Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Randall John Nurmi, 61, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, June 15, 2017, at his home. Randy was born on June 4, 1956, in Waukegan, Ill., a son of Rueben Johannes and Patricia Lois (Makela) Nurmi. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1975. Randy is survived by his mother, Patricia L. Pensala, Wakefield; two sisters, Susan Nurmi, Wakefield, and Vickie Krueger, Jewett, Texas; a niece, Liisa Nurmi, Milaca, Minn.; a...
L’ANSE, Mich. — Susan Novak, a long-time resident of Ewen, passed away on Sunday June 11, 2017, at the Bayside Village in L’Anse. Susan was 58 years young and was born on Oct. 10, 1958, in Wakefield, to John and Mary Novak. Susan loved doing puzzles, magazines and taking walks outside. Susan was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Novak. She is survived by her brother, Mike (Ruth), in Green Bay, Wis.; sister, Delores Jean (Kurt), in White Bear Lake, Minn.; and brother, Robert (Alice), in Gilman, Wis. She is also survived by five...
BATAVIA, Ill. - On June 12, 2017, Clyde C. Bohn, while living at the Holmstad Retirement Community in Batavia, took his final laboring breath after years of chronic illness. The illnesses that shorted his life were emphysema, COPD and cancer. In the last several months, the family was provided wonderful care through Hospice and Michealsen Health Center. Clyde's family and friends were with him in life's journey and brought great comfort through prayers and thoughts. The greatest blessing was to...
L’ANSE, Mich. — Susan Novak, a long-time resident of Ewen, passed away on Sunday June 11, 2017, at the Bayside Village in L’Anse. Susan was 58 years young and was born on Oct. 10, 1958, in Wakefield, to John and Mary Novak. Susan loved doing puzzles, magazines and taking walks outside. Susan was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Novak. She is survived by her brother, Mike (Ruth), in Green Bay, Wis.; sister, Delores Jean (Kurt), in White Bear Lake, Minn.; and brother, Robert (Alice), in Gilman, Wis. She is also survived by five...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Tristan J. Norman, 20, of Ironwood Township, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 11, 2017, in Ironwood. He was born April 15, 1997, in Fairbanks, Alaska, the son of Chris Norman and Mysty (Stone) Houchin, and graduated from South Fork High School in Stuart, Fla., in 2015. Moving to Ironwood Township, he then attended Gogebic Community College. Tristan was currently employed as a utility clerk at Super One in Ironwood. He enjoyed playing video games, anime, driving with his friends...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — A celebration of life remembering Norma Salo, a long-time resident of Wakefield, who died on Feb. 22, 2017, will be held Friday, June 16, at 2:30 p.m. CDT, preceded by memorial visitation at 1:30 p.m. CDT, at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9084, 107 W. U.S. 2, in Wakefield. The Rev. Fr. Paul Nomellini will officiate. Rite of Committal and interment will take place at Lakeside Cemetery, Wakefield, and her beloved husband, Joe, will be buried alongside her. A farewell dinner will follow at the Wakefield VFW Post 9084. J...
SAGOLA, Mich. - James A. Dabb, 74, of Sagola, died Monday, June 5, 2017, at his home. Jim was born on Jan. 4, 1943, in Iron Mountain, the son of Albert and Rosamond (Van Laanen) Dabb. Jim graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1961. He received his associate degree in criminal justice from Gogebic Community College. He worked for the Department of Natural Resources as a conservation officer for many years, retiring in April of 1991. Jim was inspired by a tragic hunting accident many years...
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. - Mario Joseph Caramella, 81, of Bergland, formerly of White Pine, passed away after a courageous battle on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at Dickinson County Hospital in Iron Mountain, with his family by his side. He was born on Sept. 27, 1935, in Hancock, the son of the late Mario and Johanna (Scussel) Caramella. Mario graduated from Houghton High School in 1952, enlisted in the U.S. Army for two years and then attended and graduated from Northern Michigan University with a...
EAGLE RIVER, Wis. - Alvin Ronald Levra, 86, died Saturday, May 27, 2017, in Eagle River. He was born Dec. 10, 1930, to Anton and Irene (Eilo) Levra, in Iron Belt. He was raised there and grew up with the love of the outdoors that remained with him the rest of his life. He spent his last days watching deer, squirrels, rabbits and birds from his window in the woods. He attended Iron Belt School and, after graduating, he joined the U.S. Air Force, making it his lifelong career. He served in Korea...
LAKE GOGEBIC, Mich. — Friends are invited to attend the committal service for Maureen G. Orlich, to be held Wednesday, June 14, at 11 a.m., at Lakeside Cemetery, Wakefield. The Rev. Timothy J. Stecking, pastor of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Bessemer, will officiate. Maureen, who lived on Lake Gogebic, passed away Nov. 21, 2016. Jerald Rocco, owner-manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, is assisting the family....
ONTONAGON, Mich. — Rose Marie Skoviak, 84, of Ontonagon, passed away, Jan. 18, 2017. Rose Marie was born to Arthur and Louise King on June 2, 1933, in Ewen, where she was raised and attended school, graduating from Ewen High School with the class of 1952. In 1954, she wed Calvin Hansen and was blessed with five children. Their union ended in 1968 and Rose Marie raised her children in Ewen. On July 23, 1982, Rose Marie and Joseph Skoviak united in marriage and began their new life in Ontonagon. They shared a beautiful life together, guided by th...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Richard W. Dembowski Sr., 69, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, May 27, 2017. Rick was born on Feb. 20, 1948, in Milwaukee, a son of Bronislaus and Eleanore (Karolewicz) Dembowski. He attended school in Milwaukee and graduated from Pulaski High School in 1966. Rick proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged as a specialist 4th grade on March 1, 1970. Rick took great pride serving in...
MARQUETTE, Mich. - Jerome F. Lazowski, 88, of Ironwood, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at D. J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette. He was born April 4, 1929, in Ironwood, the son of the late Michael and Amelia (Ziemba) Lazowski. Jerome graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood with the Class of 1947. He worked at a shoe repair shop for a time before entering the service. Jerome served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1954 during the Korean Conflict. Part of his...
MADISON, Wis. - Ramona Rose Hamann, 80, passed away peacefully June 4, 2017, in Madison, surrounded by her loving family. Mona was born in Eagle Valley in 1937 to Anton and Blanch Patzner. She grew up on a dairy farm near Lewiston, Minn. After graduating from Kotter High School in Winona, Minn., she was trained as a nurse at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn., and went on to become a highly skilled surgical nurse spending most of her career at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minn. Her...
WAUSAU, Wis. - Charles Richard Lundberg, 83, of Hurley, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017, at Wausau Aspirus Hospital. Born in Wisconsin Rapids, on Jan. 6, 1934, he was the first born son of the late Carl and Evelyn (Renberg) Lundberg. Raised in the Saratoga and Plainfield areas, he graduated from the Plainfield Tri-County High School in 1951. On June 11, 1955, he was united in marriage to Lillian Sutton. They were blessed with five children. Charles was a skilled plasterer and drywaller his...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Frances Ann "Fran" Bogdan, 93, of Bessemer, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, in Wakefield. Fran was born April 10, 1924, in Puritan Location, Bessemer Township, the daughter of Victorio and Mary (Negri) Moro. Fran attended Puritan School and A.D. Johnston High School, graduating with the Class of 1942. On Nov. 7, 1942 she married Robert A. Bentzen in Bessemer. He preceded her in death in 1990. Fran worked as a telephone operator and as a sales clerk at various stores...
IRONWOOD - Jack W. Scuffham, 100, of Ironwood and formerly of Stambaugh, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in Ironwood. Jack was born May 10, 1916, in Gaastra, the son of the late Kyme and Alice (Cummings) Scuffham. Jack graduated from Stambaugh High School in 1934. On July 12, 1938, he married Inez Ruth Ogren at the First Lutheran Church in Iron River. She preceded him in death on Jan. 9, 2009. Jack worked in the local iron mines for more than 30 years. For many years after retirement,...
MARQUETTE, Mich. — Pauline M. Aho, 88, of Gwinn, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017, at U.P. Health System in Marquette. Pauline was born Jan. 8, 1929, in Bessemer, the daughter of the late James and Theresa (Borgaro) Brack. Pauline attended Iron Belt (Wis.) schools and graduated from Iron Belt High School with the Class of 1945. She met her future husband, Edward Aho, at an end of the war street victory party after World War II. On Nov. 5, 1949, she married Edward at St. Ann Catholic Parish in Saxon, Wis. He preceded her in death on Nov. 2...
KENOSHA, Wis. - William B. "Bill" Bruneau, 79, of Kenosha, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Born in Montreal, Wis., on July 22, 1937, he was the son of the late Bertrand and Catherine (Bogun) Bruneau. Raised and educated in northern Wisconsin, he was a graduate of Hurley High School. Following graduation, Bill enlisted in the U.S. Navy on June 22, 1955, serving aboard the U.S.S. Fulton in New London, Conn. He received his honorable discharge on July 21, 1959. On...
ANTIGO, Wis. - Denise R. Matuszczak, 53, of Antigo, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017. She was born Sept. 12, 1963, the daughter of Richard Powell and Peggy Matuszczak. After attending school in Antigo, Denise started baking. Denise would work at several places over the years creating some of the best cakes and cookies. Baking, as well as cooking, were her passions. Denise also enjoyed helping friends and family. She was always willing to give the shirt off her back and not think twice about it....
KENOSHA, Wis. - William B. "Bill" Bruneau, 79, of Kenosha, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Born in Montreal, Wis., on July 22, 1937, he was the son of the late Bertrand and Catherine (Bogun) Bruneau. Raised and educated in northern Wisconsin, he was a graduate of Hurley High School. Following graduation, Bill enlisted in the U.S. Navy on June 22, 1955, serving aboard the U.S.S. Fulton in New London, Conn. He received his honorable discharge on July 21, 1959. On...
MANITOWOC, Wis. - Mary Alice Holschbach, 49, of Manitowoc, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2017, at her home. She was born at Divine Infant Hospital in Wakefield, Mich., on Jan. 8, 1968, the daughter of the late Gerald and Irene Kremposki. Mary spent most of her life in Wakefield. She started off her healthcare career as a CNA for many years. Mary loved her current job as an independent living assistant at Homes for Independent Living, where she cared for many people and took on as many hours...
MANITOWOC, Wis. - Carol F. Allan, 87, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Sunday morning, May 28, 2017, at St. Mary's Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc. Carol was born on May 8, 1930, in Crystal Falls, Mich., daughter of the late Harry and Jean (Johnson) Freberg. She was a graduate of Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, Mich., with the class of 1948. She later attended Gogebic Junior College and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Superior with a degree in education in 1952. On July 18...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Roger "Pat" Patrick Bennetts, 70, on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, left this fine earth to find a better hunting camp with God. Roger, "Pat" as he was known by his Upper Peninsula friends and family, lived in many different towns and cities in the Midwest during his working careers in sales and sales management, choosing to retire/return in 2011 to the U.P. of Michigan, the place he loved so much. He loved hunting, four-wheeling with his friends, absolutely loved skiing (he ski...
DULUTH, Minn. - Gustave Benedict "Gus" Swanson, 97, of Ironwood, Mich., died Wednesday evening, May 24, 2017, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. He was born May 14, 1920, in Ironwood, son of the late Gustave A. and Constance (Bonino) Swanson, attended Ironwood schools and graduated from Ironwood High School in 1938. He then attended Ironwood Junior College from 1939-1940 and worked as a machinist for Held Gauge Co. in Detroit from 1941-1943. He served in the U.S. Army Corps...
