Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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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...
DE PERE, Wis. - Philip A. Kolehmainen Sr., 82, of White Pine, Mich., passed away June 25, 2019, with his family by his side, at Unity Hospice in De Pere, where he had been a patient for a short time. Phil had been valiantly battling neuroendocrine cancer for six months. It had been an enormously emotional struggle of victories and defeats. But like in all endeavors, he gave it his all. His life motto was "Never give up," and he never did, even when things looked the bleakest. Phil was born Dec....
ONTONAGON, Mich. — On Thursday, June 27, 2019, Lori K. Sheffield, 67, loving wife and mother passed away. Lori was born April 18, 1952 in Grand Rapids, to Robert and Lorraine (Letournea) Woronko. She attended Michigan State University where she studied Veterinary Medicine and later joined the United States Postal Service where she proudly worked until her retirement in 2010. Lori married the love of her life, Wayne Sheffield on April 3, 2009. Lori loved spending time with her husband and children, and watching the beautiful sunsets over Lake S...
GWINN, Mich. — Carolyn Irene Hietamaki, RN, 66, of Gwinn, passed away at her home on June 21, 2019. She was born in Wakefield, the daughter of George E. and Esther Pelkola of Trout Creek on Dec. 19, 1952. She first became a Licensed Practical Nurse and then continued her education and became a Registered Nurse. As a RN Carolyn became involved in the local RN staff council, eventually being its chairperson for 20-plus years. At this time Carolyn became involved in the state and national organizations. She served numerous positions on the M...
GRANITE BAY, Calif. - Evelyn M. (Ulasich) Sandin, of Ironwood, Mich., passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 in Orangevale, Calif. She was born on Dec., 3, 1928, to the late Matt and Marie Ulasich in Ironwood. Evelyn attended and graduated from St. Ambrose High School. She met Eugene Sandin of Bessemer, Mich., and the two exchanged vows on Aug. 21, 1948, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Ironwood. Following World War II, the couple worked in Chicago and moved to California in 1951, Evelyn briefly wo...
DE PERE, Wis. — Philip A. Kolehmainen Sr., 82, of White Pine, Mich., passed away June 25, 2019, with his family by his side, at Unity Hospice in De Pere, where he had been a patient for a short time. Phil had been valiantly battling neuroendocrine cancer for six months. It had been an enormously emotional struggle of victories and defeats. But like in all endeavors, he gave it his all. His life motto was “Never give up,” and he never did, even when things looked the bleakest. Phil was born Dec. 13, 1936, in Hancock, Mich., and raised in Paavo...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Lempi Marie Rouse, 94, a lifelong resident of Ironwood Township, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, with her loving family at her side. Marie was born to the late Henry and Hanna (Mesimaki) Kinnunen on Jan. 6, 1925. She attended Roosevelt School in Ironwood Township. On June 28, 1947, Marie was united in marriage to Irving Rouse at the Ironwood Apostolic Lutheran Church, where she was a lifelong member. They were blessed with nine children. He...
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Trevor Nicholas Stephani, 29, was freed from his long battle with depression and addiction on June 20, 2019. Trevor was born on April 13, 1990, to Michele (Rosen) Seibel and Joseph Stephani. He attended grade school in Bessemer, Mich., and Hurley, Wis., and graduated from Hurley High School with the class of 2008. Some of Trevor's favorite high school memories were being a part of the Hurley High School band. Trevor spent the last year of his life in recovery as a resident...
HURLEY, Wis. - Irene (Hill) Harma, 98, passed away on June 26, 2019, in Hurley, with her family by her side. She is survived by three sons, Duane Harma, Waterford, James (Edrye) Harma of Kimball, and Stephen (Kathy) Harma of Ironwood, Mich.; six grandchildren, Daniel (Renae) Harma, Debra (Lenny) Harry, Paul (Michele) Harma, Michael (Kandie) Harma, Kari (Erik) Harma-Dennis, and Kristin (Ron) Harma-Gryniewicz; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews....
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Donald P. Grenda, 89, long-time resident of Ironwood, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019. Don was born on May 24, 1930 in Ironwood, son of late Peter and Josephine (Kropko) Grenda. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1948. He attended Gogebic Community College before enlisting in the Army, serving three years and receiving an Honorable Discharge in June 1952. On June 25, 1955, he married the love of his life, Ruth Lucas at St. Sebastian Church in Bessemer. Don...
ROCHESTER, Minn. - Sarah Ellen Mase-Wagner, 61, of Ontonagon, Mich. passed away Saturday evening, June 15, 2019, at the Mayo Clinic St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn. She was born Sept. 28, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Robert and Jane (Paterson) Mase and was a longtime resident of Ontonagon. Sarah was a nationally recognized (2003) Soil Scientist with the U.S.D.A. Forest Service and a graduate of Virginia Tech University with a B.S. in Forestry. She was employed by the U.S. Forest...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Joseph Martin Ricca, 65, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019. Joseph was born on March 20, 1954, in Wakefield, the son of Gust Martin and Dorothy Marie (Delvis) Ricca. He enjoyed bicycling, working outdoors and his pets. Joseph is survived by two sisters, Catherine (Richard) Jerzak, Thiensville, Wis., and Nancy (James) Anderson, Grafton, Wis.; four nieces, Jodie Ritchie, Saukville, Wis., Bobbi Jo Jimenez, Thiensville, Nicole Fischer, Port Washington, Wis., and Lindsay Anderson, Cleveland, W...
MIAMI, Fla. - Ernest "Ernie" Richard Moore unexpectedly died on Sunday, June 16, while traveling home from a trip with his oldest son, Michael. The cause of his death is unknown. Ernie was born in Fond du Lac, Wis., on June 1, 1956, to Howard William Moore and Anna Adeline Moore. His sisters are Janice Gulan (Jerry Eklund), Maureen (Mike) Bracket, and Sharon (Brett) Richter. He attended Ironwood Area Schools, graduating from Luther L. Wright High School in 1974. He completed a technical...
OULU, Wis. - Dorothy I. (Frostman) Kangas, age 102, of Oulu, passed away, Sunday, June 23, 2019 at her home. She was born May 5, 1917 in Washburn, the daughter of Hans Hjalmar and Amelia (Boriin) Frostman. Dorothy graduated from Washburn High School in 1936 and later received her teachers license from Ashland County Normal. She went back to school and completed her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Superior State College in 1963. Dorothy retired in 1976 after 32 years of teaching elementary...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Gerald D.W. Olson, 83, a lifelong resident of Ironwood Township, passed away peacefully Friday, June 21, 2019. Gerald was born on Nov. 8, 1935, in Ironwood, a son of Frank and Maymie (Greku) Olson. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1953. During his teen years, he loved going to work summers at the Greku family farm in Mankato, Minn. After high school, he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of...
SCHOFIELD, Wis. - Marshall D. Blaskowski, 87, of Schofield, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Marshall was born Oct. 4, 1931 in Bessemer, Mich., the son of David J. and Sigrid L. (Maki) Blaskowski. They came to Hatley when he was 10. Marshall graduated from Wittenberg High School in 1949 and served in the United States Air Force as a Radio Operator on B-29 during the Korean War from 1950 to 1954. Marshall was united in marriage to Janet S. Delikowski on Oct. 22, 1955 at St....
