Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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CEDARBURG, Wis. - Donald J. Erspamer, 94, of Hurley passed away peacefully at Harrison Home in Cedarburg on Sunday evening, Dec. 1, 2019. Donald was born at the family home in Hurley on Sept. 29, 1925, second of four sons born to of Otto and Nell Fauhl Erspamer. He attended South Side and St. Mary grade schools and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1943, before continuing his education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He enlisted as an infantryman in the U.S. Army's...
WAUSAU, Wis. — Elaine M. Demario, 65, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, shortly after being diagnosed with liver cancer. She was born in Ironwood, Mich., on March 6, 1954, the youngest daughter of the late John and Jenny Honkanen of Hurley. She met and fell in love with her high school sweetheart, Robert Demario. They moved to Wausau right after Elaine graduated. On Sept. 22, 1973, they were married in Hurley. Elaine worked as the office manager for CTL before retiring. Working in her flower and v...
IRON BELT, Wis. - Michael J. "Crunch" Soffietti, 61, of Iron Belt, lost his life due to complications from a long battle with multiple myeloma on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, in the company of loved ones. Michael was born on June 9, 1958, in Wakefield, Mich., a son of Eugene Battista "PeeWee" and Helen Ann (Vitich) Soffietti. He attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, Mich., and graduated in 1976. Michael worked at various local lumber mills as a sawyer. He especially enjoyed spending time...
ONTONAGON, Mich. — Earl L. “Ike” Kersten, 79, of Trout Creek, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Ontonagon. He was born Jan. 11, 1940, in Ironwood, son of the late Earl and Ruth (Anys) Kersten. Ike attended Watersmeet schools and served in the U.S. Navy from 1959 until 1963 aboard the U.S.S. Manley. He married the “love of his life,” Dorothy Pole, on May 13, 1967, at the Lutheran Church in Bruce Crossing. He was employed by the U.S. Forest Service at the J.W. Toumey Tr...
ASHLAND, Wis. — On the afternoon of Dec. 1, 2019, at the age of 86, Eugene “Gene” J. Juoni went to his eternal home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Gene was born in High Bridge, on July 12, 1933 the only child of Jacob and Hannah (Nortunen) Juoni. He was raised on his parent’s farm in High Bridge and spent nearly all his life there. On July 27, 1957 he was joined in marriage to Dale G. Beauregard, also of High Bridge. He worked for a few years in road construction as a truck d...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Roselle Marie Pekol Adams, 96, formerly of Ironwood, passed away at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield, Michigan on Nov. 29. She was born on August 2, 1923, in Ironwood, the daughter of Stanislaus and Teresa (Doroz) Pekol. Roselle was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Ironwood and the former St. Michael's Catholic Church. She served on the Funeral Pall Committee at Our Lady of Peace. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1941. This little...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Charles "Charlie" Hautamaki, 88, of Ironwood, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 in Wakefield, Mich. Charlie was born on Dec. 13, 1930, in Ironwood, the son of Isaac and Mary (Tampio) Hautamaki. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force as a staff sergeant and worked as an airplane mechanic during the Korean War. He was married to Junette Harding, and she preceded him in death. Charlie was a wonderful son, husband, father and an amazing brother. He...
ASHLAND, Wis. - James Lee O'Leary Sr. died unexpected at his home in Ashland on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. He was 87. James "Jim" was born on Aug. 3, 1932, in Ironwood, Mich., to Philip and Hulda (Noreen) O'Leary. He graduated from St. Ambrose High School in Ironwood and completed his bachelor's degree at Marquette University in Milwaukee, and his master's degree at the University of Minnesota. Jim was a much-lauded life-long teacher, starting his teaching career at Northland College in the late...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Thomas Mitchell, 97, of Ironwood, passed away at Gogebic Medical Care Facility on Nov. 22, 2019, after a brief illness. He was born on Nov. 23, 1921, in Ironwood, the eldest son of Thomas and Josephine (Peckstein) Mitchell. He attended Ironwood schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1939. Tom was employed by the Civilian Conversation Corps (CCC) Camp Norrie for four years. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in World War II with Gen. George...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Mary Halvorson, 93, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. Mary was born on May 4, 1926, in Hurley, Wis., a daughter of Rade and Antonia Orlich. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1944. On Nov. 9, 1946, Mary married the love of her life, Vernie J. Halvorson, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wakefield. They were blessed with five children, and celebrated nearly 53 years of marriage before his passing on Aug....
SCHOFIELD, Wis. - Karen Lauren, 77, of Gurney, went into the presence of our Lord on Nov. 20, 2019. Karen was born on May 26, 1942, in Saxon to Hilding and Ruth Norman. Karen graduated from Saxon High School in 1960. Karen started dating Barry when she was 15, and they fell in love. They were married in 1961. Karen and Barry resided in Gurney their whole life and raised 6 wonderful children. Karen and Barry lived out their deep love affair their whole life and were always together whether it...
KINGSFORD, Mich. - Brian Edward Maki, 61, of Kingsford, formerly of Bergland, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. Brian was born on Jan. 12, 1958, in Ishpeming. He was the youngest of three sons to Raymond E. and Ruth E. (Mattson) Maki. Brian attended Bergland High School and graduated in 1977. He previously worked in hotel management. Brian was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Bergland and the Bergland Senior Citizens Center. He was a dedicated volunteer of the fire department...
HURLEY, Wis. - Jean Dorothy (Pallin) Valle passed away during the early hours of Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, with her son, Michael, by her side. Jean graduated from St. Ambrose High School. She was employed as a bookkeeper at Gogebic Auto for many years. She was a working member of the Northwoods Natural Foods Co-op. Jean was an active volunteer for DOVE bingo and a Eucharistic minister for her parish. She served on the funeral pall committee and was a member of the Salem Quilters organization and...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Richard J. "Rich" Steinke, 46, of Ironwood, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 15, 2019, at his home. He was born on Nov. 13, 1973, in Milwaukee, Wis. Richard graduated from Deep Creek High School in Chesapeake, Va., in 1991. He was a member of the National Honor Society. He attended a trade school during his high school year for woodworking, which he enjoyed. Following graduation, he moved to Milwaukee and resided there until April 2011 when he moved here to be by his parents....
HURLEY, Wis. - Kathleen Karen Barnabo, 80, of Hurley, formerly of Pence, went into the presence of our Lord on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Kathleen was born to Joseph and Esther (Herlevi) Baima on Nov. 24, 1938, in Pence. She was the younger of two daughters and loved her childhood in Pence. Kathleen graduated from Hurley High School in 1956, where she participated in numerous activities. Kathleen met Robert Barnabo while still in high school, and they were married on Feb. 23, 1957. She was a...
WAUSAU, Wis. - James F. "Jim" Kutz, 81, of Ironwood passed away on Nov. 13, 2019, in Wausau, Wis. He was born on Oct. 20, 1938, in Ironwood, Mich., the son of Benjamin and Minnie (Gill) Kutz. He attended Ironwood schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School with the class of 1957. Jim lived in Menomonee Falls from 1961 to 1966 and worked at A.O. Smith. He then moved back to Ironwood and worked at the White Pine Copper Company. He married Katherine Rosga in December of 1960. They...
BLOOMER, Wis. — Pauline D. Zani, formerly of Gile, Wis., passed away Nov. 14, 2019 surrounded by her family at Aggie’s Country Living in Bloomer. Pauline was born Feb. 20, 1934, in the mining community of Montreal to Gabriel and Christian Rowe. She graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley with the Class of 1952. Pauline celebrated 64 years of marriage with Eugene Zani before he preceded her in death in March of 2016. Pauline is also preceded in death by son, Gabriel; grandson, Kyle Swetkovich; and brother, Cleo Rowe. She is survived by...
HURLEY, Wis. - Darlene Mae Kula, 86, of Hurley, passed away suddenly, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. Darlene was born to Charles E. and Hilda A. (Maki) Lundquist on April 5, 1933, in Waukegan, Ill., where she was raised and attended school, graduating from Waukegan High School with the class of 1951. Darlene was so proud of her academic achievements in school. Throughout her early working years, Darlene was a dime store clerk, a telephone operator and then worked as a secretary for Abbott Labs in North...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Caleb Dominic Buck-Harris, 14, of Bessemer, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. He loved his family, dogs and chickens, and had many talents including music, sports and making people laugh. "His life was a song he played and we were just notes in it." Caleb is survived by his mom and best friend, Vanessa Rose Buck, loving father who raised him, Nathaniel Price, his dad, Brandon Harris, prize-winning gramma, Laurie Modeen; grandpa and grandma, Mike and Karen Buck; grandma...
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. - Glen D. Mattson, 84, of Rochester Hills, died peacefully in his home on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. Glen was born July 1, 1935, in Ironwood. He served in the military for two years. He was employed in the automotive industry as a designer and manager in the Detroit area. After retirement, he enjoyed spending his summers maintaining the property of his family farm in Erwin Township. He also enjoyed spending time on woodworking projects and just being outside enjoying nature....
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - The Rev. Louis P. Bracket, the oldest priest in the Diocese of Marquette, 98, formerly of 307 Eddy St., in Wakefield, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, Nov. 7, 2019, at Bishop Noa Home for Senior Citizens in Escanaba. He was born on June 10, 1921, in Wakefield, a son of Anton Louis and Anna Theresa (Frigo) Bracket. A love of the outdoors filled his early life with hunting, both big and small game, and fishing. Fr. Bracket graduated from Wakefield High School in...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Virginia E. "Betty" Peierl, 98, of Ironwood, formerly of Boulder Junction and Milwaukee, Wis., passed away peacefully early Friday morning, Nov. 8, 2019, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood, with her family at her side. Betty was born on Sept. 12, 1921, in Dala-Husby, Sweden, a daughter of Karl-August and Sofia (Sundvall) Anderson. At the age of 18, she immigrated to New York on the last boat available because of World War II in...
RHINELANDER, Wis. - Edward Caron, 94, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully with family on Nov. 3, 2019. Edward was born in Watersmeet, Mich., on July 21, 1925. He was the son of Albert and Mathilda (Hill) Caron and a graduate of Watersmeet High School with the Class of 1943. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and was deployed to the South Pacific during World War II. Upon returning from the war, he began his career as a brakeman with the Chicago North Western Railroad....
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Paul Delano Kangas, 73, of Ironwood passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Nov. 5, 2019, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. He was born in Ironwood on Nov. 15, 1945, the son of John and Laina (Sipponen) Kangas. He attended Ironwood schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School. Paul joined the U.S. Army and served stateside during the Vietnam War. He worked for Michigan Bell Telephone Company as a technician for several years. Paul was an avid...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Paul D. Kangas, 73, of Ironwood passed away on Nov. 5, 2019, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. He was born in Ironwood on Nov. 15, 1945, the son of John and Laina (Sipponen) Kangas. He attended Ironwood schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School. Paul joined the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War. He worked at Michigan Bell Telephone Company as a technician for several years. Paul was an avid traveler. He was known as the "Quarterman" around...
