Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. — Charlotte Joan Johnson, 80, of Bruce Crossing, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2023. Charlotte was born in Wakefield, daughter of Harvey and Bertha Elliott. She graduated from Wakefield High School. She married Edward Johnson and they made their home in Bruce Crossing their entire married lives of 54 years. Charlotte worked at Bruce Crossing Settlers Credit Union until she moved to Big Valley Ford, where she worked for over 30 years as a bookkeeper. Charlotte enjoyed bowling in her early years, crocheting, and espe... Full story
PRESQUE ISLE, Wis. - John Lawrence "Larry" Gorrilla, of Presque Isle, died suddenly on Monday, March 20, 2023, during a single person skiing accident at Winter Park Ski Resort, Winter Park, Colorado. He was 81 years old. Larry was born Oct. 11, 1941, the first-born son of A.C. Gorrilla, M.D. and Betty (nee Roche) Gorrilla, in Ironwood, Michigan. Larry is survived by his wife, Colleen; his brother, Bill Gorrilla; and his sisters, Miggs Gorrilla, Susan Gorrilla Benton and Gemma Gorrilla Lamb... Full story
ASHLAND, Wis. - Richard Barringer passed away March 18, 2023, peacefully in his sleep while on his annual Arizona winter retreat with his wife, Rita. Born Dec. 5, 1940, in Wakefield, Michigan, to Sidney and Mary Barringer, Richard was a proud graduate of Wakefield High School with the class of 1958. Upon graduation, Richard joined the U.S. Air Force at 17, where he was a power plant operator with duties in Alaska. Later, he served in the Michigan National Guard based in Ironwood, Michigan, for... Full story
ASHLAND, Wis. - Ralph T. Clement, age 83, of Ashland, passed away with loving family by his side, Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Ashland Health and Rehabilitation Center. Ralph was born April 6, 1939, in Ironwood, Michigan, the son of Joseph and Gladys (LaJoice) Clement. Ralph graduated high school in Saxon. Early in his life, he worked as a miner, construction worker and for a trailer house factory. He also loved working outdoors which kept him very busy with several carpentry and odd jobs for... Full story
ZEELAND, Mich. - Waino Eric Aukee, age 91, passed away on March 21, 2023, in Zeeland, after a long struggle with pulmonary fibrosis. His life was full of joy, curiosity, love for family, faithfulness, learning and gratitude for many lively adventures around the world. Waino is survived by his dear wife of nearly 20 years, Carolyn Watson Aukee; and his children, Anita Johnson and husband Keith, Eric Aukee and his wife Maria Hellman, Josef Aukee, and Linnea Nurmi and her husband Kevin; and his... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. – Theresa Ann (nee Sabec) Rosendahl, 63, of Bessemer, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023. Theresa was born on March 8, 1960, in Ironwood, a daughter of Donald and Dorothy (Brownell) Sabec. She will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends. A private celebration of Theresa's life will be held in the spring. Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, is assisting the family with arrangements. To send online condolences or to s... Full story
GRAND BLANC, Mich. - Mayme Ingeri Pauline (Reini) Usitalo passed away at Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc on March 11, 2023. Mayme was born Nov. 17, 1935 in Ironwood, the daughter of Katherine (Alavarvi) and Walter Reini. She attended Roosevelt grade school and graduated in 1953 from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. On March 30, 1955, she married Raymond Usitalo at the Apostolic Lutheran Church in Ironwood. Over the years, Mayme worked as an accountant at a trailer factory, Kodiak... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Albert "Buzz" George Burzinski, 92, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Buzz was born in Iron Belt, Wisconsin, on Feb. 16, 1931, to Andrew and Kathryn (Betro) Burzinski. He attended Iron Belt schools and graduated in 1949. He proudly enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1949 and was stationed in Italy during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1952. Buzz was employed at the... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - On the morning of March 20, 2023, Randolph "Randy" Lee Hemming Sr., of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly in Duanesburg, New York, at the age of 55. Randy was born in Wakefield on Sept. 20, 1967. He graduated from Wakefield High School in 1985. Randy found eternal love when he met Roberta in 1992. He later married the love of his life in May 1996. Randy was always known as a hardworking man and known for his unconditional love he had for his family especially his wife,... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Jerry L. Busch, 76, of Bessemer, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Jerry was born on May 17, 1946, in Ironwood, a son of John and Dorothy (Erickson) Busch. He attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1964. In 1966, Jerry enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country for more than 20 years. He retired in 1986 as a senior chief petty officer. Jerry enjoyed golfing in his later years and having a cup of coffee with his friends at the golf course.... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Carol Jean Moncher, 83, of Hurley, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 24, 2023, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota, after a brief illness. Born in Ironwood, Michigan, on Oct. 1, 1939, to Albert J. Lamont and Stella F. Lamont (Mackewitz), Carol attended schools in Ironwood and graduated from St. Ambrose Catholic High School. Carol leaves behind her children, Joseph (Kelly) Moncher, Fountain, Colorado, James (Chris) Moncher, Fond du Lac, Richard (Ulya)... Full story
MARQUETTE, Mich - Kitty Lou Mason-Wood, 58, of Bergland, formerly of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 2, 2023, at U.P. Health System-Marquette with her loving family by her side. She was born on March 20, 1964, in Marshall, a daughter of the late Donald and Virginia (Saxman) Mason. Kitty was a waitress her whole life. She worked very hard as a single mother, while raising her children to be the best grown version of herself. She was proud of each and every one of them. She b... Full story
MERCER, Wis. - Gary W. Schlais, our beloved friend, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, to his eternal reward. Gary is now with friends and family, who previously departed, including his mother, Marian Schlais; father, World War I veteran Dean Schlais; and brother, Dean Schlais Jr. Chicago was Gary's childhood home, and he enjoyed spending time at their family cabin in Mercer. During his academic years, Gary demonstrated exceptional proficiency in both math and music. One summer, he worked... Full story
ORANGE, Calif. - Gladys Marie (Reini) Berg passed away at home in Orange, California, on Feb. 18, 2023. She was the oldest of three daughters born to Ruth and William Reini on July 6, 1933. She was a 1951 graduate of Luther L. Wright High School and a proud member of the marching band. She married Roger John Berg of Bessemer on Jan. 26, 1952. In 1961, they moved and settled in Lakewood, California, where they raised their three daughters. Gladys' employment included working in purchasing,... Full story
MERCER, Wis. - Gary W. Schlais, our beloved friend, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, to his eternal reward. Gary is now with friends and family, who previously departed, including his mother, Marian Schlais; father, World War I veteran Dean Schlais; and brother, Dean Schlais Jr. Chicago was Gary's childhood home, and he enjoyed spending time at their family cabin in Mercer. During his academic years, Gary demonstrated exceptional proficiency in both math and music. One summer, he worked... Full story
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. - Robert J. Bergquist, 84, of Eau Claire, formerly of Ironwood, Michigan, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, with his wife, Judith, at his side. Bob was born in Ironwood, on May 4, 1938, to the late George Wilhelm and Gertrude F. (Trier) Bergquist. He was the third of eight children. Upon graduation from high school, Bob enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country for three years. He returned to Ironwood and attended Gogebic Community... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Albert 'Buzz' George Burzinski, 92, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Visitation for Albert will be held from 10 a.m. to the time of the Mass at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 20, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Ironwood with Father Brian Gerber officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Ironwood at a later date with military honors provided by the Hurley... Full story
HOWARD, Wis. — James Peter Bugni, 80, passed away on Saturday March 4, 2023, at his home in Howard. He was born May 23, 1942, to James and Marianne (Celli) Bugni in Ironwood, Michigan, spending most of his youth in Hurley. He graduated from Hurley High School in 1960 and received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Wisconsin State College in Superior. Jim taught fifth and sixth grades for more than 30 years in Green Bay. Jim was married to Eileen (Longrie) Bugni for 41 years. He is survived by his wife, Eileen; and his son, James Matth... Full story
MILLERSVILLE, Md. - Audrey Catherine Jurmu (nee Maki), 87, of Millersville, Maryland, passed away on Feb. 24, 2023. Audrey was born on July 20, 1935, in Bessemer, Michigan, to the late Ilmo and Hilda Maki. She graduated from the University of Maryland earning a degree in education. She retired from teaching at St. Paul's Lutheran School in Glen Burnie, Maryland, after 32 years of service. Both Audrey and her late husband, Russell, were also long time active members of St. Paul Lutheran Church... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Charlene June Vargovich, 72, of Ironwood, earned her heavenly wings and is now free to paint the heavens above. Charlene passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with family by her side. Charlene was born on May 16, 1950, in Wakefield, daughter of Oliver and Genevieve (Morrison) Kahila. Charlene attended Wakefield schools and graduated in 1968. Following graduation, she married Steve Vargovich Jr. and together they raised a family of their... Full story
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. - Daniel "Yayou" Lyle Lannet, 63, of Bruce Crossing, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 3, 2023. He was born on Aug. 22, 1959, to Jorma and Irene Lannet in Wakefield. He was raised on the family dairy farm with his eight siblings. Daniel graduated from Ewen-Trout Creek High School in 1977. He excelled in auto mechanics during his vocational training at the Ontonagon High School. In November 1994, Daniel married Shannon Berger. Together they had two children, Logan... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Daniel Ralph Swett, 65, of Wakefield, has gone home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, after a battle with liver cancer. Danny was born on Nov. 27, 1957, in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, to the late Ralph Ray and Eva Lillian Swett. Danny was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved living in the U.P. Danny had many talents and was considered to be a jack of all trades. Danny had a huge heart and was always helping others. Danny was truly loved by his family and friends and will be missed by all. The family w... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Lorraine (nee Grzesiak) Luczak of Ironwood, 94, was surrounded by her loved ones when she left for her eternal life on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Lorraine was born Jan. 18, 1929, in Ironwood to Joseph and Anna (Cychosz) Grzesiak in Ironwood. She graduated from St. Ambrose High School and met her future husband Edward Luczak at St. Michael's Catholic Church. They married on June 1, 1957. She was actively involved with the Ladies of the Pall, St. Vincent de Paul Society, and Aspirus... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Debra Lee (nee Dalbeck) Jones, 49, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2023. Debbie was born, Nov. 16, 1973, at Divine Infant Hospital in Wakefield, a daughter of Dalbert and Sandra (Emig) Dalbeck. She graduated from Wakefield High School with the class of 1991. On Feb. 23, 1998, Debbie was united in marriage to her best friend, Donald W. Jones. Debbie was caring and compassionate, and loved her family and friends. She loved nature and the beauty of it, and enjoyed camping with family and friends. She was a p... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Brian John Oberg, 81, of Wakefield, died on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. Brian was born on May 26, 1941, in Wakefield, a son of Paul Julius and Bernice Evelyn (Champagne) Oberg. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1959. After graduation, Brian enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He proudly served his country for four years and was stationed in Korea where he was in the security service. Brian learned the carpet trade when working at his uncle... Full story
