Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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HURLEY, Wis. - Elizabeth "Betty" Jeane Rondeau, 83, passed away on Oct. 30, 2019, at her home in Hurley. She was born on Jan. 31, 1936, the daughter of Clyde and Hazel (Jacquart) Livingston. She attended Roosevelt Grade School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, Mich. Betty worked at Johnson Truck Farm in her younger years. She also worked at Ahonen Lumber Company, Kmart and drove the school bus for many years in Green River, Wyo., until her retirement. She loved...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Elizabeth Anne Mesun, 58, beloved and cherished wife and mother from Ironwood Township, passed away on Oct. 28, 2019, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. She was born Elizabeth Anne Ehlers in Two Harbors, Minn., on April 21, 1961. She was the youngest of six children of the late Walter and Margaret Ehlers of Silver Bay, Minn. She graduated from William Kelley High in Silver Bay in 1979 and went on to study art at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. She married Brian Mesun in 1981...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Marie Antoinette Nelson, 77, a lifelong resident of Bessemer, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, with her family at her side at Court Manor in Ashland, Wis. Marie was born on March 1, 1942, in Wakefield, the daughter of Arthur and Antoinette Niemi. She was a graduate of A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer. On Aug. 24, 1961, Marie was united in marriage to Conrad "Connie" Nelson. They celebrated nearly 58 years of marriage before his passing on May 9, 2019. For...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Rodney F. Johnson was born Jan. 21, 1937, in Bessemer, Mich., to his parents Gen Stanlake and Clarence Johnson. Rod passed away Oct. 14, 2019. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and, after his time in the service, he moved to Chicago, where he met his wife, Joy. He worked for CW Transport until they closed their doors. Rod then retired and moved to Ironwood, Mich. He and his wife lived there for many years. He joined the American Legion and drove the DAV van to the veterans hospital...
APPLETON, Wis. - Lorraine Shirley (Perrow) Tarvas, 75, from White Pine, Mich., and the retirement residence of Mesa, Ariz., joined our Lord on the afternoon of Oct. 30, 2019, after experiencing a sudden illness. She was treated at both the Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital and St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, surrounded by her loving family. Lorraine was born to William and Cecil Perrow on Aug. 16, 1944, in Baraga, Mich. She was the youngest of six children and grew up in the Alston area. She went...
ASHLAND, Wis. - Arlene V. Maki, 88, of Oma, passed away on Oct. 28, 2019, at Court Manor Health Systems in Ashland. Arlene was born on June 16, 1931, in Oma, the daughter of Victor and Vera (Lahti) Saarnio. She attended Oma and Hurley Schools and graduated from Hurley High School with the class of 1949. She married Aaro Maki on April 13, 1956. He preceded her in death on June 30, 2016. Arlene enjoyed traveling, antiquing and visiting friends. She is survived by sons, Brian and Bruce (Clara) Maki...
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Timothy Roberto "Chub" Joustra, 58, of Hurley, passed away Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at the University of Minnesota Fairview Medical Center of Minneapolis. Tim was born Dec. 27, 1960, in Burlington, Wis., son of Henry "Hank" and Bonita "Bonnie" (Steiner) Joustra. He graduated from Mercer High School with the class of 1979. He met and married Antoinette "Tonie" Hassberg in February 1984. Together they created four beautiful children. Although...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Katherine E. "Kay" Trappa, 93, a lifelong resident of Bessemer, passed away late Saturday evening, Oct. 26, 2019. Kay was born on Feb. 22, 1926, in Bessemer, a daughter of William and Sally L. (Klavinski) Trappa. She graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer. Kay was a loyal employee and assistant to Dr. Perkins in Ironwood until her retirement. She was a faithful member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Bessemer and remained active in the community by...
BERGLAND, Mich. — Elsie Mae Hamel, 70, of Birch Street, Bergland, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, surrounded by her family. Elsie was born at her family home in Bergland on Sept. 19, 1949. She was the daughter of the late Einard and Georgianna Perttu. Elsie attended the Bergland High School and graduated in 1967. Elsie was a homemaker; she enjoyed cooking, baking and crocheting blankets for her family. Many will remember Elsie as the Avon Lady in Bergland for many years. Elsie also worked at the motel in Bergland and as a waitress and c...
MARENISCO, Mich. - Robin Marie Tice, 50, of Marenisco, passed away in her home on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was greeted by her son, Jesse, as she entered into eternal glory with her Savior. Robin was born on June 30, 1969, in Marinette, Wis., to Tom Hoffman and Judy Price. The family moved to Marenisco in 1970. Robin was a member of the Roosevelt High School Class of 1988, where she enjoyed volleyball and cheerleading....
MERCER, Wis. - James T. Sullivan, 80, of Mercer, Wis., formerly of Hurley, Sauk Village and Chicago, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, at his residence. Jim was born on Feb. 15, 1939, in Chicago, a son to Patrick and Rose (Serafinski) Sullivan. He married Dolores C. Mlynarczyk on Feb. 11, 1961, at St. Florian Catholic Church, in Chicago. Surviving is his wife, Dolores Sullivan of Mercer; daughters, Kathy (Ron) Henchel of Madison, Sheila (Jeff) Gize of Mercer and Jenny Luse (Chip Orlikowski...
ONTONAGON, Mich. — Sigrid Bonetti passed away Oct. 25, 2019 at Ontonagon Aspirus Long Term Care. She was born in Bruce Crossing on Feb. 25, 1930, to the late Charles and Sophie (Moilanen) Lindberg. She attended local schools and graduated from Ewen High School with the Class of 1948. Sigrid worked at Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company employment office in Detroit for a short time. She returned here, where she met and married Frank Osterman in 1949. He drowned at Lake Gogebic in 1955. In 1957 she married Val Bonetti in Ironwood, where they made t...
PARK FALLS, Wis. - Thelma A. Pemble, 91, of Mercer, passed away on Oct. 23, 2019, in Park Falls. Thelma was born on June 25, 1928, in Mercer, the daughter of Mike and Narrie (Schwartz) Babic. She attended Mercer grade schools. She worked at Simpson Electric, Mercer Boat Factory, a candle factory in Mercer and cleaned cabins in the area. Thelma loved baking cakes, crafting, puzzles, music and fishing. Her specialty was her homemade pasties, and they were the best. She loved her dogs, Cindy and Ta...
WAUSAU, Wis. - James Stanley Fyfe, 80, died on Oct. 22, 2019, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer. James, best known as "Chugger" to family and friends alike, was born on Dec. 14, 1938 in Ontonagon, Mich., to the late James Herbert Fyfe and Beatrice Ann (Fischer) Fyfe. One of his most closely guarded secrets was how he came by the name "Chugger." There are several versions to this story, none of which he would confirm or deny. One tale was a childhood friend...
Oconomowoc, Wis. - Alfred "Ike" Lathrop, 87, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. Alfred was the loving husband of Ilana Lathrop for over 60 years; dear father of Robert Lathrop, Sharon (Matthew) Page and Chris (Christina) Lathrop; grandfather of Nathan, Robert A., Felicia, Andrew, Brianna, Erica and Rachael; and brother of John Lathrop. He was also survived by great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A visitation will be held Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at the...
BERGLAND, Mich. — John Lonchar Jr. passed away at the age of 71 on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. Johnny was born on Oct. 22, 1947, in Detroit to John and Phyllis (Finazzo) Lonchar. The family relocated to the Upper Peninsula after Johnny graduated high school. Johnny worked in the family business at the Salt Lick Inn, and at the White Pine copper mine. After serving in the U.S. Navy, Johnny had two sons, John Lonchar III and Tom Lonchar. Johnny was an active outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding motorcycles. However, his true p...
WAUSAU, Wis. — William J. “Bill” Gobetz, 74, of Hurley, former owner of Pine Lake Lodge, passed away on Oct. 17, 2019, in Wausau surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on June 6, 1945, in Bellwood, Ill., the son of Joseph and Rose (Cherne) Gobetz. He loved the Green Bay Packers and enjoyed watching their games. Bill is survived by his wife, Sharon; son, Michael (Rosalbe) Gobetz, Chicago; granddaughter, Ashley Sandburg, Chicago; brother, Steve (Patty) Gobetz, Illinois; sister, Pat Mcanallen, Newcastle, Pa.; his beloved dog, Josie; and n...
EWEN, Mich. - William Hubert Anderson, 84, was born in Ewen on March 28, 1935. He passed away Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019. He was predeceased by his parents, Hubert and Olga Anderson; sisters, Doris (Leonard) Niemela, Edith (David) Waineo and Corrine (David) Coponen; his first-born, infant son, Robert and his grandson, Dean Riutta. He is survived and deeply missed by his loving wife of 62 years, Jean (Sunnarborg) Anderson; and by his six children, Ross (Kathy) Anderson, Sandra (Bradley) Riutta,...
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Dorothy M. Hagerty, 99, of Ironwood, died Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, at her home. Dorothy was born on Aug. 14, 1920, in Philadelphia, Pa., a daughter of Charles and Emilie (Boekel) Linsenmaier. She was a certified home health aide for 30 years. Dorothy moved to Ironwood in 1999. She was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Ironwood. Dorothy took pleasure knitting and throughout the years donated countless pairs of hats and mittens to local schools. Dorothy is survived by son, William J. Hagerty Jr. and fiancé Kelly An...
BESSEMER, Mich. — Curtis “Snuffy” Nyman, 68, a lifelong resident of Bessemer, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Oct. 14, 2019. Curtis was born on April 27, 1951, in Bessemer Township, a son of Hilmer Carl and Vivian Olga (Hendrickson) Nyman. He attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1971. On June 24, 1972, Curtis married Patricia Lynn Kujanson at Sharon Lutheran Church in Bessemer. He was employed at Bessemer Plywood Corporation for 24 years. Curtis is survived by his loving wife, Patricia; two brothers, Bruce, Green...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Gary Couture, 66, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Oct. 13, 2019, holding his wife’s hand. Gary was born Oct. 4, 1953, in Ashland. In 1972, he graduated from high school in Butternut. On June 18, 1977, he married Darlene Thomas of Ironwood. Throughout his life, he had many jobs including working at Breakwater and Kenmar restaurants, Super One and Erspamer Grocery and operated a day care. He loved his dogs, Smokey, Comet, Lady and Sadie. He loved riding his bike, playing basketball, walking, listening to his music dri...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Evelyn Eleanor Nelson, 94, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. She was born in Ironwood Township on Nov. 19, 1924. Surviving are five children, John (Kathy) Hess of Denver, Andy Nelson of Ironwood, Michael Nelson of Ironwood, Steve Nelson of Ironwood, and Mary Booth of Chattanooga, Tenn.; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nephews and nieces. Out of respect for her wishes cremation has taken place. She was deeply loved and will be missed by...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Michael "Mickey" DeRosso, 58, of Ironwood, passed away on Oct. 3, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family. Mickey was born on Dec. 22, 1960, in Ironwood to Dennis and Irene DeRosso. He graduated from Hurley in 1979. He served in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany in 1979 and was honorably discharged in 1981. Mickey married the love of his life, Julie LaMarche, on July 23, 1983. He was employed at Greg's Towing for many years. Mickey loved hunting and fishing with his...
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Margaret Ellen Barlock, 82, of Bruce Crossing, passed away on Oct. 13, 2019, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital surrounded by her family. Margaret was born on Aug. 22, 1937, to Gladys (Egger) and Jack Connors in Wakefield. She attended Bergland High School, graduating in 1955. Margaret married Andrew Barlock, March 10, 1956, in Ewen. They had four daughters, Donna, Teresa, Andrea and Mary. They also raised their grandson, Travis. She worked as an administrative assistant, for the Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District u...
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Jeffrey Andrew Maki, 54, formerly of Ironwood, Mich., passed away in mid-July in Lexington. Jeff was born in Ironwood on Sept. 21, 1964, and lived the majority of his life in Ironwood. He attended local schools and later graduated from Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Mich. with a bachelor’s degree in business marketing. He lived in Milwaukee, Wis., for some time, and it was there that he met his future wife, Christine. They remained in the Milwaukee area a number of years before returning to Ironwood. Jeff was...
