Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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IRONWOOD - Joel Wesley "Jody" Graser Sr., 70, of Ironwood and formerly of Des Plaines, Illinois, has courageously lost his third battle of cancer, with his family by his side, on Oct. 3, 2021, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. Joel was born on Feb. 7, 1951, in Chicago, to Gilbert "Bud" and Diana (Norris) Graser. Joel did not graduate from high school, but decided in his junior year to enlist in the U.S. Navy in 1968 to serve his country for the next three years during the Vietnam war. On March 16,... Full story
TOWN OF OMA, Wis. - Susan Marie Abelson, 69, a longtime resident of Oma, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. Susan was born on Nov. 14, 1951, in Bessemer Township, Michigan, a daughter of Eugene J. and Arlene M. (Yurich) Abelson. She attended Oma Grade School, Cary School and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in 1969. Susan worked at Look Up Workshop later named Highline Corporation for just shy of 48 years. She retired in May 2018. Susan loved her family, Cornerstone... Full story
MERCER, Wis. — Dorothy Margaret Fern (Schultz) Snow, 96, of Mercer passed away on Oct. 8, 2021. Dorothy was born in Blue Island, Illinois, on Jan. 17, 1925, to Henry and Louella (Reichert) Schultz She met Robert Snow as a pen pal during World War II, and they were married on Nov. 27, 1945. He preceded her in death on April 1, 1995. She has been a long-time Mercer resident and attended Mercer United Methodist Church where she held several offices with the United Methodist Women. She also worked at Snow’s Family Market for several years. Dor... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Terry D. Erickson, 64, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, at his home. Terry was born on June 24, 1957, in Ironwood, a son of Floyd E. and Ruth M. (Wolfe) Erickson. He attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. On June 30, 1979, Terry was united in marriage to Denise Ann D’Antonio at Riverside Bible Church in Ramsay, by the Rev. Walter Nordin. He was employed at the Ottawa Forest Products Inc., in Ironwood. Terry is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Denise; two children, Jason (Ju... Full story
SOUTHBOUROUGH, Mass. - Linda (Bruno) Grossman, 72, of Southbourough,passed away on Sept. 30, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. Linda was born in Wakefield, Michigan, to Julia (Decur) Bruno and Peter Bruno. Linda was a sister to Darlene Bruno, Robert Bruno and Mick Bruno (Janet). Linda graduated from Wakefield High School then graduated from St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing in Marquette, Michigan, as an RN. Linda and a group of her RN girlfriends decided to move to Boston to start... Full story
ESCANABA, Mich. — Marilyn A. (Zuchowski) Slade, age 87, of Escanaba, formerly of Gile, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. She was born in Ironwood, on Aug. 28, 1934, and resided there until 1938 when the family moved to Gile. Marilyn was the daughter of Angeline and Bernard Zuchowski. She was a 1952 graduate of Hurley High School. On Nov. 2, 1957, Marilyn married Erwood (Erv) Slade at the Wesley Methodist Church in Ironwood, and he preceded her in death on April 26, 2013. Visitation w... Full story
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. - Lawrence "Larry" J. Jokipii Jr., 54, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away on Monday, Oct. 4, 2021. There will be two celebrations of life. The first will be held from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9, at his daughter Sara's house at 10299 Township Court in Marshfield. The second will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 10, at Jack Pine Saloon at 699 S. Main St. in Adams. Friends and family are welcome at either or both. Larry was born on Aug. 25, 1967, in Duluth,... Full story
BURNSVILLE, Minn. - Douglas Kenneth Wuorinen, 60, of Burnsville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. Douglas was born on June 23, 1961, in Wakefield, Michigan, the son of Kenneth and Beverly (Hill) Wuorinen. Doug attended Washington School in Bessemer, Michigan, until his family moved to Bloomington in August 1973. In Bloomington, he attended Olson Middle School and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. He received several certificates for auto body repair, welding and... Full story
SAXON, Wis. - Judith J. "Judy" Sullivan, 82, of Saxon, passed away at home Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on July 5, 1939, in Ironwood, Michigan, to Gideon and Saima Lydia (Abramson) Hill of Ironwood. Judy is survived by her beloved husband of 33 years, Edward Sullivan; her children, Gregory (Dorothy) Saari, Cynthia (Eugene) Reinke and Darin (Rebecca) Saari; six grandchildren, Joshua Barto, Ryan Saari, Evan Saari, Paul Saari, Paytan Saari and Melanie Saari; two... Full story
SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass. — Linda P. (Bruno) Grossman, of Southborough, formerly of Wakefield, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021. Linda was the beloved wife of Howard D. Grossman; the devoted mother of Jeremy Grossman and his wife Jill, of Newton, Stephen Grossman and his wife Heather, of Upton, and Paul Grossman and his wife Kate of Parkland, Florida; the loving daughter of Julia (Decur) Bruno and the late Peter Bruno; the cherished grandmother of Noah Grossman, Leyla Grossman, Hannah Grossman, Dylan Grossman and Jackson Grossman; a... Full story
VIRGINIA, Minn. — Sally Minkin, age 75, passed away Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, at Waterview Pines Nursing Home in Virginia, Minnesota. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Minkin; sister, Evelyn Lahnala; brother, Everett Wertanen; and parents, Einor and Minnie Wertanen. She is survived by her children, Chuck Johnson, Randy Johnson and Angel Minkin; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews; brothers, Ronald Wertanen and Al (Jane) Wertanen; and sister, Elaine Fontecchio. Sally was very special to all who knew and loved her. A private g... Full story
DULUTH, Minn. - Denise Ann Osterholm, 75, passed on Sept. 21, 2021, at St. Mary's in Duluth. Denise was born to father, Ragner Axel and mother, Kathryn "Lucy" Lucille (Freeman) Osterholm on May 6, 1946, both deceased. Denise, an Ironwood native, spent the last 15 years living in Minnesota. She lived a very vivacious life. She loved to travel to her home in Texas during the long Minnesota winters. She loved music and going to festivals. A skilled guitar player herself, she played in many bands... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Mary Ann (Boroweic) Luoma, age 57, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 9, 2021, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. Mary was born Sept. 13, 1963, in Ironwood, and graduated from Luther L. Wright high school. She was married to Kevin Luoma on May 27, 2005. Mary is survived by her husband, Kevin Luoma; her brother, Tom Borowiec of Tomah, Wisconsin; her sister, Carol (Bob) Wilson, of Arizona; her aunt, Julie Osborne of Minnesota; her dog, Chance; and cousins, nieces, nephews,... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Julia Ann (Perlich) Rosa, 98, of Ironwood and Hurley, passed away Saturday evening, Sept. 18, 2021, after a long and fabulous life. Julia, or Julie as she was known, was one of a kind and ahead of her time! She was a feminist (telling her daughters to grow themselves first before they got married), a fashionista (leopard was one of her favorite colors), a life-long Democrat (a Mother Jones subscriber and C-Span devotee), a strong Croatian woman, a singer, a dancer, a wife, a... Full story
MERCER, Wis. - Clemetta Evenson, age 101, of Mercer, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, at her home. Clemetta was born on June 18, 1920, in Chicago, the daughter of the late Peter and Rose (Roeder) Spanier. Clemetta received her nursing diploma from St. Elizabeth Hospital in Chicago in 1941. She enlisted in the Army Nurse Corps in February of 1942 and was stationed at Scott Field, in East St. Louis, Illinois. Clemetta met and married Capt. Warren Evenson, of Mercer, on March 13, 1943,... Full story
ROCKLAND, Mich. - Theodore Gregory "Ted" Seid passed on to his next life quietly at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Sept. 24, 2021. He would have been 93 in December and had been in failing health for some time. Ted was born to Andrew and Gertrude (Walters) Seid on Dec. 20, 1928, in Rockland. He attended Rockland Schools, graduating with the Class of 1947. He served with the U.S. Army from 1949 to 1952 in both Japan and Korea. He received the Army Occupation Medal, the Overseas... Full story
WEST OLIVE, Mich. - George Joseph Briar, 88 of West Olive, Michigan, went home to be with God on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021. George was born on Feb. 19, 1933, in Ironwood, the son of John Joseph Briar and Pauline Agnes (Krispinsky) Briar. He attended L. L. Wright High School and graduated in 1951. He served in the U. S. Army from 1953 to 1956. George graduated from Michigan State University in 1962. He taught English and later became a school librarian and media specialist at three different... Full story
DULUTH, Minn. — Dominic M. Ciatti Jr., 57, of Hayward, Wisconsin passed away on Sept. 19, 2021, at the Miller-Dwan building of Essentia Health in Duluth. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 29, at Lenroot Lodge in Hayward, Wisconsin, at 11 a.m., preceded by a visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. A luncheon will follow. A full obituary will be published early next week. McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home of Ironwood is assisting the family.... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Larry Gulan, 84, of Ironwood, passed away in his sleep, as he wanted, on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021. Larry was born on May 3, 1937, a son of Anton and Leone Gulan. On May 16, 1964, he was married to Sally Jakeway, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Ironwood. He was a dedicated husband and enjoyed his life with Sally. They were married for 41 years. She preceded him in death on Feb. 12, 2005. Larry graduated from J.E. Murphy High School, in Hurley, Wisconsin, in 1955, then... Full story
MONTREAL, Wis. - After a brave and courageous two-and-a-half year battle with cancer, Karen Ann (nee Fine) Walta, 73, of Montreal, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, while in her home and surrounded by her family. Karen's love, kindness and strength were an inspiration to those of us she leaves behind. Karen was born on Nov. 22, 1947, in Spokane, Washington, she moved to St. Paul, Minnesota as a child and lived there for many years until she found a piece of... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Ida Marie Johnson, 73, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, at her home. Ida was born on Aug. 21, 1948, in Wakefield, a daughter of Edward Eino and Edna Geraldine (Ziegler) Johnson. Ida was employed by the Department of Natural Resources and the state of Michigan. For more than 27 years, she proudly served her country as a master sergeant and was in the 148th Fighter Wing - Minnesota Air National Guard. Ida loved to cook, take care of her flower... Full story
ASHLAND, Wis. — Jacqueline "Jackie" Gunderson, age 74, of Grand View, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2021, at Memorial Medical Center in Ashland. She was born July 30, 1947, in Wakefield, Michigan, the daughter of Jack and Marge Burt. In 1965, she graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, Michigan, and then received a degree in physical education from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. On June 21, 1974, she married Hjalmer Gunderson. Jackie worked at the Drummond School D... Full story
TROUT CREEK, Mich. — Marjorie Ellen Voigt, 81, of Trout Creek, died peacefully at home with family by her side on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021. Marjorie was born on Oct. 23, 1939, the daughter of Ellen and Walfred Perttula Sr. On May 20, 1959, she was married to Emmanuel Voigt at Trinity Lutheran Church in Trout Creek. Margie, as many knew her, was a woman of many words with lots of spunk and no filter. Her life was dedicated to her faith and family, and she was happiest when her house was full. W... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Karen E. Wedenoja, 81, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation, and Assisted Living Community Home in Ironwood. Karen was born on Aug. 15, 1940, in Wakefield, the daughter of James and Eloise (Hopkins) Minier. She was united in marriage with Melvin C. Wedenoja on Nov. 2, 1968, in Ironwood. Together with her husband, they owned and operated Mel’s Bar in Ironwood Township. Karen was also a member of the Black River Harbor Boat Club and enjoyed bowling. She is sur... Full story
SUAMICO, Wis. - James Matthew "Jim" Harju, 63, of Suamico, passed away on Sept. 16, 2021. Jim was born on Aug. 25, 1958, to William and Martha (Kettunen) Harju of Bruce Crossing, Michigan. Jim is survived by his wife, Geri Lynn; his sisters, Ruth (Mike) Novak of Green Bay, and Darlene Gray of Winter Springs, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Douglas; his brother-in-law, Jim Gray; and his first wife, Susan. Jim is further survived by his niece, Yvonne (Mark)... Full story
