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STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. - Elaine M. Nessmith, 79, of Altenburg, Missouri, died Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at Ste. Genevieve Care Center in Ste. Genevieve. She was born Feb. 27, 1945, in Watersmeet, Michigan. Elaine is survived by her three daughters, Julie Voelker of Saint Mary, Caryn (Jerry) Kambitsis of Lake in the Hills, Illinois, and Laurie (Rod) Greenfield of Stevensville, Maryland; son, Eric (Amy) Christiansen of Aurora, Illinois; sister, Sherry Timan of Hurley, Wisconsin; grandchildren,...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - William "Bill" Olson, 70, of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on March 9, 1954, in Wakefield, to the late Vernon and Luella "Lolly" Olson. Bill graduated from Wakefield High School with the class of 1972. He continued his education and graduated from Gogebic Community College. Bill worked for the city of Wakefield in the water department for 35...
KIMBALL, Wis. - Larry Michael Hopkins passed away on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at his home due to prostate cancer. Larry was born on June 2, 1941, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, in Ironwood, Michigan, to Mildred Elvira Nyman and Roy Hargraves Hopkins. Not long after, he and his mother moved to Ashland to live with his aunt and grandfather while his father commanded a company of army engineers in the South Pacific. After World War II, he and his parents resided for three years in Jones, Michigan...
BESSEMER, Mich. — In loving memory of Mary (nee Ponchaud) Mussatti, 85, formerly of Bessemer, born Feb. 11, 1939, who found peace on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. Cremation will take place and no service will be held. Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, is assisting the family with arrangements. To send online condolences or to share a memory, please go to lakesidememorialchapel.com....
HURLEY, Wis. - Nancy Jane Sertic, 89, of Ironwood Township, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, at the Villa Maria Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. Nancy was born the baby of eight siblings on July 10, 1935, to Oscar and Ida (Berg) Holst in Ironwood, Michigan. She attended Norrie Elementary School and was a 1953 graduate of Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. On Aug. 24, 1955, she was united in marriage to Robert "Cheetah" Sertic at Holy Trinity Church in...
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - David Paul Mullard, 39, of El Cajon, California, lost his courageous battle to cancer at University of California San Diego Hospital in San Diego on Sept. 29, 2024. He was born on Jan. 25, 1985, to Paul and Joyce Mullard during a snowstorm in Ashland, Wisconsin. He grew up in Hurley, Wisconsin, and graduated from Hurley High School in 2003. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in October 2003. After basic training, David became an information technology (IT) specialist and was statio...
INDIAN RIVER, Mich. - Phoebe Katherine (Tassava) Ordway, 91, passed away in her sleep Aug. 11, 2024, with family at her side. Phoebe was born to Abel and Lempi (Niemi) Tassava in Ironwood on Oct. 7, 1932. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1949. She completed cosmetology school in Lansing and owned and operated her own salon from 1957 to 1998. In 1953 Phoebe married Harold K. Ordway. Never a day passed without love and devotion to one another being evident. Phoebe's...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Ann Marie Danielson, 65, of Ironwood, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family after battling cancer for the past 11 months. She was so brave, strong, and fought so hard while remaining optimistic throughout her entire sickness. Ann was born on Jan. 15, 1959, in Ironwood, a daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Selves) Uremovich. She attended Ironwood schools. Ann worked at The Liberty Bell Chalet in downtown Hurley, Wisconsin, for more...
ERWIN TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Jane Denise Pawlak, age 72, of Erwin Township, passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 30, 2024, surrounded by her family and friends. Jane was born on Sept. 1, 1952, at the Divine Infant Hospital in Wakefield to Dominic "Dava" and Bernice (Grambow) Valesano. She graduated from high school in Wakefield and continued her education at Gogebic Community College and Northern Michigan University. Jane retired as a special education teacher for the Gogebic Intermediate School...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Norma June Oman, 87, a long-time Ironwood resident, passed away peacefully on Sept. 27, 2024, with her husband by her side, at a Twin Cities assisted living center. Norma began her life in Saxon, Wisconsin, as the youngest of five children born to John and Bessie Nordberg. After graduating from Saxon High School, Norma married Eric Oman on July 30, 1955, and they built their life together in one of the prettiest spots on Lake Superior, Little Girl's Point. Norma was a gifted ar...
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Lillian L. Suomi, of Green Bay, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital, on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, after a brief stay. She had been a resident of Oak Park Place Assisted Living and Memory Care for the past three years. Lillian was born to George R. and Elsie E. (Toijala) Suomi on Jan. 22, 1935, in Bessemer, Michigan. She was raised in Harding Location and lived across the road from her grandmother Toijala's farm. Lillian attended local schools and graduated from A.D. Johnston...
MARENISCO, Mich. - August H. Tabeling, 84, passed away on Sept. 28, 2024, surrounded by family after a beautiful day on the lake. August was born Dec. 3, 1939, as the first and only son to Carl and Hedwig Tabeling. As a child, Augie enjoyed fishing with his dad and summer vacations on the lake with his family. When he was 16, he met the love of his life, Sandra Blau, through a mutual friend at a high school dance. Together, they enjoyed going on boat rides and meeting up with friends at the...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Kathleen Pertile, 89, of Bessemer, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood. Kathleen was born on Sept. 13, 1935, in Ironwood, to the late John "Scoop" and Anna (Sekelsky) Carli. She attended St. Ambrose School in Ironwood and graduated in 1935. Kathleen worked in retail at Ben Franklin in Bessemer and Ironwood for more than 40 years. She was always known for how classy she dressed, always wearing earrings, pins and necklaces to match,...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Peggy Lynn (nee Haight) (Newberry) Shuping, 80, of Wakefield, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Sept. 23, 1944, in Arco, Idaho, a daughter of Charles and Lola (Hensley) Haight. Peggy leaves behind her husband of 42 years, Jackson "Ed" Shuping; six children, Peggy Lynne Zaragosa, Billie Jo Sharp, Michael (Kristie) Newberry, Clinton "Wally" Newberry, Tressie Newberry and Sarah (Rocky) Brozzo; two brothers,...
MARENISCO, Mich. - On Sept. 24, 2024, Carl James Gunderman Sr. did not get up and start a new day. Instead, he joined his parents, his brother Ray Gunderman Sr., and sisters-in-law Jane and Sharon Gunderman. His mind and body were spent, and he was ready for his next step. Carl was born on Feb. 5, 1945, to Wesley John and Mary Ann Gunderman. He grew up, along with his six siblings, in Marenisco. Carl loved to laugh. He could find humor in just about any situation, and his laughter was so...
HURLEY, Wis. – Rose Marie Haukkala, 92, a long-time resident of Ironwood, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, Sept. 23, 2024, at Sky View Nursing Center in Hurley. Rose was born on Oct. 21, 1931, in Bessemer, Michigan, a daughter of Leo R. and Helen (Marshalek) Gayan. She attended Bessemer High School and graduated in 1949. After graduation, Rose attended the University of Michigan and later completed her education to become a registered nurse at St. Mary's School of Nursing in M...
STEVENS POINT, Wis. - Alice Irene Voss, age 95, passed away on Sept. 16, 2024, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Born on Aug. 24, 1929, Alice dedicated much of her life to education, having taught kindergarten in Milwaukee for five years before a long and esteemed 30-year tenure at the Mercer School District. Alice was a cherished educator remembered fondly by numerous students whose lives she touched. Beyond her professional achievements, she was a long-time member of the Mercer Methodist Church,...
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. - Gerald "Jerry" Jon Gorshe, 70, formerly of Watersmeet, passed away Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in hospice in Iron Mountain, Michigan. Gerald was born June 7, 1954, to the late Francis Gorshe and Dorothy (Sorlie) Haken. Gerald attended school in Watersmeet and then joined the U.S. Army. He worked various jobs painting, cleaning and as a handyman. He had COPD and resided in Wausau until moving to hospice care. Gerald enjoyed playing cards, casinos and computer games. He had a...
DULUTH, Minn. - James "Jim" Brennan Rogan passed away at Aspirus Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, on Sept. 16, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on Oct. 19, 1948, to Kevin and Ruth (Danula) Rogan in Calumet, Michigan, Jim graduated in 1967 from Calumet High School. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1968, transferred to the Marines, and served in the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1970. Jim married Kathleen (Liimatta) Rogan on Aug. 2, 1975, and they moved to Ontonagon in 1976 when Jim began...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...