Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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IRONWOOD, Mich. - Curt Slabaugh was known as the unofficial, but acknowledged, "Mayor" of Black River Harbor Village shortly after moving there when he retired at age 55 as an elementary school principal in Rockford, Illinois. He moved there with his wife, Betsy, and stayed until they both moved again to Westgate Assisted Living Facility in Ironwood in October of 2022. At 91 years young, Curt passed away at Westgate after a struggle with Parkinson's Disease and dementia. As a dad, husband,... Full story
ESCANABA, Mich. - Robert Lee "Minnow" Morzenti, 80, of Montreal, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully with his loved ones by his side on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, at the OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Robert was born on Dec. 9, 1943, to Albert C. and Pauline (Cornetto) Morzenti in Ironwood. He was a graduate of the J.E. Murphy High School in 1961 before attending Gogebic Community College. After finishing school, he followed in his brothers' footsteps by serving his country. He joined the... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Joseph Robert Wroblewski gained his angel wings on Saturday evening, Sept. 14, 2024, surrounded by his family. Those of us that were blessed to have Joe in our lives knew he would always bring a smile to your face. He was devoted to his family. He was born on June 8, 1936, at Newport Hospital in the Jessieville neighborhood of Ironwood, to Andrew and Margaret (Hamil) Wroblewski. Both preceded him in death. He graduated from Bessemer High School. Joe was a member of the Army Air... Full story
GWINN, Mich. - Leroy A. Ojaniemi, 73, of Gwinn, Michigan, died Saturday morning, Aug. 31, 2024, at his home, under the care of Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice. He was born June 22, 1951, in Ewen, a son of the late Larry and Gertrude (Pokela) Ojaniemi, Sr. He was raised in Ewen and worked as a farm hand and old-fashioned mechanic. Leroy will be remembered by his family for his sense of humor and as someone who always would be there for his family and willing to help others. He is survived by... Full story
PENSACOLA, Fla. - Richard Charles "Dick" Nordine was born Nov. 18, 1944, in Toledo, Ohio, and died Sept. 12, 2024, in Pensacola. After graduating from Ewen High School in Ewen, Michigan, in 1962 and working summers at the Nordine Lumber Company in Kenton, Michigan, he obtained a master's degree in probability and statistics from Michigan State University. He taught math at MSU from 1970 to 1973 and was director of statistical applications at Nordhaus Associates Inc. in Farmington, Michigan,... Full story
GAYLORD, Mich. - Marian (Nordine) Kalember, 77, of Gaylord via Bergland, Rogers City and Coopersville, Michigan, passed away on Sept. 10, 2024. She was born and raised in Kenton and Bergland and graduated from Bergland High School, marrying Neil Kalember, the love of her life, in 1965. She was employed as an elementary teacher at Posen Consolidated Schools for 29 years and then retired with her husband to Lake Gogebic in Bergland after building their "chalet on the bay." Marian loved time with... Full story
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Rudolf Richard Karliner, 89, a resident of Ironwood Township, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood. Rudolf was born on July 15, 1935, in Ahlen, Germany, a son of Wilhelm and Helene (Gidom) Karliner. He was an inventor and had more than 50 patents. Rudolf is survived by two sons, Michael and Mark; four grandchildren, Jamie, Jillian, Dylan and Jessa; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded i... Full story
TROUT CREEK, Mich. – Alice V. Heikkala, 86, of Trout Creek, passed away on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at the Iron River Care Center in Iron River. Alice was born on Aug. 26, 1938, in Trout Creek, a daughter of George and Altha (Russell) Tooley. She attended school in Trout Creek. Alice married Roy Maki and resided in Illinois until Roy’s passing. She then moved back to Trout Creek to help her elderly parents. On May 20, 2000, she married Paul R. Heikkala. Alice is survived by her husband of 24 years, Paul; four children, Valerie, Andy, Dee and Pat... Full story
FRIDLEY, Minn. - Louis Francis Pretti, 92, of Montreal, Wisconsin, died peacefully Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, at The Harbors Senior Living in Fridley, Minnesosta. Louis was born July 13, 1932, in Ironwood, Michigan, the son of the late Louis A. and Helen (Koshnik) Pretti. Louis attended Roosevelt Grade School, and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley, Wisconsin, in 1950. He then received a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from Wisconsin State College in Superior in 1954 and... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Catherine Marie "Katie" Pertile, 95, of Bessemer, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. Katie was born on Aug. 31, 1929, to Alice and Albino Zanella of Cary location. She attended Hurley High School and was married to Joseph V. Pertile on Sept. 4, 1948. She worked for many years serving Friday night fish fry for her dear friends, Jessie and Cha Eppolite, at their Yale location tavern. Katie was active in the St. Sebastian Ladies Guild and employed in th... Full story
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Brian C. Lindberg, age 54, of Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024. He was born Dec. 23, 1969, in Michigan, son of the late Charles Lindberg and Sharon (Ruona) Lindberg and was a graduate of Luther L. Wright High School, Class of 1988, in Ironwood. Brian continued his education at Northern Michigan University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry. Later he earned a Master of Arts in Education from the University of... Full story
COLDWATER, Mich. - Richard "Rick" W. Hewitt Jr., 62, of Coldwater, Michigan, passed away with his loving sisters at his side following a brief battle with cancer. Rick was born Dec. 16, 1961, to the late Richard and Kathy (Packmayer) Hewitt. He attended the Ironwood Schools, graduating with the class of 1980 before going on to work for many years as a carpenter. Carpentry was his passion. You could often find him doing side jobs on his days off for family and friends. At the time of his... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Dawn Carole Mylly, 67, of Ironwood, passed away at home surrounded by her family, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. She was reunited with the love of her life, James (Jim) Mylly, who passed away in 2021. Dawn was born Sept. 25, 1956, to Kenneth and Oddny Anderson. She grew up in North Ironwood and received her GED from Luther L. Wright High School. She had numerous jobs throughout her life as a certified nursing assistant, but enjoyed over-the-road truck driving with her husband the... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Jamie Lynn Gerbig, 40, of Ironwood, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, in Rochester, Minnesota, after a brief illness. Her loving family was at her side. Jamie was born on Dec. 8, 1983, in Marquette, the daughter of Larry and Sherry (Halberg) Gerbig. The family was complete when she joined her two brothers, Larry Jr. and Jason. Jamie graduated from Wakefield High School in 2002 and Gogebic Community College in 2005, with an associate degree in b... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. — Joy K. Paquin, 88, of Ironwood, Michigan, died peacefully Monday, July 22, 2024, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, following a four-year battle with dementia. A memorial service celebrating Joy’s life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 10 a.m.,preceded by visitation at 9 a.m. at Salem Lutheran Church in Ironwood, with Pastor Nicole Hanson-Lynn officiating. A luncheon will follow at Don and GG’s restaurant on U.S. 2 in Ironwood. Rite of Committal and private interment will be at Riverside Cemet... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. – Bonnie Raye Trombley, 77, of Hurley, formerly of Ironwood, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, in Hurley. Bonnie was born on Sept. 14, 1946, in Ashland, a daughter of Raymond and Lorraine (Oie) Trombley. She attended St. Ambrose High School in Ironwood, Michigan, and graduated in 1964. Bonnie continued her education in nursing. She was a licensed practical nurse and then earned her RN degree. She was a dedicated registered nurse for 50 years. Bonnie worked at the University of Michigan, lived and worked in Los Angeles, and c... Full story
DULUTH, Minn. - Tina Correa Kerr went to be with the Lord on Aug. 18, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, passing peacefully while surrounded by family and friends after a brief illness, one day after her 63rd birthday. Tina is survived by three sons, three brothers and a sister. She was preceded in passing by her daughter. Her many grandchildren brightened her days. Tina was proud to be of Puerto Rican descent. She came to the United States with her family as a young girl. They settled in... Full story
ASHLAND, Wis. - Barbara Jean Kauss, 76, of Ashland, formerly of Ewen, Michigan, passed away peacefully at Tamarack Health Center on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. Barbara was born on June 29, 1948, and was the daughter of the late David and Virginia Gregory of Ontonagon, Michigan. Barbara was a beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. Barbara had a wide array of short careers throughout her life, including being a butcher for several years at Nordine's Food Store in... Full story
MERCER, Wis. - Audrey (Sullivan) Guild, 92, of Mercer, passed away peacefully on Aug. 19, 2024. Audrey was born on March 24, 1932, to Patrick and Rose Sullivan in south Chicago, Illinois, where she eventually met the love of her life, Harry "Bud" Guild. Together, they built a beautiful life, raising five children: Kelly, James, Todd, Audrey "Pix" and Timothy. In 1971, with dreams of a quieter, simpler life, they relocated their family to Mercer, where they purchased Timberlane Resort on Wilson... Full story
DULUTH, Minn. - Darren James Siirila, 57, of Hurley, Wisconsin, passed away on July 5, 2024, at Saint Mary's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota. Darren was born April 28, 1967, the son of Yvonne (Peltonen) Morzenti and James Siirila. He graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in 1985. Darren enjoyed living in different cities throughout Wisconsin and excelled in many business ventures throughout his life. His most recent was Doogie's Dugout in Hurley. Darren also enjoyed spoiling his two... Full story
DULUTH, Minn. - John J. Oberto of Iron Belt, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth while being held by his loving family. He was born in Ramsay, Michigan, to John A. and Helen (Juno) Oberto. He attended grade school in Iron Belt and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School with the class of 1966. He then attended Stout State University, graduating with a degree in industrial arts. While at Stout, he played with a traveling rock and roll band and desc... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - And so it goes: She was standing on the side of the road. No walker. No more pain. Finally able to breathe. Phil pulls up in a cab and says, "Where you headed?" "I don't know," Alice says, nervously... "and I don't know how to get there." Phil says "That's OK, hop in. I know the way..." Rest in peace, Ma. Don't worry; we got it covered down here. Alice M. Cormier, 86, of Wakefield, died on Aug. 14, 2024, with her sons and daughter close by. Alice was born to Arthur and Linda... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Patricia M. "Patty" Eliason, 72, of Ironwood, passed away unexpectedly at her daughter and son-in-law's home in Bessemer, on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family. Patty was born on Aug. 15, 1951, in Bessemer Township, to Robert and Dorothy O'Leary. Patty worked at Jacquart Fabric Products in Ironwood for 30 years. She retired in October 2023. Patty also bartended at the Norrie Club in Ironwood, where she was a proud lifetime member. Patty was a great... Full story
MINOCQUA, Wis. - Lawrence James Jokipii of Mercer, Wisconsin, was born on Sept. 17, 1943, and passed away on July 11, 2024, at the Aspirus Howard Young Hospital in Minocqua. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bertha Jokipii; brother, Robert North; his sisters, Margaret and Dorothy; his son, Larry Jokipii Jr.; and step-son, Robert Richard Klotter. He is survived by his life partner of 41 years, Rita Klotter; daughters, Terri Jo Jokipii, Sheri (Perry) Finco; step-son, Jason Jokipii; many... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Dora Christine Bogan, age 96, of Ironwood, passed away Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, with her family by her side. Dora was born on April 28, 1928, in Bessemer, the daughter of the late John and Cristina (Costa) Pertile. She was a graduate of the A.D. Johnston High School class of 1947 in Bessemer. In 1948, she was united in marriage with Bernis Bogan at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Bessemer. Dora was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church... Full story
