Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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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...
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...
RALEIGH, N.C. — Carol B. (Erm) Knight, formerly of Ironwood, passed away on July 3, 2023, of natural causes in Raleigh, North Carolina....
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....
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...
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,...
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...
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)...
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...
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Jean “Lolly” Hotchkiss, 78, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, at her home with loving family by her side. A memorial service in her honor will be held on Friday, Aug. 25, at 11 a.m., with Gary Banker officiating, at Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home, 1209 E. 5th St., in Superior. A visitation will be held at 10 a.m. until time of service....
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Eugene "Bingo" Vittone, 92, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, at Wings of Hope Hospice in Allegan, Michigan, holding his daughter, Jill's hand. He was greeted in Heaven by his wife, Charlotte, who asked, "Eug, what took you so long?" Bingo was born on July 19, 1931, to Annie and Anton Vittone in Wakefield. He was raised in Wakefield, and enjoyed riding his horse to Kimball, Wisconsin, in the summers, to help on the family farm. While attending...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Mitchell James Perlich, 64, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He fought bravely for six months with lung cancer, but unfortunately lost that battle. Mitchell was born April 7, 1959, in Marquette, to his parents, Donald Walter Beck and Patricia Anne Perlich-Beck. He grew up with his family, friends, and many cousins in Belleville, Illinois. In Bellville, he was a high school wrestling team member graduating from...
RACINE, Wis. - Georgia M. Ayotte, 94, formerly of Ewen, Michigan, passed away at the Ridgewood Care Center in Racine, on Monday, July 31, 2023, after a full life, well lived. Georgia was born in Ashland, on Feb. 22, 1929, the daughter of the late Arnold and Margaret (nee Vamosh) Langren. On May 25, 1946, in Bessemer, Michigan, Georgia was united in marriage to Benjamin Wellington Ayotte. Ben preceded her in death on Feb. 1, 2018. Georgia was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church in...
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Christopher James Ranta, aka Uncle Cool, 37, passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2023. He was born to Art and Liz Ranta on Christmas night, Dec. 25, 1985. A memorial service will be held on Aug. 21, at 11 a.m. at the Ironwood Charter Township Hall, with Fr. Brian Gerber officiating. A visitation will be held prior from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the township hall. Burial will follow at Sunset Acres Cemetery in Ironwood Township. The McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home in Ironwood has been chosen to honor Chris’ legacy of life. To mak...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Jean V. Maki, 80, of Ironwood, died Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, after a brief illness at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Jean was born on May 10, 1943, the daughter of Michael and Justine (Kovales) Kurta. She graduated from Hurley High School with the class of 1961. Jean worked at Lahti Chevrolet in Ironwood, where she met her husband. On March 21, 1964, she was united in marriage with Marvin Maki at Wesley United Methodist Church in Ironwood. Soon after, they moved to...
ALMONT, Mich. - Patricia "Patti" Annette Leinonen, 85, of Almont, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023, in Newnan, Georgia. She was born Aug. 8, 1937, in Trout Creek, the daughter of Willard and Vera Strangle (Niemi). Her parents were both of Finnish descent. Patricia grew up in Trout Creek and graduated from Trout Creek High School in the class of 1955. She was valedictorian of her 15-person class - eight boys, seven girls. In June 1957, she graduated from Northern Michigan College with a...
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. - Georgia A. Hemming, age 99, of Bruce Crossing passed away peacefully on July 29, 2023. She was born April 4, 1924. She is survived by her son, Ward (Rizalina); daughter, Becky; grandchildren, Shelley (Ed), Kent (Sierra), Koren (Derek), Ronald (Carlota), Richard (Laura) and Mariza (Roberto); 12 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vernon; as well as three sisters, two brothers, two sons-in-law, a...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Richard Arthur Pallin, 88, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Aspirus Eagle River Hospital, Eagle River, Wisconsin, surrounded by his loving family. Rick was born Oct. 26, 1934, in Ironwood, a son of Gustaf and Blanche (LaForge) Pallin. He attended St. Ambrose Catholic High School, graduating in 1953. Rick then went on to serve two years in the U.S. Merchant Marines followed by another two years in the U.S. Army, where he was honorably discharged in...
MARENISCO, Mich. - Patricia (nee Miller) Harris, of Marenisco, passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, after a short illness, at the age of 89. The daughter of John W. and Alvina L. (Sonnenberg) Miller, she was born on May 18, 1934. Patricia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Glenn D. Harris II. She is survived by her sons, John S. (Sheelah) Harris, Glenn D. Harris III and Andrew H. (Susanna) Harris; four grandchildren, Benjamin, Tyler, Dennis and Anna; and three...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Ronald Oliver "Ronnie" Surprenant, 92, of Ironwood, passed away on Pentecost, May 28, 2023. Ronnie was a well-known and respected business man in the community and owner of Ronnie's Camera and Sound in Ironwood. Ronnie was born Aug. 16, 1930, to Oliver and Frances (Kutil) Surprenant in Ironwood. He attended Luther L. Wright High School and graduated in 1949. While attending high school, Ronnie was an accomplished athlete and involved in student government. He lettered in...
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. - Wilfred Joseph "Bill" Wing, 84, of Bruce Crossing, passed away on July 24, 2023. Bill was born July 30, 1938, in Dearborn. He graduated from Plymouth High School in 1957 and enlisted in the U.S. Army after graduation. He served three years as a Morse intercept operator at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, and in Europe. He married Cathy Neumann on Sept. 12, 2003. Together they had seven children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing and...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Edward "Ed" James Jenkins, 67, of Ironwood, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023. He was born on March 14, 1956, to Edward F. and Loretta (Cayer) Jenkins in Marquette. He was employed by Ropes Gold Mine in Ishpeming and retired from the White Pine Mine. Ed was an outdoorsman who liked spending time at camp, going fishing or hunting. His favorite passion was taking his Harley rides and fixing up his '51 Chevy truck. He is survived by his children, Sarah, Crystal, Edward,...
LAUFDORF, Germany - Charles Allen Lotzer III, 56, of Laufdorf, Germany, formerly of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on July 24, 2023. Born March 29, 1967, he was preceded in death by a brother, Theodore "Teddy" Lotzer; and stepmother, Pauline "PJ" Lotzer. He is survived by his loving family: wife, Stephanie Lotzer; son, Daniel Lotzer; grandson, Theodor "Theo" Lotzer; father, Charles Allen Lotzer II; mother, Donna Hays; two brothers, Christopher (Denise)...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Clifford Mark Johns, 67, of Wakefield, died on Monday, May 1, 2023, in Bessemer. Mark was born to Kenneth and Bertha (Mikkola) Johns in Wakefield, on Dec. 13, 1955. He graduated from Wakefield High School in 1974, where he was very active in track and field. Mark earned numerous records for the Wakefield Cardinals and is still the current 880-yard run record holder. He attended Northern Michigan University and Gogebic Community College, earning a degree in accounting before...
RAMSAY, Mich. - Kenneth Howard Ahola, 83, of Ramsay, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin, with his loving wife, Betty, by his side. Kenneth was born on March 16, 1940, in Bruce Crossing, a son of John Howard and Lina Gladys (Koistinen) Ahola. He attended Ewen High School and graduated in 1958. Kenneth proudly served his country for three years in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He was honorably discharged as a specialist...
