Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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CADILLAC, Mich. - James Dean Thompson, 80, native of Cadillac, passed away at home with family by his side on Saturday, July 22, 2017. Jim, or "Jimmy" as he was know as a boy, was born on Dec. 22, 1936, at the family home in Cadillac, to Carl and Reva (Loomis) Thompson. Jim was a 1955 graduate of Cadillac High School and then furthered his education by attending college at Michigan Technological University and graduating in 1960. On June 16, 1960, he entered into marriage with the love of his... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Robert C. Symons Sr., 87, of Bessemer, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2017, at Gogebic Medical Center in Wakefield. He was born Oct. 12, 1929, in Ironwood, the son of the late Philip and Kate (Nichols) Symons. Robert attended Luther L. Wright High School, graduating with the Class of 1947. He served in the U.S. Army from Oct. 8, 1948, to Oct. 7, 1949, with the Company A, 15th Infantry Regiment. On May 24, 1952, he married Lois M. Ellis at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Family and friends are invited to attend the graveside service for Wanda Lou (Coonts) Ringsmuth, to be held Friday, Aug. 4, at 1 p.m., at Lakeside Cemetery in Wakefield. The Rev. Ted Trudgeon, pastor of the United Methodist Church in Wakefield, will officiate. Wanda passed away on Jan. 3, 2017, in King, Wis. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield.... Full story
MERRIWEATHER, Mich. - Carolyn Maves passed away unexpectedly in Merriweather on July 23, 2017. Born Carolyn Janet Higby in Seattle on Jan. 26, 1959, she was the daughter of Kenneth Edwin Higby and Janet Elizabeth Higby. Carolyn was a 1977 graduate of Hinsdale Central High School. She married George Maves, in Dixon, Ill., on March 3, 1989, and they moved to Merriweather with her three sons in the fall of 1989. She was co-owner of the Hoop N Holler Tavern in Merriweather for 28 years with her husb... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Vivian Saari passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017, with her family at her side. Vivian was born on Oct. 12, 1928, in Mercer, daughter of Herman and Ella Stone. She enjoyed fishing, picking agates at Little Girls Point, playing cards, gardening, watching traffic from her porch swing and cheering for the Green Bay Packers. Vivian was a gentle soul with a contagious laugh and a heart of gold. She was very supportive of her family and loved them unconditionally. She was loved... Full story
BERGLAND, Mich. - Ernest Victor Salonen Sr., 84, a lifelong resident of Bergland, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, July 24, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Ernie was born on March 9, 1933, in Bergland, a son of Ernest Edwin and Ida Helen (Kasper) Salonen. He attended Bergland Community School and graduated in 1951. After graduation, Ernie proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Missouri during the Korean War. On Aug. 20, 1960, Ernie was united in marriage... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Bobby John Hantula, a long-time resident of Ironwood, passed away peacefully Saturday on his 83rd birthday, July 22, 2017. Bobby was born on July 22, 1934, in Ironwood Township, a son of John and Signe (Kruutari) Hantula. He attended Roosevelt Grade School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1953. After graduation, Bobby proudly served as a United States Merchant Marine and sailed on board the La Belle Ship on the Great Lakes. On Jan. 25, 1956, Bobby was united... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Angie (Favero) Fabbri, 75, of Bessemer, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 19, 2017, after a brief illness. Angie was born on Oct. 30, 1941, in Ironwood, a daughter of Peter Ernest and Mary A. (Sabor) Favero of Anvil Location. She attended Anvil and Ramsay schools and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer in 1959. Angie was an honor thespian who took great pleasure writing poetry. She worked at Voss' Birchwood Lodge in Manitowish Waters, Wis., and Dairymen's... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Gerald W. Gustafson, 85, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, July 19, 2017, after a brief illness. Gerry was born on Sept. 27, 1931, in Davis Location, Bessemer Township, a son of John P. and Mildred (Crowley) Gustafson. He attended Puritan School in Bessemer Township, Roosevelt School in Ironwood Township and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1949. Gerry proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for two years, assigned to the 176th Missile Battalion as a specialist 2nd class at P... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Arvo G. Vuorenmaa, 94, of North Star Road, Ironwood Township, passed away Monday, July 17, 2017, in Ironwood. He was born Aug. 24, 1922, at home on the family farm in Ironwood Township, son of the late Eric and Selina (Kitula) Vuorenmaa. Arvo attended Ironwood Township schools and was employed in the CCC camps. From Dec. 7, 1942, until Nov. 23, 1945, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a marine oiler. He was a technical sergeant with the 7th Camp Battery and... Full story
WAUSAU, Wis. - Rev. Donald J. "DJ" Dominkowski, 78, went to be with his Lord on July 14, 2017, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. He was born in Ironwood, Mich., on Feb. 24, 1939, to John and Sigrid (Aho) Dominkowski. He graduated from Ironwood High School in 1956. On Aug. 26, 1961, he married Maxine Jarvi. Donald attended seminary at Concordia in Springfield, Ill., and graduated in 1963. Pastor Dominkowski went on to serve many different churches including churches in Westminster, Mass., Forbes,... Full story
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. — Sharon Marie Juopperi-Dasko, 59, of Iron Mountain, entered God’s loving arms on July 15, 2017, after a long illness. She was born in Ontonagon on April 11, 1958, first born daughter to Roger and Laurie Lou (Beck) Juopperi. A graduate of Ewen-Trout Creek High School and Gogebic Community College, she moved from her hometown of Bruce Crossing to Iron Mountain and started her career in medical transcription at Dickinson County Hospital, where she remained for over 30 years. From the hospital, she moved to a small pri... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Delores Elsie Salli, 84, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, June 27, 2017. Cremation has taken place. The family will greet relatives and friends on Tuesday, July 25, from 10 to 10:45 a.m., at All Saints Lutheran Church, 1202 Putnam St., in Wakefield, where a ladies auxiliary program will follow under the auspices of the Wakefield Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9084. A celebration of Elsie’s life will take place at the church at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Bill Jac... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Margaret T. Mrozinski, 92, a lifelong Montreal, Wis., resident, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, July 16, 2017, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood, surrounded by her loving family. The former Margaret Valetti was born Sept. 6, 1924, in Montreal, daughter of the late Basilio and Minnie (Nino) Valetti, and attended Montreal schools. She was married to Stanley J. Mrozinski Sr., on Nov. 15, 1946, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in... Full story
PORTAGE COUNTY, Wis. — Robert “Rob” Korhonen, 48, died Saturday, July 8, 2017, in Portage County. Robert was born Nov. 6, 1968, in Milwaukee, a son of Barbara “Toni” Anderson and Robert Korhonen. On Sept. 3, 1993, he was united in marriage to Jody Wolf. She survives and resides in Antigo. Robert was a machinist at JARP Industries in Schofield. Survivors in addition to his wife and parents include two daughters, Stacy (Tyler) Zarda of Antigo, and Karissa Korhonen of Antigo; six grandchildren, Lyndsay, 8, Kael, 5, Harper, 5, Logan, 4, Christoph... Full story
BELDING, Mich. — Margaret Lillian Hammond, 96, of Belding, formerly of Ionia, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2017, at Metron of Belding Nursing Center following an extended stay there. She was born in Battle Creek on June 15, 1921, daughter of Leon DeWitt and Alice Darrow (Lowe) Kanouse, both of whom preceded her in death. She attended rural schools for her elementary education and graduated from Ionia High School with the Class of 1939. She was a talented musician, playing saxophone in the concert and marching bands throughout high s...
DULUTH, Minn. - Elizabeth "Betty" "Bonnie" Jane Cebolski, 78, of Bessemer Mich., passed on to eternal life on July 4, 2017, at Essentia Hospital in Duluth. One of Bonnie's last requests was to be able to see the Fourth of July parades this year, and she made sure she was able to see the entire Bessemer parade without anyone standing in front of her. Elizabeth was born on April 14, 1939, in Bessemer to the late John and Pearl Cebolski. Bonnie was raised in Bessemer, where she attended A.D. Johnst...
HURLEY, Wis. - John David "Ski" Machesky, of Gile, has entered into eternal life. There will be a veteran's memorial service for him in Hurley, at the St. Mary's Cemetery, in the veterans' section on Saturday, Aug. 4, at 11 a.m. Friends and neighbors are invited. He was preceded in death by his son, John Jr.; his first wife, Ruth Arrone; and second wife, Alice Peterson. His progeny includes daughter, Sharon (Machesky, Hurst) Wiita; grandsons, John, Mill Creek, Wash., Alexander, Paradise,... Full story
MILWAUKEE, Wis. - Margie Chiapuzio, 77, a long-time resident of Milwaukee, formerly of Bessemer, Mich., passed away peacefully Thursday, July 13, 2017. Her final days were spent surrounded by her devoted family and loved ones. Margie was born on Sept. 9, 1939, in Ironwood, Mich., a daughter of Domenic Anton and Albertina Marie (Callovi) Chiapuzio. She attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1957. After high school, Margie moved to Milwaukee, where she bartended at... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Dorothy P. Leppi, 98, a lifelong Hurley resident, died peacefully early Saturday morning, July 15, 2017, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, with her loving family by her side. The former Dorothy Gehrke was born Feb. 23, 1919, in Hurley, daughter of the late Reinhard and Rose (Consie) Gehrke, attended Hurley schools and graduated from Hurley High School in 1937. She married Arthur U. Leppi on Oct. 24, 1940, in Ironwood, Mich. He preceded her in death on... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Robert Quentin Movrich, 59, of Ironwood, died Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at home of a sudden heart attack. He was born Dec. 8, 1957, in Virginia, Minn., the son of Robert W. and Charlotte (Minkin) Movrich. He attended Bessemer Schools, graduating from the A.D. Johnston High School with the Class of 1976. Robert served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged on Feb. 24, 1978. He worked at various landscaping and construction jobs in the area. He is survived by his... Full story
WAUSAU, Wis. — Lois F. Chatterson, 90, of Hurley, died Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born Feb. 13, 1927, in Morse, the daughter of the late Louis and Ellen (Smith) Deringer. She graduated from Glidden High School. Her husband, Francis G. Chatterson, preceded her in death on July 17, 2011. Lois is survived by her son, Steve (Peggy) Chatterson, of Ironwood, Mich.; two daughters, Kathryn Jackson, of Ironwood, and Patricia (Roger Benjamin) Wanden, of Hurley; nine grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; 12 g... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Clara B. Zarziski, 93, of Ironwood, Mich., died peacefully Tuesday evening, July 11, 2017, at Sky View Nursing Center in Hurley, with her niece, Linda, by her side. The former Clara Magdziak was born June 2, 1924, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Guzek) Magdziak, attended Ironwood schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1944. She then worked as a chambermaid at the St. James Hotel in downtown Ironwood, was employed at Hansen Glove Factory... Full story
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Maureen C. Morzenti, 61, of Hurley, died peacefully Tuesday morning, June 20, 2017, at Parkview Manor Nursing Home in Green Bay, surrounded by her loving family. The former Maureen Pozzani was born Jan. 15, 1956, in Beloit, daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Cornolo) Pozzani. She attended St. Mary's Grade School in Hurley and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in 1974. She then attended one year at WITC in Ashland. Maureen was employed as office receptionist for... Full story
WARSAW, Mo. - Francis Paul White, 76, of Warsaw, passed away Monday, June 5, 2017, at his home in Warsaw. He was born Oct. 7, 1940, in Ironwood, Mich., the son of Floyd Anton and Mary (Vanderschaegen) White. He grew up in Ironwood and after graduation, moved with friends to California. Francis worked for a short time in the entertainment field and then at An-Jan Pet & Feed in San Jose, Calif., until retiring in 2003. He then moved to Warsaw to be with his long-time friends, the Fultons, which... Full story
