Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Patricia J. Trevarthen, 66, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at her home. Pat was born on Feb. 11, 1953, in Pontiac, the daughter of Charles and Virginia (McClure) Burcham. On June 19, 1976, Pat married Robert R. Trevarthen at Houghton Lake. She was employed at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield and retired on July 26, 2014. Pat was a loving wife, a devoted mother, and a grandmother who absolutely adored her grandchi...
PINE LAKE, Wis. - Ronald W. Hill, 68, of Pine Lake (Town of Oma), died Tuesday, May 7, 2019, after a lengthy and courageous battle with metastatic melanoma. Ron was born on March 27, 1951, in Wakefield, Mich., the son of Elmer and Pearl Hill. He attended Wakefield Schools, graduating in 1969. He married Diane Lanctoe on Jan. 13, 1973. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Michigan University in December 1973. In 1981, he earned an associate degree in drafting and design...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Grant Philip Wirtanen, of Ironwood, died on Saturday morning, May 11, 2019. Grant was born in Houston, on Sept. 8, 1980. In his youth, he had lived in a variety of additional cities including Naperville, Ill., Wausau, Wis., and Southlake, Texas. Subsequent to his school years, he trained to be a professional chef, attending the Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute in Chicago. Grant worked in a number of restaurants throughout the country from Boston to Vail. He developed his chef...
L'ANSE, Mich. - Dale Benhart Koski, 80, of Silver City, passed away from Alzheimer's related complications on Friday, May 10, at Bayside Village in L'Anse, with his wife Eileen holding his hand. Dale was born Oct. 20, 1938, to Eino and Mabel (Nuquist) Koski in Ontonagon. He grew up in White Pine and Silver City. He attended schools in White Pine, Green and Ontonagon. Dale joined the U.S. Marines Corps in 1957 until 1959. Dale lived in Escanaba from 1971-1984 and in Port Washington Wis. until 200...
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - Rosemary M. Moselle, 90, of Gwinn, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, surrounded by her loving family at the Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City, where she had resided the past three years. Rosemary was born on Oct. 19, 1928, in Jesseville, to the late George and Anna (Murra) Jelich. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. Rosemary married Anthony D. Moselle on Aug. 1, 1953, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Ironwood. Rosemary moved to the...
MEQUON, Wis. - Robert Charles Ahonen, 79, of Ironwood, Mich., passed away peacefully on April 30, 2019, in Mequon after a lengthy illness. Robert graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, then graduated from Michigan Tech in 1966. He retired from GE Medical Systems after 30-plus years of work. He retired as a major from the U.S. Army Reserve and was a member of the American Legion Post 299 in Hales Corners, Wis. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; three stepdaughters, Kathryn...
BESSEMER. Mich. - On Thursday, May 9, 2019, Conrad "Connie" Nelson, loving husband and father passed away at the age of 91. Conrad was born on March 2, 1928, in Bessemer, to Louis and Monica (Holup) Nelson. Conrad served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Alaska and was honorably discharged in 1948. He married Marie Neimi on Aug. 24, 1961, and worked in the Sunday Lake and White Pine mines. He was a member of the Bessemer American Legion and was very active in his church, strong in his faith of the...
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Jean Ann Broemer 85, of Ironwood, passed away at Westgate Nursing Center in Ironwood on May 8, 2019. She was born to Walter and Irene (Sereno) Lapachin on June 17, 1933, in Montreal, Wis. She graduated from Hurley High School in 1951 and married Frederick “Buzzy” Broemer in 1958. Jean was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frederick; brothers, Donald and Ronnie Lapachin; sisters, Florence Casten and Barbara Aspinwall; and her grandson, Tayler Lampart. Jean is survi...
BESSEMER, Mich. — Helen Ann (Vitich) Soffietti, 92, a lifelong resident of Bessemer, passed away peacefully Monday, May 6, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born on May 22, 1926, in Bessemer, a daughter of John and Anna (Berkley) Vitich. She attended A.D. Johnston High School and graduated in 1944. After high school, she worked as a legal secretary for a local attorney and then worked as a secretary at the Washington School in Bessemer for eight years. On Aug. 6, 1955, Helen was u...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Gerald Eugene Trotochaud Sr., 76, of Ironwood, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at Aspirus Hospital in Ironwood after a lengthy illness. Jerry was born March 21, 1943, in Marquette, to Mark and Jeanette (DuRocher) Trotochaud. He graduated from Bishop Baraga High School in 1961 and Northern Michigan University in 1965. Jerry married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Mae Beauchamp, on March 17, 1962. Jerry was employed by the...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Lucille A. Wasielewski, 89, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Lucille was born on July 15, 1929, in Wakefield, the daughter of Adam and Anna Lucille (Kuiawa) Selsemeyer. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1947. Lucille continued her education at The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minn., where she received her nursing cap. In 1948, Lucille moved to Kalamazoo and was employed at The Upjohn Company. After living t...
MEQUON, Wis. — Robert Charles Ahonen, 79, of Ironwood, Mich., passed away peacefully on April 30, 2019, in Mequon after a lengthy illness. Mueller Funeral Home of Cedarburg is assisting the family....
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Alfrieda Marie Mattila, 77, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Monday, April 29, 2019. Alfrieda's passions in life were her family and home, the love of animals and wildlife, fishing and camping. She took great pleasure cooking and baking for others. Alfrieda is survived by two daughters, Dianna Semenak and Paula (Ricky) Doney. She was preceded in death by her husband, Duane "Butch," on Aug. 15, 2004; her son-in-law, Stephen Semenak, on Aug. 13, 2015;...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Dennis R. Ellos, 72, of Ironwood, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2019 at his home in Ironwood. He will be missed by many, but his larger-than-life spirit will not be forgotten. Denny was born to Ted and Margaret (Simmons) Ellos on Nov. 21, 1946 in Ironwood. He married Linda McDonald on Sept. 14, 1974. Denny graduated high school from Saint Ambrose in 1965, then attended Gogebic Community College and finally graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from...
MINOCQUA, Wis. - John C. Thomas, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2019, in Minocqua. He was born July 10, 1935, to Arthur and Martha (Kruger) Thomas in Ironwood, Mich. He graduated from Ironwood High School in 1953 where he also served in the National Guard. He married Shirley (Siirila) Thomas on Aug. 1, 1959, and together they had two sons and a daughter. He served in the Army from 1953-1956 as a Corporal working on missile guidance systems and was stationed in Fort Bliss,...
BOULDER JUNCTION, Wis. - Marilyn J. Hemming, 78, of Boulder Junction died suddenly on Sunday, April 21, 2019. Marilyn was born on March 21, 1941, in Ironwood, the daughter of Carl and Elizabeth (nee Helinski) Erickson. Marilyn enjoyed taxidermy, crocheting, cooking and baking. She is survived by her children, James (Melissa) Brunell, Jeff (Tammy) Brunell and Deb (Chuck) Krigsvold; grandchildren, Trisha, Tristen, Ty, Katie, Dalton, Travis and Vanessa; her brothers, Carl (Joanne) Erickson and...
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Juanita (Kaltenbach) Oliver, 71, of Eden Prairie, formerly of Ironwood, Mich., passed away April 23, 2019, from cancer. Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, Helen and George Kaltenbach. She is survived by husband, Jim Oliver; children, Kim (Dan) Aune and Robert (Cynthia Markey) Van Zandt Jr.; step-children, Brittany and Nathan Oliver; granddaughters, Megan and Natalie Aune; siblings: Douglas (Kathy) Kaltenbach, Susan (Bruce) Kalm, Lisa Kaltenbach and David Kaltenbach; nieces, nephews, cousins and beloved f...
EWEN, Mich. — Grace Malnar, 95, of Ewen, passed away April 24, 2019. Grace was born in Ewen, on Jan. 4, 1924 and graduated from Ewen High School. She married James Malnar on Aug. 7, 1946. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother and husband James who passed away on Dec. 21, 1987, as well as sons Robert in 2014 and Richard in 2019. Grace is survived by her sons Jim, from Duluth, Minn., Ken (Sylvia) of Ironwood, and Ron (Kate) from Mesa, Ariz; 3 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Visitation will take place Wednesday May 1, a...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Steven E. Boyd, 60, of Ironwood Township, left an unfillable place in our lives and hearts in the early morning hours of April 4, 2019. For six years he fought an aggressive cancer with a smile on his face. He shared his positive outlook freely with others. He is survived by his fiance Jacalyn and her son Hallby, children Chris (Rachel) and Brian, brother Bruce (Lorna), sister Barbara (Dave), father Don (Rose), four grandchildren, five nephews and one niece. Steve graduated...
HURLEY, Wis. - Mayona Buinowski, 89, of Ironwood, Mich., passed away at the Villa Marie Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley on April 21, 2019. She was born to Thomas and Louise Rowe on April 1, 1930, in Savannah, Ga. She married Norbert Buinowski on June 20, 1953, in Savannah. She enjoyed spending time at the family cottage on Lake Gogebic with her family for get-togethers and spending time outdoors. Her hobbies included gardening flowers, bushes, and shrubs She enjoyed sitting on her...
RAMSAY, Mich. - Mary M. Janov, 93, formerly a longtime resident of Ramsay, passed away peacefully Monday, April 22, 2019. She was born on June 26, 1925, in Anvil, a daughter of Stephan and Anna (Buchak) Oravecz. On Nov. 14, 1944, Mary was united in marriage to the love of her life, Joseph Eugene Janov at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Bessemer. They made their home in Ramsay and celebrated more than 42 wonderful years together. She was a faithful member of Christ the King Catholic Church in...
MERCER, Wis. - Janet L. Georgi, 85, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. She was born at home on April 19, 1933, in Mercer the daughter of Darrell and Vera Brandt. She was a proud graduate of Mercer High School, a founder and charter member of the Mercer Lioness Club, and a volunteer at the Paw Shop. Jan worked various jobs up until the age of 80 years. In 1981, she was united in marriage to Walter "Buddy" Georgi Jr., and together, they enjoyed...
HURLEY, Wis. - Leonard V. Zaleski Sr., 96, of Hurley, passed away at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on Feb. 22, 1923, in Ironwood, Mich., the son of Vincent Zaleski and Bernice (Bogard) (Zaleski) DaPra. Leonard married Mary Jane Conhartoski on Oct. 25, 1947. Leonard worked as a miner most of his life. He served in World War II in Burma and India. He was active in the VFW and other community organizations. Mary Jane preceded him in death on July 28, 2015, after 67...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Joann Marie (Tarnaski) Balduc, 57, of Bessemer, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019, at her home, after a 10-month courageous battle with cancer. Joann was born on July 13, 1961, in Wakefield. She attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1979. She continued her education at Gogebic Community College. On Aug. 27, 2011, Joann married Ed Balduc at All Saints Lutheran Church in Wakefield. Her hobbies were skiing, camping with her husband and attending the...
HURLEY, Wis. - Frances B. (Elias) Holm, 83, of Ironwood, Mich., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, with her family by her side at the Villa Marie Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. She was born May 11, 1935, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Emery and Bernice Elias. Frances attended A.L. Norrie School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School, class of 1953. On June 27, 1953, she was united in marriage to Richard D. Holm at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Ironwood,...
