Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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WATERSMEET, Mich. - Judith Mackey Keller, 98, passed away Nov. 17, 2018. Judith was born in Wakefield, Mich. on Dec. 12, 1919, the daughter of John J. and Edith A. Mackey. Around the age of 2 years, Judy's family moved to Detroit. She was educated in the Detroit Public School System. She eventually earned two Bachelor Degrees, a Master's Degree, and was one of the first women in the then new Medical Technology program at what was Wayne University, which later become known as Wayne State...
ONTONAGON, Mich. - Harold Byron Amos, 80, of Ontonagon, passed away June 1, 2019 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital. Harold was born in Hancock to Harold J. and Hilma (Kuurila) Amos of Greenland on March 4, 1939. He was a 1957 graduate of Mass High School. He attended Suomi College and received his Bachelor of Science degree in education from Northern Michigan University, Marquette in 1962. He married Irene Kalivoda on Aug. 8, 1970, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Greenland. As a youth,...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – John E. Tarro, 90, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Monday, June 3, 2019, with his dear family by his side. John was born on Jan. 1, 1929, in Wakefield, a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Bugni) Tarro. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1946. John proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged as a private first class on Oct. 30, 1952. On Sept. 27, 1969, John was united in marriage to Elain...
OSHKOSH, Wis. - Lilly Ann Copple, 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, at Bethel Home in Oshkosh, Wis. Known to friends and family as "Ann" or "Annie,"she was the youngest daughter of Effie Pearl (Moore) Burnett and Admiral Perry "Miral" Burnett, born on April 29, 1926, in Du Quoin, Ill. She graduated from Du Quoin Township High School in 1945. Her siblings, already passed, were Harley, Ruth, and Vinetta. Ann was preceded in death by husband, Richard Alden "Dick" Copple, who she...
THREE RIVERS, Mich. - Reva Cook, 67, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 15, 2019 at Grace Healthcare of Three Rivers. A former resident of Bessemer, and Germfask, Reva was born on Nov. 10, 1951 in Paoli, Ind. to the late Lillian Godwin and C.H. Godwin Sr. Reva grew up in Paoli, Ind. and graduated from Larwell High School, Larwell, Ind. Following graduation, she received her Certified Nurses Aid License and was gainfully employed until she had children. Reva returned to being a Certified...
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. - Doris Carol Lindberg, 86, of Bruce Crossing, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 1, 2019, with her loving family at Westgate in Ironwood. Doris was born on March 23, 1933, daughter of the late Onnie and Toini Mattson both deceased. United in marriage to Robert Norman Juopperi, deceased, and remarried Reino Lindberg, also deceased. They resided in Bruce Crossing. Doris was a member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Paynesville. She loved to garden, socialize and...
APPLETON, Wis. - Virginia E. Pavlovich, 94, of Appleton, and formerly of Ironwood, Mich., passed away surrounded by her family on May 27, 2019. Virginia was born on Aug. 24, 1924, in Marshfield, the youngest of five children for Frank and Josephine (Reibhoff) Sudmeier. Virginia attended high school at St. Mary's Academy in Prairie du Chien, graduating in 1941. She then attended University of Wisconsin-Superior, graduating in 1945 with a bachelor's degree. She did graduate work at University of...
MELLEN, Wis. — Roland “Dikes” Wyszynski, 81, of Montreal, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2019, at the Mellen Manor Nursing Home in Mellen. Roland was born in Montreal to Anthony and Esther (Zanutto) Wyszynski on June 10, 1937. He graduated from Hurley High School in 1955. He excelled in football, receiving a football scholarship to UW-Superior where he remained for one year. He was married to the former Marlene Selves of Iron Belt, Wis. on Oct. 27, 1962. They resided in Milwaukee where he worked for Perfex from 1962 to 1980. They divor...
IRONWOOD - John Henry Cain, 65, of Ironwood, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 26, 2019, with his dear family by his side, after a long and courageous battle with diabetes. John was born on Oct. 15, 1953, in Ironwood, a son of William James and Maryann Lucille (King) Cain. He attended grade school in Park Falls, Wis., until the second grade. After his parents died, he went to school in Ironwood and was cared for by an aunt and uncle, Gen and Emmett O'Donahue. John was an active...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Laura Johanna Keski, 99, of Wakefield, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Laura was born on Nov. 22, 1919, in Wakefield, a daughter of Nestor and Eliina (Lahti) Juoni. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1938. On June 22, 1945, Laura was united in marriage to Henry Andrew Keski at the First Lutheran Church in Wakefield. Laura was a faithful member of All Saints Lutheran Church, a member of the Ladies' Auxiliary to Wakefield American Legion Geroux Post 11, a...
HURLEY, Wis. - John James "Jim" Murra, 81, died peacefully Tuesday morning, May 21, 2019, after a short stay at Villa Maria in Hurley. Jim was born Oct. 7, 1937, in Ironwood, Mich., son of the late Edward and Julia Murra. He was raised in Ironwood and served four years in the United States Army, stationed in Ft. Sill, Okla. He was employed by OK Auto Parts for his entire working career. He was married to Marilyn (Weber) Murra on Sept. 17, 1960, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hurley by the...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Robert Gust "Butchie" Kangas, 80, of Wakefield, and a resident of Gogebic Medical Care Facility, died on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. He was born in Ironwood on Jan. 17, 1939, son of Gust and Lillian Kangas. Robert is survived by his siblings, Marvin (Helen) Kangas, Bessemer, Bernice (Florian) Supercynski, Aurora, Colo., Joyce Hession, Saline, Deloris (John) Stefanik, Greendale, Wis., Arla (Sulo) Romo, Ironwood and Larry (Diane) Kangas, Wakefield; brother-in-law, Donald Cvengros,...
HURLEY, Wis. - Raymond H. Mezzano, 91, a long-time resident of Montreal, died peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, May 18, 2019, in Hurley, Wis. He was born in Montreal on Aug. 13, 1927, son of the late Anton and Marjorie (James) Mezzano. He attended the Montreal grade school and J.E. Murphy High School, earning a G.E.D. diploma after his service in the Navy. Raymond enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1945 at the age of 17 and served overseas in the Azore Islands attached to the Seabees....
CASPIAN Mich. - Gloria L. Elliott, age 91, of Caspian, Michigan passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2019. Gloria was born to Woodward and Goldie Gray on July 27, 1927 in Bessemer. She graduated from Bessemer High School with the class of 1945 at the age of 17 with high honors and the Milwaukee School of Business at age 19 with an Associate Degree in Business. On August 24, 1946, Gloria married Donald (Don) Francis Elliott of Wakefield. The couple lived in Silver City, New Mexico while Don attained...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Wallace Z. Golembeski, 83, of Wakefield, formerly a long-time resident of Bessemer, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019, with his loving family by his side, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Wally was born on Aug. 6, 1935, in Wakefield, a son of Charles and Victoria (Langa) Golembeski. He attended Wakefield schools. On Aug. 24, 1956, Wally married his sweetheart, Beverly E. Makela. They enjoyed more than 62 wonderful years of marriage. He was a loving husband, father,...
HURLEY, Wis. - Jeffrey "Jeff" Duane Elj, 43, of Hurley, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 25, 2019 in Hurley. Jeff was born in Grand Rapids, Minn. on April 22, 1976. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1994. After high school, Jeff joined the air force as an airman from 1994 to 1996; and he was stationed in Charleston, S.C. He was later employed by Northern Clearing out of Ashland. Jeff enjoyed fishing, four wheeling, playing video games, watching the Vikings and Cubs games...
HURLEY, Wis. - Theresa C. Foryan, 97, a lifelong resident of Hurley, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019. She was born on Dec. 15, 1921, in Hurley, daughter of the late Silvio and Adelaide (Delboni) Calgaro. Theresa attended Hurley schools and was later married to Michael Foryan in Hurley. Together they raised five children. She was a hard-working, stay-at-home wife and mother, who enjoyed cooking, canning and baking, especially for her family and friends. Theresa is survived by a son, Roy (Maure...
PENCE, Wis. - Christopher Alan Thomas, 50, of Pence, passed away unexpectedly on May 26, 2019. He was born on April 6, 1969, in Portsmouth, Va. In 1980, he moved to Wisconsin with his family. He graduated from the Hurley High School in 1987, and from there he then went on to join the U.S. Navy. After four years in the service, he was honorably discharged with a rank of petty officer second class. Following his years in the Navy, he was employed at the White Pine Mine until they closed in 1995....
HANCOCK, Mich. — Anita Kay (Sandercock) Ahola, 78, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2019 at the Lighthouse of Hancock nursing home. Anita was born in Iron Mountain, to Francis and Eva (Nasberg) Sandercock, moving to White Pine in 1953. Anita spent many happy years in Iron Mountain, spending summers at Keyes Lake, skating and playing with all the kids on East D Street. She graduated from Ontonagon High School, attended Northern Michigan University and received her LPN from Gogebic Community College. In White Pine she sang in the church c...
LAKE TOMAHAWK, Wis. — Walter Furyk, 57, of Lake Tomahawk, passed away at his residence on May 8, 2019. He is survived by his three sons, Pete, Andrew and Matt; a brother Mike; and four sisters, Karen, Sharon, Barb and Denise. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are pending with Bolger Cremation Services of Woodruff and Minocqua. Online remebrances can be left at bolgerfuneral.com....
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Conchita Luoma, 81, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, May 24, 2019, surrounded by her three children and special loved ones. She was born in La Coruna, Spain on Sept. 16, 1937, the daughter of Pedro and Estrella Garcia. She came to the United States with her father in September of 1948 at the age of 12 to join her mother who had been here since 1946. Conchita graduated from Wakefield High School in 1956. On Nov. 26, 1966, she married...
HURLEY, Wis. - Lois Engstrom Samardich of Hurley passed away May 22, 2019, in Hurley. Lois came to Hurley from Milwaukee in July 1960 with her late husband, Everis R. Engstrom, and family. They owned and operated Engstrom Funeral Home in Hurley for 20 years. Everis preceded her in death on May 8,1981. On Nov. 7, 1983, she was married to Lawrence Samardich and they made their home in Gile. He preceded her in death on April 18, 2017. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Hurley for many...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - James Joseph Kucera, 85, died peacefully May 21, 2019, surrounded by his loving family in Wakefield. Born in Chicago, on March 31, 1934, he was raised and schooled in Ironwood. In his teens and early 20s, he worked at Johnson's Truck Farm in Ironwood and their second farm in Iron County, Wis., where perennial plants and vegetables were grown for the wholesale and retail markets. James entered military service with the U.S. Army during the Korean War and underwent basic trainin...
ASHLAND, Wis.– Sue Spencer, born Emilie Marie Spencer, 71, of Ashland, died on May 23, 2019. She was born on June 1, 1947, to Gerald and Emily Eifolla in Ironwood, Mich. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1965 and married James D. Spencer of Wakefield, Mich., on May 25, 1968. In 1975, she settled in Bayfield and became an active member of Betheseda Lutheran Church. During this time she changed her middle name from Marie to Sue and that was her commonly known a...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Marilyn Rhea Karling, 84, passed in peace Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, William and Linda Karling and all of her brothers and sisters. She was a beloved aunt, sister, sister-in-law, daughter and friend and took great joy in her family, walking, biking and cheering on the Wakefield Cardinals (where she was awarded the “Super Fan Award”) and then Bessemer Speedboys (after moving to Bessemer — she believed you had to represent your home town). Marilyn was a wonderful human being that wa...
