Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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HOPKINS, Minn. — Susan M. Marconeri, 87, of Hopkins, Minn., passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018. A family gathering is planned for this summer in Bessemer, Mich. Susan was born on Sept. 15, 1930, in Bessemer, the daughter of Vito and Maria Marconeri. She graduated from college with a degree in education and taught elementary school for more than 30 years in the Robbinsdale school district. Susan is survived by her niece, Gina Hart, of Bessemer; her nephew, Gordon (Dawn) Hart, of Motley; great-nieces; and a great-great niece and nephew. S...
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Theodore Terry Herman Raisanen, 73, of Wakefield, and former Palmer resident, passed away Sunday evening, April 8, 2018, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. Ted was born April 8, 1945, in Ishpeming to Karl and Hilja (Hyvonen) Raisanen and attended the Palmer school. He spent many years living with his brother in Mass City and had most recently been living at the Keen Ager Adult Foster Care Home in Wakefield. Ted enjoyed doing odd jobs around the home, making firewood, cutting grass and liked visiting with people throughout the c...
MILWAUKEE, Wis. - Richard B. Potts Jr., 54, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 30, in Milwaukee. Rick was born Nov. 10, 1963, in Waukegan, Ill., to Mildred (Kraynak) Potts and the late Richard Potts Sr. His early school years were in Ironwood, Mich., but he then graduated from Waukegan High School in 1981. Then he resided in Kenosha. Rick was a avid artist. He was always drawing. Collecting comic books and dancing were other passions. Rick loved spending time with his family and friends,...
LAKE GOGEBIC, Mich. — Glen A. Peterson, 75, a long-time resident of Lake Gogebic, died Sunday afternoon, April 8, 2018. Glen was born on Dec. 23, 1942, in Wakefield, a son of Arvid and Esther (Joki) Peterson. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1960. On Dec. 28, 1963, Glen married Carol A. Lake at the First Lutheran Church in Wakefield. He was an expediter in a warehouse at White Pine Copper Company. Glen is survived by a brother, Norman (Annlouise), Clearwater, Fla.; two sisters-in-law, Donna Lake, Wakefield, and Jeannine (...
SEYMOUR, Wis. - Annabelle Lorraine Kuismi, 94, passed away on April 3, 2018, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Seymour. She was born on Oct. 9, 1923, to Julius and Bertha (Lauren) Mashl. After graduating from Saxon High School, Annabelle married Arne (Sam) Kuismi on Feb. 7, 1942. They were married for 50 years until his death on Feb. 8, 1992. She was preceded in death by her brother, Roland Mashl; and brothers-in-law, Gust Kuismi and Robert Stark. Annabelle is survived by her four children, Dale...
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio - Howard Leslie Halberg, 68, passed away on March 28, 2018, at OSU Hospital in Columbus. Howie was born on March 4, 1950, to Ruth and Clarence Halberg, formerly of Wakefield. Howie is survived by his wife, Joanne (Lenatz); son, Alan (Katie, Evan, Henry, Logan), son, Steven, son, Kevin, daughter, Roni (Marty Meyer and Luci) and mother-in-law, Pauline Lenatz, as well as his siblings, Diane, Sandy, Jim, Dan, Roger, Julie, Linda and Randy. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
DULUTH, Minn. - Carl D. Anderson Sr., 76, of Bessemer, Mich., passed on peacefully to the next step in his journey on Sunday, March 25, 2018, at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth. Carl lived his entire life in the shadows of the Bessemer Bluffs. He was well known for his love of cars, old and new. He spent countless hours in his garage with his best buddy since childhood, Erland Ollikainen. He loved to travel and took his family to the Dells most summers. His favorite activity was taking a boat...
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Polly Ann (Soderstrom) Mikkola, 77, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2018, at Manor Care West in Green Bay. She was born May 29, 1940, to the late Carl Soderstrom and Phyllis (Haskins) Soderstrom. Polly grew up in Merriweather, Mich., and graduated from Bergland High School in 1959. She enjoyed her residency at Mason Manor in Green Bay for 20-plus years. Polly was a single mom and raised three children. Polly had a big heart. She was a Sunday school teacher at her local...
KENOSHA, Wis. — Richard Potts Jr., 54, of Kenosha, formerly of Ironwood, was born to eternal life at the age of 54. Richard is survived by his mother, Mildred; son Richard III (Rebecca); and many other family and friends. Services will be held at a later date. Online condolences can be left at sunsetoptions.com....
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. - Diane Marie Rigoni-Oliphant, 74, of Tucson, Ariz. and native of Ironwood, Mich., died Sunday, March 25, 2018 in Eau Claire. Diane was born at the residence of Rigoni's Inn where her parents, Reno and Marion (Malmberg) Rigoni lived. She attended grade school at Newport Elementary School and switched to St. Ambrose Catholic School in 7th grade, graduating in 1961. Diane lived with ALS for over ten years, keeping a positive and hopeful attitude and a sense of humor throughout....
MILWAUKEE, Wis. - Dr. Donna M. Cataldo, 45, of Ironwood, Mich., passed away with her loving family by her side on Saturday, March 31, 2018, in Milwaukee. She was born November 21, 1972 in Royal Oak, Mich., daughter of Sam and Barbara (Volansky) Cataldo. Donna attended the Bailey Lake Elementary School and Sashabaw Middle School in Clarkston, Mich. She graduated from Marian Catholic High School in Birmingham, Mich. with the class of 1990. Donna attended Michigan State University where she earned...
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - Adam John Selsemeyer, 87, of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at the Grand Village Lodge. Adam, or Buzz, was a long-time resident of Grand Rapids. Adam graduated from Wakefield, Mich., High School and was a member of the U.S. Air Force, stationed as an NCO in South Korea during the conflict. Survivors include his wife, Mary; three sons and one sister, Lucille Waseleski. A funeral service will be Tuesday April 3, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church,...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Earl J. Jacobson, 90, was welcomed into his heavenly home on March 26, 2018. He was born on April 2, 1927, in Keweenaw Bay, Michigan on the family farm. He graduated from Baraga High School in 1945. Earl graduated from Suomi College in 1948. He received his Masters Degree from the University of Minnesota in 1955. Earl served in the United States Marine Corps from 1945-46. On Aug. 18, 1951, Earl married Ruth Fiscola, the love of his life. They were married for 52 wonderful...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Mary A. "Molly" (Schieber) Ceccon, age 88, of Ironwood, passed away on March 24, 2018. Molly was born on July 20, 1929, in Crystal Falls, to Gertrude Lundin. On Oct. 5, 1933, Harold and Azaline Schieber legally adopted Molly. She grew up in Wakefield and Ironwood. She was a 1947 graduate of Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. She also attended Gogebic Community College for a year after graduation. On Sept. 11, 1949, Molly married William J. Ceccon in Hurley, Wis. She was...
WAUSAU, Wis. — John L. Dupie, Jr., 65, of Ontonagon, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. John was born in Ontonagon on May 3, 1952, to Lois (Moseler) and the late John A. Dupie Sr. He graduated from Ontonagon Area High School in 1970. While attending school he met and fell in love with his lifetime sweetheart, Diane (Miller.) They were united in marriage on July 15, 1972. John was the water operator for the village of Ontonagon. He also held positions with the village police department, Ontonagon s...
MENTOR, Ohio - Rodney Arnold Mattson, 84, of Mentor, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2018. He was under hospice care, and his wife and his children were by his side. Rodney was born on July 9, 1933, in Ironwood, Mich., to Arnold and Helia Mattson. In 1955, he earned engineering degrees from Michigan Technological University. He served briefly in the United States Air Force. Rodney spent his career developing medical diagnostic equipment, such as X-ray and Magnetic Resonance Imaging and...
MENOMINEE, Mich. - Amanda R. Schiiller, 31, of Menominee, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, following an auto accident. She was born on Nov. 6, 1986, to Sally Schiiller and Stanley Grace in Mt. Clemens. She graduated from L.L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 2005 and had worked in home health. Amanda was very involved with Abundant Life Church and Mission and the church family. Amanda is survived by three sons: Zachary, Dominic and Brayden Schiiller; daughter, Alexandreya Schiiller;...
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. – James Alan Niemi, 62, a lifelong resident of Bruce Crossing, died early Monday morning, March 26, 2018. Jim was born on Sept. 15, 1955, in Wakefield, a son of Albert and Judy (Mattson) Niemi. He attended Ewen-Trout Creek High School and graduated in 1973. Jim made several trips out West with friends, Mike and Marvin. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid reader. Jim is survived by a brother, Bob (Stella), Wakefield; his sister-in-law, Cindy, Bruce Crossing; h...
MIDLAND, Mich. - Anita Miriam (Jacobson) Schoenherr, age 85, gracefully accepted the loving embrace of her heavenly Father on March 21, 2018. She entered eternal life at her home in Midland, in the presence of her loving family. Anita loved her family and friends and was full of joy and zest for life! She enjoyed having gatherings and always made you feel at home. Anita was born July 14, 1932, to William and Sylvia Jacobson of Erwin Township. She graduated from Ironwood High School in 1950....
MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Sherryn A. "Sherry" Carlson, 75, of Winchester, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018 in Marshfield. She was born Dec. 27, 1942 in Ironwood, daughter of the late John (Al) and Evelyn (Erickson) Josephson. Sherry attended Ironwood schools and graduated from the Luther L. Wright High School with the class of 1960. On July 16, 1960, she was united in marriage to Gene E. Carlson at the Grace Lutheran Church. They resided in Ironwood Township until moving to their cottage home on No...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Norman L. Ahola, 85, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away early Tuesday morning, March 27, 2018. Norman was born on Dec. 11, 1932, in Wakefield, a son of Hannah (Mustapaa) and John Ahola Sr. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1951. Norman proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged as a sergeant on Dec. 7, 1954, and received the United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the K...
KIMBALL, Wis. - Raymond Don Kivi, 80, a lifelong resident of Kimball, passed away Sunday evening, March 25, 2018, at his residence. Raymond was born on Aug. 24, 1937, in Kimball, the son of Louis and Tyyne (Maki) Kivi. On Dec. 5, 1970, he was united in marriage to Frances D. Williams at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Ironwood. Raymond owned and operated Northern Drywall and Painting Contractors for 25 years. He then went to work as a heavy equipment operator for various local companies. Raymond...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Frank A. Barbera, age 89, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 25, 2018, in Ironwood. He was born Jan. 28, 1929, in Hurley, Wis., son of the late Phillip and Antoinnette (Macina) Barbera. Frank attended Hurley schools, graduating from the Hurley High School. On Sept. 13, 1952, he was united in marriage with Rita Alessandroni at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Ironwood by Father Moriarty. She preceded him in death on Jan. 24, 2008. Frank was a member of Our Lady...
LINCOLN, Ill. - Ruth M. Knutilla, 82, of Lincoln, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2018, at St. Clara's Manor in Lincoln. Ruth M. Rajala was born on Feb. 2, 1936, in Ironwood, Mich., the daughter of Henry and Lillian (Grendahl) Rajala. She was united in marriage to Marvin E. Knutilla on Sept. 17, 1955. He survives. Also surviving are children Keith (Cynthia) Knutilla, Martin (Judy) Knutilla, Lynn (Steven) Andersen, Beth (James) Hoferitza, as well as one sister, LaVerne Grow, and one brother,...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Joseph J. Modjewski, 87, lifelong resident of Bessemer, died peacefully on Friday, March 23, 2018 at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. He was born April 14, 1930 in Bessemer, the son of the late Adam and Anna (Snarski) Modjewski. Joseph attended St. Sebastian Catholic School and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School with the Class of 1948. Joe is a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. He worked at the White Pine Copper Mine until his retirement. On June 6, 1953 he...
