Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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ALMONT, Mich. - Patricia "Patti" Annette Leinonen, 85, of Almont, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023, in Newnan, Georgia. She was born Aug. 8, 1937, in Trout Creek, the daughter of Willard and Vera Strangle (Niemi). Her parents were both of Finnish descent. Patricia grew up in Trout Creek and graduated from Trout Creek High School in the class of 1955. She was valedictorian of her 15-person class - eight boys, seven girls. In June 1957, she graduated from Northern Michigan College with a...
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. - Georgia A. Hemming, age 99, of Bruce Crossing passed away peacefully on July 29, 2023. She was born April 4, 1924. She is survived by her son, Ward (Rizalina); daughter, Becky; grandchildren, Shelley (Ed), Kent (Sierra), Koren (Derek), Ronald (Carlota), Richard (Laura) and Mariza (Roberto); 12 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vernon; as well as three sisters, two brothers, two sons-in-law, a...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Richard Arthur Pallin, 88, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Aspirus Eagle River Hospital, Eagle River, Wisconsin, surrounded by his loving family. Rick was born Oct. 26, 1934, in Ironwood, a son of Gustaf and Blanche (LaForge) Pallin. He attended St. Ambrose Catholic High School, graduating in 1953. Rick then went on to serve two years in the U.S. Merchant Marines followed by another two years in the U.S. Army, where he was honorably discharged in...
MARENISCO, Mich. - Patricia (nee Miller) Harris, of Marenisco, passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, after a short illness, at the age of 89. The daughter of John W. and Alvina L. (Sonnenberg) Miller, she was born on May 18, 1934. Patricia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Glenn D. Harris II. She is survived by her sons, John S. (Sheelah) Harris, Glenn D. Harris III and Andrew H. (Susanna) Harris; four grandchildren, Benjamin, Tyler, Dennis and Anna; and three...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Ronald Oliver "Ronnie" Surprenant, 92, of Ironwood, passed away on Pentecost, May 28, 2023. Ronnie was a well-known and respected business man in the community and owner of Ronnie's Camera and Sound in Ironwood. Ronnie was born Aug. 16, 1930, to Oliver and Frances (Kutil) Surprenant in Ironwood. He attended Luther L. Wright High School and graduated in 1949. While attending high school, Ronnie was an accomplished athlete and involved in student government. He lettered in...
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. - Wilfred Joseph "Bill" Wing, 84, of Bruce Crossing, passed away on July 24, 2023. Bill was born July 30, 1938, in Dearborn. He graduated from Plymouth High School in 1957 and enlisted in the U.S. Army after graduation. He served three years as a Morse intercept operator at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, and in Europe. He married Cathy Neumann on Sept. 12, 2003. Together they had seven children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing and...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Edward "Ed" James Jenkins, 67, of Ironwood, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023. He was born on March 14, 1956, to Edward F. and Loretta (Cayer) Jenkins in Marquette. He was employed by Ropes Gold Mine in Ishpeming and retired from the White Pine Mine. Ed was an outdoorsman who liked spending time at camp, going fishing or hunting. His favorite passion was taking his Harley rides and fixing up his '51 Chevy truck. He is survived by his children, Sarah, Crystal, Edward,...
LAUFDORF, Germany - Charles Allen Lotzer III, 56, of Laufdorf, Germany, formerly of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on July 24, 2023. Born March 29, 1967, he was preceded in death by a brother, Theodore "Teddy" Lotzer; and stepmother, Pauline "PJ" Lotzer. He is survived by his loving family: wife, Stephanie Lotzer; son, Daniel Lotzer; grandson, Theodor "Theo" Lotzer; father, Charles Allen Lotzer II; mother, Donna Hays; two brothers, Christopher (Denise)...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Clifford Mark Johns, 67, of Wakefield, died on Monday, May 1, 2023, in Bessemer. Mark was born to Kenneth and Bertha (Mikkola) Johns in Wakefield, on Dec. 13, 1955. He graduated from Wakefield High School in 1974, where he was very active in track and field. Mark earned numerous records for the Wakefield Cardinals and is still the current 880-yard run record holder. He attended Northern Michigan University and Gogebic Community College, earning a degree in accounting before...
RAMSAY, Mich. - Kenneth Howard Ahola, 83, of Ramsay, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin, with his loving wife, Betty, by his side. Kenneth was born on March 16, 1940, in Bruce Crossing, a son of John Howard and Lina Gladys (Koistinen) Ahola. He attended Ewen High School and graduated in 1958. Kenneth proudly served his country for three years in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He was honorably discharged as a specialist...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Helen Graykoski was born on Aug. 26, 1921, to Bruno and Romanda (Kowalkoski) Sobolewski on the family farm in North Ironwood, Michigan. Her birth was attended by the midwife, Mrs. Lee Lindquist. Helen died on March 17, 2023, in her apartment at Dove Assisted Living in Barron, Wisconsin, lovingly attended to by Dove's staff, the Barron County A.R.D.C. care staff, and Mayo Clinic Hospice. She attained one hundred-one years, six months, and twenty-two days of life. She was united...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Patricia Ann "Pattie" Maki, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, with family and friends by her side after a 14-month battle with cancer. Pattie was born on Feb. 20, 1953, the daughter of Michael and Theresa Skoviera, who preceded her in going to Heaven. Pattie attended Norrie grade school and was a 1972 graduate of Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. Pattie worked as a cook and as a waitress and in housekeeping in many places in Ironwood and Hurley after her...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - June L. Wienandt, 95, of Wakefield, died on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. She entered the nursing home on May 5, 2023. She had been in failing health for several weeks and was under hospice care in the facility for the last 2-3 days prior to her death. June was born on June 12, 1928, in Sidnaw, Michigan. She was the seventh of nine children born to John and Emma Serrahn. John was a local dairy farmer in the Ontonagon area. June...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Paul Cyr, 96, of Ironwood, passed away with his family by his side on July 18, 2023. He was born Aug. 7, 1926, to Paul William and Agnes Gertrude (Granger) Cyr. Paul was a man of many interests, including belonging to the boxing club at Cretin High School in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he won the Golden Gloves tournament. He was also a Boy Scouts leader and president of the PTA at Roosevelt School in Ironwood Township, and was involved in the bowling league, a caller for square...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Hubert John Mewbourn, 68, of Ironwood, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota. John was born on Feb. 10, 1955, in Ironwood, a son of Herbert and Kathleen (Kraynak) Mewbourn. He attended Luther L. Wright High School and graduated in 1974. John proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy for four years. After boot camp in Orlando, Florida, John married his high school sweetheart, Rita Jean Wuorinen, on Aug. 31,...
DULUTH, Minn. - Arthur James Jacquart, 83, of Duluth, formerly of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, with his wife, Char; daughter, Joanne; and staff from Benedictine Healthcare Center in attendance. Art was born in 1940 to Arthur and Edna Jacquart and was a graduate of Luther L. Wright High School in 1958 in Ironwood. Art was very active throughout high school; he was a member of JROTC and later joined the U.S. Army National Guard where he served for 11...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Christine Evelyn Maki Lukach, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 21, 2023, at the age of 72, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was surrounded by loved ones at her home. Chris was born to Toivo A. and Jeanette (Walitalo) Maki on Oct. 16, 1950. Together Toivo and Jeanette were blessed with six daughters. Surviving sisters include: Marian (Herbert) Boxer, Joyce (James) Tapani and Jane (John) Bowen. Sisters that had gone before her include: Audrey...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Christopher James Ranta, aka Uncle Cool, 37, passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2023. He was born to Art and Liz Ranta on Christmas night, Dec. 25, 1985. He attended school in Ironwood until 9th grade, and was never shy about the fact that he was a 9th grade dropout who forged his own educational path and went on to complete his GED ('er whatever) and attend Gogebic Community College, maintaining a 4.0 while there. Chris worked a couple manual labor jobs in the area and then...
RAMSAY, Mich. - Joseph D. Wojtysiak, age 87, of Ramsay, died on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota. Immediate family members were by his side. Cremation has taken place. Joseph was born on May 29, 1936, to Sigmund and Ruth (Dutt) Wojtysiak in Lansing. He attended local schools including several Catholic schools. He attended one year at a seminary. He graduated from Sexton High School. After graduation, he enrolled at Michigan State Universi...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Lillie, 57, of Wakefield, formerly of Marenisco, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, after a brief illness. Ronnie was born on June 4, 1966, in Three Rivers, Michigan, a son of Wanna M. (Taylor) and Edward E. Lillie Sr. He loved to work and was employed at the time of his death at Smily's Excavating in Wakefield. In his free time, Ronnie liked going to hunting camp with his buddies, racing and working on his stock car, riding his side-by-side and...
TROUT CREEK, Mich. — Phyllis Gustafson, 88, of Trout Creek, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Bayside Village Nursing Home in L’Anse. Phyllis was born in Trout Creek, on June 15, 1935, to Edward and Grace (Cronkright) Tibbits. She married her high school sweetheart, Ralph Gustafson, on Oct. 10, 1954, and they made their home in North Agate, where they raised their four children. Phyllis worked for the Ewen-Trout Creek School District as a teacher’s aide and retired after 29 years of dedicated service. Phyllis was a member of the Trini...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Diana L. Nelson, age 75, resident of Bessemer, died Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at her home with her children by her side. Diana was an accomplished musician, playing the piano and organ at Sharon Lutheran Church in Bessemer, and St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Holgate, Ohio. Known for her optimism and strength, Diana valiantly fought pancreatic cancer for six years with the support of her family and friends, with whom she enjoyed many adventures. Born Jan. 18, 1948, at Grand View...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - David Charles "Dave" Dalbec, 77, of Wakefield, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. Dave was born on Jan. 19, 1946, to Mayme (Cappo) and Elfreedor Dalbec. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1964. Dave continued his education and attended the Minneapolis Professional Business Institute and became a laboratory and X-ray technician. He married Bonnie Grayson, and was drafted into the U.S. Army shortly after....
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. - Juanita Johanna Beeck of Sheboygan went home to be with the Lord on June 28, 2023. Her family would like to extend thanks to the staff of Meadow View Nursing home and Sharon Richardson Hospice Care for their support and compassion. She was born on Aug. 2, 1937, in Ironwood, Michigan, to the late Giocchino and Giovanina (Ursini) Alessandroni. Juanita graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1955. She also attended Lakeshore Technical College in Sheboygan. On Aug. 17,...
GREEN BAY, Wis. - John Edward Bonovetz Jr., age 78, of Green Bay, formerly of Bessemer, Michigan, left this world to be with his Lord and Savior, on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital in Green Bay, after a long courageous battle with COPD. Our Dad was born on Feb. 21, 1945, at the Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, Michigan, to John Sr. and Violet (Zielinski) Bonovetz. Growing up in a small town allowed you to make forever friends, and that is exactly what he did. Some of the old...
