Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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HURLEY, Wis. - Madeleine M. (Kozup) Morichetti, 96, of Hurley, died peacefully Wednesday morning, Sept. 6, 2017, at Sky View Nursing Center in Hurley, with her loving family by her side. She was born Nov. 9, 1920, and raised in Mellen, and lived in Northern Wisconsin most of her life. She was a business entrepreneur who owned supper clubs and bars, including the Rex Bar in Mercer, which she ran with her husband, Ralph Capone. Upon his death, she returned to school at age 55 to earn her GED and... Full story
EWEN, Mich. — Norman Walter Sormula, 79, of Ewen, passed away Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, at his home with Mabel by his side. He was born Feb. 19, 1938, in Ewen, to Walter and Mamie (Anderson) Sormula. Norman attended Ewen High School and later worked in construction for 30 years in Kenosha, Wis. After years apart, he was reunited with his partner in life, Mabel Niemi. Norman enjoyed traveling and spending his winters in Mesa, Ariz. He also liked hiking, spending time outdoors and was a Packer and Tigers fan. Norman is survived by his dear f... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Angela Lynn Mylly, 40, of Bessemer, died on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, in Ironwood. She was born Jan. 15, 1977, in Ironwood, the daughter of William and Dolly (Geesey) Nyman. Angela graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, with the class of 1995. She is survived by her son, Travis Mylly of Ironwood; her daughter, Taylor Mylly of Ironwood; her parents, William and Dolly Nyman of Bessemer; one brother, Toby (Heather) Nyman of Bessemer; and two nephews, Joshua and Chayse. She was preceded in death by her son, Trevor o... Full story
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. — Gerald D. Kimball, 75, of Ironwood, died on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, in the loving care of his daughter, Geri Lynn Dabb, in Iron Mountain. He was born July 7, 1942, in Ironwood, the son of the late Benjamin and Gladys (Kennedy) Kimball. On Nov. 15, 1968, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Patricia A. Pachmayer in Bessemer. She preceded him in death on Dec. 13, 2005. Per Gerald’s request, cremation has taken place. There will be no service. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Ironwood. Range Fun... Full story
LAKE GOGEBIC, Mich. – On early Friday morning Sept. 1, 2017, the Lord swept Marilyn Ann Winter to Heaven. We are deeply grateful to God that "Mama" was home, surrounded by family both in the days and hours leading to her passing and at the very time she took her last breath. This remarkable Christian woman welcomed the angels of God to her side with marvelous peace. A woman has never been more loved by her family than Marilyn, largely because she taught us well and loved us well. The great a... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Mary Ann Negri, 91, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, Sept. 1, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on Sept. 12, 1925, in Ironwood, the daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Raikovich) Pavlovich. She attended Luther L. Wright High School and graduated in 1944. On July 3, 1948, Mary was united in marriage to Joseph Peter Negri at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Ironwood. They were blessed with three children. For many y... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Betty Marie Martell, age 90 of Bessemer, died on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017 in Hurley. She was born Jan. 26, 1927 in Bessemer Township, the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Ahnen) Rizzie. Betty attended Bessemer Schools, graduating from A. D. Johnston High School with the Class of 1944. In 1948, Betty graduated from St. Mary's of Nazareth School of Nursing in Chicago, Ill. She was a Registered Nurse working in Oak Park, Ill., University of Colorado, in Milwaukee, Wis., and Grand... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Shirley M. Cabianca, age 91, of Bessemer, died on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 in Ironwood. She was born Dec. 8, 1925 in Duluth, Minn., the daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Dobinski) Miller. Shirley attended Bessemer schools, graduating from A.D. Johnston High School with the Class of 1943. On July 26, 1947, she was united in marriage to Lawrence Cabianca at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Bessemer. He preceded her in death on Dec. 6, 2008. She is survived by two sons, John "Ja... Full story
DULUTH, Minn. – Robert J. "Bob" Bale, 79, of Wakefield, Mich., passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, Sept. 3, 2017, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, after a sudden illness. Robert was born on Nov. 24, 1937, in Lakeview, Mich., a son of Frank and Mary (Backman) Bale. He attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, Mich., and graduated in 1955. Robert proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, and then spent the rest of his career as a welder at A.O. Smith "... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Margaret J. Ekman, 89, of Wakefield, died peacefully Wednesday morning, Aug. 30, 2017, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. There will be no services. Private interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Ironwood. Arrangements were entrusted to McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ironwood. Condolences may be expressed online at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.... Full story
BLACK EARTH, Wis. - Ralph Albert Tremmel, 88, of 5477N E. Echo Lake Road, Mercer, died Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, at Heartland Country Village Nursing Home in Black Earth. Ralph was born July 4, 1929, in St. Nazianz, Wis., son of the late Paul and Teresa (Tilger) Tremmel and grew up in the Pittsville area. He served in the U.S. Army in Landstuhl, Germany, from 1951 to 1953 and participated in the Never Forgotten Honor Flight XXI in September of 2015. Ralph was married to Joan G. Schill on June 30,... Full story
JANESVILLE, Wis. - Jean M. Behrendt, 82, a longtime resident of Janesville, passed away Monday evening, Aug. 28, 2017, at her home. She was born Oct. 21, 1934, in Ironwood, Mich. On March 9, 1957, she married Clifford M. Behrendt in Ironwood. He preceded her in death on March 31, 1996. Jean worked for many years as a telephone operator for Wisconsin Bell Telephone Co. until her retirement. She was a very active member of the Telephone Pioneers of Wisconsin. Jean was a very active and devoted... Full story
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - Darryl Anthony Kasper, 72, passed away of natural causes on Aug. 22, 2017, in Salt Lake City. Darryl resided in Rock Springs, Wyo., and was the son of Alex Kasper (deceased) and Helen Kasper (Misuraco) of Hurley, Wis. Darryl Anthony Kasper is survived by his mother, Helen Kasper, Hurley; siblings, Bonnie Kasper, Florida, Gary Kasper and wife, Ruth (Lemmons), Hurley, and Christine Kasper, Hurley; along with nephew, Rich Kasper, Michigan, and niece, Tara Kasper, Michigan.... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Larry Willard Hansen, 82, passed away on Monday, Aug. 28, 2017, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. He was born June 17, 1935, in Kenton, to Violet (Jo) and Walter Hansen. He graduated from Ewen High School and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and spent four years in Altus, Okla., as a crew chief, working on the B-52 Bombers. Larry then retired from White Pine Copper after 33 years. He was married to Judy Jacobson on Dec. 20, 1957. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,... Full story
WAUKEGAN, Ill. — Florence June (nee Remes) Piet, 87, of Zion and formerly of Ironwood, Mich., passed away on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. She was born June 17, 1930 in Ironwood. Florence retired from Fanstel and Norstan after many years of service. She is survived by her Husband of 67 years, Arthur Piet; son, Dale (Cindy) Piet of Zion; grandchildren, Sabrina (Ben) Childers, Amanda and Jessica Piet; three and a half grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Florence was preceded in death by her parents, F... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Pat O'Neill, 80, of Ironwood, passed away on July 30, 2017. In one of his poems, he wrote "death sometimes stumbles with its clown-like shilly-shally." He "stumbled" with a brain hemorrhage. Pat donated his body to science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Pat was born in 1937 in Pontiac and came to Ironwood in 1965 to teach composition, literature and creative writing at Gogebic Community College until his retirement in 2009 and then continued teaching as an adjunct. He... Full story
OSHKOSH, Wis. - William Joseph Born, 90, of Oshkosh, formerly of Ontonagon and White Pine, Mich., died peacefully on Aug. 7, 2017, with family by his side. Bill was born July 12, 1927, in Ontonagon, son of Alvin and Lillian Born. He attended schools in Ontonagon and Big Rapids, Mich., graduating with a degree in accounting. At age 17, he enlisted in the Navy, serving three years on a cruiser and destroyer as Bugler and Quartermaster 3rd Class Petty Officer. On April 21, 1951, he married Joan... Full story
BLAINE, Minn. - James "Jim" Estola, of Blaine, died peacefully at home with his family by his side on Aug. 22, 2017, after a short illness. He was born Oct. 5, 1963, son of Reino and Doris Estola. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School class of 1982 and also from Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in Ashland, Wis. Jim was a self-employed CNC programmer. He is survived by his parents; longtime life companion, Diane Hollenbeck; son, Nicholas Estola; daughter, Samantha Estola;... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Kenneth R. Nelson, 75, of Ironwood, died peacefully early Friday morning, Aug. 18, 2017, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. Ken was born Dec. 26, 1941, in Bessemer Township, son of the late Oscar and Anna (Erickson) Nelson, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School, Ironwood, with the Class of 1959. He then attended North Central Technical College in Wausau, Wis. Following graduation from North Central Technical College, Ken worked at a greeting card... Full story
WAUKEGAN, Ill. — Florence June (nee Remes) Piet, 87, of Zion and formerly of Ironwood, Mich., passed away on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. She was born June 17, 1930, in Ironwood. Florence retired from Fanstel and Norstan after many years of service. She is survived by her Husband of 67 years, Arthur Piet; son, Dale (Cindy) Piet, of Zion; grandchildren, Sabrina (Ben) Childers, Amanda and Jessica Piet; three and a half grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Florence was preceded in death by her p... Full story
EWEN, Mich. - Julia M. Koski, 63, of 769 W. Maple St., Apartment 1, Ewen, passed away on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, at The Lighthouse at Ishpeming Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was in the loving care of her family, staff members and the Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice at the time of her death. Julia was born Sept. 3, 1953, at home in Ewen, the daughter of John A. and Leah J. (Mikkola) Koski. Julia grew up in Ewen and was a graduate of the Ewen-Trout Creek High School Class of 1972.... Full story
WAUKEGAN, Ill. - Irene Tomich, of Pence, Wis. died Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, while in hospice care at The Terrace Nursing Home in Waukegan, Illinois. She was born April 3, 1921, in Ironwood, Mich., to the late Fabian and Amanda Remes. Irene grew up in Erwin Township. It was a typically large farm family, numbering seven girls and two boys. Namely, Vienna Manki (Einar), Eva Niemi (Arvo), Olga Nelson (Evertt), Ruth (Doyle), Wayne (Gladys), Gerty, Amby and Toivo, all deceased. One remaining sister,... Full story
DUBUQUE, Iowa — Judith M. Butler, recently of Dubuque, passed away Aug. 17, 2017, surrounded by love. Born Feb. 11, 1946, in Chicago to Robert and Norma Garvin, she grew up and attended school in Antioch, Ill. There, she met and absconded with the heart of James Butler, the love of her life. They married, settled down and raised daughters, Maureen and Lisa in DeKalb, Ill., where Judi worked as court clerk for DeKalb County and then as a calligrapher at Creative Calligraphy in DeKalb. Upon retirement, Jim and Judi relocated to Lake Gogebic, Mich... Full story
EAGLE RIVER, Wis. - Gene Raymond Ludtke, 80, of Eagle River, passed away on Thursday Aug. 24, 2017, at his home. He was born on July 25, 1937, in Milwaukee, to Milo and Clara (Lutz) Ludtke. He married Joyce Hegemann on Sept. 26, 1959, at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Waterford. Gene worked at American Motors in Kenosha for several years and then moved north to work at the White Pine Copper Mine in Michigan where he was injured and had to retire. He assisted his wife for several years managing... Full story
IRON RIVER, Mich. — Donald H. Mansfield, 85, of Watersmeet, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017, at Aspirus Hospital, Iron River. He was born Aug. 9, 1932, in Watersmeet, son of the late Herman and Iris (Peacock) Mansfield. Donald grew up and attended school in Watersmeet. He married Clara Greene in Watersmeet, and she preceded him in death in 1986. Donald worked for many loggers in the Watersmeet area for years before going to work for the Gogebic County Road Commission where he worked for around 10 years before retiring. He enjoyed cutting f... Full story
