Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Rita Rose Barto passed away peacefully at home of natural causes on March 28, 2020, in Ironwood Township. She was born on April 20, 1932, in Ironwood, daughter of Ray and Margaret (Himinick) Swanson. She resided in Ironwood for most of her life. Rita was married to Robert Barto in 1957, and together they had two daughters, Cynthia and Roberta. He preceded her in death in August 2000. Rita was a homemaker, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved the natural...
OMAHA, Neb. — Jean Holcombe, 86, of Omaha, died Thursday evening, March 26, 2020, at Josie Harper Hospice House due to complications with advanced Parkinson’s disease. Jean Carol Pearson was born to Andrew and Signe (Nelson) Pearson near Plum City, Wisconsin, on Jan. 8, 1934. Jean was the youngest of seven siblings: Robert, Genevieve, Norman, Doris, Laura and John, all deceased. The family moved to Minneapolis around 1937 after losing their farm in the depression. Jean grew up in south Minneapolis and enjoyed skating on Lake Harriet and you...
IRONWOOD — The funeral for John Douglas “Doug” Doxsey which was scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2020, at McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home, Ironwood, has been postponed due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. The service will be rescheduled at a later date....
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Nick Raymond Furyk, 64, of Ironwood, passed away on March 26, 2020, in Ironwood, Michigan. He was born on May 11, 1955, in Ironwood, son of Bernard and Carol Furyk. He attended local schools and graduated from J. E. Murphy High School in Hurley, Wisconsin with the class of 1973. Nick enjoyed fishing, hunting, the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers and especially his dog, Willy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Carol Furyk. Nick is survived by a daughter, Leah Marie Simonich of Hurley, Wisconsin; g...
MILWAUKEE, Wis. - Lowell C. 'Pete' Peterson, 85, of Milwaukee, formerly of Iron Belt, was born to eternal life and reunited with his loving son, Gary on Sunday, March 22, 2020. Lowell was the beloved husband of Connie (Murphy) for 58 years; loving father of Cheryl (Bob) Grundl; proud grandpa of Jake, Kerri, Jon and Nina; dear brother of Ted (Donna) Peterson and brother-in-law of Dale Pryor, they survive him. He is further survived by his nieces, other relatives and friends. Per Pete's wishes no...
WAKEFIELD - Debra Ann Granato, 60, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on March 19, 2020. She was born in Waukegan, Illinois on Aug, 17, 1959 to the late Clifford Mattila and Ruby Brackney. She graduated from Wakefield high school in 1977 where she participated in anything she could be involved in. She carried this desire to be involved through her entire life. She married the love of her life, John Granato, on Nov. 30, 1979. They had four children, Nicole (Dion) Delfavero of Wakefield, John...
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...
