Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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WESTON, Wis. - Jack Kivi, 78, passed away Dec. 2, 2021. Jack was born in Ironwood and attended Luther L. Wright High School, where one of his fondest life memories was playing football. He married the former Meredith Wynne of Ironwood. They had three children and were married for 58 years before her passing in 2020. He was an incredible father, brother and husband. He is survived by his sister, Carol; his three kids, Jeff, Brian and Michelle; and his grandchildren, Jeremiah, Benjamin, Elijah... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Kurt Alan Choronzy, 46, of Ironwood passed away Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021. He was born on Oct. 29, 1975, the son of Larry and Gail (Lehto) Choronzy. Kurt is survived by his father, Larry; brother, Keith (Jennifer); son, Wyatt; and stepdaughter, Emma. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gail; and grandparents, John and Signe Choronzy, and Wallace and Lorraine Lehto. Next summer the family will celebrate Kurt's life. The family has chosen McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home of... Full story
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. - Richard "Smitty" Smith passed away peacefully on Nov. 21, 2021. Smitty was the son of the late Paul J. Smith and Helen Lahti, both of Negaunee. Smitty proudly served his country through three tours in Vietnam while in the U.S. Navy. Afterwards he attended Northern Michigan University and received a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. In Marquette, he worked for the Public Works Department and at UPPCO. He and his wife, Deanna "D," purchased and ran the Walleye Lod... Full story
EWEN, Mich. - James D. Weston, 85, of Ewen, passed away Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. James is survived by a sister, Carol; his wife, Jo Ann; a daughter, Kelly; a son, Jason; four granddaughters, Kara, Katylynn, Prudence and Chloe; two grandsons, Cody and Gaiter; and many nieces and nephews. His favorite activities included playing cards with friends and bingo. He enjoyed spending time with his family. A funeral service will be held Saturday, Dec. 11, at 1 p.m. EST, preceded by visitation at 12:30... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Jane Ann Kennedy, 91, of Hurley, formerly of Ironwood Michigan, and Lake Gogebic, Michigan, passed away Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Born on Nov. 8, 1930, in Madison, Jane was the daughter of Gerald and Edith Pearce. She graduated from Madison East High School in 1948, and then continued her education at the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Madison, where she graduated as a registered nurse in 1951. On Dec. 27, 1951, she was joined in marriage with William "Bill" Kennedy.... Full story
MADISON, Wis. - Judith A. Kompsie, 79, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Nov. 29, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Bessemer Township, Michigan, to Frank and Evelyn Pachmayer. Judy grew up in Ironwood, Michigan, with her five siblings. Judy graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1960. After graduation she moved to Evanston, Illinois, where she worked for Washington National Insurance where she met the love of her life, John Kompsie. They were married on April... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Faron M. Berset, 57, of Ironwood passed away on Nov. 29, 2021, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital after a four-year battle with cancer. Faron was born on Jan. 7, 1964, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Otto and Jeanette (Piispanen) Berset. He spent most of his life driving truck and hauling over the road. He was employed by White Construction Company in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, until he became ill. Faron's life revolved around anything fast and fun. He loved doing mechanical work... Full story
BRAINERD, Minn. - Rauha Matilda Salli, age 90, passed away on Nov. 23, 2021, at her home at Woodland Good Samaritan in Brainerd. The former Rauha Korpela was born at home on the family farm in Wakefield, Michigan, on July 28, 1931, to Waino and Hilda Korpela. Born a feisty preemie, she spent her first days in the farmhouse kitchen, in a shoebox on the open oven door of the wood stove. She carried that feisty spirit throughout her life. Rauha attended Ramsay Elementary School and graduated from... Full story
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Edward Stouffer Jr., 47, of Superior, died unexpectedly Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in his home. He was born in White Pine, Michigan, on May 7, 1974, the son of Edward Stouffer Sr. and Sandra (Hasenberg) Gustafson. Edward graduated high school and worked as an Operator in construction for many years. He was a member of the Local 139. Edward enjoyed music and was an avid fisherman. He loved being on the water and especially loved big ships that sailed the Great Lakes. He was a... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Margarite "Marge" Makinen, of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, at the Sky View Nursing Center in Hurley, a few months shy of her 96th birthday. Marge was born on Jan. 31, 1926, in Hurley, the daughter of Luigi and Flora (Verdoni) Fontecchio. When she and her brother were very little the family moved to New York during the time her father was employed working on the Empire State Building. She attended school in Hurley through the 11th grade and completed her... Full story
Dominic M. Ciatti Jr., Hayward, Wisconsin. Oct. 9, 1963 - Sept. 19, 2021. Born in Ironwood, Michigan, to Dominic and Judith Ciatti of Montreal, Wisconsin. Dominic "Dom" was united in marriage to Helena M. Smith in July of 1983 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montreal. Dom and Helena were blessed with four children including Nichole (Dan) Nordhaugen of Montreal, Joseph Ciatti of Wakefield, Michigan, Joshua (Whitney) Ciatti of Boulder Junction, Wisconsin, and Erica (Lucis) Bucknell of... Full story
RAPID CITY, S.D. - John Robert Franck III, 77, passed away on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, at Monument Hospital in Rapid City. John was "fearfully and wonderfully made" on June 6, 1944, to John and Jeanne (Martinetti) Franck in San Antonio, Texas. John grew up in Wakefield, Michigan, where he graduated from Wakefield High School. He attended the University of Michigan and obtained a degree in wildlife biology. In 1967, John accepted a commission in the U.S. Marine Corps. Later John pursued his... Full story
WATERSMEET, Mich. — William James Winkka Jr., of Watersmeet, passed away peacefully on Nov. 22, 2021, after a brief battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer. He was 60 years old. William or as his family and friends called him Bill or Bodie was born Oct. 8, 1961, in Phelps, Wisconsin. Before his battle with macular degeneration Bill loved to hunt, fish and ride on the ATV trails. He loved the outdoors and his children. Bill is survived by his children, Alexander Winkka, Sage Winkka-Williams, Shaunta` Winkka, Alyssa Wamego and Benjamin W... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Jerry Lee Roberts, 81, long-time Mercer, Wisconsin, resident, died from congestive heart failure on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Aspirus Hospital Ironwood, with his wife by his side. Jerry was born Jan. 9, 1940, in Cook County Illinois, son of the late James Stewart and Josie (Lambert) Roberts. He served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1958 to 1964. He was united in marriage to Opal Craig on Nov. 13, 1965, in Will County, Illinois. They resided in Frankfort, Illinois, until movi... Full story
RAMSAY, Mich. - Paul Gene Kriska, 81, a lifelong resident of Ramsay, passed away Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Paul Gene was born on Oct. 30, 1940, in Wakefield, a son of Paul William and Katherine Lillian (Succa) Kriska. He worked at Dairymen's Country Club in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin, Bessemer Auto Company and the youth building at Cornerstone Church in Ramsay. Paul Gene loved his home, his community, but most of all he loved people and was loved by many. He was a faithful member of Cornerstone... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Raymond Burton Ott, 77, a resident of Wakefield since 1962, died peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, after a long illness with multiple sclerosis and dementia. He was born on Sept. 26, 1944, in Newberry, a son of Raymond Arthur and Florence Esther (Trim) Ott. On Sept. 3, 1966, Raymond married Diane Elizabeth Hachey in Grayslake, Illinois. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy for four years, and was honorably discharged on Feb. 6, 1968. Ray was an electrician at... Full story
ONTONAGON, Mich. - James "Jamie" Charles Oger, 44, of Ontonagon, passed away on Nov. 25, 2021, at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital. Jamie was born in L'Anse to Lawrence John Oger and Nancy Ann (Theriault) Oger on Dec. 9, 1977. He graduated from L'Anse High School in 1996. He married Maryanne (Dunlap) Oger on Oct. 27, 2018, in Ontonagon. Jamie worked as a certified welding inspector and educator for many years. He was a welding instructor at Southern Technical College in Florida. In the past he had... Full story
CHELSEA, Mich. — Viola “Vi” Hilliard, of Chelsea, passed away on Oct. 25, 2021. Vi was born to John J. and Hilma (Sahinoja) Polkky in Hancock, on April 12, 1926. She was one of four children. The family moved to Bruce Crossing, where Mr. Polkky managed the Settlers’ Cooperative store for many years. Vi was a graduate of Ewen High School. Vi married Carl Wallen, and they lived in Ewen for many years. Together they ran the Ewen Real Estate and Insurance Agency until Mr. Wallen’s death in 1967. Vi married the Rev. James R. Hilliard in 1969. The... Full story
PARK FALLS, Wis. - Frank Alan Salmi died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Park Falls. He was born on May 4, 1956, at the old Portage Lake Hospital in Hancock, Michigan. He graduated from Bergland High School. He married his high school sweetheart Roxanne, and they had a son, Spencer. Frank studied music at Suomi College in Hancock. He worked at White Pine Mine and in the logging industry. He had a passion for playing the guitar and writing music. Later in life, he married Pauline and became a... Full story
Deborah Olson went to heaven peacefully on Nov. 23, 2021. Deborah is survived by her loving husband, Jeff Wasson; sisters, Rebecca and Sylvia; brother-in-law, Mark; two nephews and two nieces. She will be missed by all that knew her.... Full story
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. — Joyce K. (née Barna) Koehler, originally from Ironwood, Michigan, and a longtime resident of Menomonee Falls passed away peacefully on Nov. 17, 2021. Joyce was born on July 9, 1942, to Charles and Bernice Barna of Ironwood. She graduated from St. Ambrose High School in Ironwood, and then ventured off to Milwaukee to stay in a boarding house and work for Wisconsin Bell (Ameritech/At&T), which would be her lifetime employer until 1984 when she retired. In 1972 she married John (Jack) Koehler and they bought a house and se... Full story
MONTREAL, Wis. - John Henry Rowley Jr., 60, of Montreal, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. John is survived by his wife of 32 years, Lisa; three sons, Jake, Luke and Clay, all of Ironwood, Michigan; a daughter, Michele, Columbia City, Indiana; numerous grandchildren; his mother, Carol; and three sisters, Kelly, Sue and Cindy. Cremation will take place, and there will be no funeral service. Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, Michigan,... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Robert H. Duchaine, 85, formerly of Bessemer, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. Bob was born on June 25, 1936, in Iron Mountain, a son of Henry and Agnes (Okerlund) Duchaine. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On March 3, 1956, Bob was united in marriage to Priscilla "Pat" Boynton. He was a lifetime lumberjack. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Pat; a son, Ted, of Nebraska; a daughter, Cheryl Thorpe, Rhinelander, Wisconsin;... Full story
MARQUETTE, Mich. - On Nov. 11, 2021, family surrounded and embraced Roman "Muzzy" Joseph Conhartoski, 83, as Roman gently took his last breath and entered the kingdom of heaven. Roman was a dedicated son, husband, father, brother, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend. The only tragic impact of knowing and having such a loyal, loving human being in one's life is how hard it is to have to say goodbye. Roman was born on Sept. 14, 1938, in Hurley, Wisconsin, to Romen J.... Full story
MELLEN, Wis. - Joseph David DiGiorgio, 78, of Hurley, Wisconsin, peacefully passed away on Nov. 13, 2021, surrounded by his family at Mellen Manor. On Sept. 8, 1943, Joe was born the son of Agatino and Pearl (Mattson) DiGiorgio. Joe was a proud native of Hurley and graduated from J. E. Murphy High School in 1961. After graduation, Joe enlisted in the United States Air Force. While stationed in England, Joe met the love of his life, Valerie F. (Andrews) DiGiorgio. They were united in marriage in... Full story
