Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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MERCER, Wis. - Gene R. Hickey, 86, of Mercer, died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2018, in his home. He was born Dec. 14, 1931, in Milwaukee, son of the late Milton and Ruth (Fitzpatrick) Hickey, and graduated from West Milwaukee High School. He attended Milwaukee Teachers College prior to being drafted into the U.S. Army and serving in the Korean War as a sergeant in the Second Division. Following his honorable discharge on July 16, 1954, Gene returned to Milwaukee Teachers College,... Full story
HOUGHTON, Mich. - Peter Cattelino, 100, a resident of The Bluffs Senior Living Community of Houghton, Mich., passed away peacefully on Jan. 3, 2018, at U.P. Health System-Portage Hospital in Hancock. He was born on Dec. 20, 1917, in Gile, Wis., the son of Italian immigrants Giuseppe Cattelino and Maria Bernarda Gallo. He attended school in Montreal, Wis., until the eighth grade while helping his widowed mother and five siblings with the family farm. Pete joined the Civilian Conservation Corps wh... Full story
WOODRUFF, Wis. - Patricia Jane Jacobson, 92, of Minocqua, formerly a long-time resident of Wakefield, Mich., died peacefully Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, at Season of Life Hospice House in Woodruff. Pat was born Feb. 21, 1925, in Two Harbors, Minn., the second daughter of Charles R. and Margaret Jane (Wright) Hemkes. The family moved to Wakefield in 1927, where her father would come to own several businesses through the years. Pat became a very accomplished pianist and organist. She would walk miles... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - John "Jack" Prospero, age 91, of Hurley, died on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018 in Hurley. He was born Nov. 2, 1926 in Bessemer Township, Mich., the son of the late Louis and Catherine (Buddle) Prospero. Jack graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley. He was a U.S. Army Staff Seargent and was discharged on Oct. 22, 1971. Jack was the Iron County Clerk of Court for 18 years, retiring in 1988. Since 2006, Jack was a member of the Iron County Board of Supervisors. He was a member of... Full story
BESSEMER TOWNSHIP, Mich. - John David Koski, 73, a long-time resident of Anvil Location, Bessemer Township, passed away Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, at his residence. John was born on Dec. 18, 1944, in Anvil, the son of Francis Oscar and Betty Ann (Kyllonen) Koski. He attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1963. Following graduation, John worked at Briggs & Stratton Corporation in Milwaukee, Wis. After returning to Anvil, he worked at the Universal Machine Company and...
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - Herbert William Levin, 88, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away on Dec. 21, 2017. Memorial services celebrating Herb's life will be held in March, 2018, at the National Cemetery in Sarasota, Fla., with full military honors. Herb was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., on March 4, 1929. He was the son of the late Carl and Lucille Levin. He was a graduate of Sault High School and served with the Sault National Guard bridge building company during the Korean War. He later was... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Joan Annette Laurila, 89, of Hurley and former longtime resident of Ontonagon, Mich., passed away on Jan. 3, 2018, at the Villa Maria in Hurley following a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Joan was born in Ontonagon on Nov. 10, 1928, with her twin sister, Jeannette. The twin girls were the last of 13 children born to William and Mary (Smydra) LaBrie. In 1948, Joan married Albert "Prino" Laurila and together they had seven children: Four boys and three girls.... Full story
BARNES, Wis. — Bernard J. DeRubeis, of Palm Desert, Calif., and Barnes, (formally of Duluth, Minn.), died on Jan. 3, 2018, at age 81. Bernard was born on Sept. 18, 1936, to Zerda and Dorothy DeRubeis in Ironwood, Mich. Bernard graduated from Hurley, Wis., High School in 1954. He received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Wisconsin system, as well as an honorable discharge for his military service. During this period, he married his beloved wife, Gretajean Torma, of Ironwood, to whom he was married for 56 years. A... Full story
OKEMOS, Mich. - Edna Eleanor Caramella, 82, of Bergland, Mich., passed away in Okemos, on Dec. 28, 2017, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born on Nov. 16, 1935, in Laird Township, the second child of the late Kenneth and Lydia (Lungi) Grant. Edna graduated from Bergland High School and married Donald Maki in 1955 in Bergland, Mich., and they raised their four children while he was an officer with the Michigan State Police. He preceded her in death in 1987. She married... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Kevin "Scott" Hultman, 61, of Mason, Wis., died on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, in Hurley. He was born Sept. 23, 1956, in Ashland, the son of Colleen White and the late Keith Hultman. Scott graduated from Hurley High School with the Class of 1974. He served in the U.S. Navy from August 1974 to August 1977. He had numerous jobs, including logging, road construction, and driving semis. Scott was also the owner of Mac's Bar, Bank Club of Hurley, and Sportsman's Bar in Pence. He is... Full story
DULUTH, Minn. - Jason "JJ" Lamerand, 45, of Iron Belt, Wis., passed away on Dec. 28, 2017, in Duluth, Minn. He was born July 10, 1972, in Atlanta, Ga., the son of Willard and Deanna Lamerand. JJ will forever be remembered as our greatest gift and light of our lives. A forever child that brought smiles and laughs to all who knew him. We will not be the same without our precious boy. JJ could always be found carrying a Hank tape, deck of cards, and one of his many teddy bears. He loved his family... Full story
WAUSAU, Wis. - Wayne H. Blaschke, 78, of Lake Gogebic, Mich., passed away peacefully on Dec. 26, 2017, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. Wayne was born in Milwaukee on Aug. 9, 1939. He graduated from Boys' Tech and was drafted into the U.S. Army where he was a signal corpsman stationed in Germany. Upon returning, Wayne joined the Milwaukee Fire Department, where he proudly served over 30 years. He retired to beautiful Lake Gogebic, where he enjoyed many years of fishing and hunting with his... Full story
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Robert J. "Bob" Grenfell, 71, of Marianna, Florida, formally of Ramsay, Michigan, died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017 at Big Bend Hospice in Tallahassee. Robert was born Sept. 11, 1946 in Wakefield, Michigan to the late Richard Jack and Grace Barron Grenfell. He served in the United States Army and worked most of his life in the oil and gas industry. He enjoyed golfing, traveling, and spending time with family. He was pre deceased by his parents; brothers, Tom and Earl; sisters,... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Joseph John Tiradani, 99, a long-time resident of Bessemer, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, Dec. 29, 2017. Joe was born on Nov. 6, 1918, in Ironwood, a son of Demetrio and Lena (Beauchamp) Tiradani. During his early teenage years, the family moved to Pennsylvania. They returned to Hurley, Wis., and he graduated from Hurley High School. Following graduation, Joe worked at the A&P grocery stores in Ironwood and Minocqua, Wis. He was a salesman for Nabisco Biscuit... Full story
WHITE PINE, Mich. — Karen Sue Howard, 73, of White Pine, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, at her home in White Pine. She was born in Ontonagon on Dec. 1, 1944, to William Picotte and Ellen (Carlson) Steed. She was a graduate of White Pine High School with the class of 1963. Karen owned and operated the “Weekly Bulletin” and went on to purchase Mac’s Bar and Lounge in 1991 and changed the name to Roxey’s Bar and Grill after her beloved doberman, Roxey. After many years of owning and operating Roxey’s, she retired. Karen enjoyed goi... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Hugh Parmelee Drury, 87, of Ironwood, died Dec.17, 2017, quietly in his home, surrounded by loved ones. Hugh was born in Iron Mountain on Oct.19, 1930. He graduated from John D. Pierce High School in Marquette. He attended college in Utah and graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science in forestry. Hugh and his wife, Dorcas, briefly lived in Laurel, Md., before moving to Anchorage, Alaska, where he was stationed at Fort Richardson Army Base. He was a... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Veronica B. Skolasinski, 99, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Friday morning, Dec. 29, 2017. Veronica was born on Dec. 20, 1918, in Ironwood, a daughter of John and Mary (Sentko) Vronch. She attended schools in Ironwood and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School. On June 29, 1940, Veronica was united in marriage to Edward L. Skolasinski at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Ironwood by the Rev. Carl Petranek. They shared more than 62 wonderful years... Full story
KETCHIKAN, Alaska - David Allan Ahonen, 72, of Ketchikan and Hurley, Wis., died Dec. 27, 2017, in Ketchikan, of complications from pneumonia. He was born Aug. 17, 1945, in Duluth, Minn., to Gustaf A. and Jennie F. Ahonen. He spent his childhood in Hurley, specifically in Kimball, Wis. David served in the U.S. Air Force as an M.P., worked as a prison guard in Wisconsin and was a cook on Great Lakes ore boats. He also tried his hand as a logger, police officer and as a scrap collector. He moved... Full story
GILE, Wis. — Marie V. Gurske, 74, of Gile, passed away on Dec. 27, 2017. She was born in Ironwood, Mich., on April 27, 1943, to the late Alfred and Jennie (Spets) Ranta. On Sept. 7, 1963, she was united in marriage to Gordon L. Gurske. In addition to her husband she is survived by her children, Brenda, Brian (Tracey) and Beth; eight grandchildren, Brianna (Dustin), Jessica (Kyle), Erick (Autumn), Ariana, Justin (Jacklyne), Ross (Gabriella), Sarin (Hunter) and Seth; and four great-grandchildren, plus one due in June 2018. She is further s... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - In the midst of the soft glow of Christmas lights and decorations, Jack Lobb Gribble, 85, slipped away peacefully at home on December 20, 2017. As an avowed Christmas fanatic and believer in this magical season, it seems somehow fitting. Jack was born on August 19, 1932 in Ironwood, Mich., to John and LaRue Gribble. He developed his love for sports of all kinds at an early age, including his first attempt at ski jumping at the ripe old age of 5! Jack pursued every sport... Full story
MADISON, Wis. — Lois W. Hickey, age 70, died peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Reedsburg, Wis. There will be a visitation from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday at the Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg and after 10 a.m. on Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials for masses or to the Reedsburg Area Medical Center — Tree of Life would be appreciated. Online condolences can be left at ho... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Agnes M. "Aggie" Armata, 88, of Ironwood, died Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 20, 2017, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation & Assisted Living Community in Ironwood. She was born Jan. 9, 1929, in Ironwood, to the late Gregor and Veronica (Stano) Stano, and attended Norrie School and St. Ambrose Grade and High School. She was employed as a clerk at Carlson's Clover Farm Store in Aurora Location, Ironwood, for three years, as an office clerk for Walter Oksa Plumbing in Ironwood, at... Full story
MELLEN, Wis. - Helen L. Trombi, 79, of Montreal, passed away peacefully on Dec. 23, 2017, surrounded by her loving husband of 61 years, Robert, daughter Jean and son Jim at the Mellen Manor Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facility in Mellen. Formerly Helen Lucille Wiener, Helen was born April 13, 1938 in Mellen. Helen is the daughter of the late William and Martha Wiener. She attended school in Mellen. She spent her life as a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Michael J. Tijan, 58, of Pence, Wis., died Sunday evening, Dec. 24, 2017, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, following a lengthy illness. Mike was born June 16, 1959, in Kenosha, Wis., son of the late Anthony and Connie (Sivula) Tijan, and grew up in Hurley, Wis., where he attended St. Mary's Grade School and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in 1977. He worked at Hurley Aeronautics, in Texas and Wausau, Wis., for the Loram Co. in railroad... Full story
IRON RIVER, Mich. - Sharon L. DeVowe, age 71, of Iron River, passed away Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017 at her home. On Aug. 14, 1946, she was born in Paynesville, Mich., to the late Reino and Florence (Merila) Hautamaki. She attended and graduated from the Trout Creek High School, with the Class of 1964. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Iron River. Throughout the years, she was employed at Angeli Foods and the Army Navy Store. She loved the Lord with all her heart, and enjoyed... Full story
