Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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MALVERN, Iowa - Andrew (Andy) Kaczmarek, 48, passed away on April 25, 2018, near Malvern. Andrew (Andy) Martin Kaczmarek, one of four children of Stanley and Betty (Karling) Kaczmarek, was born on July 16, 1969, in Wakefield, Mich. He graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer in 1987. Andrew received a bachelor's degree in business from Michigan Technological University and a master's degree in public administration from Northern Michigan University. Upon graduating with his master's...
WATERSMEET, Mich. - Klint Kody Mitchell, 30, of Watersmeet, was born on Christmas Eve of 1987, the youngest of five children of Joe and Kathi (Gordert) Mitchell. He lived in Luzerne, Wis., until he finished nursing school, and moved to the Upper Peninsula. He worked as flight nurse, and was taken from this world on April 26, 2018, in a helicopter crash in Wisconsin. Klint was an avid houndsman and breeder of Foley Swamp Plott Hounds. He was active in the American Plott Hound Association, Upper...
ANTIOCH, Ill. - Robert Richard Klotter, Jr., 52, of Antioch, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 27, 2018, in Lindenhurst. He was born Dec. 12, 1965, in Melrose Park. He attended grade school in Mercer, Wis., graduated from Grant Community High School in Fox Lake and attended DeVry University. A selfless person who would give the shirt of his back to anyone in need, Robert was known to be a jack-of-all-trades and master-of-all. He enjoyed tinkering with thrift shop finds and was a true Mr....
WHITE PINE, Mich. — Karen Marie Springsteen, 67, of White Pine, passed away on April 25, 2018. Karen was born on Dec. 16, 1950, to Carl and Hilma (Harju) Holappa. On Jan. 12, 1974, Karen married Roger Springsteen and together they raised their three children, David, Tara and Jennifer. Karen worked as a cook at the Konteka in White Pine, and Antonio’s in Bergland. Karen is survived by her husband, Roger; their children, David, and his wife, Lisa (Street) Springsteen, Tara (Springsteen) Renault and her husband Mike, and Jennifer (Sp...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Isabelle J. "Isa" Graikoski, 90, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away Thursday morning, April 26, 2018. Isabelle was born on July 6, 1927, in Wakefield, a daughter of George and Bessie (Szczepecka) Graikoski. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1945. Isa worked at Mic-Adeles Clothing in Wakefield for a short time. Then, she moved to Milwaukee and worked for Allen-Bradley. After returning to Wakefield, she worked as a clerk for William Walters Grocery...
GREENVILLE, S.C. - Beloved aunt, loyal friend and successful Greenville real estate agent, LaMese Albert Davies, 96, died of age-related causes at NHC Health Care Greenville on April 7, 2018. LaMese was born Jan. 4, 1922, in Ironwood, Mich., one of three girls and seven boys born to Lulu (Hydar) and George Albert. LaMese graduated from Luther L. Wright High School and studied literature and social work at the University of Michigan. Upon the premature death of her mother, LaMese moved back into...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Billie (Brottlund) Johnson, 64, of Ironwood, passed away on April 12, 2018. Billie was born on March 26, 1954, in Ironwood to John A. and Alice (Harvat) Brottlund. She attended Roosevelt Grade School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School and Gogebic Community College. She was an administrative assistant for Deluxe Corporation. In her younger days, she was an excellent gymnast. She enjoyed hiking, skiing, swimming; and most recently she enjoyed crafting, needlework,...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Delores RoseMarie "Dilly" Rolando, 72, a long-time resident of Bessemer, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, April 25, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Delores was born on July 4, 1945, in Wakefield, a daughter of Hugo William and Helen Marie (Bloomquist) Mattila. She was valedictorian of the Wakefield High School Class of 1963. On July 6, 1963, Delores was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Dennis D. Rolando. They shared many wonderful years...
HAYWARD, Wis. - Jerry St. Catherine, 81, of Hayward, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 21, 2018, with his wife by his side. Jerry St. Catherine was born Feb. 23, 1937, in Ironwood, Mich., the son of Angelo and Anna (DeRosso) St. Catherine. He grew up in Hurley, where he was a gifted athlete excelling in football, baseball and basketball. While in high school he began taking flying lessons. Flying became a lifelong passion for him. Jerry joined the U.S. Army where he was a member of the...
TOMAHAWK, Wis. - Dana M. Domitrovich, 56, of Tomahawk, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 16, 2018. Dana was born May 14, 1961, in Ontonagon, Mich., to Anthony and Barbara (Goulet) Domitrovich. Dana later married and raised her children with her former spouse, David Brookins. Dana graduated from high school and attended college, obtaining a master's degree in English literature. She taught for 22 years at Ontonagon Area High School, three years in Akiak, Alaska, and most recently, at...
HURLEY, Wis. - Evarest Stella, 65, of Hurley, passed away on April 17, 2018. Evarest served our country as a Marine in Vietnam. He loved the outdoors and loved riding his motorcycle. He was a very gentle, kind man who will be missed by his family and friends. At his request, no services will be held....
EWEN, Mich. — Linnea J. Bishoff, 71, a long-time resident of Ewen, passed away Sunday afternoon, April 22, 2018, at her home, surrounded by loved ones, after a courageous battle with cancer. Linnea was born on Dec. 2, 1946, in Marquette, a daughter of Ernest and Olga (Seppanen) Cummings. She attended L’Anse High School and graduated in 1965. On Aug. 25, 1967, Linnea was united in marriage to A. Owen Bishoff at Bethany Lutheran Church in Covington. They made their home in L’Anse until Owen finished forestry school. Then, they moved to Minne...
WATFORD CITY, N.D. – Samantha Lee (Singleton) Merrill, 27, of Watford City, formerly of Wakefield, Mich., passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 16, 2018, at her home. Sami was born on July 8, 1990, in Ashland, Wis. On April 26, 2009, she was united in marriage to her loving and devoted husband, Matthew Merrill. They made their home in Watford City and were blessed with three children. Samantha was a small business owner, talented artist, skilled bow hunter and organic gardener, but most of all,...
BEAVER, Pa. - Mary Ann Marczak, 86, formerly of Ironwood, Mich., died on April 14, 2018, comforted by her loving family. The last four years were spent living with her daughter and son-in-law, with three grandchildren and great-grandchildren close by. Mary was born on June 9, 1931, in Ironwood (Jessieville), Mich., daughter of John and Anna Perkovich. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School and then worked as a secretary at Newport School. On May 20, 1950, she married Stanley S....
EWEN, Mich. — Jeannette Staff, 86, of Ewen, passed away at her home on April 18, 2018. She was born on July 20, 1931, in Ewen, to the late Joseph and Alma (Jentz) Spargo. She married John “Jack” Staff on June 2, 1951. He preceded her in death. Surviving her are her two sons, Daniel (Sue) Staff and John (Carla) Staff; two daughters, Sandy Tulppo and Nancy (Mark) Voigt; nine grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. Jeannette was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Spargo; mother, Alma (Jentz) Spargo; brother, Francis Spargo; husband, Jack...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - An De Lesky, 58, of Ironwood, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, April 16, 2018, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood. An was born on June 24, 1959, in Wakefield, a daughter of John A. and Nancy J. (Kleimola) Leskoviansky. She attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1977. An continued her education in Duluth, Minn., and earned a medical assistant degree. An was a fun loving and free spirited person. She was a very talented individual and...
CLARKSON, Ky. - Vera Joy (Thompson) Kohegyi, 81, formerly of Mercer, Wis., was led to the Lord on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in Clarkson. Vera was born Feb. 21, 1937, to Mildred and Gordon Thompson. She was married to Joseph Kohegyi on April 25, 1953. They resided in Mercer. They had three children, Mary Kohegyi Hayse (Mitch), Clarkson; Joe Kohegyi (Kelly), of Mercer, and Gordon Kohegyi (Carrie), of Mercer; eight grandchildren: Peter Passuello (Nicole), Sarah Passuello, Joe Kohegyi (Becky), Jim...
STURGEON BAY, Wis. – Shirley Ann Hanisko, 93, of Sturgeon Bay, formerly a long-time resident of Bessemer, Mich., passed away Sunday morning, April 15, 2018, at Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay. Shirley was born on Nov. 13, 1924, in Ironwood, Mich., a daughter of Peter and Margaret (Brach) Lotzer. She attended St. Ambrose Catholic High School and graduated in 1942. Shirley continued her education at Silver Lake College in Manitowoc and earned a nursing degree. On Oct. 18, 1955, she w...
ONTONAGON, Mich. - Douglas LeRoy Filppula, 75, a resident of Ontonagon, passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2018. He was born on Oct. 28, 1942, in Ontonagon to Onni and Edith (Kangas) Filppula and was a graduate of Mass City High School, where he lettered in track and basketball and played in Art's baseball league. He received an associate degree from Suomi College in 1962 and his Baccalaureate (1964) and Master's degrees (1968) from Northern Michigan University. Doug spent his career with the...
WOODRUFF, Wis. - Jacqueline Jane Canfield Bassett, 89, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, surrounded by her family. Born on Aug. 9, 1928, in Indianapolis, Ind., Jackie attended Tudor Hall School for Girls. Even as a young woman, her interests and pursuits were varied. She read widely, rode and showed American saddlebred horses, earned her pilot's license, and drove to Alaska in 1949, before it was a state or had paved roads. After receiving a...
Brian Thomas Smollar IRONWOOD, Mich. - Brian Thomas Smollar, also known as "Smiley" and "Yipples" to family and friends, 48, of Ironwood, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 13, 2018, at his home. Brian was born on June 1, 1969, in Ironwood to Louis E. and Marilyn (Maradik) Smollar. Brian was a graduate of Luther L. Wright High School Class of 1987 in Ironwood. He worked as a handyman for local farms and in building construction, as well as HVAC. He also enjoyed driving semi trucks for...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - John Michael (Lichaczewski) Ruditis, 67, of Wakefield, passed away on April 15, 2018 at home after a long and courageous fight with stage-four cancer. John was born on May 12, 1950, in Ironwood, son of the late John and Rose (DiGiorgio) Lichaczewski. At age 6, he was adopted by Anton P. and Margaret (DiGiorgio) Ruditis. He attended St. Ambrose Catholic School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1968. John joined the Navy on May 28, 1969 as Logistics...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Elwyn Sell, 98, of Marenisco, (formerly of Tecumseh), passed away several weeks shy of his 99th birthday at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield, on March 21, 2018. Elwyn was born on April 9, 1919. in Lenawee County in southern Michigan to Dayton and Hazel Sell of Clinton. He graduated from Clinton High School and served his country during World War II in the Air Force, mainly at Carlsbad, N.M., as a sergeant in the Quartermaster Corps. While stationed out West, Elwyn...
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. - Karen (Johnson) Koski, of Iron Mountain, passed away on April 14, 2018, surrounded by her family, after a lengthy illness. She was 74. Karen was born on July 3, 1943, in Ironwood, to Archie Johnson and Eva (Erspamer) Johnson. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1961, and received a bachelor of arts degree in education from Northern Michigan University. On Aug. 8, 1964, she married David C. Koski at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Ironwood. They li...
WAUSAU, Wis. - Beverly A. Krznarich, 76, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, while surrounded by her loving family. Beverly was born on March 8, 1942, to the late Gorman and Katherine Dahly in Minot, N.D. She met and fell in love with John Krznarich, and the two exchanged wedding vows on March 25, 1968. He preceded her in death on Dec. 6, 2017. Beverly was a stay at home mother and homemaker for most of her adult life. She did enjoy providing day...
