Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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POYNETTE, Wis. - Lawrence "Larry" Miller, age 73, of Poynette, passed away in an auto accident on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Larry was born on Jan. 3, 1950, in Wayne, Michigan, the son of Douglas and Mildred (Harris) Miller. He joined the U.S. Marines and served in the Vietnam War. Larry worked in machine assembly for Goss Printing (1972 to 1982) and Publishers Equipment (1985 to 1991). He then worked as a cement truck driver for Roscoe Redi-Mix (1991 to 1996) and Rogers Redi-Mix (1996 to...
HURLEY, Wis. - Anthony "Tony" Dominic Rodeghiero, 71, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Tony was born on June 28, 1951, in Ironwood, Michigan, the son of Andrew and Minnie (Negri) Rodeghiero. Tony attended St. Mary's grade school and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in 1969. After high school graduation, he attended Gogebic Community College in Ironwood and transferred to the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie, where he earned his bachelor's...
HURLEY, Wis. - James A. Giuliano, 74, of Hurley, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota. Jim was born on April 28, 1948, in Ironwood, Michigan. He was the son of Alfred Giuliano and Mary Chiapusio. Jim attended J.E. Murphy High School and graduated in 1966. He married Karen E. Rintala on July 25, 1970, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hurley. Jim worked as a carpenter with co-owner Jon Morzenti, operating Morzenti and Giuliano Con...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Ladd E. Honkala, 76, of Ironwood, died peacefully at home on Thursday, May 18, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Marion Honkala; his sister, Georgia Taylor; his niece, Sherri Taylor; and his son, Ladd George Honkala II. Also gone before him are Sam, Milo, Kitty Cat, Toivo and Shade. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Susan Honkala; his daughter, Toni (Todd) Aanonsen of New York; his son, Brent (Becky Randall) Honkala of Bessemer;...
RAMSAY, Mich. - Michael Byron Wells, 77, of Ramsay, as promised, rode his little red tricycle into Eternity on Friday, May 5, 2023. He passed away after a mercifully brief struggle with complications related to lung cancer. Michael was born May 27, 1945, in Wisconsin, adopted as an infant and raised by B.K. and Orpha Wells in Madison, Wisconsin. Growing up, he was a prodigal visual artist, musician, swimmer and outdoorsman. Many of his country-spanning adventures in the mid-to late 1960s are...
MERCER, Wis. - Douglas J. Schulze, age 80, of Mercer, Wisconsin, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, at home with his family by his side. Doug was born Feb. 18, 1942, in Madison to Ellsworth and Marian (Brumm) Schulze. Doug was united in marriage to Judy Stoflet on Sept. 24, 1966. Upon high school graduation, Doug attended Madison Area Technical College, in Madison, earning his Associate of Science degree in machine design in 1964. From there he worked for Besly Welles Corporation,...
MERRILL, Wis. - Mary Ann Mattson, 76, of Iron Belt, moved to her Heavenly home on Monday, May 8, 2023, at the Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill. Mary was born on April 2, 1947, in Chicago, to Edward and Patricia (Cox) Matusewic. Mary was united in marriage to Jerome "Jerry" on Sept. 5, 1964. Jerry was the center of Mary's universe. They were high school sweethearts and spent more than 60 years together. One of the things they enjoyed was taking motorcycle rides. They took trips to Keystone,...
ISHPEMING, Mich. — Margaret Marie Fleming passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023. Born Margaret Marie Tulppo on Oct. 7, 1939, she was better known as “Sis.” Sis graduated from Ewen High School in 1957. She married Robert Floyd Fleming on June 14, 1958. They raised two daughters, Julie and Janice. They moved downstate for work in 1968, but rejoined family and friends in Bruce’s in 1973. They enjoyed traveling with their 5th-wheel camper and visited most of the lower 48 states and Alaska. In the early 1990s, they bought George’s Bar and moved...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Thomas Joseph DeCarlo, 97, of Ironwood, passed away on May 12, 2023, with his son, Tom, by his side. Thomas was born March 24, 1926, to Nicholas and Francis DeCarlo in Hurley, Wisconsin. He attended and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in 1947. A proud U.S. Navy veteran (July 19, 1944 - June 14, 1946), Tom would tell anyone who would listen about a proud moment in his life, watching from his ship U.S.S. Thesis Bay C.V.E. 90, the signing of the Japanese surrendering Aug....
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Debbie A. Alonen, 70, of Ironwood, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, peacefully in her sleep. Deb was born Jan. 2, 1953, in Ironwood, and was the daughter of the late James A. and Hazel M. (Mansfield) Peite. She attended Ironwood Catholic School and graduated in 1971. Deb worked at several places throughout her life including The Donut King, Red Owl, MFC Bank and the Grand View Clinic. She married the love of her life, Richard A. Alonen, on Nov. 10, 1973. Deb is survived by...
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. - Daniel J. "Dan" Rostollan, 65, of Sheboygan, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023, from a prolonged illness due to complications after a car accident. He was born on Aug. 7, 1957, in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, to Donald and Dolores (Utto) Rostollan. He is survived by his father, Donald, Wakefield, Michigan; his former wife, Cheryl Galloway; his former wife, Jan Tilden, and their three children, Sarah Rostollan, Matthew Rostollan and Nicole Rostollan; his siblings, David...
GILE, Wis. - Mary Gene "Mimi" Moncher, 71, of Gile, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023. Our mom was born May 16, 1951, the youngest of six children born to Eugene and Ann (Lopez) Jacquart. When her sister, Sue, had trouble pronouncing Mary, she gained the nickname Mimi and it stuck. She attended St. Ambrose School, graduating with the class of 1969. Over the years, she worked a multitude of jobs, many in the food industry, from Hayes Dairy Bar in the 1960s to Mr. G's and the Branding Iron...
WOODRUFF, Wis. - Phillip James "Jim" Kimball, 85, of Woodruff, passed away peacefully and went to his Lord and Savior on May 7, 2023, after a short illness. He was born in Ironwood, Michigan, on Nov. 20, 1937, to Robert and Adele (Ringwall) Kimball. He attended school in Ironwood, graduating from St. Ambrose High School in 1955. Upon graduation, Jim served his country in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He owned Lakeland Construction and was well known in the surrounding area for his...
WINCHESTER, Wis. - Darryl Mark Carlson of Winchester, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, after a brief illness. Darryl was born on Jan. 14, 1964, to Gene and Sherry Carlson in Ironwood, Michigan. Darryl is survived by his son, Joshua Carlson; his father, Gene Carlson; brother, Mike Carlson; sisters, Pam (Brian) Orr, Heidi (Scott) Jenks and Gina (Ryan) Clarke; and many nieces and nephews. Darryl was preceded in death by his mother, Sherry Carlson; brother, Dale Carlson; and niece, Heather...
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. - Thomas Patrick Sholar, age 77, passed away April 14, 2023, at the Chippewa Falls Veterans Home in Chippewa Falls. He was a Vietnam veteran. Tom was born Oct. 2, 1945, to Joseph and Lucille (Paul) Sholar in Wakefield, Michigan. He grew up in Ramsay, Michigan, and graduated from A. D. Johnston High School in 1963. In 1973, he graduated from Northern Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science degree. He often told the story that George Bush Sr. spoke at his commencement....
HURLEY, Wis. - Dylan Thomas Conhartoski, 28, of Hurley, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Dylan was born on Aug. 16, 1994, to Roman "Muzzy" Jr. and Patti Conhartoski at Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, Michigan. He was a 2012 graduate of the Hurley High School. After graduation, Dylan furthered his education in heavy equipment operation and attended North Country Heavy Equipment School in Escanaba, Michigan, graduating in October 2012. He then went on to work for White Construc...
HURLEY, Wis. - Arlene Mae (nee Yurich) Abelson, 90, a longtime resident of the town of Oma, was granted her angel wings on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, after a brief hospitalization. Arlene was born on April 10, 1932, in Rhinelander. Her love story began when she met and then married Eugene "Popeye" Abelson on Jan. 27, 1951. He continued to be her one true love even after he passed to Heaven on Sept. 10, 1985. Their marriage was blessed with seven children, Susan, Diane Klein (Kelly), David, Jean...
HURLEY, Wis. - Lilly Ann-Marie Williams, age 40, "Nenookaasig-kwe," peacefully started her journey with her mother Delores Williams, beside her in the physical world and with her father James Williams Sr. awaiting her arrival in the spirit world on May 4, 2023, at Villa Maria Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. She was born on May 7, 1982, in Eagle River, at the Vilas County Memorial Hospital. She was a beautiful woman, whose light shined bright in every room she entered. She glided so gracefully w...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Jean Eileen Malmberg passed on May 2, 2023. She was born to John and Josephine Nelmark on Feb. 5, 1929. She had many interests, including photography, art, reading, and watching the news. She also loved sitting on her lawn chair on the shore of any lake. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Eugene "Moby" Malmberg; and her brother, Donald Nelmark, and his wife, Anne. Jean is survived by her daughter, Linda (Tim Rahko); grandsons, Anthony (Rachel) Cortez, a new...
WAUSAU, Wis. - Eileen E. Rantanen, 87, of Wausau, died peacefully on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Rennes Health and Rehab Center in Weston. Eileen was born on May 12, 1935, in the town of Kimball near Hurley, the daughter of Louis Raymond and Tyyne (Maki) Kivi. On Feb. 25, 1952, Eileen married Harold Rantanen in Milwaukee. Eileen and Harold lived in numerous areas around the state, including DeForest, Waunakee, Germantown, Wausau and Kimball. Eileen was an avid gardener with extensive vegetable and...
MARQUETTE, Mich. - Leo A. Goodwin died on April 25, 2023. He was born on Sept. 13, 1927, in Ironwood, to Leo A. and Lulu Goodwin. Leo attended Luther L. Wright High School. Before graduation in 1945, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was awarded his diploma early, as a result of his enlistment. While in the service he traveled through the Pacific on the USS Holland. He went to China, Guam and Japan. He saw firsthand the devastation of Nagasaki and Hiroshima. After returning home late in 1946, he...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Rudy Patrick Massi, 37, of Ironwood. Rudy was born on Feb. 7, 1986, in Ironwood, to Joseph R. and Sue (Harkins) Massi. Rudy was an amazing father, son, brother, friend and person in general. He was always there to help anyone even if he didn't know you. Rudy loved the outdoors and being with friends and family, especially his daughter. He had a smile that could make you smile on your worst day. Rudy is survived by his beloved...
RAMSAY, Mich. — Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Deloris Ann Bracket, 84, of Ramsay, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at her residence of natural causes. Deloris was born on Sept. 12, 1938, to Peter and Ann Valentino in Trimountain. She was a lifelong resident of the Upper Peninsula. Deloris was predeceased by her daughter, Marcy Lynn Bracket; and a grandson, Anthony Bracket. She is survived by Dave Bracket, Ironwood; a sister, Patricia (Vern) Carlson, Pu...
HURLEY, Wis. - Fredrick James Sandquist, Jr., 70, of Hurley, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Fred was born on Nov. 13, 1952, to Fredrick and Constance (Delmet) Sandquist in Wakefield. Fred worked for Brite Spot Bar in Hurley for many years. He enjoyed bowling, playing pool and some gambling. Fred like to tinker on things in his yard and loved watching the Wolverines and Packers. He will be missed by his children, Deanna Murphy, Christin (Dan) Pribek, Derek (Nicole) Sandquist, Stacey...
MARENISCO, Mich. — A memorial service for Julie A. Tice, 82, of Marenisco, who died on Feb. 4, 2023, will be held on Friday, May 5, at 11 a.m., preceded by visitation at 10 a.m., at the Marenisco Town Hall. The Rev. Roy Speck will officiate. A luncheon will follow. Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, is assisting the family with arrangements....
