Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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NEW BERLIN, Wis. - Luetta "Lu" (nee Paynter) Flaa, age 84, went to be with her Lord on Dec. 10, 2024. She was surrounded by her family at Linden Grove Assisted Living in New Berlin. Luetta was born to the late Walter and Vivian (Kelto) Paynter on Oct. 7, 1940, in Bessemer, Michigan, where she grew up. After she graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer in 1959, she went on to work for Metropolitan Life. On June 18, 1960, she married Kenneth "Bob" Flaa, who also resided in Bessemer,...
TROUT CREEK, Mich. — Margaret Jean Kariainen, 98, of Trout Creek, went home to be with the Lord, on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Bayside Village in L’Anse. Margaret was born on Sept. 22, 1926, in Belvidere, Illinois, a daughter of Albert and Daisy Blachford. Margaret worked most of her life, from building cars to harvesting trees. She retired from the Ontonagon County Commission on Aging at the age of 85. Margaret enjoyed bowling, hunting and fishing with her grandchildren. She was handy with a chainsaw and crosscut saw and always helped with fir...
DULUTH, Minn. - William "Willie" A. Wiemerslage, 87, of Hurley, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. Willie was born on April 4, 1937, in Chicago, to the late William F. Wiemerslage and Josephine Kubler Wiemerslage. He enlisted in the Navy and served at the Great Lakes Navy Base from 1956 to 1962. Willie enlisted to see the world. Instead, he went home every weekend for mom's cooking. He was employed at T-Bird Ready Mix in Mercer in 1974,...
WAUSAU, Wis. - On Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, our father, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather, Gregory James Wallis, passed away unexpectedly. Greg was born on Sept. 7, 1947, in Hurley, to George B. Wallis and Mary Lou Lopez. He grew up in Hurley, attended South Side Elementary School and graduated in 1966 from Hurley High School. Right after graduation, Greg enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served 16 years. During his service, he toured Vietnam three times on the USS King in the Gulf...
BERGLAND, Mich. - Larry Edward Schulz, 82, of Bergland, passed away at his home, with his wife, Gail "Tootsie," by his side, on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Larry was a U.S. Navy veteran and a former millwright. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, who loved the Upper Peninsula. Larry is survived by his wife, Gail; a daughter, Tonja (Dan); a son, John (Amanda); four grandchildren, Megan, Brandon, Gunnar and Axel; a brother, Roger (Betty); and nieces. Also, the fabulous ten and many great friends...
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Marilyn M. Smollar, 81, of Ironwood Township, died on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at her home, with her loving family at her side. Marilyn was born on Dec. 26, 1942, in Cudahy, Wisconsin, a daughter of Joseph and Helen Maradik. Marilyn attended Notre Dame High School in Milwaukee. She received many certificates of high honors in journalism, Latin and knowledge of excellence. An award also was given for her taste-testing "onion pie." She participated in and was a science fair...
GLADSTONE, Mich. - Warren L. "Roy" Harris, 88, of Gladstone, passed away early Friday morning, Nov. 29, 2024, at his home. He was born on Nov. 17, 1936, in Manistique, son of Warren and Florence (Snyder) Harris. Roy was raised in Germfask and graduated from Manistique Area School in 1955. Roy married Julie Ann Bonel on Jan. 15, 1993, in Ironwood. They were blessed with 31 years of marriage. He was employed as a welder with Lakehead Pipeline and then Enbridge, retiring as a foreman in 1995. Roy...
LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Robert Serfino "Bob" Savera, age 91, of Las Vegas, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a loving father, devoted grandfather and cherished friend. Bob passed away surrounded by his loved ones, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, warmth and love that touched the lives of all who knew him. Robert was born and raised in Bessemer, Michigan, and attended the local public schools, graduating in the class of 1951. After...
BESSEMER, Mich. – Neil Martin Erickson, 85, a long-time resident of Bessemer, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, after a courageous battle with cancer. Neil was born on July 5, 1939, in Bessemer Township, a son of Harry R. and Minnie H. (Marquardt) Erickson. He attended A.D. Johnston High School and graduated in 1957. Neil went to college for one year. On Feb. 5, 1959, Neil was inducted into the U.S. Army and proudly served his country for nearly t...
EAGLE, Mich. — Gregory Joseph Barlow, age 72, of Eagle, passed away peacefully on Nov. 30, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. Gregory was born on Nov. 14, 1952, to Giles “Bud” J. Barlow and Carol (Penberthy) Barlow in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is survived by his loving daughters, Brenna (Dewey) Watkins of Ionia, and Jennifer (Mike) Stephens of Newaygo; son-in-law, Guy Read; his cherished sisters, Jeanne Barlow, Patty Gneiting and Wendy (Bill) Elliot; his significant other, Phyllis Roland; and Phyllis’s daughter, Felicia, and grandda...
LAONA, Wis. - Larry Dominic "Bean Bag" Alessandroni, 76, a former Ironwood resident, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, Nov. 22, 2024, at The Bay at Nu Roc, in Laona, Wisconsin, and under the care of Moments Hospice. The Celebration of Life and burial service will take place in 2025 at the Riverside Cemetery in Ironwood. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hildebrand Funeral Home & Cremation Specialists, 24 E. Davenport Street, Rhinelander, WI, 54501, 715-365-4343. Everyone is...
RAMSAY, Mich. – Arlene Ann (Harvey) Wiemeri, 86, of Ramsay, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. Arlene was born on April 22, 1938, in Wakefield, daughter of Raymond G. and Florence (Hood) Harvey. She was one of ten children, so her childhood was full of fun and mischief. She graduated from Wakefield High School. On April 22, 1961, Arlene was united in marriage to William Raymond "Bill" Wiemeri in Wakefield. They were blessed with four sons. A...
POUND, Wis. - Mark Edward Ortman, 64, of Pound, Wisconsin, died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. He was born Dec. 2, 1959, in Mitchell, South Dakota, to Edward and Bernice (Becker) Ortman. He graduated from Pipestone Area High School with the class of 1978. Mark received a bachelor's degree in pastoral studies in 1982 from North Central Bible College in Minneapolis. He married Ruth Tims on Sept. 3, 1983, in Slayton, Minnesota, and together they raised two children, Joel and...
HURLEY, Wis. - Helen Marie (Kero) Trojahn, 100, of Hurley, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, with her loving family at her side. Helen was born in Saxon to Emil and Senia Kero. She was one of seven children raised on the farm and graduated from Saxon High School. She married John Trojahn in 1944 and lived on a dairy farm in Erwin Township, Michigan, where they raised their four daughters. They moved to Arizona in...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Donald Ray "Don" Walstrom, 89, of Wakefield, passed away Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at his home, after a brief illness. Don was born on May 25, 1935, in Bessemer Township, the son of Raymond G. and Gertrude E. (Scott) Walstrom. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1953. Don continued his education and graduated from Michigan Technological University in Houghton with a degree in mining and geological engineering. Don then served his country in the U.S. Army for two y...
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Neil David "Cork" Corcoran, 58, of Ironwood, experienced a life-altering aneurysm on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, while at deer camp. On Monday, Nov. 18, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, with his family and many friends at his side, he was taken away from us. He left holding hands with his wife, Kim, and his brother, Will, while he was listening to his favorite artist, Lainey Wilson. His journey with us has ended, but he was an organ donor, and his gift of life has...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Patrick J. "Pat" Steiger, 78, of Bessemer, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, with his devoted wife and family at his side. Pat was born on May 11, 1946, in Ashland, Wisconsin, a son of Paul W. and Dorothy M. (Tomczak) Steiger. He attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1965. From an early age, Pat had a love of fixing things and used to take his toys and other things apart just to put them back together again to learn how they worked....
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. - Michael William Pietila, 64, of Bruce Crossing, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. Mike was born in Phelps, Wisconsin, on Dec. 10, 1959, to Gerald W. "Bill" and Barbara (Hines) Pietila and was the oldest of five sons. He attended Ewen-Trout Creek School as part of the 1978 graduating class. Mike went on to have a successful career in the propane industry, where he was known for his quality of work, kindness and determination to help others. He was an...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Linda Rae (Dillon) Raisanen, age 76, passed away on Tuesday Oct. 29, 2024, in her home surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born in Wakefield, on April 26, 1948, to Mildred and Chester Dillon. She married Dennis (Reese) Raisanen on March 21, 1975. They have two children, Wendy (Danny) Kukanich and Derek (Paula) Raisanen. She has one granddaughter, Brittany Raisanen, whom family members refer to as "The Brat." Linda is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Bobbi...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Joseph K. Ziemann, 89, of Bessemer and previously of Green Bay, Wisconsin, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood. Joe was born on Jan. 14, 1935, in Marinette, Wisconsin, to Joseph and Viola (Sunstrom) Ziemann. He graduated from Marinette High School and went on to receive his bachelor's degree at Lawrence College in Appleton, Wisconsin. Joe was a proud U.S. Army veteran. He was employed by Factory Insurance...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Robert Michael "Boom Boom" Cannon, 88, of Ironwood, died peacefully on Friday morning, Nov. 15, 2024, surrounded by his family. Bob was born on Dec. 17, 1935, in Ironwood, a son of Felix and Irene (Olson) Cannon. He attended Ironwood schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1953. Bob enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country from 1954-1957. On Nov. 1, 1955, he was married to his high school sweetheart, Shirley A. Kleimola, in Iuka, Mississippi....
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Jacqueline "Jackie" Helen (Janov) Kopnick, 86, passed away on Nov. 12, 2024, in Ironwood. She was born on May 23, 1938, Jackie spent her life enriching the lives of those around her through her vibrant personality and caring nature. Jackie graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1956. Jackie was a devoted member of Our Lady of Peace Church in Ironwood, where her faith and community involvement were cornerstones of her life. She loved going to breakfast often with all...
HURLEY, Wis. — Rachel Birely, 96, passed away Nov. 14, 2024, of natural causes. Rachel was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to Simon and Mary Keleel. The family moved to Detroit, where she grew up in the shadows of Briggs Stadium. It was in Detroit, while working for Mrs. Wagner’s Pies, that she met and married Charles Birely. They went on to have three children: Karen, Daryl and Jody. Rachel’s hobbies included bowling and gardening and, in the summer, camping all over the state of Michigan. It was during those camping trips that they fell in lov...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Wayne Carl Kangas, age 68, of Ironwood, passed away Oct. 27, 2024, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. He was born Feb. 24, 1956, to Florence and Andrew “Bill” Kangas. He attended Bessemer Area Schools. He worked as a body man for Broman’s Auto Body and Rammes Body Shop. He also worked in construction. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents: Florence and Andrew; and brothers, Andrew and Rodney. He is survived by his sister, Julie (Chuck) Kopecko; brother, Kim (Jill) Kangas; along with nieces and nephews...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Shirley Ann (Dahl) Aimone, 95, of 240 E. Ash Street, Ironwood, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at the Westgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Shirley was born on May 20, 1929, in Ironwood, the daughter of the late Richard and Anna (Hagstrom) Dahl. She attended A.L. Norrie School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1947. On Aug. 6, 1949, she was united in marriage with Joseph Aimone in Ironwood by the Rev. F.E.W. Kastman. Joseph preceded her in death...
