Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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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...
OCOEE, Fla. — Arleen Harris-Andrews, 99, died Tuesday, July 2, 2019, in Ocoee. She was born Oct. 25, 1919, in Ironwood, Mich., daughter of the late John and Hannah (Nikela) Harri. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1937 and was a proud member of the National Honor Society. Arleen attended New York University and graduated with a B.A. degree in English and Speech from Washington Square College in 1941. In 1942 she was united in marriage with Robert G. Harris, just prior to World War II. Thereafter they followed assignments to N...
HURLEY, Wis. - Audrey Marie Baker (Saari), 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 8, 2019. She was born on April 5, 1933 to the late Rudolph and Laura Saari. Audrey attended Hurley High School and graduated in 1951. She married the love of her life, James R. Baker on Aug. 18, 1951. They settled down in Ironwood, Mich. and built a wonderful life together raising their five children: Dan, Dave, Jeanne, Jim, and JoAnn. Audrey and Jim were married for 43 years and loved spending time together wi...
SAXON, Wis. - David W. "Hagar" Sears, 72, of Saxon, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, June 20, 2019. He was born to William and Frances (Mashl) Sears on Nov. 11, 1946, in Ashland, Wis. In high school, he lettered in basketball and other sports. He graduated as Salutatorian (13 classmates) in the last graduating class from Saxon in 1964. On Oct. 19, 1991, he married Mary Loreti in Eau Claire, Wis. From 1964 to 1969 Dave worked at Beloit Woodlands under George Manninen, where he...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Mary A. Anderson, 94, a longtime resident of Bessemer, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Mary was born on April 7, 1925, in Bessemer, a daughter of John and Margaret (Rajkovich) Gerovac. She attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1943. Following graduation, Mary went to Detroit and worked at a defense plant from 1943 to 1945. She worked at the Divine Infant Hospital in Wakefield in the central supply department until it closed. On March 9, 1946,...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Jon "Jack" R. Lindquist, 84, a longtime resident of Bessemer, completed his earthly journey on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Jack was born on April 28, 1935, in Ironwood, the son of John and Minnie (Kleimola) Lindquist. He attended school in Bessemer, graduating from A.D. Johnston High School in June 1953. Jack continued his education at the University of Minnesota and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy. He was employed in Edina, Minn. On Sept. 14, 1957, Jack wa...
SPRINGSTEAD, Wis. — Melanie Marie Stein, 32, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 29, 2019, after losing her battle with depression and addiction. Melanie was born on May 23, 1987, to June (Anderson) Double and Martin Stein Sr. Melanie had a love for the outdoors which included boating and fishing with her friend Larry, along with her new passion, gardening with Craig. Melanie enjoyed taking photos. With camera in hand, she took pleasure in the scenery around her, and tried to capture the “good moments” of her life. None of these compare to th...
NEGAUNEE, Mich. - Kathryn (Katy) E. Zanetti, 90, of Bessemer, died peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at Eastwood Nursing Home in Negaunee. She had resided at Teal Lake Senior Living in Negaunee for the past two and a half years. Katy was born Feb. 6, 1928, in Ironwood, to John and Christine (Kaczmerich) Porter. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers (Edgar, Frank, Stanley, and Walter), one sister (Annie), and her husband, Frank D. (Red) Zanetti. Katy had a passion for...
ONTONAGON, Mich. — Phyliss Rose Tulppo, 96, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 30, 2019 in Ontonagon, at the Aspirus Long Term Care Facility. Phyliss was born in Suring, Wis., to the late Albert and Rose Allie on July 28, 1922. She was raised in Paulding, Michigan and attended the Ewen schools, graduating in 1939. After graduating she moved to Detroit and worked in a bakery. In October of 1948 she married Orville W. Tulppo and moved to Bruce Crossing, where they started their own pool room and sporting good store. T...
WOODRUFF, Wis. - Glen E. Miller, 70, of Bergland, Mich. passed away on June 26, 2019 at the Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff from complications of lung cancer. Glen was born on March 1, 1949 to to the late Lee H. Miller and the late Marcella (Crabb) Miller. He has one sister, Nancy (Mike, deceased) Hillier of Bergland, Glen is also survived by his children, Amy (Tom) Livingston, Lynn (Rich) Schaffer, Glen L. (Rosemarie) Miller, Sr., Rebecca (Jared) Thompson, grandchildren, Adrien...
IRON BELT, Wis. – Franklin G. DuCharme, 86, a longtime resident of Iron Belt, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2019. Franklin was born on April 11, 1933, in Saxon, a son of Arthur and Anna (Ylitalo) DuCharme. He attended Saxon High School and graduated in 1952. Franklin proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged on Oct. 7, 1955. On Oct. 6, 1956, Franklin was united in marriage to Carol M. Myllykangas in Iron Belt. They made their home in Iron Belt and were blessed with three c...
