Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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PRUDENVILLE, Mich. - Charles Duane Gustafson, 67, of Prudenville, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, at home. Charles was born on Nov. 10, 1950, in Ironwood, to Charles and Lena (Chiaravalle) Gustafson. He grew up in the Ironwood area and graduated from St. John's School for the Deaf in Milwaukee, Wis. Charles worked as an inspector for General Motors for over 32 years before his retirement. On June 25, 2011, in Las Vegas, Charles was married to Valerie Lynn French. Charles was a member... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Gary "Gar-bear" Anderson, 64, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully Feb. 28, 2018. Gary was born Aug. 7, 1953. He attended Luther L. Wright High School, graduating with the class of 1971. With his father, Evar T. Anderson, Gary was a skilled area plumber and master of all trades, freely helping people with his knowledge and genuine kindness. Gary is survived by his wife of 40 years, Cheryl (Freck) Anderson; son, Kyle R. Anderson; mother-in-law, Fran Norman; as well as his... Full story
CARMEL, Calif. - Hilda Helen Stengard, 96, who moved to Carmel in 1984 after retiring, died at her home. Hilda or Helen, she went by either, grew up in Bessemer Township, Mich., the youngest of seven siblings to parents who emigrated from Finland. The family all lived and worked together on the farm. She graduated from Bessemer High School. She then attended nurses school at St. Luke's in Chicago, University of Illinois receiving her bachelor of science degree in nursing and received her master'... Full story
MIDLAND, Mich. - Jacqueline Leppanen, 76, of Midland, passed away in her home on Feb. 27, 2018, after a prolonged illness. Jackie was born on Dec. 30, 1941, in Midland to Modean (Uland) and Michael McCann, both of whom preceded her in death. Two brothers, Michael McCann Jr. and Raymond McCann, also preceded her in death. She is survived by one brother, Patrick McCann. of Midland. Other surviving family members include her husband. John A. Leppanen, whom she married in 1965; three daughters,... Full story
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. - Ruth Nylund, of Sault Ste. Marie, passed away at Hospice of the Eastern U.P. on Feb. 13, 2018. She was born in Ironwood on July 17, 1930, to Algot and Eleanor (Sperry) Johnson. Ruth passionately served North Star Habitat for Humanity for many years. She was an elegant, gracious, kind soul who loved people, animals and nature. Surviving Ruth Nylund are Marvin Konertz, of Sault Ste. Marie; Greta Nylund, of Negaunee; Robert Nylund, of Ironwood; Marcia (Nylund) Kuehl, of... Full story
TROY, Mich. - Florence E. Walls, 90, passed away Feb. 25, 2018. Florence was wife of the late Joseph for 39 years and dear mother of Joseph (Sandra), Rosa Wells, Patricia Cornelius (Richard), Bonnie Guinn and Dennis (Melissa.) In addition, she was a grandmother of 11, great-grandmother of nine and great-great-grandmother of two. She was also sister of Delores Gallinagh (Pat) and Diana Erickson (Jan). Florence was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother. Funeral services for Florence... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Donald W. Siebert, age 85, of Hurley, Wis., passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. Donald was born on August 4, 1932 in Hurley, to John "Jack" and Dora (Cameron) Siebert. He graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in 1950. Shortly after graduation Donald opened up Siebert's Service Station on Hwy 2. He took employment at South Side School while the station was running. He was the janitor at South Side for 36 years, then moving to the new school for another 3 years... Full story
BERGLAND, Mich. - Ralph Howard Fruik Jr., 70, a long-time resident of Bergland, passed away peacefully late Thursday evening, Feb. 22, 2018, at his home, with his family by his side. Ralph was born on July 14, 1947, in Chicago, a son of Eleanor (Besonen) and Ralph Howard Fruik Sr. He graduated from Bergland High School in 1965. He married his high school sweetheart, Lorraine Gay Bailey, on Feb. 1, 1966. Ralph attended Gogebic Community College and earned his associate's degree in 1967. He... Full story
CEDARBURG, Wis. - Andrew Francis Malovrh passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at his home in Cedarburg. Andy was born in St. Cloud, Minn., on Aug. 30, 1946. He is the son of the late Paul and Alice (Seguin) Malovrh. He attended St. Ambrose Catholic Grade School and high school in Ironwood, Mich., graduating in 1964, and also received an associate degree from Gogebic Community College. Andy proudly served in the United States Army from 1967 to 1970. He married... Full story
LEON, Wis. - Patricia Louise Oltz, 80, of Watersmeet, Mich., died suddenly at her winter home in Leon, on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018. Patricia grew up in Lake Villa, Ill., daughter of Arthur and Clara (Schwandt) Smejkal. At a young age, she worked at a horse stable. It was there that she fostered her love for horses. Later, she met Edmund Oltz Jr., whom she married on April 8, 1961. Edmund preceded her in death in May of 2003. They made their home in Round Lake, Ill., where they raised their three... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Ruth J. Zerbst, 81, of Ironwood, passed away on Feb. 19, 2018, after a short illness. Ruth was born on May 29, 1936, in Ironwood to Matt and Sylvia (Niemi) Johnson. She was a graduate of Luther L. Wright High School. Ruth participated in many pageants and contests in Gogebic County before marriage and held numerous titles, including Blueberry Queen, Potato Queen, Dairy Princess and Miss Gogebic County. On Feb. 22, 1957, she married Donald Zerbst in Ironwood, and he preceded... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Jeremy Ray Olson, 28, of Bessemer, passed away late Saturday evening, Feb. 17, 2018, as a result of injuries sustained in a snowmobile accident. Jeremy was born on July 21, 1989, at Grand View Hospital in Bessemer Township, a son of Tracy Damm and Jerry Olson. He graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer in 2008 and attended Gogebic Community College for one year. Jeremy proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force for four years and was stationed in Guam. He... Full story
CASPIAN, Mich. - Josephine L. Bracket, 100, of Caspian, and formerly of Ironwood, joined our Lord in Heaven on Feb. 15, 2018. Jo was born Jan. 30, 1918, in Hurley Wis., eldest daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Bruno) Paris. She attended Montreal (Wis.) Grade School and graduated from Lincoln High School in Hurley. She worked for a short time as a nanny in Chicago and a cook at the Silver Dime, in Ironwood, frying four to five hundred fish fries per night with only two frying pans. Jo was emp... Full story
IRON BELT, Wis. - Kendall C. Koski, age 58, Iron Belt, Wis., passed away on Feb. 16, 2018. Kendall was born April 16, 1959, in Ironwood, Mich., to Raymond and Marion (Lantta) Koski. He was a 1977 graduate of J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley. On Oct. 13, 1990, he married the former Mary Schmude and the two built a life and raised a family together. Family was very important to Kendall. He loved being a father and grandfather and especially enjoyed his "Sunday Funday" with his family. He was... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - John C. Cirolini, age 89, of Ironwood, died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in Ironwood. He was born April 4, 1928, in Ironwood, son of the late Rudolph and Lucia (Pedergnana) Cirolini. John attended Ironwood schools. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, as a hospital guard in the Pacific, and he received the World War II Victory medal. He worked in the Peterson mine, as a lineman for the telephone company, for the Forest Service, for Schult Mobile Homes, and at Big... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Margaret H. "Marge" Ahola, 88, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, Feb. 16, 2018. Marge was born on June 29, 1929, in Wakefield, a daughter of Oscar and Hazel (Sero) Nicholson. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1947. On Aug. 7, 1947, Marge married George S. Autere. They were proud parents to daughter, Georgana. Marge worked at Azco Inc. in Appleton, Wis., and Equitable Insurance in Neenah, Wis. George passed away in an... Full story
HOUGHTON, Mich. - Wesley Earl Hoover, 86, of Silver City, passed away peacefully Feb. 12, 2018, at the Omega House in Houghton. Wesley was born in Potlatch, Idaho, to Wesley and Helen Hoover. He later join the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War. In 1954, he was joined in marriage to the love of his life, Shirley. They had two children, Westina Marie and Wesley Harold. While living and raising their family in their long time home in Silver City, Wes passed on his love of the outdoors to his... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Moon, 91, of Ironwood, Mich., died on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born Jan. 18, 1927, in Ironwood, Mich., daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Read) Edyvean. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1944 and received her secretarial certificate from Gogebic Junior College in 1945. Mary treasured time with family. She dearly loved her children,... Full story
TROUT CREEK, Mich. - David Allan Saubert Sr., 47, of Trout Creek, passed away with his son on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, at their home. He was born Nov. 27, 1970, in Wakefield, the son of Walter and Paula (Graves) Saubert. Dave graduated from Wakefield High School with the Class of 1989. He worked for Quad Graphics in Oshkosh for a year and returned to the area and worked as Assistant Supervisor of Maintenance for the Lac Vieux Desert Casino in Watersmeet for 16 years. Dave was a kind hearted man... Full story
TROUT CREEK, Mich. - David Allan "DJ" Saubert Jr., age 6, of Trout Creek, passed away with his father on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, at their home. He was born April 11, 2011, in Ironwood, the son of David Allan Saubert and Christina Lynn Perttula. DJ was a first grader at Ewen-Trout Creek School. He enjoyed riding his dirt bike, playing with his Tonka trucks, and wrestling with his cousin, Zach. DJ loved the outdoors and everything it had to offer. He is survived by his mother, Christina (Brandon... Full story
MIDLAND, Mich. - Allan R. Knivila, of Midland, passed away at MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland, surrounded by his family. Allan was born and raised in the logging town of Trout Creek in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. After high school, he joined the Navy where he was on active duty on the USS Intrepid. Al was involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis and aided in the recovery of one of the original Apollo missions. After the military, he attended Michigan Technological University on two... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. — Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Moon, 91, of Ironwood, Mich., died on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born Jan. 18, 1927, in Ironwood, Mich., daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Read) Edyvean. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1944 and received her secretarial certificate from Gogebic Junior College in 1945. Mary treasured time with family. She dearly loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, and was an en... Full story
ASHLAND, Wis. - LaVern M. Utegaard, age 85, of Mellen, passed away Friday, Feb 9, 2018. at Memorial Medical Center in Ashland. LaVern was born Sept. 12, 1932, in Washburn, the daughter of Fred L. and Alty M. (McCulloch) Ledin. She was a graduate of Washburn High School, class of 1950, and Northland College, class of 1965. On Aug. 5, 1967, she was united in marriage to Thomas F. Utegaard in Washburn. She was a homemaker and a beloved music teacher for the Mellen School District for over 26... Full story
FRANKLIN GROVE, Ill. - Margaret Foster, 96, died on Feb. 11, 2018. at the Franklin Grove Nursing Home, Franklin Grove. She was born on Sept. 21, 1921, in Oregon, Ill.. to Henry and Hazel (Lindsay) Mattison. She graduated from Oregon Community High School and Northern Illinois University. She was an accomplished musician, enjoyed gardening, loved animals, especially cats, and worked very hard to raise her large family. She lived in Sycamore most of her adult life. Margaret was married to Elroy... Full story
BEBEE, Ark. - A funeral service for former Bessemer resident Brian E. Ramme will be held Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, at St. James Catholic Church at 1102 Pioneer Road, Searcy, Ark., 72143. A visitation will be held today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Westbrook Funeral Home at 404 W. Dewitt Henry Drive, Beebe, 72012, and Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. for family only. Brian was an amazing husband, father, son, brother and friend. He will be missed deeply. A memorial service will be held in Gogebic County in the... Full story
