Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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BESSEMER, Mich. - James M. "Tiny" Paynter, 73, of Bessemer, passed away on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, in Wakefield. The family invites you to a celebration of his life on what would have been his 74th birthday, Friday, Oct. 6. The party will be held in the Kastman Hall at Sharon Lutheran Church, 100 E. Sellar St., in Bessemer, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Luncheon will be served. Wear your favorite Green Bay Packers or Detroit Red Wings gear or a flannel shirt, don a Kromer or baseball cap and join us... Full story
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Robert "Bob" J. Duckstad, age 83, passed away Aug. 23, 2023, after complications from surgery in Minneapolis. Born in Duluth on Nov. 13, 1939, to John and Althea (Reed) Duckstad, Bob and his big sisters, Edith "Edy B" and Lisa, grew up in several small north country towns where their educator parents were employed: Carleton and Park Rapids, Minnesota, and Ironwood, Michigan. Bob graduated in 1957 from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood and remained close to his... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Donna Marie (nee Mussatti) Rajk, 65, of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood, surrounded by her loving family. Donna was born in Wakefield to the late John and Mary Mussatti on Aug. 18, 1958. Donna was well known by many for her caring, giving, compassionate personality, especially her gift as a certified nursing assistant at the local nursing homes and home health care agencies. She... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. — Barbara Ann (nee Novascone) Perkovich, 72, of Bessemer, passed away on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, at her home. Barbara was born on April 7, 1951, in Duluth, Minnesota, the daughter of Marjorie (Mattson) and James Novascone Jr. On Sept. 27, 1980, she was united in marriage to Peter John Perkovich. For many years, Barbara was a dedicated social worker. In her free time, she loved to walk with her four-legged companion. Barbara is survived by her husband, Peter; and a son, Adam. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Jan M... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. — Mark Richard Casari, 61, of Hurley, passed away on Monday, Sept. 12, 2023, at Westgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ironwood, Michigan. Mark was born on Feb. 9, 1962, to Ermenio and Janet (Valsuano) Casari in Ironwood. He was a graduate of J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley. Mark was employed by Bessemer Plywood. He is survived by his mother, Janet Casari; brothers, David (Joy) of Hurley, Michael (Tracy) of Ironwood and Scott of Hurley; niece and nephews, Marissa, Josh, Cory and Sage; great-nephews, Vincenzo and Finley; a... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Gerald W. "Jerry" Rouse, 70, of Ironwood, passed away on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, at Aspirus Hospital, in Wausau, Wisconsin, with his cherished wife and children by his side. Gerald was born on Jan. 3, 1953, in Ironwood, a son of Irving and Lempi M. (Kinnunen) Rouse. He attended Luther L. Wright High School and graduated in 1972. On Oct. 16, 1981, Gerald was united in marriage to Janice C. Peterson in Ironwood. Jerry was a car enthusiast, especially muscle cars. In his free... Full story
MONROE, Wis. - Herbert Matthew Baumgartner, age 94, formally of Monroe, passed away on Sept. 15, 2023, at Noel Manor in Verona. He was born on Dec. 25, 1928, in Milwaukee, the son of Herman and Freida (Weidman) Baumgartner. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1947 and played on the undefeated 1946 championship football team. He proudly served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany after World War II. Herb was united in marriage to Marian Bidlingmaier on Oct. 12, 1957, in Monticello. She... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Dolores Marie Bjork, 89, of Hurley, went to her Heavenly home on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, at the Villa Maria Nursing Home in Hurley. Dolores was born in November 1933 to Bernard and Alice (DeRizzo) Barrett in Hurley. She attended Cary Elementary, St. Mary's Grade School and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in 1954. She worked at Josephson Nursing Home in Ironwood, Michigan, as a waitress in Hurley and Ironwood, was the "Pasty Lady" at Copp's, cleaned at the Iron County... Full story
SAXON, Wis. - Robert E. "Butch" Rowe, 83, of Saxon, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 7, 2023. Robert was born on June 24, 1940, at home in Gurney, Wisconsin. The son of the late Lester and Lucille (Lee) Rowe, he was one of seven kids. Robert graduated from Saxon High School in 1958, and was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves from 1958 to 1963. He married Sandra Stanlake on Nov. 11, 1959. Robert had many jobs because of growing up on a dairy and potato farm. He was then a cheese... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Joanne K. Anderson Magdziak, 86, a longtime resident of Ironwood, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, unexpectedly in her home. Joanne was born in Ironwood, on Nov. 7, 1936, to Carl E. Anderson and Lily Iris (Paull) Anderson. Joanne graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1954. Following graduation she went to Detroit where she was employed as a typist by General Motors Corp. She returned to Ironwood in December 1955 and began working at the Ironwood Daily Globe as a tel... Full story
GREEN BAY, Wis. — John Edward Bonovetz Jr., 78, of Green Bay, formerly of Bessemer, Michigan, left this world to be with his Lord and Savior, on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Green Bay, after a long courageous battle with COPD. A memorial service will be held on Friday, Sept. 29, at 10 a.m., preceded by visitation at 9 a.m., at Cornerstone Church, N10344 Mill St., in Ramsay, Michigan, with the Rev. Todd Winkler and the Rev. Roy Speck officiating. A lunch will be served at the church immediately following the memorial. A c... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Patricia Rae Miller, 80, of Hurley, went to be with the Lord on Aug. 23, 2023. Pat was born July 31, 1943, to Walter and Pearl (Clemens) Anderson in Ironwood, Michigan. A hard-working woman, Pat worked at Kodiak Corporation in Bessemer, Michigan, Briggs and Stratton in Milwaukee, and Ritus Rubber in Milwaukee. Unfortunately, she had to retire due to Parkinson's disease, which never stopped her from caring for and loving her family. She was an avid fan of cooking and owls, both... Full story
WATERSEMEET, Mich. - Louis "Lou" Imbery of Watersmeet passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. He was 85 years old. Lou was born to Frances and Peter Imbery on Oct. 5, 1937, in Hosmer, South Dakota, the youngest of three brothers. He grew up in Hosmer, where he graduated high school in 1956 as class and student council president. After high school, Lou worked in the railroad industry as a remote station manager. He then attended the National School of Aeronautics in Kansas City in 1958... Full story
LOVES PARK, Ill. - Betty Joyce (Nelson) Recla passed away peacefully Aug. 27, 2023, in Loves Park, Illinois. She was born on Nov. 19, 1924, in Montreal, Wisconsin. Betty was a 1942 graduate of Lincoln High School in Hurley, Wisconsin. She worked for two years in Chicago, at a war plant and later returned to Montreal to marry her childhood sweetheart Louis C. Recla on April 18, 1945 in Salem Lutheran Church. She and her family lived in Ironwood, Michigan, until the mines closed, then moved to... Full story
WAUKESHA, Wis. - A celebration of life for Daniel J. Loden, who passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 7, 2022, will take place on Thursday, Sept. 14, at Cesarz, Charapata, Zinnecker Funeral Home, at 237 N. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha. Visitation will be held from 1:30 p.m. until the start of the memorial service at 2 p.m., followed by celebration of life, informal story and memory sharing time. If you are unable to make the Sept. 14 celebration of life, please consider sharing a memory of Dan with... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Darlene Annette Kangas Perlberg, 84, of Ironwood, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 16, at 10 a.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, 100 W. Midland Ave., in Ironwood, with the Rev. Nicole Hanson-Lynn officiating. There will be no visitation prior to the service. A committal service and interment will take place at the Riverside Cemetery in Ironwood. Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, is assisting the family.... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Donald Traczyk, 86, of Hurley, passed away on Aug. 24, 2023, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital after a three-year battle with three types of cancer. Don was born on Oct. 26, 1936, to Joseph and Mary (Renaiwicz) Traczyk of Hurley, and graduated from J.E. Murphy School in Hurley in 1956. Shortly after school, on May 16, 1959, he married LaVerne Hakala of Hurley. Early in their marriage they lived in Kenosha, where Don worked at American Brass. They moved back to the Hurley and Ironwood... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Carl G. Makela, born April 15, 1923, in Wakefield, and died on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, at the age of 100, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, Wisconsin. His parents were John and Maryann (Hill) Makela. Carl lived his entire life in Wakefield. He was married for 53 years to Catherine Gerovac Makela. She passed away in 2001. Carl later married Eileen Ahonen. She survives. Carl will be remembered as the mayor of Comet and for being an expert concertina... Full story
RALEIGH, N.C. — Carol B. (Erm) Knight, formerly of Ironwood, passed away on July 3, 2023, of natural causes in Raleigh, North Carolina.... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Patricia (Anderson) Miller, 80, of Ironwood, passed away on August 23, 2023. A service of remembrance will be held on Sept. 9, at 11 a.m. at Mckevitt-Patrick Funeral Home. A complete obituary will follow. The family has chosen McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home of Ironwood to honor Patricia's legacy of life. You can leave condolences or a tribute at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.... Full story
WAUSAU, Wis. - Wanda Sue Holmes passed away peacefully on Aug. 1, 2023, at Mount View Care Center in Wausau, from a brave battle from ALS. Wanda was born in Woodruff on April 19, 1962, to the late Vanard and Judith Babic. Wanda lived her childhood years in Mercer, and was a homemaker for many years raising her children. After children were raised, she enjoyed working alongside her sister, Renee, housekeeping at Dairymen's resort. Wanda loved spending time with her grandchildren caring for them... Full story
OSHKOSH, Wis. - Our beloved mother, Merrie Gabrielle (Bergquist) Giannunzio, 78, passed away after a 13-year battle with salivary cancer. She went with the Lord on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, at home, surrounded by her children, Jamie, Bree and Ian; son-in-law, Beau.; and grandchildren, Isabella, Mckenzie, Jordan and Kolten. Also present were Nancy Lanctoe and Gout Deng. She was held, comforted, cared for until the very end. Loved into eternity by her family. Merrie was born in Ironwood, Michigan,... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Scott M. Schlicher, 61, of Ironwood, passed away on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood. Scott was born on April 28, 1961, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. He graduated from St. Ambrose High School and Gogebic Community College. He continued his education at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville; after which he returned to the Ironwood area. Scott was known and loved by many in the community. He enjoyed his time chatting with people from all over on his... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Joy Lynne Venetjoki, 72, of Ironwood, passed away on Aug. 1, 2023. She was born Feb. 26, 1951. Joy lived a full and warm life, filled with happiness. She will be forever remembered and greatly missed. Family was beyond everything to Joy, filling her heart with pride, a value she instilled in all those who loved her. She was our biggest cheerleader and our constant supporter. Joy was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace Lehto and Lorraine Hastings; a sister, Gail (Larry)... Full story
WINCHESTER, Wis. - Michael John Carlson of Winchester, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, after a brief illness. Mike was born on Oct. 30, 1961, to Gene and Sherry Carlson in Ironwood, Michigan. Mike is survived by his father, Gene Carlson; sisters, Pam (Brian) Orr, Heidi (Scott) Jenks and Gina (Ryan) Clarke; and many nieces and nephews. Mike was preceded in death by his mother, Sherryn Carlson; brothers, Dale and Darryl Carlson; and niece, Heather Pertile. Hildebrand Russ Funeral Home of... Full story
