Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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IRONWOOD, Mich. - Gerald "Jerry" Everett Moren, of Ironwood, passed away at his home with his family by his side on June 21, 2019. He was a life long resident of Ironwood and a graduate of Luther L. Wright School in 1956. From there he worked with Globe Concrete, Armour Construction, White Pine Copper Mine, and retired from the city of Ironwood in 1983. Jerry was a life long fan of his beloved Green Bay Packers. He truly enjoyed spending time with his family as well as fishing, hunting, and...
WAUSAU, Wis. - Army SSG William J. Sikonia, 62, a former resident of Erwin Township, Mich., passed away Thursday evening, June 20, 2019, under the hospice care of the Mount View Care Center in Wausau, with family and friends by his side. Bill was born on Nov. 30, 1956, in St. Paul, Minn., to William and former wife, Marilyn (Lingofelt) Sikonia. He attended several local area schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1975. Bill bravely battled through a blood and bone cancer...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Thomas J. Richter, 79, of Bessemer, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, with his loving family at his side. Tom was born on May 8, 1940, in Ironwood to Erwin and Myrtle (Richards) Richter. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School with the class of 1958. He attended Michigan Tech and received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 1962. He married Sandra Spagnoletti in August 1962. Tom worked for Pratt & Whitney and began his long career in Aeronautical Engineering. He w...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - James "Jim" Robert East, 85, passed away Thursday, June 20, after several months of illness. He was in the company of his loving family. Born October 29, 1933 in Ramsay, Mich. He was the son of Swedish immigrants, Charles and Mary. He was a proud graduate of the University of Michigan School of Pharmacy, served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, and spent most of his career with Eli Lilly & Company Pharmaceuticals. Jim was a longtime member and leader at St. Mark's Lutheran...
WOODRUFF, Wis. - Frances "Twiggy" Benton, 91, passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side on June 17, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. Fran was born in Wakefield, Mich., to John and Victoria Russ on Dec. 8, 1927. In 1947 she married Robert O. Benton, who preceded her in death in 1992. Fran resided in Ironwood since 1968. Fran was known for her big personality and sense of humor. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, and cooking. Her chicken and dumpling soup and peanut butter balls...
LAPEER, Mich. - John "Jack" Peters, 96, of Lapeer, died June 18, 2019 at home with his loving family beside him. Jack was born July 7, 1922 in Wakefield to the late William and Ida (McCleary) Peters. He served his country honorably in the U.S Coast Guard. Jack owned and operated Gambles in Sandusky till 1984. He was a past member of the Lions and Jaycees. Jack enjoyed bowling, but most of all he loved watching his family show horses. Jack is survived by his daughter, Jill (Dan) Bain;...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Duane Mathew Ceno, 84, of Bessemer passed away at Saint Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minn. with his family and friends at his side. He was proceeded in death by his parents and son Darryl R. Ceno. He is survived by his wife of 63 years; sons, Curtis R. and Gary W. Ceno; and a brother, Dick (Renee) Ceno of Fort Myers, Fla. He graduated from A. D. Johnson High School in the class of 1953 and was a veteran of the U. S. Army from 1954-1956. He was a great fan of the Green Bay...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Gary D. Johnson, 78, a longtime resident of Ironwood, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019. Gary was born on Sept. 20, 1940, in Painesdale, a son of Hugo and Martha (Maki) Johnson. He attended Luther L. Wright High School and graduated in 1958. Gary proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for two years. During that period, he participated in the military police school at Fort Gordon, Ga. Gary was assigned to the 193 M.P. Co. 94th M.P. Battalion West Germany as a security...
JAMESTOWN, N.Y. - Timothy Jay Mahoney, 75, passed away peacefully March 15, 2019, surrounded by his family, due to complications secondary to his long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born Feb. 6, 1944, in Jamestown, to the late Eugene and Sybyl (VanMarter) Mahoney. He graduated from Jamestown High School in 1962 and went on to continue his education, ultimately obtaining a law degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, Mich. Through his travels in Michigan, he fell in love with the...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Frank John Sopko, 97, died peacefully in Westgate Nursing and Rehab Center on June 15, in Ironwood, Michigan, Frank was born on July 1, 1921, in Ironwood to Louis and Mary Sopko. He married Eileen McManman on July 22, 1947. Throughout his life, he worked at the local CCC's, Cary Mine, White Pine Copper Mine, and the Ironwood School System before retiring in 1985. He grew up and lived in Norrie location until 2014 before moving to the Hurley Senior Apartments, then Westgate Nurs...
HURLEY, Wis. - Ronald H. Ahola, 84, of Hurley, died peacefully Saturday, June 15, 2019, at Villa Maria in Hurley. Ronald was born on May 7, 1935, in Ironwood, Mich to Henry and Marie (Saari) Ahola. He graduated from Luther L. Wright high school in 1952. He was in the Army from March of 1954 to February of 1956 and was stationed in Germany for the Korean campaign. During his time in the Army, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, sharpshooter medal, and Army of Occupation Medal...
BESSEMER, Mich. — Duane Mathew Ceno, 84, of Bessemer passed away at Saint Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth Minnesota with his family and friends at his side. He was proceeded in death by his parents and son Darryl R. Ceno. He is survived by his wife of 63 years; sons, Curtis R. and Gary W. Ceno; and a brother, Dick (Renee) Ceno of Fort Myers Fla. He graduated from A. D. Johnson high school in the class of 1953 and was a veteran of the U. S. Army from 1954-1956. He was a great fan of the Green Bay packers and enjoyed fishing, reading, and tra...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Sylvia A. “Smo” Oja, 93, formerly of Putnam St., in Wakefield, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 19, 2019. She was born on Oct. 5, 1925, in Wakefield, the third daughter of Elias and Maria (Hautaoja) Oja. Smo attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1943. She continued her education at Suomi College in Hancock. Smo worked for many years at the Wakefield City Finance Department. She was also employed for a period of time at the U.S. Forest Service in Ironwood. She was a devoted member of All Saints Lutheran Churc...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Marvin E. Kangas, 91, a longtime resident of Bessemer, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 13, 2019, with his dear family by his side. Marvin was born on June 8, 1928, in Ironwood Township, a son of Gust E. and Lillian (Manninen) Kangas. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. On July 5, 1947, Marvin was united in marriage to Beverly C. Ellis at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Ironwood. She preceded him in death on April 1, 2004. On Aug. 5, 2005, he married...
MARINESCO, Mich. - Richard L. "Dick" Johnson, 73, of Marenisco, formerly of Albany, Ill, died Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, Wis. Dick was born October 28, 1945, in Morrison, Ill., to Richard L. and Betty F. (Glass) Johnson. He was a graduate of Tampico High School in Tampico, Ill. Dick married Sandra K. Olinger on May 22, 1965, in Prophetstown, Ill. He was employed by 3M of Cordova, Ill, retiring in 2009. Dick was a former member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles...
DULUTH, Minn. — Carole Marie Leppala-Mehling, 60, of Ironwood, Mich., died Monday, May 27, 2019, at Essentia St. Mary’s in Duluth. Carole was born Oct. 13, 1958, in Ironwood to Bill Leppalla and Pat Junti (deceased). Bill later married Diane Leppala. Carole’s siblings included Lori, Evelyn, Deb, Dawn, Bill and Desiree. Carole had a close relationship with her Grandfather Bill until his death in 1970. She married Bob Mehling in 1985. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in deaf studies at Gallaudet University. Carole was very invol...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Maxin G. LaMaide Sr., 91, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019. He was born on Dec. 21, 1927, in Mellen, Wis., a son of George James and Helen (Vitek) LaMaide. Maxin proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged as a corporal on Oct. 4, 1952. On Aug. 8, 1953, Maxin was united in marriage to the love of his life, Sylvia Ann Magnuson at Zion Lutheran Church in Ashland, Wis. He was a lifetime member...
STEVENS POINT, Wis. - Adelinde "Linda" Schlicher passed away peacefully on May 26 at Ascension St. Michael's Hospital in Stevens Point. She was born Feb. 26, 1944 in Unterhaching, Germany to George and Johanna Dienstbeck Hall. In 1953 her family immigrated to Hustisford, where she completed her high school education. She worked for GTE as a telephone operator in Hustisford and later in Beaver Dam. Linda began her floral career at Reier's Beaver Floral in Beaver Dam, where she met her husband,...
WATERSMEET, Mich. -Rose Polar Martin, Meshkoweweaasinookwe, began her beautiful journey to eternity on June 10, 2019, just shy of her 95th birthday. Rose lived the most incredible life, leaving a legacy of love, resiliency and traditional values that her family will find strength in as we live life without her. Rose was born to the late Henry and Minnie Polar on Aug. 1, 1924, along the banks of the Wisconsin River. She also passed away on the banks of the Wisconsin River at Friendly Village in...
HOUGHTON, Mich. - Ardith Cattelino, 96, a resident of Franklin House at Portage Pointe in Hancock, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2019. She was born in Upson, Wis., on June 16, 1922, daughter of Leopold August Miller and Emma Belle Kammerer. She attended elementary school in Upson and graduated from high school in Hurley, Wis., in 1940. On Feb. 3, 1951, Ardith married Peter Cattelino in Upson. They moved to Kingsford and raised two sons. In 2007, they moved to Houghton to live near their son...
HURLEY, Wis. - Louise J. Luoma, 86, of Saxon, passed away on June 6, 2019, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center. Louise was born April 2, 1933, in Ironwood, Mich. to Louis and Mildred (Lantta) Mazner. Louise was a member of the Saxon American Legion Auxiliary and Saxon-Gurney Presbyterian Church and always helped whenever help was needed in the community. On June 11, 1949, she married the love of her life, Wilbert Luoma. They spent the next 68 years together always saying the key...
EWEN, Mich. - Mary Moll Albright, 94, long-time resident of Ewen, passed away peacefully in her sister's home on June 4, 2019, with loved ones by her side. Mary was born in Flint in 1925 to Gertrude and Reginald Moll. She graduated from Ewen High School in 1943. Following high school, she attended and graduated from Lucid Secretarial School in Grand Rapids. She married Harry Albright on March 25, 1945, at Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. They returned to the U.P. and resided in Ewen...
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. - Eugene Henry Lorendo was born Dec. 24, 1932, to the late Oscar and Phoebe Lorendo. He left this earth on June 6, 2019. Gene served in the U.S. Army before returning home to log and farm until his retirement. He loved going to auctions and fishing. He also loved feeding the birds and deer on his farm, crafting bird feeders and birdhouses in his spare time. Gene is survived by his sister, Julia Keller; sister-in-law, JoAnne Lorendo; as well as numerous nieces, nephews,...
IRONWOOD — Mary Elizabeth Brunelle, 100, of Ironwood, passed away June 7, Mary was a lifetime resident of Ironwood, and she graduated from Luther L. Wright School in 1938. Afterwards, she attended Gogebic Community College. She was a part of the Holy Trinity Altar Society CCD and was the President of Marquette Diocese Council of Catholic Women. She was an avid bowler in the Range Area Bowling league in Hurley, Wis. and was a member of The Eagle Bluff Golf Club. Mary was very fond of sewing, crocheting, and knitting. She was preceded in death b...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Helvia Irene Maki, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019, at the age of 103. Helvia was born on May 1, 1916, in Wakefield, a daughter of Jack Ludwig and Aurora Amelia (Vatajakoski) Nirva, who were both born in Kauhajoki, Finland. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1934. Helvia lived and worked in the Chicago area after graduating and married Alvin Bishop in 1936, in Illinois. She moved back to Wakefield in 1942. On June 28, 1947,...
