Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Shirley A. Cisewski, 87, of Ironwood, died peacefully Tuesday morning, Nov. 28, 2017, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. The former Shirley Richards was born June 20, 1930, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred (Ellis) Richards, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1948. She was united in marriage to George Cisewski on June 14, 1952, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Rectory in Montreal, Wis., by the late Father Coleman. George...
WAUSAU, Wis. - Sharon Lee Franke, 59, Topaz, Mich., died peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau, with family by her side. She was born Dec. 7, 1957, in St. Ignace, Mich. In her younger years, Sharon worked for the U.S. Forest Service in Bergland, Mich., and most recently she was employed as a certified nursing assistant at Gogebic Medical Care Facility for 22 years, until her retirement. Among her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed going to the casino, crocheting,...
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Gerald Dale Olson, 77, of Ironwood, passed away Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at home. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Range Funeral Service, Ketola-Burla Funeral Home of Ironwood....
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Opal E. “Jackie” Shouldice, 95, of Ironwood, died Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, died after a brief illness. Per her wishes cremation has taken place. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date....
ASHLAND, Wis. - Monica M. Sybeldon, 82, former longtime Pine Lake resident, died peacefully early Thursday morning, Nov. 30, 2017, at Court Manor Nursing Home in Ashland, with family by her side. The former Monica Wodlarski was born Aug. 5, 1935, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Wieczorek) Wodlarski. She was raised in Plover, Wis., and graduated from Stevens Point High School in 1953. She then received a Bachelor of Arts degree in home economics from the University of...
DULUTH, Minn. - Matt Metzerott, 59, beloved companion of LeeAnn Johnson, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, Nov. 29, 2017, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. Matt was born on April 12, 1958, in Rochester, Minn., a son of Kirk Oliver and Beverly Jean (Golberg) Metzerott. He grew up in Louisville, Ky., where he acquired his love of University of Louisville sports and horse racing at Churchill Downs. As an adult, Matt moved to Manitowish Waters, Wis., and was...
HURLEY, Wis. - June Watson, 97, former longtime Ironwood, Mich., resident, died Monday morning, Nov. 27, 2017, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. She was born June 14, 1920, in Ironwood, daughter of the late William and Mary (King) Watson, attended the Oliver School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1938. She then attended Gogebic Community College for one year. June worked as a receptionist for Dr. A.C. Gorrilla, M.D., for 12 years and part-time at Stern...
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Dorothy Mae Cerrito, 89, of Little Canada, Minn., peacefully passed away on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, at Our Lady of Peace Hospice Care Center, St. Paul, Minn., surrounded by her daughter and grandchildren. Dorothy was born April 8, 1928, in Bessemer, Mich., the daughter of the late William and Gladys Walls. She attended school in Bessemer. Following graduation, she moved to Chicago for employment where she met her late husband, Paul John Cerrito. On June 8, 1952, they were united in marriage in Bessemer, where she resided u...
BESSEMER TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Marian C. Reini, 88, formerly a long-time resident of Anvil Location, Bessemer Township, passed away peacefully Monday evening, Nov. 27, 2017. Marian was born on Sept. 12, 1929, at a mining company hospital in Ironwood, a daughter of Julius L. and Lena M. (Favero) Rigotti. She graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer. Marian lived in Anvil for more than 50 years and worked at the Universal Machine Company, Ramsay School and A.D. Johnston High School. She...
LAKE GOGEBIC, Mich. - Marlon John Winter brought love to the Winter family like no other. Bittersweet is an apt description of today as we say goodbye to such an amazing, sweet, and joyful human being. Beloved child of God, you were a son, a brother, an uncle, a cousin, and a friend to all who knew you. It's so hard to say goodbye to you ... you who were so pure, so innocent and yet it is such a joy to know that you are now hand-in-hand with Mama and Daddy. Now you are giving Jesus your smile...
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Lawrence J. DeMario, 90, of Green Bay, Wis., passed away on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 in Green Bay. He was born in Ironwood, Mich. on Nov. 4, 1927, the youngest son of Louis and Angeline (Leberato) DeMario. Lawrence attended St. Ambrose grade and high school, graduating in 1947. He was drafted into the Army for the Korean War in 1951 and served until 1953. He reenlisted in 1953 until 1956. Lawrence loved music and had a beautiful singing voice. In his younger years he sang on...
BONNERS FERRY, Idaho - Marilyn June Hintze, 88, passed away Nov. 19, 2017, in Bonners Ferry following a brief illness. She was born March 9, 1929, in Wausau, Wis., to Ewald and Esther Ziebell, and was the oldest of three siblings that included her brothers. Richard and Roger Ziebell. She helped her parents at the grocery store they owned in Wausau, and graduated from Wausau High School. Marilyn married Raymond Hintze on Sept. 6, 1947, in Wausau. They raised eight children, moving frequently...
RAMSAY, Mich. - Richard Lewis "Moon" Sain, 87, a long-time resident of Ramsay, passed away peacefully late Saturday evening, Nov. 25, 2017, at his residence, in the loving, comforting care of his family. Moon was born on Feb. 15, 1930, in Laurium, Mich., a son of Richard and Arla Martha (Morse) Sain. He grew up in Ewen and graduated from Ewen High School in 1949. Following graduation, Moon moved to Detroit and worked for the Ford Motor Company until the Korean War broke out. He then enlisted in...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Venita J. Bahun, 92, of Ironwood, died peacefully Wednesday morning, Nov. 22, 2017, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. The former Venita Swanbeck was born March 24, 1925, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Erickson) Swanbeck, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1943. She married Tony Bahun on May 8, 1943, in Ironwood. He preceded her in death in 1985. Venita was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Ironwood, was active in TOPS Club for...
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Linda Rose Macigewski, 67, of Hurley, Wis., passed away on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. She was born Sept. 17, 1950, in Calumet, Mich., the daughter of the late Robert and Isabelle (Hoffman) DeRosier. She graduated from Schafer High School in South Gate, Mich., with the Class of 1970. Linda enjoyed walking in the woods and playing “Words with Friends.” She is survived by two daughters, Sherry Derbin, of Ironwood, and Lisa Kirtley, of Mount Clemens, Mich.; her son, Art Ball, of Ironwood; five grand...
ASHLAND, Wis. - Susan Lynn "Susy" Lammer, 63, of Hurley, Wis., went to her heavenly home after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday morning, Nov. 13, 2017, at Ashland Health & Rehabilitation Center in Ashland. She was born in Chicago, Ill., on April 26, 1954, to the late Martin A. and Henrietta M. (Hepp) Lammer. They moved to the Hurley area in the 1960s and settled in Gile. After her parents' deaths, Susy moved into the Maple Leaf Group Home and then eventually got her own apartment in...
WAUSAU, Wis. - Eugene "Red" D'Antonio, 81, long-time Ironwood businessman, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, in Wausau. He was born Oct. 22, 1936, at the Newport Hospital in Ironwood, the son of the late Alexander "Bulltone" and Josephine (Evangelisto) D'Antonio. Red attended Ironwood and Wakefield Schools. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He was employed at the Bessemer Creamery as a truck driver/milkman. Red was also employed by Ketola Logging and Schult Mobile Homes....
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - CeCelia Miljevich, 93, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully late Monday evening, Nov. 20, 2017. CeCelia was born on June 17, 1924, in Cordova, S.C., a daughter of John James and Arrie Lee (Murphy) McMillan. She attended Cordova High School and graduated in 1942. CeCelia continued her education and earned a nursing degree, including special training as a cadet nurse, at Tri-County School of Nursing in Orangeburg, S.C. It was in Orangeburg where she met her...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Karen Elaine Anderson, 55, of 243 E. Ridge St., Ironwood, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. She was born April 4, 1962, in Flint, Mich., the daughter of Franklin D. Sr. and Annie (McClanahan) Tuck. Karen was an incredible, dedicated wife of 38 years. She was a loving mother and grandmother "Nana." She was looking forward to becoming a great-grandmother in February of 2018. Karen was a very beautiful and elegant lady. She enjoyed many...
GREENSBORO, N.C. - Edward G. Hoeft passed away peacefully in his sleep on Nov. 18, 2017. He was born in Bessemer, Mich., the son of Clarence and Vera Hoeft, on May 22, 1933. He graduated from A.D. Johnston High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving four years. He traveled the world during his career with the Central Intelligence Agency. He was active in football with the Greater Manassas Football League as a coach and later as the Commissioner. He retired to Lake Gogebic, in his beloved...
GILE, Wis. - Allan R. "Sonny" Wicklund, 76, formerly a long-time resident of Gile, passed away early Saturday morning, Nov. 18, 2017. Allan was born on Jan. 28, 1941, at home in Gile during a snowstorm, a son of Allan Jalmer and Enid Unelma (Norena) Wicklund. From 1974 to 2014, Sonny enjoyed working at the Look Up Sheltered Workshop and then at the Highline Corporation, both in Hurley. For 20 years, he volunteered as a bell ringer for the Paavo Nurmi Marathon. It was a very special day for him....
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Ero T. Kivi, 92, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away late Sunday evening, Nov. 19, 2017. Ero was born on July 11, 1925, in Wakefield, a son of John Axel and Lydia Wilhelmina (Riipinen) Kivi. He attended a trade school in Ironwood. During World War II, Ero was employed for a short time at a furniture and cabinet factory in South Haven. He returned to Wakefield and worked in construction and logging. Since he was an avid outdoorsman, Ero was never happier than when he was trapping, hunting and fishing. He enjoyed g...
TEEC-NOS-POS, Ariz. - Dean Everett Erickson, 60, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at his home in Teec-Nos-Pos. He was born in Ironwood, Mich., on Dec. 28, 1956, to Bertha (Kooping) and Everett Erickson, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1975. Dean was a well-rounded standout student-athlete. He earned varsity letters in basketball (3), football (2), track (2), baseball (1) and tennis (1). He was a natural born leader both on and off the field (or court). Dean...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Darlene M. (Aspinwall) Hill, 64, of 410 E. Longyear St., in Bessemer, passed away peacefully late Thursday evening, Nov. 16, 2017, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous fight with lung cancer. Darlene was born on April 18, 1953, in Bessemer Township, a daughter of James and Della Marion (LaChapelle) Aspinwall. She attended A.D. Johnston High School. On Oct. 17, 1970, Darlene was united in marriage to Regan C. Hill. They recently celebrated...
BOISE, Idaho - Nancy Jean Lindberg, 78, of Wells, Nev., passed away on Nov. 8, 2017, in Boise, surrounded by her daughters, after a short battle with cancer. Nancy was born in Ironwood, Mich., on July 27, 1939. She attended Luther L. Wright High School and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in elementary education from the University of Michigan. While student teaching in upper Michigan, she met and married E. William "Bill" Lindberg, also of Ironwood. They would move to Carlin, Nev., in 1963...
