Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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NORMAL, Ill. - William 'Willi' Wallace Armstrong II, 63, formerly of Normal, died on Friday, March 16, 2018, following a massive heart attack. His funeral service was held on Wednesday, March 21, in Bloomington. Per his wishes, Willi will be laid to rest at the Mercer Cemetery in Mercer, Wis., on Saturday, May 26. A small grave-site service will be held at 11a.m., with Pastor Paul Devantier presiding. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Veterans Memorial Park of...
ONTONAGON, Mich. - Joseph Steven Moskwa, 88, of Ontonagon and Red Wing, Minn., passed peacefully Saturday, May 19, at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Minn., following a brief illness. He was born July 26, 1929, to Joseph and Sophie (Mazurek) in Ontonagon, the oldest son of three siblings, Helen (Drew) and John Moskwa. His youth was spent living in Ontonagon and he attended OHS, graduating in 1947. He especially enjoyed his athletic competitions in football and track and continued to support the...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Margaret Penska, 89, of Ironwood, died Thursday, May 17, 2018, in Ironwood. She was born Dec. 24, 1928, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (O'Blasney) Penska. Margaret was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Ironwood. Margaret was a lifelong resident of Ironwood and worked many years for Hansen Glove Factory and retired from Munsingwear. She devoted over 30 years as the primary caregiver to her sister, Katy. Margaret was a second Mom to many of her n...
HURLEY, Wis. - Isabelle "Belle" Elizabeth Bertolino was named after two queens by her sister, and was born to Polish parents, Kostec and Magdalena "Margaret" Wyzlic, in Ironwood, Mich., on April 26, 1925. The seventh of 10 children in the family, she attended school in Ironwood, graduating from Luther L. Wright High School in 1944, where home economics was her favorite subject. She worked at Hervala's Photography Studio before marrying Willis Bertolino, her husband of almost 70 years, on July 24...
KENTON, Mich. - Everett "Mike" Vincent Allen passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018, at his home in Kenton. He was born on Nov. 26, 1926, in Marquette, to the late Alfred H. Allen and Irene (Sanders) Allen, of Kenton. Everett grew up and went to school in Kenton, where he spent his entire life, except for the time that he served in the U.S. Army during World War II from year 1945 to 1947 as Private First Class in Company A, First Battalion, 17th Infantry. Prior to serving in the military, Mike...
MILWAUKEE, Wis. - Benjamin Aaro Maki, 27, passed away on May 2, 2018, in St. Francis, Wis., due to a fatal motorcycle accident. Benjamin was born Nov. 23, 1990, in Ashland. Benjamin graduated from Ironwood schools and went on to receive the ASME welding structural certification from Gogebic Community College of Ironwood. Upon moving to Milwaukee, he was employed at Breunig Engineering Inc. reconstructing and restoring historic buildings until most recently was recruited to be employed at Sunset...
FLINT, Mich. - On Monday, April 30, 2018, Deborah (Debbie) Pietila, 62, mother, daughter and sister, passed away suddenly at McLaren Flint Hospital. Deborah will be forever remembered, loved and missed by her children, Kellie Malnar (Teddy Parker), Nicole Pietila, Arielle Zielesch (Jason) and Robert Pietila (Jeanette). She will be missed dearly by her 11 precious grandchildren, Faith, Jenna, Natalie, Matthew, Mattie, Kyrin, Aryanna, Bryson, Jayden, Ryley and Aleena. Debbie will also be forever r...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Betty L. Kessler, 93, of Ironwood, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018, in Wakefield. She was born Feb. 19, 1925, in Wakefield, daughter of the late Alexander Johan and Mary M. (Haukilahti) Harju. Betty attended local schools and worked at the Elks Club as a waitress. She was also employed by Kodiak Corporation, which manufactured fishing rods. Betty was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church and the former St. Ambrose Catholic Church. She enjoyed playing cards and espec...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Mary Jane Conard, 91, of Ironwood, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, after a short illness. She was born on May 8, 1926, in Iron Mountain, Michigan, to the late Andrew and Cecilia (Quinn) Lagina. She was a graduate of Iron Mountain High School. On July 24, 1948, she married Lawrence E. Conard at St. Mary and St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iron Mountain. He preceded her in death on Jan. 22, 1980. She will be sadly missed by: two daughters; Cindy and Dave...
NEGAUNEE, Mich. — Ann M. Priante, 97, of Marquette, died Friday morning, May 11, 2018, at Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee under the care of Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice. Ann was born on Dec. 31, 1920, in Ironwood, Michigan, to the late George and Mary (Yasch) Gutt and was a graduate of Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Jane Carmichael Priante, and special niece, Jean Priante, of Marquette, as well as several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death, besides her parents, was a son, J...
ALLEGAN, Mich. - Pamela Sue Funk, 67, formerly of Bessemer, passed away on May 7, 2018, after a brave and determined battle with cancer. She died in the company of her loving siblings, children, grandchildren and relatives. She was born Nov. 4, 1950, in Allegan, to John and Cora/Louise (Martin) Morris. Pam will be lovingly remembered by her children (with Tom Schweikert) Cindy and Lance Beard (grandchildren Tyler and Chase), of Allegan, and Cammy and Eric Stanislawski (grandchildren Brooke and...
TROUT CREEK, Mich. – David N. Walls, 84, of Trout Creek, passed away early Friday morning, May 11, 2018. Dave was born on Nov. 19, 1933, in Trout Creek, a son of Wilbert and Taimi (Moilanen) Walls. He graduated from Trout Creek High School in 1952 and married his high school sweetheart, Patsy Pittsley. In 1953, they moved to Grand Rapids, where Dave worked in the factories until 1963 when he became an insurance inspector. Dave was promoted to office manager for Commercial Services. At that time the family moved to Cedar Springs. In 1978, D...
WHITE PINE, Mich. - Ronald Dean Hilborn, 80, of White Pine, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, May 10, 2018 in his home. Ronald Dean Hilborn was born Feb. 10, 1938, in Ironwood, son of the late Howard Hilborn and the late Lila (Moore) Hilborn. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School. He was awarded an Honorable Discharge from the Army Reserves on Nov. 30, 1963. He was employed for many years in the maintenance department for White Pine Copper, Co. until his retirement....
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Brian Arthur Cook Jr., 38, of Osceola, Wis., passed away on May 4, 2018, after a yearlong brave fight with cancer at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis. He was born on June 18, 1979, in Bessemer, Mich., to Brian Arthur Cook Sr. and Rosemary (Tibaldo) Cook. Brian loved his family, his wife, kids and grandson, fishing, hunting, mud bogging, riding his wheeler, bonfires, and spending time with his friends. His work here on earth was not done, but the Lord called him home, one can only assume the Lord h...
WILLIMANTIC, Conn. - Sylvia Marie (Palomaki) Aho, 97, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in Willimantic. She was born on Jan. 30, 1921, to the late Mary (Sjoman) Palomaki and John Palomaki in Ramsay, Mich. Her father was a hard rock miner from Finland and her mother was the daughter of Finnish immigrants. She grew up in a mining town in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and received a degree in home economics from Michigan State University. She taught home economics at Middleville, Mich., and...
MERCER, Wis. - On May 7, 2018, George James Rozhon, 70, was peacefully called to his home in the sky. Ever the fun-loving guy he never missed the chance for a joke, a good time, a motorcycle ride or an old Western. George was a beloved son, husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend - known as Papa Loon far and wide. To know him was to love him. He will be forever remembered for his sense of humor, his bear-paw hands, his motorcycle with the flags, his red bandanna and h...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - James Kermit Nordling Jr., 82, passed away on May 7, 2018, at his home. He was born Sept. 20, 1935, in Ironwood, to James K. Nordling Sr. and Judith (Liljestrom) Nordling. He attended Norrie School and graduated from Luther L. Wright in 1953 and went on to Gogebic Community College until 1955. He then spent 2 years working at Connor Forest Industries. After that, he completed his teaching degree at Superior State Teacher's College in 1959. He taught in Grand Marais, Minn. and...
ONTONAGON, Mich. — Fannie D. Hendrickson, 98, passed away on March 1, 2018 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital LTCU. Fannie was born on Feb. 1, 1920 in Ontonagon, to Anselm and Fannie (Maki) Mayra of Woodspur. She attended local schools, graduating with the Ontonagon Class of 1937. She then left for Detroit and was employed by Parke Davis Laboratories and later at Detroit Diesel during World War II. In 1941, Fannie married Archie Hendrickson and they resided in Detroit until retiring to Ontonagon in 1974. They were happily married for 57 years w...
GETTYSBURG, Pa. - Charles J. Jezek Jr., 86, of Gettysburg, died Sunday morning, May 6, 2018 at the Gardens Nursing Home in Gettysburg. Born Jan. 7, 1932, in Bessemer, Mich., he was the son of the late Charles and Veronica E. (Martinkewz) Jezek Sr. He was the husband of the late Mary Ellen (Bennett) Jezek, who died Nov. 11, 2009. Mr. Jezek was a Veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean War. He was a graduate of Michigan State University and retired as a federal employee of the...
EWEN, Mich. - Harry Joseph Albright, Jr., long-time resident of Ewen, died peacefully in his home on May 5, 2018. He was born on Aug. 8, 1921 in Fontana, Wis., to Harry and Beatrice (Carr) Albright. Harry is survived by his beloved wife of 73 years, Mary Moll Albright, four daughters; Terri Gustavson (Jon), Katherine Davis (Ted), Gig Avromov, Peggy Galvin (Hal), daughter-in-law Sue Albright, nine grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two special sisters-in-law,...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Joseph R. Massi, 58, of Ironwood, passed away on April 29, 2018, at his home, after a seven-year battle with cancer. Joe was born on Feb. 26, 1960, in Wakefield, Michigan, to Rudolph J. and Rosalie (July) Massi. He was a graduate of Wakefield High School. He was a former employee of Steiger's Lumber Mill, Westgate Nursing Home, Gogebic Medical Center and Superior Cultured Marble. On June 25, 2011, he married his wife, Cheryl. Joe's family was very important to him. He loved...
L'ANSE, Mich. - William John "Bill" Martens Jr., 87, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in L'Anse after a long battle with cancer. Bill was, until recently, a resident of Mercer, Wis., since 1993. Recently his illness required him to move to L'Anse with his daughter, Wendy Collins. Bill was born in Chicago in 1931 and resided on the North Side in the same house his family built in the 1860s. After graduating from Lane Tech High School, Bill served in the U.S. Army and was...
RAMSAY, Mich. — A memorial service for Sandi Case will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Cornerstone Church in Ramsay. Service time is 3 p.m., with dinner to follow. Family will greet guests starting at 2:30 p.m....
MARQUETTE, Mich. - Sarah J. Nurmesviita, 58, of Marquette, passed away Jan. 7, 2018, at U.P. Health System. Sorrowfully, yet not without hope, is how we, her family, announce her passing. We are profoundly thankful for her being part of our family. Sarah was born at Trinity Hospital on Feb. 25, 1959, in Ashland, Wis., to Donald W. and Irene F. (Hautala) Mildren. As a child, Sarah loved to go on rides with her parents. As a youth, she was involved in Gogebic County 4-H and horse showmanship....
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Woodie Gene Ozzello, 56, of Wakefield, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, April 30, 2018. Woodie was born on April 13, 1962, in Okinawa, Japan, a son of Richard Gene and Anna Jane (Warrick) Ozzello. In 1972, Woodie became a Yooper when the family moved to Wakefield. He graduated from Wakefield High School in 1980. Woodie worked at the G.E.O. Company and moved to Kansas and later to Ohio. After returning to Wakefield, he worked for Corullo's Sawmill. Several years later, Woo...
