Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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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... Full story
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... Full story
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.... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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,... Full story
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.... Full story
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.... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
