Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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CRESCENT VALLEY, Nev. - William B. "Bill" Leppala, 81, of Crescent Valley, died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. He died at home, in Nevada, at his home he had built out of straw bales on his 80 acres. He was surrounded by his family, including his wife, Patti, of 38 years. Bill was born on Jan. 7, 1942, in Saxon, Wisconsin, to Bill Leppala and Margaret (Lindsey) Leppala. He had no siblings, but had a brotherly relationship with his cousin, Roger Lindsey, who resides in Ixonia, Wisconsin. Bill grew up in... Full story
MARENISCO, Mich. - Julie A. Tice, 82, of Marenisco, died on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Julie was born on Oct. 2, 1940, in Waterloo, Iowa, a daughter of Roy C. "Russ" and Wilma Jean (Troehler) Russell. She graduated from Wheaton High School in Illinois and moved to Marenisco in 1968. For 26 years, Julie was a dedicated cashier at Leo's Grocery Store in Marenisco. She retired in 1998. Julie was a faithful and an active member of the Marenisco Presbyterian Church, where she was elected to the Board of... Full story
NEENAH, Wis. - Marian Elizabeth (Bongiovanni) Gregory passed away peacefully at Valley VNA Senior Care in Neenah, on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. Marian was born Jan. 29, 1928, in Wakefield, Michigan, daughter of the late John and Marian (Savitski) Bongiovanni. She attended St. Sebastian School and A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, Michigan. Prior to her marriage she was employed at the Ironwood Clinic. She married William J. "Bill" Gregory on May 16, 1959, in St. Sebastian Catholic Church in... Full story
Zephyrhills, Fla. - Gerald "Jerry" Cady, 82, of Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, with his loving wife, Marlene, at his side. He was born in 1940 in Ironwood, Michigan, where he spent much of his life, moving full-time to Zephyrhills (Baker Acres Community) in 2015. Jerry married the love of his life, Marlene, in September 1962. Jerry was a skilled craftsman, carpenter and custom woodworker. He was the owner and operator of The Sawdust Bin in Ironwood, specializing in... Full story
LAKE MILLS, Wis. - Marian I. (nee Traxler) Coates, of Lake Mills, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Jan. 24, 2023, at her home. She was born on March 11, 1942, in Whitewater, the daughter of Chester and Elva (Klug) Traxler. Marian married Gary Coates Oct. 22, 1958, at The Little Brown Church in the Vale, in Nashua, Iowa. They celebrated their 50th anniversary prior to his passing Nov. 17, 2008. In the mid 70s they moved the family to the Northwoods where they purchased Pine... Full story
OMAHA, Neb. - Jean C. Petranek, 77, of Omaha, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. Jean was born on Feb. 7, 1945, in Wakefield, Michigan, to Vernon and Ethel (Niemela) Solberg. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1963. Jean lived most of her life in Wakefield and Ironwood, and in 2012 she moved to Omaha to be closer to her daughter's family and watch her granddaughter grow up. She was predeceased by her parents, Vernon and Ethel; and her sister, Sherry Solberg.... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Arthur "Art" "Corky" Donald Voss, 84, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. Art was born the son of Arthur Carl and Violet (Heidenbluth) on Aug. 15, 1938 in Waukegan, Illinois. Growing up he was proud to be a paperboy and begin working at a young age. Art graduated Waukegan High School in 1956. Art joined the U.S. Army and served in Germany. He then worked for Nosco Printing Corporation for 32 years. After retirement, he enjoyed woodcarving... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Michael K. Sweeney, 69, of Ironwood, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. He was born on Oct. 21, 1953, in Allegan, Michigan, a son of Leonard and Barbara (Van Strien) Sweeney. Mike's early grade schooling began in Nuremberg, Germany. He had many fond memories of living in Germany and family trips to Switzerland and Italy. The family eventually returned to the states and settled in Gobles, Michigan. Mike graduated from Gobles High School in 1971, and... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Charles Joseph Semo Sr., 69, of Ironwood, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at home with his loving family by his side following a courageous battle with cancer. Charlie was born July 5, 1953, in Ironwood, the son of Joseph R. Sr. and Mary Lou Semo. Charlie attended local grade schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1972. He then attended automotive trade school at Gogebic Community College. He married Alana Levijoki on Sept. 8, 1973. They later... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Donna Jean Doney, 76, of Wakefield, died on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born Sept. 26, 1946, in Marenisco, the daughter of Roy and Delcie (Hicks) Dean. Donna attended Marenisco schools graduating with the class of 1964. She attended beauty school in Marquette where she met the love of her life, Donald Doney from Wakefield. They married on Aug. 21, 1965, at the Assembly of God Church in Ironwood. Donna started her beauty career in Ironwood. After working for various shops, she struck out on her o... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Ossi Juhani Laitamaki, 76, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. Ossi was born on Nov. 20, 1946, in Kauhajoki, Finland, a son of Nikolai and Taimi (Hakamaa) Laitamaki. Following high school graduation, he served in the Finnish National Defense. Ossi came to the United States at the age of 21, and became a head sawyer at the Ahonen Lumber Mill in Ironwood, subsequently rounded out his career of 35 years at the Connor Lumber Mill in... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. — Lisa J. England, 64, of Bessemer, passed away on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. A complete obituary will be published at a later date. Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, is assisting the family with arrangements.... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Sydney A. Johnson, 84, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on the evening of Jan. 19, 2023. She was born in Sioux City, Iowa, on Sept. 17, 1938, to the late Bee and Agnes (Brown) Morgan. Sydney was a talented folk artist. She would take walks in the desert, on the lakeshore, or even in parking lots to collect interesting pieces of metal and "what-not" to incorporate in her artworks. She would see the potential in the smallest piece of rusted metal... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Betty Ruth (nee Duffer) Mathis, 85, of Ironwood, was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on Feb. 26, 1937, and passed away through heavenly gates on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Betty was the oldest daughter of William Duffer and Betty Burnett Thacker. On Sept. 11, 1955, she married Wayne J. Mathis in Long Beach, California. Betty is survived by her loving husband, Wayne; three children, Wayne Mathis II, Rhonda (Mark) Colberg and Brett Mathis (Sandy); like a daughter, Sharon... Full story
EWEN, Mich. - Jackie Weber, of Ewen, Michigan, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Jan. 19, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota. Jackie was born in Wakefield, to John and Irene Berglund on March 23, 1941. She went to school in Bergland and graduated high school in 1959. Jackie married Clint Weber on Feb. 10, 1962, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ewen. She was a homemaker, raising four children on the family farm in Ewen. She loved cooking and baking and hosted... Full story
CRYSTAL FALLS, Mich. — Lillian Jean Yablonski, 86, peacefully passed away on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls. Lillian was born in Vulcan, on May 3, 1936. The daughter of the late Herman and Vivian (Trudell) Hupp. She was married in October 1954 to Alois Yablonski, who preceded her in death in 2001. Lillian was 8 years old when the Hupp family moved to Watersmeet. Being the youngest child, her siblings always joked, “We took care of you as a youngin’, now you have to take care of us.” So when... Full story
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Anna M. Olson, 96, of Ironwood Township, passed peacefully at Villa Maria Nursing Home in Hurley, Wisconsin, on Jan. 19, 2023, where she had resided for the past 14 months. Anna was born Oct. 23, 1926, in Ironwood, the daughter of Andrew Joseph Rye Jr. and Anna LeGeault Rye. Anna was a proud graduate of St. Ambrose schools. She then worked for an Ironwood bank before marrying her husband, the late Donald E. Olson, on June 23, 1945. Anna and Don built a home on Olson... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — With great sadness, Connie Jean Aho, age 75, left our world on Jan. 14, 2023, with her family by her side. She will reunite with the love of her life, Phil “Scrappy” Aho. Connie was born on May 5, 1947, graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in 1965 and married Phil on July 24, 1965. She became certified as a CNA and an EMT, worked for Beacon Ambulance, for numerous years at Grandview Hospital and Howard Young Medical Center, and finished her career working at Avanti Home Health until she became ill. This amazing lady raise... Full story
BRIGHTON, Mich. - Donald Kleimola, 87, of Brighton, formerly of Ironwood and Ramsay, entered into eternity with his Lord and Savior on Jan. 8, 2023. He was son of Jacob Kleimola and Helga (Toolanen) Sikkila. He attended Roosevelt and Luther L. Wright schools in Ironwood. He attended night school and earned his high school diploma in 1975, along with his niece, Terrylynn Aldridg. He married Frances (nee Basta) Kleimola in 1958 and they had three children. They divorced in 1963 and he became a... Full story
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. — Vera Jean (nee Kananen) Rentmeester, 65, of Bruce Crossing, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium. Vera was born on Feb. 27, 1957, in Ontonagon, a daughter of Fred E. and Esther E. (Larson) Kananen. On Aug. 27, 1983, she married Randall Wayne Rentmeester in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Vera was employed as an inventory clerk for Wisconsin Public Service, starting in Green Bay and transferring to Eagle River, Wisconsin. Due to health reasons, she took an early retirement. Then, V... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Elvie Vivian Strand, 94, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at Sky View Nursing Center in Hurley, Wisconsin, surrounded by her loving daughters. Elvie was born on Jan. 25, 1928, in Ironwood, to John and Vivian Makela. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1945. After graduation, Elvie worked in Chicago, then returned to Ironwood and worked for Michigan Bell Telephone as an operator and Vertin's Department Store as a buyer. She was a 4-H... Full story
BARAGA, Mich. - Susan L. Pittsley, age 71, of Baraga, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Susan was born in Phelps, Wisconsin, on July 21, 1951, the daughter of the late Herman and Irma (Dain) Prey. She attended school in Watersmeet. She married Thomas "Tom" Pittsley in Watersmeet on June 20, 1970. Susan had been employed as a housekeeper with various hotels. She enjoyed painting pictures on her iPad, reading, cooking, taking road trips, puzzles, and... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Margaret "Peg" Kathryn Lackman, 91, passed away peacefully Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Hurley, Wisconsin. Margaret was born Oct. 23, 1931, in Kalamazoo, daughter of Lyscom Dexter Brigham and Florence Roselle Hoard Brigham. Her paternal great-great-grandfather was Curtis Brigham, a privateer out of Boston, Massachusetts, during the War of 1812. He came to Michigan in 1833 and was one of the first settlers in Gun Plain Township, Allegan County. In 1935, Margaret's parents moved to... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - On Jan. 1, 2023, at the age of 88, Mary Jane (Popko) Begalle took her final journey home to be with her Heavenly Father. Mary Jane was born in Ironwood, on Feb. 21, 1934, to Thomas and Anna Popko. Growing up in a family of nine siblings, strong family values were instilled in Mary Jane at a very young age, values that she passed on to her children and grandchildren. She was raised in Oma, Wisconsin, and graduated from Wisconsin State College in Superior, Wisconsin, with her tea... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Charlotte Elizabeth May Morzenti, age 84, of Hurley, Wisconsin, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. She was born May 27, 1938, in Ironwood, the daughter of Quentin W. and Elizabeth May (Herlevi) Minkin. In 1956, she graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. In 1956, she married Robert Wenzel Movrich, in Wakefield. He preceded her in death on Oct. 25, 1974. For a number of years, she managed Fashion Floors in Bessemer, and prior to... Full story
