Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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RAMSAY, Mich. - Edward C. Anderson, 96, a long-time resident of Ramsay, passed away peacefully late Thursday morning, Dec. 21, 2017. He was surrounded by his beloved family. Ed was born on June 9, 1921, in Ironwood, a son of Erick and Mary J. (Anderson) Anderson. He attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1941. Ed proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a military policeman during World War II in Europe and Africa. He was honorably discharged as a Private First Cla...
WILMINGTON, N.C. - "You're gonna outlive us all!" Of course, she didn't outlive us all. On Dec. 10, 2017, Marge passed peacefully in her sleep at the age of 96. It's something our family said in a joking tone to Marge Beam, whom we all knew as Gramma, as she progressed well into her tenth decade of life. It was a fun thing to say, one that many families with aging patriarchs and matriarchs surely used themselves. But for us, at least, there was a reason behind it. Marge was born in Bronx, N.Y.,...
IRONWOOD - Joyce A. Moren, 77, of Ironwood, died peacefully Friday afternoon, Dec. 15, 2017, at home, with her loving family by her side. The former Joyce Carli was born June 5, 1940, in Ironwood, daughter of the late John and Anna (Sekelsky) Carli, attended Ironwood schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1958. She was employed at Big Powderhorn Mountain, Munsingwear, and as an aide at Josephson Nursing Home, retiring in 1983. She enjoyed baking and cooking and loved...
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. — Eugene R. “Eggy” Ridanpaa, 85, formerly of Ironwood, died peacefully at home on Monday, Dec. 18. He is survived by children, Gena Ridanpaa, Jackie (Andrew) Fritsch and Teri Jo (Todd) Spencer. He was a proud grandpa of Haley Jo Spencer, Evyn Rae Spencer, Jackson Paul Spencer and Nicholas Andrew Fritsch and further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends and special friend Clara Borneman. Eugene was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne (nee Johnson), as well as his parents, three brothers and two siste...
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. — Todd Pulkas, 56, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Bruce Crossing on Dec. 15th, 2017. He was born in Kenosha, Wis. on March 14, 1961 to Lawrence and Hazel (Gerber) Pulkas. He graduated from Ewen-Trout Creek High School with the Class of 1980 and attended Gogebic Community College. He married LeeAnn Johnson of Trout Creek, Mich. Todd worked at the White Pine Copper Mine and later at Quad Graphics Packaging in Wausau, Wis. Growing up he enjoyed playing basketball and had always been an avid sports fan, with great pas...
HURLEY, Wis. — William C. Morgando, 90, of Maple Woods Road, Hurley, died Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, at home. He was born March 22, 1927, in Pence, Wis., son of the late Louis and Frieda (Magni) Morgando. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Navy. He had worked in the Montreal Mine and for many years he operated Morgan’s Campground on the Gile Flowage. On May 12, 1951, he was united in marriage with Patricia Ann Podhola in Mellen. He is survived by his wife, Pat, of Hurley; one son, William C. Jr. (Connie) of Riv...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Dorothy Ann (Kasmarick) Maslanka, 85, formerly a long-time resident of Bessemer, went home to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday evening, Dec. 8, 2017. She passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, where she had resided. Dorothy was born on May 25, 1932, in Ironwood, a daughter of John and Mary (Hrebenar) Kasmarick. She attended Luther L. Wright High School and graduated in 1950. On June 20, 1953, Dorothy was united in marriage to the love...
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Maxwell Joseph Sobolewski, 96, passed away peacefully on Dec. 11, 2017, at United Hospital in St. Paul. He was born Nov. 21, 1921, in Ironwood, Mich., the son of the late Boleslaw Sobolewski (Dziadzia) and Scholastina Zawadzka (Busha.) He was raised in Ironwood, and would tell stories of visiting Lake Superior at Little Girl's Point in a Model T truck for picnics with his brothers and sisters packed in the back bed. Max was an accomplished baseball player in his youth and a...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Gerard D. "Jerry" Stutz, 86, of Ironwood, died peacefully early Thursday morning, Dec. 14, 2017, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Sept. 17, 1931, in Hurley, Wis., son of the late Anthony and Matilda (Page) Stutz, attended Ironwood schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1949. He then served in the U.S. Army in Korea and was honorably discharged as a sergeant in October of 1952. He married the former Elizabeth Arlie...
KEWASKUM, Wis. - William Keith Selin, known to most as "Billy" or "Big Bill," born on Sept. 6, 1946, in Bessemer, Mich., passed away peacefully, in his home on his favorite barstool, with his beloved, cherished wife, Joan Selin, at his side, on Monday, Dec. 11, in Kewaskum. A veteran of the Vietnam War, Billy spent some of the early years of his life of love and happiness with Joan, jumping out of airplanes, keeping his head low, and being committed to getting back to make one final jump into...
ARDMORE, Okla. - Shirley Ann (Anderson) Remondino went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. She was born on Oct. 8, 1928, to Jacob Edwin Anderson and Mary DeFelice in Ironwood, Mich. She married the love of her life, Anthony Louis Remondino, on Nov. 25, 1950, and was devoted to him all the days of her life. They came to Ardmore in August of 1970, previously living in Opelika, Ala. When they moved to Ardmore, she remained in the home to raise their four children. As time moved...
ROSEVILLE, Calif. - Eugene E. Sandin, 91, of Bessemer, Mich., passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, at Mercy San Juan Hospital. He was born on March 1, 1926, to the late Elmer and Dora (Matrella) in Bessemer. Eugene attended and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School and joined the U.S. Navy after graduation. Following his time in the service, he met Evelyn Ulasich, and the two exchanged marriage vows on Aug. 21, 1948, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Ironwood. Eugene proudly served his cou...
HURLEY, Wis. - Anna Mae Sbraggia, 85, of Montreal, died peacefully early Tuesday morning, Dec. 12, 2017, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, following a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease. The former Anna Mae Miller was born Nov. 6, 1932, in Pence, daughter of the late Joseph and Ann (Kaseno) Miller. She attended grade school in Pence and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley in 1952. She began working as a nurse's aide at St. Joseph's Hospital in Ashland,...
HURLEY, Wis. - Marilyn A. "Mar" Murra, 79, of Hurley, died peacefully Monday morning, Dec. 11, 2017, in her home, surrounded by her loving family, following a lengthy illness. The former Marilyn Weber was born Nov. 5, 1938, in Ironwood, Mich., daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Dalpiaz) Weber. She was raised in Hurley and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in 1956. She then was employed as a cashier at Erspamer's Supermarket for four years. She was married to John "Jim" Murra on Sept....
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Joseph Edward Taconelli, 58, of Wakefield, joined his parents in heaven on Dec. 9, 2017. Joe was born on June 13, 1959, in Detroit to Christine (Flowers) and Pietro Tacconelli. "Joe T" had a wonderful life, a "forever child" who spread happiness and joyful mischief to all those around him. Joe is survived by his brother, Peter (Vera) Tacconelli, of Ironwood, sister Patty (Bill) Ellwanger, of Page, Ariz., nephew Peter (Trista) Tacconelli and their children Pietro, Connor,...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Gerald "Jerry" Dale Olson, 77, of Ironwood, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at his home. He was born Oct. 3, 1940, in Littlefork, Minn., the son of the late Fredrick and Clara (Christianson) Olson. Jerry served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1964 with the Company E, 12th Engineering Battalion. He worked in the White Pine Mine for 32 years. Following his retirement, he worked various jobs. He was a member of the American Legion Post 5 Honor Guard and the Norrie Club. Jerry...
BESSEMER TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Frances J. Rampanelli, 87, formerly a long-time resident of Anvil Location, Bessemer Township, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, Dec. 9, 2017. Frances was born on July 10, 1930, in Bessemer, a daughter of Frank and Mary (Babicky) Probelski. She attended St. Sebastian Catholic School and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in 1948. Frances moved to Milwaukee and was employed as a secretary at L.M. Berry Telephone Directory Company for five years. On June...
COON RAPIDS, Minn. - Myrna A. Petersen, 73, daughter of the late Elmer and Ellen Allen, from Ramsay, Michigan, passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospital on Dec. 7, 2017. Myrna was born on March 28, 1944, in Bessemer Township, Mich., attended the Ramsay School and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer in 1962. After graduation, Myrna moved to the Minneapolis area where she met and married her husband, Clarence (Pete) on Sept. 3, 1966. They had two children, Michelle and Scott....
WAUSAU Wis. - James Michael Griffin, age 70, died at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Dec. 5, 2017. He was born Nov. 3, 1947 in Ballinger, Texas, the son of the late James and Mary (Hall) Griffin. He lived in various places, but called San Angelo, Texas and Ironwood, Mich, his home. James worked as a mail carrier for the US Postal Service for 28 years until his retirement in 2005. He also worked as a security guard. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War where he was stationed on the USS...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Dawn Marie Beaudette Erickson, 58, of Wakefield, went home to Heaven on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 6, 2017, following a courageous fight with multiple myeloma. Dawn was born on Feb. 13, 1959, in Michigan City, Ind., a daughter of Dennis Gerald and Donna Deanna (Pagel) Beaudette. She attended West Iron County School, Hartland School and graduated from Okemos High School in 1977. Dawn continued her education at Gogebic Community College. True to Dawn's loving and kind...
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. - Lois R. Vasenius, 83, of Brooklyn Center, previously of Ironwood, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. She will be deeply missed by her children, Keith Vasenius (Patricia), Debbie Wuollet (Jerry), Pam Wirth (Glenn); son-in-law Paul Leyendecker; 13 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; siblings, Dennis Barron (Mary), Glenda Aijala, Albert Barron, Ethel McClellan (Harry), Archie Barron (Stevie); and many other relatives and dear friends. She is preceded in death by...
WAUSAU, Wis. - John J. Krznarich, age 75, of Ironwood, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on Nov. 24, 1942, to the late Joseph J. and Evelyn (Johnson) Krznarich/Finco in Ironwood. John attended and graduated from the St. Ambrose Catholic School in Ironwood and joined the U.S. Air Force after graduation. During his time in the service, he met Beverly Dahly, and the two exchanged marriage vows on March 25, 1968, in Minot, N.D. John was a retired Air...
MILWAUKEE — Patricia “Pat” Ann (Fredrickson) Neau, 69, of Omro, Wis., died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee. She was born Feb. 4, 1948, in Ironwood, Mich., to the late Conrad and Eleanor (Kasieta) Fredrickson. On March 18, 1966, Pat married Clifton D. Neau and they made their home in Kenosha until 1990, at which time they moved to Omro. Pat’s work career included working at Kmart, Candle Corp., working in the restaurant business, including owning and operating Cliff’s Café in Omro. On Jan. 1, 2017, she...
MANITOWISH WATERS, Wis. - A celebration of the life of long-time local resident and artist Carol Bohn, who passed away Aug. 30, 2017, will be held on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017, at the Camp Jorn YMCA Main Lodge, 13591 Zenner Lane, Manitowish Waters. We will gather at 5:30 p.m. and have a tribute to Carol with an opportunity to share memories at 6 p.m. Afterward we will enjoy Carol's favorite meal together - potluck - so food contributions of all kinds will be greatly appreciated. Monetary gifts...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Wyllis Charmian Grasso, 94, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, Dec. 3, 2017, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield, surrounded by her loving family. Wyllis was born on Aug. 9, 1923, in Marenisco, a daughter of Theodore and Myrtle (Reace) Russell. She attended Marenisco High School and graduated in 1941. After graduation, Wyllis worked at Bonifas Lumber Company in Marenisco, and then for George J. Meyer in Cudahy, Wis. Wyllis proudly served her country in the...
