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at home, surrounded by his greatest love of all, family. He was born on April 6, 1951, at the Divine Infant Hospital in Wakefield, to Genevieve "Gena" (Ozzello) and Lowell C. "Rod" Roderick, and was raised in Wakefield. At a young age, he worked at his family-owned business, Lakeview Supper and Bowling Club. After graduating high school, he worked at various jobs including...
AHSLAND, Wis. - Kenneth Clement, 80, of Saxon, passed away on Feb. 27, 2021. Kenneth was born on Aug. 13, 1940, in Saxon, the son of Joseph and Gladys Clement. Ken attended school in Saxon and graduated in 1958. Upon his graduation, he joined the Army National Guard. He was a member of the American Legion Post 371 in Saxon. After the service, he worked in Milwaukee for a couple years and returned back to Saxon. On June 19, 1964, he married Sandra Mae Koski. They started planning for their life...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Gregg M. Stanczak, 56, of Ironwood, died on Feb. 17, 2021, in an avalanche in Alpine, Wyoming, while snowmobiling with his son, brothers, cousin and friends doing what he loved to do. He was born in Milwaukee, Aug. 1, 1964, son of the late, John and Jane Stanczak. Gregg graduated from Brown Deer High School in Brown Deer, Wisconsin. He worked in the tool and dye industry following graduation. He met his wife, the former Kelli Carli, and moved to Ironwood where they made their h...
ROSEVILLE, Minn. - Anita R. (Hiltonen) Wiemeri, age 82, of Rose Pointe Senior Living, Roseville, passed away peacefully, Feb. 25, 2021. Anita was born Oct. 6, 1938, in Hancock, Michigan. She married Ronald Wiemeri at Zion Lutheran Church in Ironwood, Michigan, in 1959. Anita was a 1956 graduate of Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. In 1958 she was a graduate of Spencerian Business College, Milwaukee. While living in Duluth, she received her Bachelor of Science in business education from...
DULUTH, Minn. - Frederick "Rick" C. Santillo, 72, passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, on Feb. 19, 2021, after courageously battling a recent diagnosis of lung cancer. Born on March 30, 1948, to Fred and Arline (Testa) in Buffalo, New York, Rick lived in various cities throughout his life including Virginia Beach, Virginia, Dallas, Janesville, Wisconsin, Blaine, Minnesota, and most recently, residing with his forever love, Margy, in Hurley, Wisconsin. While living in...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Sidney Mark Fleishman, 94, of Tallahassee, a former resident of Wakefield, Michigan, died peacefully Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, at home with members of his family by his side. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and raised in New York City, he was the son of Max and Rose (Schenderovsky) Fleishman. Sid served in the Maritime Service (Merchant Marines) during World War II. Following the war, he worked ultimately as an executive engineer with GTE (Verizon). After retirement, he m...
FOND DU LAC, Wis. - John Robert Talaska, 78, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. He was born on Nov. 11, 1942, in Ironwood, Michigan, the son of Robert S. and Bertha I. Maki Talaska. John attended schools in Ironwood and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School with the class of 1960. While attending high school and college John excelled in basketball. As a soldier in the U.S. Army, John served our country for two years. On Dec. 28,...
