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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....
HURLEY, Wis. - A celebration of life for Eric Matusewic will be held Saturday, May 6, 2023. Military honors will be held at 10 a.m. at the Hurley American Legion. A lunch will follow at the Kimball Community Center at 5708 Center Drive in Kimball. All are welcome....
HURLEY, Wis. - Edwin Michael Edmark, 74, of Hurley, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Edwin "Eddy" was born on Aug. 2, 1948, to Edwin F. and Lillian E. Edmark in Wakefield, Michigan. Eddy attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1966. He served in the U.S. Army, enlisting in 1968, fought in the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1970. Eddy was a member of the Wakefield Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9084. In 1974, he graduated from Michigan Career Institute in diesel...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Edward "Ed" "Buppa" Joseph Struwe of Ironwood, passed away on March 24, 2023, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Ed was born Feb. 29, 1948, in Chicago. He was the only child of Ida Pennavaria and Edward Alfred Struwe. He was proceeded in death by his loving wife, Lori Ann Struwe; his mother, Ida Pennavaria; and father, Edward Alfred Struwe. He is survived by his children, Karen Morris, Erik Knivila (Christina) and Kelsi Knivila. He is further survived by his grandchildren, Tiffany Miller...
MERCER, Wis. - Josephine Rose McCoy (nee Gaura), of Mercer, died on April 8, 2023, at Milestone Senior Living in Woodruff. She was the last surviving sibling of eight children born to Michael and Mary Gaura (nee Vons) on Dec. 17, 1925. Over her 97-year life, she belonged and helped in many local organizations - too many to list here. She married Orville R. "Mac" McCoy on Sept. 29, 1945, who preceded her in death. Her oldest daughter, Karen Van Dam, also preceded her in death. Surviving children...
IRONWOOD, Mich. — William “Bill” Newman, 86, of Ironwood, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Bill was born on May 17, 1936, in Thomaston, a son of Burl and Ailie (Sarkkinen) Newman. He attended Wakefield schools. On Aug. 6, 1960, Bill was united in marriage to Carole Cox in Wakefield. He started his working career at Lake Superior District Power Company and retired from Northern States Power. Bill enjoyed time at the hunting camp, vegetable gardening, telling his daily joke and was very...
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - James Thomas "Gunga" Kangas Sr. was born on Jan. 19, 1944, and died on April 16, 2023, at Little Girl's Point with Marie and Bonny by his side. He grew up on the family farm, north of the airport, and lived with his parents and brother, Leroy, in Ironwood Township. He attended Roosevelt School, North Bessemer School, and Luther L. Wright High School, graduating with the class of 1962. Gunga continued to be close to his classmates throughout his life. He received his...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - James J. "Jim" Merritt, 80, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2023, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on May 11, 1942, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Justin J. and Cecelia (Tubridy) Merritt. When Jim was 6, his family moved to Duluth, Minnesota. Jim attended St. Michael's grade school and graduated from Duluth Cathedral High School in 1960. After graduation, Jim went to work for the Holiday Gas Station in Two Harbors,...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Dr. "Jack" Elmer Fashbaugh, 76, of Ironwood, passed away on April 9, 2023, with his family by his side. Elmer Jack Fashbaugh was born on Nov. 13, 1946, at Grandview Hospital in Bessemer. He was the first son of Elmer and Esther Marie (Hilke) Fashbaugh. After living his early years around Lake Wissota near Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, the family moved to Forest Lake, Minnesota, where he graduated from high school. He attended Saint Cloud State College, graduating with a...
ASHLAND, Wis. — Richard Dale Barringer, 82, of Ashland, died March 18, 2023. A memorial service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, 1111 11th Ave. West, in Ashland, on Saturday, April 29, at 1 p.m. A visitation will be held at 12:30 p.m. until the time of service. A lunch will follow the service....
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Michael Clement "Mike" Mesich, 94, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in his daughter and son-in-law's home in Montreal, Wisconsin. Mike was born on Sept. 29, 1928, in Ironwood, a son of John Carl and Anna Mary (Yelich) Mesich. Mike attended Newport grade school and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1947. After graduation, he went to Milwaukee and worked for Nash-Kelvinator Corporation until 1950, when he was drafted into the U.S. Army...
EVANSVILLE, Ind. - Richard Alexander Salo, age 92, of Evansville, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at home with his family by his side. Salo was born Sept. 7, 1930, in Ironwood Township, Michigan, to Matt A. Salo, Jr. and Sadie S.(Kivisto) Salo. His mother passed away when Richard was 3 weeks old and he was raised by his Grandma Annaliisa "The Mummu" Salo and his Grandma Amelia Kivisto. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1948 and served in the U.S....
RAMSAY, Mich. - John "R" Maki, 75, of Ramsay, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 6, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. R was born on April 30, 1947, in Hancock, to Barney and Edith Maki. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved his camp "Cool Water" on Chaney Lake. He also loved playing hockey growing up. R was a proud veteran, who served in the U.S. Navy for three years. He is survived by his loving wife, Debbie; a son, Todd (Megan) Plochocki; two brothers, Jim (Lori)...
DULUTH, Minn. — Dennis Puisto, 82, of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away April, 1, 2023, with his children by his side at Essentia Hospital in Duluth. Dennis was born in Ironwood, on Nov. 16, 1940, the son of Axel and Helvi (Ojanen) Puisto. He served as a Military Police officer for the U.S. Air Force for four years after graduating high school. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Superior, Dennis taught business education in Ironwood. He eventually moved overseas to teach military dependents for the Department of Defense D...
SAXON, Wis. - Craig Eric Wesenberg passed away unexpectedly in his home in Saxon, early in the morning of Saturday, April 8, 2023. Craig was only 48 when he passed, his absence in this world and the lives of his loved ones will create a void that cannot be filled. A celebration of life will be held Sunday, April 23, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Bakerville Bar in Marshfield. Online condolences can be made at McKevittPatrickFuneralHome.com....
IRONWOOD, Mich. — With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Gould on Sept. 25, 2022. Please join us for a memorial service to celebrate his life. We will gather together on April 29, at 11 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 125 North 3rd St., in Bayfield, Wisconsin. Instead of providing flowers, we ask that you donate to Christ Episcopal Church. The McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home in Ironwood has been chosen to honor Bob's legacy of life. To make an online condolence visit McKevittPatrickFuner...
SHAKOPEE, Minn. - Phyllis Marie (Spindler) Koski, age 81, of Shakopee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer. A celebration of Phyllis's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 Berens Road NW, Prior Lake, with Pastor Dan Poffenberger presiding. A time of gathering will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. prior to services. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your local...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - We are sad to announce the unexpected passing of James "Jim" Robert Somerville. Born on Nov. 10, 1939, Jim grew up in East Lansing. After graduating from Resurrection High School, he joined the U.S. Navy, serving for two years aboard the USS Hartley. Returning from the Navy, Jim attended and graduated from Michigan State University in 1965 earning a Bachelor of Science in landscape architecture. Anyone that met Jim knew he was a passionate fan of the Michigan State Spartans!...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Michael "Mike" Anthony Holmes, 61, of Ironwood, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. He was born on Sept. 16, 1961, to Jack and Carol Holmes in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He graduated from Ironwood Catholic High School where he played varsity basketball. Following graduation, Mike attended Gogebic Community College for welding. In September 1983, he married Christine Scheel. Together they built a house in Erwin Township and had two children, Jason and Courtney. Mike...
ONTONAGON, Mich. — Troy Armour, of Ontonagon, passed away unexpectedly March 16, 2023. He was born Nov. 3, 1987, to Cathy and Dennis Armour. Troy was the youngest of two boys. He is survived by his children: sons, Gage and Mason, and daughter, Adrian; his brother, Arel and nephew, Raymond; as well as many family and friends. Troy was born in Seattle, and moved to Upper Michigan with his mother and brother in 1998. He graduated from Ontonagon Area High School in 2006. He was a hard worker and spent most of the past decade working in North D...
ONTONAGON, Mich. - George Nygard, 83, of Ontonagon passed away surrounded by his children on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin. He was born March 5, 1940, in Ontonagon to the late Walter and Bessie (Bally) Nygard. Upon graduation from Ontonagon High School, George enlisted with the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Texas and then Spain, where he worked in communications. After his service in the Air Force, George attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh....