Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio - DeWayne E. "Dane" Campbell II, 64, of Springfield, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, March 19, 2020. Dane was born on Nov. 24, 1955, in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, the only son of the late DeWayne Sr. and Sylvia Campbell. He is survived by his loving wife, Cathy Jo (Minnick) Campbell; his sons, DeWayne (Jessica) Campbell III and Jeremy Campbell; sisters, Elizabeth (Richard) Mickinak , Marylee (Charles) Ilminen, Vicki (Timothy) Gerou, Kimberly McMillie, Kristine...
St. Petersburg, R.I. — Edna Jane Tatham, 75, went to be with the Lord and Savior on March 2, 2020. She was born at The Westerly Hospital in Westerly, Rhode Island, on March 3, 1944. Special thanks to Suncoast Hospice and Freedom Square Seminole. Flowers are welcome to the family, but donations are also accepted at Suncoast Hospice or a charity of your choice. A celebration of life will be held at a later date due to unforeseen circumstances at this time and will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home in St. Petersburg, and will follow with a n...
GAYLORD, Mich. — Claudine J. Wasson, formerly of Watersmeet, Michigan, passed away Sunday March 22, 2020 at the Medilodge Nursing Facility in Gaylord. She was 91. Claudine was born in Waucedah on July 6, 1928 to the parents of Herman and Vivian (Trudell) Hupp. She married Edward Wasson on Oct. 27, 1946 and resided in Watersmeet, working and raising a family. Claudine worked as a server at several local restaurants and, for many years, at the U.S. Forest Service’s James Toumey Nursery and Sylvania Property Information Center. After retiring, Cla...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - June H. Luoma, 83, of Erwin Township, passed away on March 25, 2020, in Ironwood, Michigan. She was born on June 22, 1936, daughter of Donald and Martha (Kuitunen) Hakala. June married Marvin C. Luoma on Feb.13, 1954 at Zion Lutheran Church in Ironwood, and they were married for 52 years. He preceded her in death on Jan. 1, 2007. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Ironwood. June was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and her family meant everything to...
BERGLAND, Mich. — Marian J. Brentar, 74, passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on March 23, 2020. She was born the daughter of Stanley C Kaczmarek Sr. and Mary H. (Galamba) Kaczmarek in Wakefield. She graduated from Wakefield High School and on Aug. 12, 1967, she was united in marriage to Bernard J. Brentar. Marian had a long secretarial career and retired from the state of Michigan in 2007. She was a talented quilter and enjoyed sewing, knitting and crocheting, especially if it was for her grandchildren. She is survived by loving husband, B...
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Arthur Christian Bergquist, 77, of Ironwood Township, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. Chris, a son of George and Gertrude (Trier) Bergquist, was born Nov. 29, 1942, in Ironwood. On Nov. 30, 1963, he was united in marriage to Sonia Anne Caruso at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Chris is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Sonia; his pride and joy, his daughter, Christian; his brothers, Nik (Judy), George (Shirley Pertile), Robe...
TROUT CREEK, Mich. - Ruth Cameron Warren, 91, of Trout Creek, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020, in Bellaire, while she was wintering with her daughter Laura and her son-in-law Jon. She was born March 22, 1928, in Flint, Mich., daughter of the late Duncan and Dorothy (Westnedge) Cameron. Ruth grew up in Trout Creek and was a graduate of Trout Creek High School. On Feb. 12, 1949 she was united in marriage to Bruce Warren. He preceded her in death on Dec. 4, 2005. Together they raised six child...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Arvella Marie Hellman, 89, of Bessemer, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020. Arvella was born on Jan. 16, 1931, in Wakefield, a daughter of Arvo John and Marion Lempi (Hakenen) Torkko and was raised in Wico Location. She graduated from Wakefield High School in 1949 and attended Gogebic Community College where she met the love of her life, Robert J. Hellman. They married in 1953 and had 56 wonderful years together. They moved into their brand-new home in 1957 and raised four...
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio - DeWayne E. "Dane" Campbell II, 64, of Springfield, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, March 19, 2020. Dane was born on Nov. 24, 1955, in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, the only son of the late DeWayne Sr. and Sylvia Campbell. He is survived by his loving wife, Cathy Jo (Minnick) Campbell; his sons, DeWayne (Jessica) Campbell III and Jeremy Campbell; sisters, Elizabeth (Richard) Mickinak, Marylee (Charles) Ilminen, Vicki (Timothy) Gerou, Kimberly McMillie, Kristine...
BERGLAND, Mich. — Marian J. Brentar, 74, passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on March 23, 2020. She was born the daughter of Stanley C Kaczmarek Sr. and Mary H. (Salamba) Kaczmarek in Wakefield. She graduated from Wakefield High School and on Aug. 12, 1967, she was united in marriage to Bernard J. Brentar. Marian had a long secretarial career and retired from the state of Michigan in 2007. She was a talented quilter and enjoyed sewing, knitting and crocheting, especially if it was for her grandchildren. She is survived by loving husband, B...
DULUTH, Minn. - Janet "Jann" Rose Richter, 78, of Ironwood, passed away on March 20, 2020, at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. Jann, daughter of George and Dorothy (Rose) Nelson, was born Sept. 19, 1941, in Marquette, Michigan, where the Nelson family lived until she was six years old. Her family moved to Ironwood where Jann attended elementary and high school graduating from Luther L. Wright High School with the class of 1959. She went on to complete one year at Stout State College in...
WEST BEND, Wis. - Patricia Virginia (Erm) Lewinski passed away at Ivy Manor in West Bend on Monday, March 9, 2020. She was 95 years old. Patricia was born on Jan. 13, 1925, in Northampton, Massachusetts to John and Emma (Dusseau) Erm. She was united in marriage to John Lewinski on Nov. 8, 1947. They were married for over 61 years at the time of John's death. Pat was a resident of Ironwood, Michigan, before relocating to Wisconsin to be closer to her children in November 2009. She enjoyed...
HOUGHTON, Mich. - Alfred "Willie" William Johnson, 88, passed away on March 16, 2020, at U.P. Health Portage Hospital. Willie was born June 29, 1931, in Laurium, the son of the late Ralph and Aleda Johnson, who's family lived at Highway Location and then in Bruce Crossing, as farmers. Willie was united in marriage to the former Luella D. Syria in 1950, who passed away in April 2010. Willie's first job was taken after completing eighth grade. He quit school to become the farm boss on the family...
BERLIN, Wis. - Walter G. Jubeck, 90, of Wild Rose, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at ThedaCare Medical Center in Berlin. He was born in Chicago, on April 23, 1929, to Thomas and Louise (Pospeck) Jubeck. A memorial service has been postponed due to the government mandated restrictions on mass gatherings. One will be scheduled at a later date....
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Mary Ann Colassacco, 81, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2020, with family by her side at Alpha Senior Concepts in Green Bay. Born Jan. 7, 1939, daughter of the late Earl and Clara (Hedtke) Dennison, she married Lawrence Colassacco on June 8, 1963, at St. Rose Catholic Church in Clintonville. Larry preceded her in death on April 20, 2015. Mary never met a stranger as she befriended everyone she encountered. She gave selflessly to everyone in her life. Mary was a lifelong...
EWEN, Mich. — Jeanne Marie Hicks, 93, passed away on March 15, 2020, at her home in Ewen. Jeanne was born in Chicago to Eugene and Donna Potter on July 27, 1926. She married Frank Hicks on Oct. 26, 1946, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ewen, with the Rev. V.C. Savageau officiating. She was an active member of the church, the Ewen American Legion Auxiliary, Cloverland Senior Center, the McMillan Township Library, and the community. Jeanne is survived by her beloved sister, Connie Platske; son, James Hicks; daughters, Connie and Anita Hick...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Donald D. Reid, 90, of Ironwood, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on Dec. 17, 1929, in Hayward, Wisconsin, to Thomas and Effie Reid. He went to grade school in a one-room country school near Hayward, Wisconsin. He then moved to Loretta, Wisconsin, where he attended Draper High School and graduated in 1947. After high school, his family moved to Ironwood. Donald joined the U.S. Army in 1953 and served for...
MILWAUKEE - John Douglas "Doug" Doxsey, 68, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2020, in Milwaukee, following a short illness. Born in Cleveland, Doug was raised in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. In high school, he was active in sports and spent hours tinkering with a beloved Mustang sports car. Doug then attended Carnegie-Mellon University, where he participated in a five-year program, culminating in a master's degree in public administration. Following his time at Carnegie-Mellon, Doug moved briefly...
SAN PEDRO, Calif. - Anna Mae Strand, 94, an Ironwood native, long-time resident, and beloved mother, grandmother and aunt passed away unexpectedly in San Pedro on March 3, 2020. She was born on Jan. 2, 1926, in Ironwood, Michigan, daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Denocenti) DeSantis. Anna graduated from St. Ambrose High School in Ironwood as valedictorian in the class of 1943. She then enrolled in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps, a government training program designed to alleviate the nursing...
HURLEY, Wis. — Cecilia Stanczak, 92, a life-long resident of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away on March 11, 2020, at the Villa Maria Nursing Home in Hurley, surrounded by her family. Cecilia was born on March 10, 1928, in Ironwood. She attended Ironwood schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School. She worked at various factories sewing sportswear. She married Leo Stanczak on July 7, 1951, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Ironwood. He preceded her in death in 2011. Cecilia was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Iro...
MERRIWEATHER, Mich. - Leola Irene "Ducky" (Dalbeck) Cook, 82, a longtime resident of Merriweather, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Leola was born on May 8, 1937, in Wakefield, a daughter of Clarence and Elizabeth (Minier) Dalbeck. She graduated from Bergland High School. On Feb. 20, 1954, Leola was united in marriage to Lloyd L. "John" Cook Jr. in Wakefield. For many years, she was a paramedic at Beacon Ambulance in Ironwood. Her hobbies were camping, gardening, plaster craft, beadwork...
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Sandra "Sandi" Snarski-Smith, 54, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. Sandi was born on Sept. 1, 1965, in Bessemer Township. She grew up in Hurley, Wisconsin, and graduated from Hurley High School. Sandi continued her education and graduated from Gogebic Community College. She worked as a pipeliner/welder for a number of years in her life. Sandi was a very outgoing, adventurous, free-spirited and loving person. She enjoyed singing and playing g...
HURLEY, Wis. - Carmel J. Schiavo, 96, of Hurley, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at the Villa Maria Nursing Home in Hurley with his family by his side. He was born on Dec. 24, 1923, son of Joseph and Domenica (Casarotto) Schiavo. He attended Cary Elementary School in Hurley. Carmel served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II in the South Pacific. He worked at the Cary Mine until it closed, worked at a factory in California for a year, worked on the boats on the Great Lakes in D...
ARVADA, Colo. - Scott Moselle, 52, of Arvada, formerly of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away peacefully in his home Tuesday, March 3, 2020. He was born on Aug. 28, 1967, in Ironwood, son of Roger and Jean Moselle. On Jan. 17, 1997, he married Alicia Knight. Scott was employed by Bessemer Plywood Plant for many years alongside his wife and later worked for Nicholson Construction. He always worked very hard to provide and care for his family. He enjoyed motorcycles, cuddling with his "neck dog" ZuZu...
HURLEY, Wis. - Billi C. (Galarno) Tauer, 67, a longtime resident of Hurley, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 5, 2020. Billi was born on June 23, 1952, in Ashland, a daughter of Bill and Charlotte (Youngs) Galarno of Gurney. On Dec. 22, 1970, she married the love of her life, David A. Tauer. Through the years, Billi was a bartender in Hurley where she and her husband owned several small businesses, North Pole Bar and Wee BAD Tavern. She was employed by various road construction companies...
