Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Theresa Skoviera, 94, of Ironwood, passed away on July 27, 2019, in Wakefield at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility. She was born to Dominic and Theolinda (Stella) Alessandroni on March 18, 1925, in Ironwood. She went to school at St. Ambrose. She married Michael Paul Skoviera in 1946 and they had seven children. She was a great Italian cook known for her hot filled pizza. During her retirement, Theresa enjoyed bus trips to Minnesota and Wisconsin for shopping. Theresa is survived by her sons, Michael (Nancy) Skoviera, Bob S...
BESSEMER, Mich. - After a short battle with cancer, Paula Ann Barbacovi, 56, a longtime resident of Bessemer, died peacefully Friday afternoon, July 26, 2019, at Essentia Health–St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minn., with her loving family by her side. Paula was born on Sept. 27, 1962, in Bessemer Township, a daughter of Timothy Prospero and Patricia Kleimola. She graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley, Wis., with the class of 1980. Paula continued her education at Gogebic C...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Our beautiful mother, wife, daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend Pamela J. Ozzello was welcomed to her heavenly home on Thursday, July 25, 2019, at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, Minn. The former Pamela Singleton was born on June 9, 1968, at Divine Infant Hospital in Wakefield, a daughter of Donald K. and Patricia A. (Russ) Singleton. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1986. Pam was the owner and operator along with her husband, Cory, of the...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Craig Elden Honkala, 68, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away Saturday morning, July 27, 2019. Craig was born on March 22, 1951, in Bessemer Township, the son of Elden J. and Signe M. (Salear) Honkala. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1969. Craig continued his education at Northern Michigan University and earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration in 1974. Craig is survived by a cousin, Dennis (Renae) Borowski, Apple Valley, Minn. He was predeceased by his father, Elden, on A...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Calvin John Kangas, 67, of Ironwood, passed away Monday, July 15, doing what he loved to do, working on the North Country Trail reroute in the Porcupine Mountains State Park. He was born June 18, 1952, in Wakefield, son of John and Signe (Franti) Kangas, of Ewen, where he grew up, graduating from E-TC High School in 1970. He earned a BS degree in forestry from Michigan Tech in 1975. Spending his entire working career in the hardwood lumber industry in the UP and Northern...
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Ingrid Katherine (Korpela) Allen, 92, of San Antonio, and formerly of Wakefield Township, Mich., died on July 25, 2019. She was born on June 16, 1927 in Bessemer Township, Mich., the third child of Waino August Korpela (1888-1969) and Hilda Susanna (Ronn) Korpela (1904-1979). Following graduation from the Wakefield High School, she worked in office management and accounting in Chicago, Seattle, Superior and California. She later graduated magna cum laude from the University...
PENCE, Wis. - August "Ray" Savera, 88, of Pence, passed away at his home on July 21, 2019, in the arms of his wife, Kathy, with his sister-in-law, Sally, by his side. He was born on Dec. 28, 1930, in Ironwood, Mich., to August and Christine (Hakala) Savera. He graduated from Hurley High School in 1949. He attended college in Superior, Wis., leaving before graduation to enter the U.S. Air Force. He completed his education while in the Air Force, earning his master's degree. Ray served in the Air...
TULSA, Okla. — Barbara E. Valesano, 79, born Jan. 28, 1940, in Ironwood, Mich., passed on to God’s providence on July 24, 2019. Barbara was preceded in death by parents, John and Lois (Geach) Rowe and first husband Wayne Bushaw. She is survived by husband, John; sons, Wade and Mark Bushaw; daughter, Michele (Johnny) McMahon; stepson, Jeffrey Valesano (Kim Hoggan); grandson, JT; stepdaughter, Kerry (Travis) Hongisto; and granddaughters, Kaelyn and Bree. She was beloved to brother, Chico; sis...
STEVENS POINT, Wis. - Peter D. Kopecko, 76, of Stevens Point, passed away peacefully Monday morning July 22, 2019 at his home. Pete battled ALS (Lou Gehrig Disease) since being diagnosed in 1998. He was born March 24, 1943 in Ironwood, Mich., the son of Lloyd and Emily (Lindberg) Kopecko. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School and attended Gogebic Community College, both in Ironwood. He moved to Stevens Point and opened Courtesy Sports in 1968 with Ski-Doo snowmobiles, ATV's and motorcyc...
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. - Our long goodbye has ended, Rita Anne Ryan, 83, passed away on July 20, 2019 in Federal Way. Rita (Reets to her good friends) was born to David F. and Frances (Fannie Salo) Ryan in Puritan, Mich. on Jan. 15, 1936. This day established a record (known as the wreck) with two of her brothers celebrating the same birthday with different birth years: John (Jack) P. Ryan in 1922, and James (Jim) Ryan in 1930. She attended Puritan Grade School in Puritan and St Ambrose School in...
MARQUETTE, Mich. — Patricia Ann Blake, 85, of Marquette, passed away Monday afternoon, July 22, 2019 at U.P. Health System-Marquette with her loving family at her side. Pat was born on Dec. 22, 1933 in Ladysmith, Wis., a daughter of the late Hugh and Delia (Sybers) Yankee. She graduated from the College of St. Catherine Department of Nursing in St. Paul, Minn. in 1954. On May 7, 1955, Pat married William Joseph “Joe” Blake at Ladysmith. Pat worked as a registered nurse in St. Paul, Ladysmith, and in Michigan at hospitals in Ironwood, Lauri...
DE PERE, Wis. - Mary A. Borseth, a long time resident of Bessemer and Bergland, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019, in De Pere. Mary passed away with her family by her side after a long, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Mary was born in Bergland, Mich., in Nov. 18, 1925 to Marko and Yaga Lulich and graduated from Bergland High School in 1943. She served her country as an original "Rosie the Riveter" working in Detroit, Mich. in 1944. She was married to Wayne Borseth in 1947 and...
MONTREAL, Wis. - Janice M. Berglund, 77, a lifelong resident of Montreal, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, July 21, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Janice was born on Dec. 9, 1941, in Montreal, a daughter of Joseph and Florence (Garreau) Trombi. She attended Montreal Grade School and J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley. On April 15, 1961, Janice married the love of her life Clyde W. "Bergie" Berglund at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montreal. They moved to Milwaukee for a few years...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Valerie Kay "Val" Reed, 51, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully at her home on July 15, 2019. She was born on March 2, 1968, to Lawrence and Karina (Mandelin) Beauchamp in Wakefield. She graduated from A.D. Johnson High School in 1987, and she went on to earn her CDL through Gogebic County Community College in 2017. Valerie was a bartender, CDL holder, upholsterer, and jack-of-all-trades. She was an avid car lover who enjoyed bodywork and tinkering with her beloved El Camino....
Sharon E. (Johnson) Rickard WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Sharon E. (Johnson) Rickard, 76, of Wakefield, formerly of Eagle River and Stevens Point, Wis., passed away on July 13, 2019, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. Sharon was born Oct. 15, 1942, in Ironwood, the daughter of the late Carl Oscar and Myrtle Marie (Erickson) Johnson. She graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer in 1960. She worked at the local Brown's Café while in high school and college. Sharon attended Gogebic...
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - Judith Marie Reisch, 73, formerly of Jemez Springs, N.M., passed away peacefully Saturday, June 8, 2019 in Charlottesville surround by her family, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Judy was born March 15, 1946 in Bessemer, Mich. to the late Emmanuel and Mary Facchinello. She was happily married to Harry Reisch for 43 years and raised three children. Judy was employed by Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church for numerous years before moving on to Medical...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Valerie "Val" Kay Reed, 51, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully at her home on July 15, 2019. She was born on March 2, 1968, to Lawrence and Karina (Mandelin) Beauchamp in Wakefield. She graduated from A.D. Johnson High School in 1987, and she went on to earn her CDL through Gogebic Community College in 2017 and took various art classes. Valerie was a bartender, CDL holder, upholsterer, and jack-of-all-trades. She was an avid car lover who enjoyed bodywork and tinkering with...
JANESVILLE, Wis. - John Allan Gallo, 77, passed away on July 16, 2019, while at his home. John was born on Dec. 25, 1941, in Ironwood, Mich., the son of John and Ellen (Haapala) Gallo. He served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1959-1962. John married Denise (Shoff) on July 23, 1966, in Minneapolis, Minn. John enjoyed fishing and playing his guitar. He was an avid car enthusiast and owned a 1955 Lincoln Capri, but most of all he enjoyed camping with his family. John is survived by his wife,...
MONTREAL, Wis. - Judge Patrick J. Madden, 69, of Montreal, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep while at his home on July 9, 2019. Patrick, a native of Green Bay, was a pure academic. He was a champion for social change, and a staple in his community. He had a voracious appetite for both the consumption and sharing of knowledge, regardless of subject. At age 13, he became one of the youngest Eagle Scouts in the history of the state of Wisconsin. He remained active in the Boy Scouts of America f...
WAUSAU, Wis. - Roger Harry Gentile (The Bud Man), 76, a longtime resident of Pence died Friday, July 12 in Wausau, surrounded by loved ones. Roger was born Sept., 1942, in Ironwood, Mich., son of Guido and Grace Gentile. He graduated from Luther L. Wright in Ironwood in 1960. After high school, he attended Wausau Tech where he received his associate degree in architecture. He then was employed at McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis, Mo., drafting airplanes until he was drafted into the U.S. Army and...
ONTANAGON, Mich. — Rose Sophie Mattson, 93, of Bruce Crossing passed away Friday, July 12, 2019, at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital. Rose was born on March 8, 1926, in Lake Linden to the late Isaac and Sophie Lervic. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry A. Mattson; a beloved sister, Ruth (Erik) Lytikainen; and a brother, Rueben (Ruth) Lervic. She is survived by one son, Gerald D (Sharon) Mattson; granddaughter, Melissa Ann (Parker Burshem) Mattson; grandsons, Anthony Isaac and Andrew John Mattson; great-granddaughter, Rose Eliina Mattson;...
ANOKA, Minn. — Raymond H. Pesola, 87, of Anoka, was born in Ironwood, Mich. on May 14, 1932 and graduated from Michigan Tech with a degree in electrical engineering. He was a longtime employee of Honeywell in the Twin Cities in the Aerospace Division. Raymond is survived by his wife of 64 years, Carol, children, Scott, Sherry (John) DeOtis and Troy (Lori), 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, sister, Evelyn Kivi, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 16 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 700 Western S...
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Gregory W. Hill Sr., “Bull of The Woods”, 72, a longtime resident of Ironwood Township, died Friday, June 28, 2019, surrounded by loved ones at his side. Gregory was born July 11, 1946, in Laurium, a son of Leonard and Ellen (Lassala) Hill. He graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer. The day after high school graduation, he entered the military and proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. In 1968, he was honorably discharged as a specialist fourt...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Norma Jean (Koski) Belmas, 80, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2019, in Wakefield. Norma was born on Sept. 8, 1938, to Amalia (Cocco) and William Koski. She grew up in Bessemer, where she graduated from A. D. Johnson High School. She then attended Gogebic Community for nursing and worked most of her career at Gogebic Medical Care Facility, where she worked for 25 years. She took great pride in her nursing career and helping others. On June 16, 1956, she was united in marriage to Ronald Belmas. Norma and Ron built a beautif...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Sarah "Smily" Smiljanich, 94, of Wakefield, died surrounded by her loving sons on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. The former Sarah Batinich was born on June 14, 1925, in Verona, a daughter of Bogdan and Anna (Dukich) Batinich. She was the youngest of seven children. Sarah attended Verona School and graduated in 1943 from Wakefield High School. After graduation, she moved to Milwaukee to work at a defense plant during World War II. On July 27, 1946, Sarah married the love of her...
