Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Bertha Helen Huhtala, 94, a long-time resident of Bruce Crossing, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. Bertha was born on March 17, 1923, in Topaz, the daughter of William Jacob and Alina (Latvala) Maki. She graduated from Bergland High School and attended two years of college. On July 25, 1947, Bertha was united in marriage to Oscar Alfred Huhtala in Bruce Crossing. She and Oscar opened their home for many gatherings for...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Mary (Kulick) Carmichael, 78, of Ironwood Township, died at home Monday, June 4, after a long battle with heart disease. Mary was born in Michigamme, and was a daughter to Alfred Kulick and Helen (Kulick) Mayotte. She was a graduate of Marenisco High School and earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. One highlight of her time there was shaking the hand of John F. Kennedy at a student meet and greet. She later earned her Master's degree at...
RICE LAKE, Wis. - Audrey A. (Asunto) Gayan, 69, of Rice Lake, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 2, at Woodstone Senior Living Community, Rice Lake, after experiencing health issues for many years and a recent stay at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, Minn. She was born on June 26, 1948, in Ironwood, Mich., daughter of the late Charles and Martha (Niemi) Asunto and attended Roosevelt School in Ironwood Township, through the ninth grade. She continued her education and graduated from Luther...
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, Minn. - Garrett J. "Gerry" Alessandroni, 71, Columbia Heights, Minn., formerly of Ironwood, Mich., passed away on May 14, 2018, with his son, Damien, and his brother, Domenic, by his side. Gerry was born on March 27, 1947, in Ironwood, to the late Alfred and Barbara (Patritto) Alexandroni. He was a 1965 graduate of Luther L. Wright High School. He served his country honorably as a member of the U.S. Navy, serving in Vietnam. After his honorable discharge, he served in the Army...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Frances I. Nelson, 74, of Ironwood, passed away on May 31, 2018. She was born on March 3, 1944, in Omaha, Neb., to the late Robert and Bertha (Maki) Talaska. She was a 1962 graduate of Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. On June 10, 1972, she married Kenneth R. Nelson, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 18, 2017. She worked as a librarian assistant at Luther L. Wright High School and the Gogebic Community College library. She also worked in her father's grocery store,...
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Katherine A. O'Brien, 93, a long-time resident of Long Beach and formerly of Ironwood, Mich., died Thursday, March 15, 2018. Katherine was born on Dec. 10, 1924, in Minnesota, a daughter of James M. O'Brien and Philomena Eva (Thebert) Jacisin. She attended St. Ambrose Catholic High School in Ironwood and graduated in 1942. Kay participated in the church choir and was a member of a sewing club. She was passionate about learning and was an avid reader. Kay loved to travel a...
DULUTH, Minn. - Richard M. "Rick" DeCarlo, 52, of Ashland, Wis., passed away on May 24, 2018, in Duluth, with his family at his side. Rick was born on Jan. 24, 1966, in Ironwood, Mich. His parents are Tom and Carol (Heinske) DeCarlo. He received his diploma from the Ironwood School District and later attended Gogebic Community College, where he received an Associate Degree. He also attended Central Michigan University, studying education. After that he attended Western Michigan University. He wa...
MONTREAL, Wis. - Lilly Alana Sivula, age 3, passed away on June 1, 2018 at her home after a lifelong battle with Early Infantile Batten's Disease with her family by her side. Lilly was born on April 30, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center in Ashland to Jackie Hedman and Scott Sivula. She loved unicorns, brown teddy bears, music of all kinds, and the wind on her face. She is now riding unicorns in heaven. She will be sadly missed by her parents, Scott (fiancé Ashley Sorrels) Sivula of Iron Belt and...
MONTREAL, Wis. - Capt. Patrick James "PJ" Baker, 80, of Montreal, passed away May 23, 2018. He was born July 23, 1937, in Rhinelander to Howard and Cynthia (Baldwin) Baker. Following graduation from Rhinelander High School, he attended the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y., and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in marine transportation. He then traveled the world as the captain of large ships for many years and served in the U.S. Naval Reserve. Patrick was preceded in...
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Karen Sargent died peacefully on May 14, 2018, surrounded by family. Karen is survived by her three children, Donald, Denise and Sharon, as well as seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; brothers, Ray Lundgren and Thomas Lundgren; sisters, Kathryn Mieloszyk, Janice Florian, Joanne Bruneau and Peggy Innis; numerous nieces and nephews, and a special niece and caregiver, Michele Soderman. Karen was preceded in death by her husband, William Sargent; parents, Henry and Margaret Lundgren; brothers, Ronald, Richard, Russell a...
CARLSBAD, N.M. — Former Ironwood resident, Christine Ann “Chris” (Rimkus) Kirby, 84, of Carlsbad, N.M., died peacefully on Saturday morning, Jan. 13, 2018, at Landsun Homes nursing and assisted living center in Carlsbad. Out of respect for her wishes Chris has been cremated and she will be interred alongside her loving husband at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hurley, Wis. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 5, in the parish hall of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Ironwood, Mich., followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. with Father...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Patrick James Somerville, 51, of Ironwood, died tragically in a fire on Feb. 21, 2018. Patrick was born on July 21, 1966, in Louisville, Ky., to James and Martha (Comerford) Somerville. Patrick graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1984. He received an associate degree from Gogebic Community College in 1986. He then attended Northern Michigan University. Patrick served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy. He was assigned to the USS Grapple (ARS 53), a rescue and...
TROUT CREEK, Mich. - Russell E. Aho, 86, of Trout Creek, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at his home, with family by his side. He was born July 10, 1931, in Trout Creek, to Nels and Ida (Paivarinta) Aho. Russ is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Doris (Daly); a daughter, Sandy Zalack (Tom); three sons, Andy (Pam), Steve and Jeff (Traci); nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Wesley (Donna) and Nelson (Marcia); his sister-in-law, Sharon Aho; several...
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Judith Ann Johnson, 77, loving wife, mother and grandmother, returned to her heavenly home on May 27, 2018, surrounded by family after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Judy was born to Ernest and Alice (Supple) Swanson on Aug. 12, 1940, in Bessemer Township. Judy graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1958. She worked for Michigan Bell before starting her family. On Sept. 25, 1971, she married Herbert Johnson at Salem Lutheran Church. They raised t...
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Sandra Jean Mattson, 78, of Ironwood, Mich., passed away at 12:21 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, at Franciscan St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on Friday, Feb. 17, 1939, in Reed City, Mich., to the late Ora Asa and Goldie Almeda (Richert) Borton. She married the love of her life, Reino Leonard Mattson, on June 30, 1956. They resided in Bergland, Mich. In 1970 they moved to Vincennes, for a period of five years, moved to Gordon, Ga., for 18 years and then...
BESSEMER, Mich. — Irene Hantula, 66, of Bessemer, passed away Wednesday evening, May 30, 2018. Irene was born on Nov. 21, 1951, in Wakefield, a daughter of Eino and Julia Nerva. Most recently she worked as a home health aide. Those left behind include her loving husband, Mike; siblings, Ronald Nerva (Sylvia), Evelyn Ahlborn (Don), Annette Armata (Ed), Jacki Delich (Dewey) and Randy Nerva (Sandy); and numerous nieces and nephews and their families. Cremation will take place. A family gathering will be held at a later date. Funeral a...
DULUTH, Minn. - Diane Kay Russ, 74, of Ironwood, passed away unexpectedly on May 26, 2018 in Duluth. Diane was born on June 28, 1943 in Ironwood to William and Amby (Honkaanen) Kalla. After graduating from high school, she worked in many jobs over the years. She was employed with Westgate Nursing Home, Ironwood Headstart as well as Munsingwear. On July 2, 1988 she married Sylvester "Stubby" Russ, and he preceded her in death on April 30, 2013. Diane enjoyed gardening, cooking big meals, baking c...
ONTONAGON, Mich. - Marjorie A. Takala passed away May 28, 2018, at her home in the loving care of her family. Marge was born Oct. 31, 1925, at home on Diamond Street in Ontonagon, the daughter of Herbert and Beryl (Walker) Daniels. She attended Ontonagon schools, graduating in June of 1943. She was selected homecoming basketball queen by the community. On Nov. 11, 1943, she was united in marriage to her classmate. Marvin W. Takala. who was home on leave from the U.S. Navy. To this union, a son G...
RHINELANDER, Wis. — Julia M. Piasecki, age 93, longtime Ironwood, Mich., resident, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, in Rhinelander. She was born Feb. 25, 1924, in Hurley, daughter of the late Silvio and Adelide (Delboni) Calgaro. Julia attended Hurley schools, graduating from the Hurley High School. She was united in marriage with Frank Piasecki. For many years, she and Frank owned and operated Frank’s Food Store in Norrie Location. Frank preceded her in death. Julia was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Ironwood. She is survived by...
KENOSHA, Wis. — James Colosimo, 78, of Kenosha passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Froedtert South-Kenosha. James was born on Oct. 16, 1939 in Hurley, the son of the late James & Celia (Kolarchek) Colosimo. He was educated in the schools of Hurley. James was employed at AMC for over 30 years. His hobbies included watching football and the news. Survivors include his children, Jimmy Colosimo, Jeffrey Colosimo, and Jean Neu; sister, Gloria (Steve) Uremovich; and 2 grandsons. James was preceded in death by a son, Michael, brother, Bill R...
EWEN, Mich. - Dorothy was born on May 21, 1925, to Rena and Harry Fleming in Breckenridge, Minn. The family moved to Ewen and then to Maple Grove on Taylor Road. At age 12, Dorothy lived and worked for her Aunt Bernice (Taylor) Greeno at the Greeno Hotel in Ewen, where she graduated from school in 1943. After graduation she went to Detroit with Jane (McCory) Huhtala and worked for the war efforts as a stamp operator and attended beauty school. While working as a stamp operator, she injured and...
WYOMING, Mich. - Heaven gained an angel on Monday, April 30, when Hazel Marie (Salonen) Rouker, age 74, went to be with her Lord and Savior after a courageous battle with cancer. Hazel is the daughter of Reino and Tyyne (Niemi) Salonen. She grew up the homecoming queen, tuba player and church organist in Bessemer. Hazel went on to work as a McDonald's manager and then a meat buyer for Spartan Foods. More importantly, she shared her talents to become a seamstress, piano teacher, choir director,...
DENMARK, Wis. - Lori A. (Cramblit) Anderson, 57, of Denmark, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. She was born April 3, 1961 in Wakefield, Mich., daughter of Gary and Jean (Penberthy) Cramblit. Lori was a homemaker and worked as a bartender/therapist. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gathering with friends and family. She loved animals, especially horses and many beloved dogs. She loved to cook and was well known for it. Her meals brought many together and, at...
MAPLEWOOD, Minn. - David Raymond Carlson, 78, of Maplewood, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, at St. John's Hospital. He was born Sept. 3, 1939, in Ironwood, Mich., the son of the late August and Ethel (Lindstrom) Carlson. David graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood with the class of 1957. He served in the U.S. Army for two years. He later attended Michigan Tech in Houghton where he received his bachelor's degree in civil engineering. David worked as a computer...
HURLEY, Wis. - Lillian G. Tervonen, 86, a resident of Hurley, and former Hurontown, Mich., resident, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, where she had been a resident patient for the past two years. She was born on March 10, 1932, in South Range, Mich., a daughter of the late Jacob and Ida (Kinnunen) Siira. Lillian was raised in South Range and was a graduate of the Jeffers High School with the class of 1950. On Feb. 11, 1953, she...
