Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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WATERSMEET, Mich. - Connie Rogers, age 72 of Watersmeet, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Connie was born Oct. 19, 1949, in Austin, Texas, the daughter of Raymundo and Mary Rodriquez. While she was working as a clerk typist at a nuclear plant run by the Atomic Energy Commission in Idaho, she met and married her beloved husband, Mike, and they were together for an incredible 49 years. After Mike was discharged from the Navy, they moved back to Watersmeet and then to Rudyard, where... Full story
MARENISCO, Mich. — Luetta Marie Beninghaus, 79, of Marenisco, Michigan, passed way unexpectedly in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau after a brief illness. Luetta was born to parents George Wenz and Catherine (Codd) Wenz on June 20, 1942, in Bessemer Township. Luetta attended Marenisco High School and graduated with the class of 1960. Luetta was united in marriage to George H. Beninghaus until his death in 1995. Luetta worked a variety of jobs until she found her true calling working as a CNA at Villa Maria n... Full story
PLACERVILLE, Calif. - Helen B. Carr, 99, formerly of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away on June 1, 2022. She was born on Aug. 12, 1922, in Ironwood Township on the family farm, the daughter of William and Ada (Kivi) Estola. Helen was married to Weldon "Bill" Carr from Ironwood on Dec. 24, 1942, in California. Helen and Bill lived in San Francisco and Stockton. They moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 1957. Helen worked at the University of Michigan Dental School Lab. They moved back to Ironwood in... Full story
KINGSFORD, Mich. - Joyce A. O'Krongly, 87, of Kingsford, passed away June 8, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain. She was born Oct. 7, 1934, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Earl and Mary (Laitila) Mattson. Joyce grew up and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. She married Robert O'Krongly on Nov. 14, 1953, in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on Dec. 14, 1991. Joyce worked as a switchboard operator, later as a cashier at Cousins Subs in Milwaukee,... Full story
MINOCQUA, Wis. - James (Jim) Pietila was born in Flint, Michigan, on Dec. 1, 1935, to Julius and Impie Susan (Stenfors) Pietila. He passed away peacefully on June 8, 2022, at the age of 86 at the Marshfield Medical Center from a massive stroke. He was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Pietila; and his sister-in-law, Edna (Karrs) Pietila. Jim is survived by his wife, Wanda; brother, Gerald "Bill" (Barb) Pietila; three children, 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Jim married... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - John Patrick Hanley, of Ironwood, age 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in the Comfort Care Unit at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 13, at 2 p.m., preceded by visitation at 1 p.m., at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 108 S. Marquette St., in Ironwood, with the Rev. Binu Joseph, celebrant. A private burial for family will take place at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Bessemer at a... Full story
ISHPEMING, Mich. - Alvin L. Schultz Sr., 75, went to his heavenly home on June 4, 2022. Al was the son of Alvin E. and Lucille (Anderson) Schultz. He was born in his Grandma Schultz's house in Marenisco on Oct. 1, 1946. He married Sandra D. Peterson on March 20, 1971, and when talking about how long they had been married, he would always add "to the saaame woman" somewhere in the conversation. Al was a man of many talents. Growing up he attended area schools in Ironwood. While in high school at... Full story
RAMSAY, Mich. — Donald James Smith Sr., U.S. Navy veteran, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, sports trash-talker extraordinaire, first-rate cribbage partner, music aficionado and world-class storyteller, left us for his mansion in the sky on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Leaving us at 77 years old, he proved you can be here for both a good time and a long time, although it was not long enough for those of us who loved him. Don was born Oct. 16, 1944. He was proud to have been born in Ewen. If you happened to ride through Ewen with him,... Full story
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - Kenneth C. "Ken" Summers, age 43, of Eden Prairie, and formerly of L'Anse, Michigan, passed away at home with his loving family by his side on June 6, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel in L'Anse has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.... Full story
EAGLE, Colo. - Former Watersmeet resident Arlene Stark Quenon, 87, died March 21, 2022, in Eagle. She was a proud "Yooper" who never forgot her roots. Born Oct. 19, 1934, to farmer and lumberjack Jim Stark and his wife, Molly, Arlene grew up in the U.P. Her father taught her to fish, shoot rifles, and to love the outdoors. In 1954, Arlene married fellow Michigan State student, Max Quenon. Max's homebuilding career took them El Paso, Texas, where they raised their family of seven kids. Arlene was... Full story
GEORGETOWN, Texas - David Carl Anderson was born on Aug. 5, 1939, in Ironwood, Michigan, to parents Carl E. Anderson and Olga Highhill Anderson and went to be with his Lord on May 25, 2022, at the age of 82. After graduating from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1957, he worked for U.S. Steel on Chicago's south side. He married Helen Slining in October 1959. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan Technological University and was employed as division accountant at... Full story
WEYAUWEGA, Wis. — Larry T. Stark, age 80, of Weyauwega, passed away following a battle with pancreatic cancer on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at his home. He was born on Aug. 27, 1941, in Ohio, the oldest of nine children to Nicholas and Mary (Bishoff) Stark. Larry worked as a carpenter, butcher and mining supervisor, and then returned to school to become an LPN. He started his 40-year career at White Pine hospital and retired from Neenah Foundry. On Aug. 19, 1982, Larry married Madilene Bailey. Together they enjoyed their love of family, friends, ani... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Patricia "Pat" Angeline Bunjevac, age 89, entered into eternal rest on Dec. 20, 2021, with her husband of 70 years, John, by her side. Pat was born on June 30, 1932, to parents Elizabeth "Liz" (Vida) and Francis "Frank" Rundell at their home in Ironwood (Aurora location). She attended Ironwood schools and graduated with the class of 1950. She was employed at the Silver Cup Café in Ironwood and Little Bohemia in Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin, before marrying her husband, John,... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Betty "Mabel" Rands, 96, of Bessemer, passed away on May 28, 2022, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood. Betty was born in Ironwood on Aug. 8, 1925, the daughter of Reginald and Lillian (Tremain) Tippett. She attended school in Ironwood and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1943. She was employed in Washington D.C. during World War II for the United States government as a secretary. She also worked at Gogebic Community Colle... Full story
KENTON, Mich. — Sheila Jean (nee Nara) Johnson, 75, of Kenton, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Sheila was born on March 1, 1947, in Ewen, a daughter of Wesley Emerick and Gertrude Irene (Johnson) Nara. She attended Ewen High School and graduated in 1965. On Sept. 28, 1963, Sheila was united in marriage to Chester William “Ches” Johnson at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Paynesville. They made their home in Kenton and were blessed with two sons. For many years, Sheila was the manager at the W... Full story
BERGLAND, Mich. — Family and friends are invited to attend the graveside service for Rory G. Kariainen, 56, of Bergland, to be held Tuesday, June 21, at 1 p.m. EDT, at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Bergland. The Rev. Timothy Steckling will officiate. Rory passed away on Jan. 10, in Ontonagon. Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, is assisting the family with their arrangements.... Full story
ORLANDO, Fla. - In loving memory of Maria Inez Chiantello Marshall, wife, daughter, sister, great aunt, godmother, niece, cousin, amazing friend, and dog mom to Bella. She is survived by her husband, Sammy Dean; her parents, Tom and Bonnie Chiantello; and a sister, Anita Tuccillo. Maria was born in South Bend, Indiana, on Oct. 10, 1969, and grew up in Elkhart, Indiana. Maria lived in various cities - to name a few: Columbus, Georgia, Waterbury, Connecticut, Mishawaka, Indiana, and Milan, Italy.... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Joanna L. Huber, 93, of Hurley, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. Joanna was born on Oct. 21, 1928, to Leo F. and Eloise (Church) Dare in Owosso, Michigan. She was united in marriage with Richard Duane Huber on Nov. 29, 1947, in Evart, Michigan. Joanna enjoyed ceramics and owned her own store. She also loved knitting and her dogs. She will be missed by her sons; Mike Huber of New Mexico and Greg Huber... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Ruth (nee Boesen) Cychosz, of Bessemer, 100, peacefully entered eternal life on Friday, May 20, 2022. Ruth was born Nov. 8, 1921, in Chicago, to Henry C. and Johanna F. (Ilcewicz) Boesen. She graduated from the Cook County School of Nursing and interned at Cook County Hospital. After becoming a registered nurse, Ruth enlisted in the U.S. Army where she served as a nurse in the European theater. She entered Normandy, France, two weeks after D-day and advanced with troops until... Full story
MADISON, Wis. - Peter John Berg, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at his home in Madison. He was born on Nov. 12, 1929, to Carl and Martina (Beaudin) Berg in Milwaukee. Peter married Judith Larson in February 1962 at Bruce Crossing, Michigan. They lived in Ewen, Michigan, for most of their lives. He worked for the Ewen-Trout Creek School District for more than 20 years. In his free time, Peter enjoyed woodworking. Family was the most important thing to Peter, and he always looked... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Grace Mariani (nee Gregory), 92, of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away on May 16, 2022, peacefully at the Villa Maria Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. Grace was born on Dec. 1, 1929, in Ironwood, Michigan, the daughter of Joseph and Hedwig (Raymond) Gregory. She was married to Joseph Mariani on Aug. 25, 1951. She was an excellent cook and always enjoyed cooking for her family. She was of Polish descent, but she could cook Italian dishes with the best of them. She made... Full story
HOWELL, Mich. - Jill O. Wilczak of Howell, passed away May 5, 2022, in Ann Arbor at the age of 81. Born in Ironwood and raised in Erwin Township, Jill was the daughter of the late Hjalmer and Ethel Carlson (Niemi). Jill was the beloved wife of Gene for 52 years, loving mother of Anne, and dear sister to the late Janice Carlson. A graduate of Gogebic Community College (associate degree), the University of Minnesota (bachelor's degree), and Michigan State University (master's degree), she was a... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Walter James Kusz, 100, of Ironwood, passed on to eternal life on May 19, 2022, at Westgate Nursing Home. Walter was born on March 2, 1922, in Ironwood Township, the son of Joseph and Magdelena (Knopik) Kusz. He was a 1940 graduate of Luther L. Wright High School and attended Gogebic Community College. On July 26, 1952, he married Mary Jean Garvey at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Ironwood. He was an accomplished gymnast earning athletic awards and letters at both LLWHS and... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Mary K. Morrison, 76, of Ironwood, went home to Jesus on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Mary was born on Feb. 17, 1946, in the Copper Country. She was the adopted daughter of the late William and Katherine (Helmi) Sormunen of Chassell. She graduated from Chassell High School and later in life she earned her degree as a registered nurse. She was a woman of faith who loved the Lord, her family, friends and sharing her faith. Mary and her late husband of 54 years, David W. Morrison, have three surviving children, Lisa (Jack) Sweat, Dam... Full story
VIROQUA, Wis. - Paul Casimer Krause, 60, of Viroqua, passed away on May 24, 2022. Paul was born March 26, 1962, in Ironwood, Michigan. He attended Ironwood schools. Paul was predeceased in death by his parents, Bernard and Patricia Krause; and his brother, Patrick Krause. He is survived by his sister, Jackie Hampston of Bessemer, Michigan; his brother, Tom Krause of Green Bay; his two daughters, Caryn Miller and Amanda Sabel, and his two grandchildren, Sawyer and Jace. A celebration of life... Full story
