Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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FREELAND, Mich. - June L. Roenicke, 86, of Freeland, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022. She was born on June 29, 1935, in Ironwood, to John and Saima (Kleimola) Estola. June graduated from Michigan State University in 1957. She worked as a medical technologist for 37 years in the tri-city area. At MSU she met her husband, Frank Roenicke, who predeceased her in 2011. They were united in marriage on Aug. 17, 1957, and were married 54 years. She and Frank enjoyed many family vacations across... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Gary Malcolm Erickson, 71, a lifelong resident of Bessemer, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. Gary was born on May 26, 1951, to Agnes and Malcolm Erickson. After graduating from the A.D. Johnston High School in 1969, he attended Northern Michigan University and received training and education in law enforcement, beginning his career and dedication for serving his community. Gary retired as the undersheriff of the Gogebic County Sheriff's Department... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Lee Baron, 88, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, knowing his family loved him dearly. Lee was born on Dec. 15, 1933, in Montreal, Wisconsin, the son of Emil and Esther (Freberg) Baron. Lee graduated from Hurley High School in 1951. Then, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he proudly served his country during the Korean War. He served aboard the destroyer USS Hanson, LST 537 and LST 527, and he was later stationed on... Full story
WESTON, Wis. - Mary Isabel (Landon) Sullivan, 105, died July 5, 2022, at Renaissance Assisted Living in Weston, under Interim Health Care hospice services. Mary and her twin sister, Sarah, were born Nov. 25, 1916, in Wausau, the daughters of John Stewart Landon and Mary Isabel (McInnis) Landon. They lived in Medford and Ironwood, Michigan, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood and Carroll College. On Dec. 31, 1955, Mary married George D. Sullivan, and moved to Montreal, whe... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Donna Bell (Asher) Welch, 90, of Wakefield, formerly a longtime resident of Bath, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. Donna was born on Aug. 31, 1931, in Lansing, a daughter of Florence Evelyn and Earl Mike Asher. She was a proud member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Bath, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary in DeWitt. Donna is survived by two daughters, Brenda Stevenson (Glenn) and Nancy Spagnuolo (Ron Harte); a beloved granddaughter, Rozalin... Full story
BAYFIELD, Wis. — With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing of Nancy Gould on June 20, 2022. Please join us for a memorial service to celebrate her life. We will gather together on Saturday, Sept. 3, at 11 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church at 125 N. 3rd St. in Bayfield. Instead of providing flowers, we ask that you donate to Christ Episcopal Church. The family has chosen the McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home in Ironwood to honor Nancy’s legacy of life. For more information or to leave an online condolence visit McKev... Full story
Doris Riegler died on Aug. 19, 2022, after battling dementia. Doris was born on Nov. 24, 1929, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Percy and Hattie (Ryan) Crosby. She graduated from Southern High School of Baltimore in 1948 and received her associate degree from Bloom Community College. She married Wayne H. Riegler in Baltimore, on Sept. 18, 1949. They were married 66 years before his death in 2016. Doris and Wayne loved to travel, visiting family throughout the country. She visited all 50 states as... Full story
NAPLES, Fla. - Dolores Rahko Fleming, 80 year old, of Naples, passed away on Aug. 10, 2022, at her home. She was being lovingly cared for by Avow Hospice of Naples. Dolores was born April 8, 1942, in Erwin Township, near Ironwood, Michigan. Dolores was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Fleming, and her two daughters, Suzanne and Deborah. She was also preceded in death by her parents, John and Florence Rahko; sister, Joan Rahko Timmons; and brother, John Rahko. Survivors include... Full story
WAUSAU, Wis. - Jeffrey Carl Hautala, 71, of Hurley, WI, passed away quietly on Aug. 11, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. A lifelong Hurley resident and graduate of Hurley High School class of 1969, he went on to a degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Before settling again in Hurley, Jeffrey toured in Europe with the Jacques Loussier Trio, a French jazz piano group, as a roadie and planner. He spent some time as a hired hand on the long boats of Lake Superior. Jeffrey l... Full story
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. - Stanley Edmund Nurkkala, 88, of Bruce Crossing passed Aug. 22, 2022, at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, after battling a long illness of cancer. Stanley was born Oct. 16, 1933, in Paynesville, to the late George and Mary (Nazback) Nurkkala. He was predeceased by seven brothers and seven sisters. Stanley was a wonderful uncle to many nieces and nephews, and a great-uncle and great-great-Uncle to many. Following graduation from Ewen High School in 1951, he then... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - On June 16, 2022, my father, C. Raymond Holmes, passed away peacefully in his sleep. Still working and preaching God's word. He was born on May 14, 1929, to Ellen (Carlson) and Carl Holmes. After high school he went to work with his father as a brick layer in Waukegan, Illinois. He met my mother in or around 1952 at the U.S. Navy base in Waukegan through her brother, Alvin Jarvinen, and sister-in-law, Barb Jarvinen. They began dating and married in June 1955. After their... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Thomas Augustine Pallin, 81, a longtime resident of Hurley, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Thomas was born on Jan. 10, 1941, in Ironwood, Michigan, a son of Gustaf and Blanche (LaForge) Pallin. He attended St. Ambrose High School in Ironwood. On Jan. 7, 1960, Thomas was united in marriage to the love of his life, Mary Ann Trolla. They made their home in several cities in Wisconsin, and returned to Hurley in 1982.... Full story
CEDAR RAPID, Iowa - Elaine Marie Impola, a caring mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Aug. 15, 2022, at the age of 65. Elaine was born April 2, 1957, the daughter of Albert and Elma Kandoll Impola in Wakefield, Michigan. She grew up and attended school in Ironwood, Michigan, and worked throughout her life in several capacities in Michigan, Minnesota and Iowa, where she spent her final years. Elaine truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures -... Full story
ALBANY, Ga. - Lizzette (nee Collins) Obiden loved and was loved. On Feb. 10, 2022, she left this world surrounded by that love. She is missed, especially by her family and friends. Some friendships were decades-long and from all over the world. All are profoundly saddened by her passing. All remember her sharp wit, style, sense of humor, infectious laugh, expansive intelligence and delicious dinner parties, filled with the aromas and spices from her travels. She was an outstanding woman, who... Full story
EAGLE RIVER, Wis. - Joyce A. (Hegemann) Ludtke passed away on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. She was 82. She was born May 19, 1940, in Milwaukee, to Elmer and Rose (Bralick) Hegemann. She graduated from Waterford High School in 1958. She married her best friend and love of her life Gene Ludtke on Sept. 26, 1959. He proceeded her in death on Aug. 24, 2017. Joyce had previously worked at Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, Michigan, Gogebic Federal Credit Union in Bessemer, Michigan, and was manager of... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Kathleen "June" Calvetti, 93, formerly of Hurley, passed away at her home in Rhinelander on July 29, 2022. June was born in Highland Park, Michigan, on March 13, 1929, to Charles F. and Kathleen M. (Taylor) Langsford. June graduated from Lincoln High School in Hurley in 1947. She began working at the age of 18 for Oscar Swee Insurance Agency. June continued to work as an Independent Insurance Agent for 47 years. On Nov. 28, 1949, June married the love of her life, Richard L.... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Michael William Juleff passed away Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer. Mike was born on Sept. 7, 1965. He grew up in Atlantic Mine, attended Redridge and E.B. Holman elementary schools and graduated from Houghton High School. On Jan. 14, 1994, he married the former Kathy Miller of Houghton. They resided in Bessemer for the past 21 years. Over the years, Mike worked at various Ski Resorts and developed a dare-devil love of skiing where he earned his... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - On Sunday, July 31, 2022, Michael Robert Sjoblom passed away surrounded by his family after a brief but heroic battle with cancer. Mike was born on Sept. 25, 1950, in Wakefield, Michigan. He graduated from Wakefield High School in 1969 and then attended Gogebic Community College for two years, where he earned his associate degree. On Aug. 30, 1974, he married his treasured wife of almost 48 years, Beatrice. Together they moved to Cudahy, Wisconsin, where Mike worked for 40... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Rose Marie (Cerne) Anderson, 95, a longtime resident of Bessemer, passed away on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022. Rose was born on Feb. 24, 1927, in Bessemer, a daughter of Anton and Rose (Markovich) Cerne. She attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1945. Rose was employed at various offices in Racine, Wisconsin, Chicago and Los Angeles. While employed at Holmes and Narver Engineering Company in Los Angeles, she received several certificates for secret work with... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. — Priscilla Ann “Pat” Duchaine, 85, formerly of Bessemer, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. Priscilla was born on Feb. 10, 1937, in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, the daughter of Henry Theodore and Marilee (Card) Boynton. On March 3, 1956, Pat was united in marriage to Robert H. Duchaine. They celebrated more than 65 years of marriage before his passing on Nov. 17, 2021. Pat is survived by a son, Ted, of Nebraska; a daughter, Cheryl Thorpe, Rhinelander; six cherished grandchildren; nine precious great-grandchildren; a brother, Jim... Full story
WATERSMEET, Mich. - Roberta "Bertie" May, a long time resident of Watersmeet, joined her loved ones in eternal life on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. Bertie passed peacefully at home. Born in Maple Grove, on July 4, 1931, to John and Maude (Jenkins) Norman, Bertie was raised in the beautiful Upper Peninsula where she met and married Clifford "Bud" May. They moved down state for a bit and also lived in Minnesota, but planted their roots in Watersmeet where they raised their two boys - Floyd and Neil.... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Barbara I. Jackson, 96, a longtime resident of Erwin Township, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood. She was born on March 31, 1926, to the late Impi (Eilo) Johnson. Barbara grew up in Iron Belt, Wisconsin, and was raised by her grandparents, Nick and Ida Eilo, along with their 12 children. She attended Iron Belt schools and graduated in 1944, as salutatoria... Full story
WAUKESHA, Wis. - Faye Susan Lake Shawbitz, 92, passed away peacefully at the Avalon Square in Waukesha, on June 25, 2022. Faye was born in Ironwood, Michigan. She married Michael J. Shawbitz, a financial planner for IDS Ameriprise Insurance, and together they raised their five children in Ironwood. They moved to Silver Springs Shores, Ocala, Florida, in 1981. They had been members of the Gogebic and Silver Springs Shores country clubs, Elks and Moose lodges. Faye embraced her Finnish American... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Carole Patricia (Gulan) Ozzello, 92, of Wakefield, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, at her home. Carole was born on April 6, 1930, in Saxon, Wisconsin, a daughter of Anton and Theodosia Gulan. On Oct. 30, 1960, she married James D. "Chocolate" Ozzello, in Hurley, Wisconsin. Carole was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, James, on Jan. 25, 2008; a son, Robert, on May 16, 1976; her son-in-law, Rusty Hearns, on Nov. 11, 2005; seven brothers, John, Alex,...
HURLEY, Wis. — Kim Leroy Weaver, 52, of Hurley, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 29, 2022. Kim was born on Nov. 9, 1969, in Wausau, Wisconsin to Raymond and Rita (Schilling) Weaver. Kim loved the outdoors, going hunting and fishing. A celebration of life is to take place at a later date. The family has chosen McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home in Ironwood to honor Kim’s legacy of life. For more information or to leave an online condolence visit McKevittPatrickFuneral Home.com....
