Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Sorted by date Results 601 - 625 of 4837
RAMSAY, Mich. — On Sept. 21, 2022, beloved husband, Donald J. Chiapuzio, passed to be with our Lord and with friends and family who preceded him. Don was born in Bessemer, the son of William Paul Chiapuzio Sr. and Gertrude Agnes Chiapuzio. Don attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer. In his early working career he was a certified auto mechanic and later drove a log truck for Steiger's and Carl Niemi. Don volunteered his time to help with the catastrophic clean up for the disaster of Hurricane Katrina. Don was preceded in death by a broth...
MERCER, Wis. - Larry "Hat" Grabowski, of Mercer, passed away on Sept. 25, 2022, at Minocqua Health and Rehab Center. He is survived by his wife, Donna Grabowski of Mercer; and his nephew, Kevin Grabowski and family, of Pewaukee. Larry wrote this poem many years ago and kept it in his Bible. "One Minute" If I could have lived only one minute more, I would have reminisced about the good Not the should-have's, I will's, Maybe's, or I won't's. In that minute, I would remember days, months or years...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Katherine "Kay" Genevieve Pellinen, 85, passed away from natural causes in September 2022 at her home in Bessemer. She was born in April 1937 and was raised by the Watters and Belanger families in Houghton and Ironwood. Kay married Francis "Frank" Richard Pellinen in July 1955. Frank passed away in July 2002. Kay was a longtime Gogebic County resident, living in Ironwood and Bessemer. She graduated St. Ambrose High School in Ironwood in 1955. Kay worked throughout her life as...
HURLEY, Wis. - Helen Josephine Kasper, (nee Severia Helen Misuraco), our mother, passed away peacefully at age 98 on Oct. 1, 2022, while a resident of Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. She was predeceased by her husband, Alexander Kasper; her eldest son, Darryl Anthony; her grandson, Max Kasper; and twin infant granddaughters along with her entire family of parents, Vincent and Josephine (Bruno); and 16 brothers and sisters. She was the longest living member of the...
BESSEMER, Mich. — Donald J. Chiapuzio, 77, of Bessemer, passed away at home on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield....
ASHLAND Wis. - Robert "Bob" Gurske, 85, of Hurley, passed away on Sept. 19, 2022, in Ashland. Bob is survived by the love of his life, Carol Moncher. They were together for 43 years. In that time, they celebrated their love and commitment to each other. Bob served in the U.S. Air Force. He had many interests. The main one was being "at one" with nature. He loved hunting and fishing. He could tell you many stories about the deer and bear he shot. He also had many stories about his fishing days. B...
ONTONAGON, Mich. - Thomas J. Hamilton, 83, left this earth on the beautiful Saturday morning of Sept. 17, 2022. He was surrounded by his children as he passed away peacefully in a place that he held in his heart and soul as "sacred ground," his dad's cottage on Rose Island in Ontonagon. Tom was a born and raised Yooper. His parents, Tom and Connie (Ayotte) Hamilton, owned the Hungry Hollow Bar; he grew-up hunting, fishing and trapping out there and along the Firesteel River. He enjoyed coming...
HOLLAND, Mich. - Charlene (Chartier) Husar, 86, of White Pine, passed away Sept. 16, 2022, at Holland Community Hospital. She was born Feb. 2, 1936, to Joesph and Eva (Mero) Chartier in Manistique. She was born the 10th in a line of 12 children and was the last one to be called home after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers. She attended St. Frances de Sales Catholic School and graduated from Manistique High School. She furthered her education at Northern Michigan University in Marquette,...
RIPON, Wis. - Lina Stella Caruso died peacefully in her sleep on Sept. 19, 2022, at Maplecrest Manor Assisted Living in Ripon. She was 99 years old. Lina, formally known as Ursalina Catherine Stella, was born on Aug. 20, 1923, in Wakefield, Michigan, to Valentino and Irene Stella. She graduated from the Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, Michigan, in 1941. Lina was the oldest of four children and at a tender age played a major role parenting her younger siblings (Eugene, Valentine and...
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Donna K. Beckman, 69, of Ironwood Township, passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with lung cancer on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. Donna was born on Jan. 24, 1953, in Ironwood to Elmer and Isabelle (Simonton) Waurio. She attended Roosevelt Elementary School and went on to graduate Luther L. Wright High School in 1971. She attended Gogebic Community College and worked for the Grandview and Aspirus clinic. Donna enjoyed crafting, drawing, painting, knitting and tending to flowers. She will be missed by her d...
ONTONAGON, Mich. - Brennan Joseph Shardlow came into this world on Jan. 16, 1989, in Hancock, to Robert Shardlow and Jennifer Heikkila. On Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, he went onto his next big adventure. Brennan had a passion to be out in nature and saw the beauty in everything. He always lived life to the fullest. He didn't just live - he lived BIG and on his own terms. He was always kind to everyone he met and made a point to leave them better than when he found them. He had a way of leaving a...
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. - Roy E. Nurmi passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sept. 1, 2022, he was 74. He was born on the family farm in Bruce Crossing on June 8, 1948, to Emil and Mayme Nurmi, the third of five children. He attended Ewen School and joined the U.S. Army in 1968, where he was stationed in Germany. While in the Army, he was an armored vehicle mechanic and was honorably discharged in 1971. He made his way back to Michigan and was employed by White Pine Copper. He then worked for...
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Jean Alice (McDonell) Erspamer, age 96, died in Minneapolis, on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022. She was a former resident of Hurley, Wisconsin, Duluth, Grand Rapids, Chetek, Wisconsin, and most recently the Twin Cities, specifically the Friendship Village in Bloomington. Jean was born in the then-mining community of Montreal, Wisconsin, in 1926, and graduated from Lincoln High School in Hurley, in 1943. She was admitted to the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps at St. Mary's Nursing School i...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Donna M. Brown, 80, of Bessemer, peacefully passed away on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, at her home, with her loving family by her side. She was the only child of Samuel and Mary (Samarziya) Ulianelli of Detroit. Donna was born on July 16, 1942, and graduated in 1960 from Cody High School in Detroit. She met her husband, her high-school sweetheart, Raymond, in Detroit. The two were married in 1964 and recently celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary. After several years in the...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Russell L. "Susie" Danielson, 63, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022. Russ was born on Sept. 2, 1959, in Wakefield, a son of Glen R. and Donna J. (Tupper) Danielson. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1977. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Friday, Sept. 30, at 1:30 p.m., preceded by visitation at 1 p.m., at the Wakefield United Methodist Church, 706 Putnam St., in Wakefield, with the Rev....
BESSEMER, Mich. - Gene Dominic Fabbri, 82, a longtime resident of Anvil Location, Bessemer, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. Gene was born on Aug. 30, 1940, in Euccica-Suarella, Corsica, France, a son of Gino and Leonilda (Ciabattari) Fabbri. He moved with his family to Ironwood in 1949. Gene attended St. Ambrose Catholic School and graduated in 1958. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Gene worked at American Motors in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and then moved back to the Ironwood...
NOKESVILLE, Va. - Ronald Lee Greil, 60, of Nokesville, passed away on Sept. 4, 2022. He was born in Wakefield, Michigan, on May 17, 1962, to Raymond and Annette (Troiber) Greil. Ron grew up in Michigan with love for the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing on the Black River and the Big Presque Isle. He also enjoyed bird hunting and rabbit hunting with his siblings. When Ron moved to Virginia in 1985, since hunting wasn't as great as it was back home, he picked up the hobby of metal detecting and his...
EATONTON, Ga. — Jeannine Ann Swanson passed away on Sept. 14, 2022, following a serious illness surrounded by family and friends. Jeannine was born Aug. 20, 1952, in Ironwood, Michigan, to Mary and Doug Swanson. She married Troy Westervelt, the love of her life, on Sept. 14, 2008. Jeannine was a force of nature her entire life. She graduated from Ashland High School in Ashland, Wisconsin, in 1970 and excelled in a variety of vocations, from fashion design to road construction. She retired in 2014 from her favorite job working as the s...
GILE, Wis. – Roberta Lee "Bobbie" Bergquist, 78, a lifelong resident of Gile, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022. Roberta was born on Jan. 9, 1944, in Ironwood, Michigan, a daughter of Robert James and Lena Mary (Redolphi) Peterson. She attended Hurley High School and graduated in 1962. On Sept. 7, 1964, Roberta was united in marriage to the love of her life, Jon Axel Bergquist, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hurley. They made their home in Gile and were blessed with three s...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Dale James Mattson, 67, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. Dale was born on Jan. 11, 1955, in Wakefield, the son of Arnie Oliver and Dorothy Ann (Makela) Mattson. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1973. Dale continued his education and graduated from Northern Michigan University in Marquette. On Nov. 10, 1979, Dale was united in marriage to Sara Maki. He retired on Feb. 1, 2020, as a water/wastewater tr...
MELBOURNE, Fla. - Doris (Hudec) LaRock, 93, of Melbourne, formerly a longtime resident of Marenisco, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022. Doris was born on March 2, 1929, in Marenisco, a daughter of Peter and Blanch (Smith) Hudec. She attended Marenisco High School and graduated in 1948. On April 30, 1949, Doris was united in marriage to Donald E. LaRock at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Marenisco. Together, they owned and operated Don's Bar and Café. Doris was a faithful member...
DULUTH, Minn. - Steven "Smitty" F. Smith, 76, died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, while surrounded by his loving family at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, from complications related to cancer. He was born June 1, 1946, in Freiburg, Germany, and adopted at age two by Oliver and Jeanne (Holemo) Smith. Though the family's home base was Ironwood, Michigan, they spent Steve's childhood and adolescence moving to U.S. Army military installations stateside and the around the world,...
WATERSMEET, Mich. - Gloria "Jean" Brownell, 94, of Watersmeet, passed away on Sept. 7, 2022, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls. Jean was born Jan. 4, 1928, in the Rogers area of Iron River to the late Cecilia (Fraser) and Joseph Blatnik. After graduating Iron River High School in 1946, she moved to Chicago to work. In 1951, Jean married Ralph "Pat" Brownell and they made their home in Watersmeet. They were married 59 years before Pat's death in 2010. She enjoyed...
RAMSAY, Mich. – Frances Arlene Johnson Callovi, 93, a longtime resident of Ramsay, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. Frances was born on Oct. 16, 1928, in Odanah, Wisconsin, a daughter of Frank and Frieda (Wietrzykowski) Rohn. On June 14, 1942, she was united in marriage to Arthur F. Johnson. He preceded her in death on Sept. 22, 1966. On Sept. 28, 1968, Frances married Victor L. Callovi. He preceded her in death on Dec. 23, 2010. Besides her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents; an infant s...
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. - Paul Marino Pisani, age 81, of Eau Claire, passed away while surrounded by his loving family on the evening of Sept. 7, 2022. Paul was born in Ironwood, Michigan, on April 9, 1941, to Marino and Mary (Paoli) Pisani and grew up in Hurley. Paul was the eldest of four boys, and treasured the lifelong relationships he shared with his brothers Bob, Jerry and Greg. Paul attended Hurley High School, where he was a star athlete in both basketball and football. In his sophomore year,...
