Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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TROUT CREEK, Mich. - Bill J. Besonen, age 74 of Trout Creek, passed away at his home on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. Bill was born in Trout Creek on Jan. 7, 1948, the son of the late Eino and Elsie (Nuutinen) Besonen. He graduated from Trout Creek High School in 1966. He attended Michigan Tech University and Northern Michigan University where he received a master's degree in education. Bill had been employed at Jeffers High School and Ontonagon High School where he taught physics, math and computer... Full story
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Harold Erickson, cherished husband, father and grandfather passed away on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. He would have been 83 in just one month. Harold was born in Bessemer, Michigan, on Sunday, Dec. 24, 1939, the fourth of seven sons born to Walter and Viola (Jacobson) Erickson. He graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer in 1958, and began the hard work of logging and roofing in the local area. On Saturday, April 11, 1959, he married his high school sweetheart, Joyce (... Full story
SUN CITY WEST, Ariz. - Carole Ann Hanneman (nee Kurpewski), age 74, of Sun City West, passed away on Nov. 2, 2022, surrounded by her loving family after a valiant battle with cancer. Carole was born on Jan. 4, 1948, in Ironwood, Michigan, to Joseph and Helen (DeFelice) Kurpewski. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1966, and attended Gogebic Community College. She moved to the Milwaukee area and met the love of her life, Enfreid "Fred" Hanneman, with whom she celebrated 50 years... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Joyce Marie McDonald, 94, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. Joyce was born on March 30, 1928, in Trout Creek, a daughter of John and Lillian (Ojala) Maki. She graduated from Trout Creek High School in 1946. On June 1, 1946, Joyce married William McDonald, who preceded her in death in 2016, after 70 years of marriage. Joyce worked at the Hanson Glove Factory in Ironwood for several years and then was a retail clerk at Stern & Field until her... Full story
WAUSAU, Wis. — Dale E. Sain, 91, of Ewen, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Funeral services and burial will take place this spring. A full obituary will run at a later date. Cane Funeral Home-Bruce Crossing Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.... Full story
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. - Richard John "Rick" Schacht, age 75, of Watersmeet, passed away with his wife by his side on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at the VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, following a long battle with cancer. He married Barbara Zaremba on June 28, 1968, in Geneva, Illinois. Rick was born April 17, 1947. He was a Vietnam veteran having served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1966 to 1968. During his service he was a chief cook and earned many honors. Prior to retirement, Rick and his... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Patsy "Shorty" Kivi, 75, of Bessemer passed away Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, at U.P. Health System in Marquette after suffering respiratory failure. She was born in Bergland, the daughter of the late Rosalie Neufuss. Shorty spent the days of her youth raising hell along the shores of Lake Gogebic alongside her eight siblings, and having many adventures. She would regale family members with tales of floating across the lake in the springtime on "rafts" made of chunks of ice,... Full story
WAUSAU, Wis. - It is with great sadness that the family of William K. Newberry announces his sudden passing on Nov. 24, 2022, at Mount View Rehab in Wausau. William was born Dec. 20, 1944, one of 12 children to William and Lucinda (Sutton) Newberry. Growing up with his brothers, Chuck and Clint, they were an adventurous threesome. They were always playing jokes on each other and everyone else. What one brother didn't think of, another one would. Bill was a graduate of Mercer High School with... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Robert Edward Slizewski, 72, of Ironwood, passed away on Nov. 23, 2022. He was born Feb. 1, 1950, in Detroit, the son of Edward and Virginia (Biernacki) Slizewski. He proudly worked for the Chrysler Corporation for more than 30 years. After moving up to Ironwood, he worked many odd jobs. He was preceded in passing by his parents, Edward and Virginia; and his brother, Gerald. He is survived by his sons, Daniel (Cynthia), Scott (Candice), and Robert; as well as his daughter,... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Carolyn Dianne Niemi, 81, of Ironwood, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Carolyn was born on July 10, 1941, in Erwin Township, the daughter of Eugene and Ruth (Lipponen) Minkin. She graduated at the top of her class from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer in 1959. Carolyn worked as an assembler at West Bend Company, Master Lock in Milwaukee and Fox Point Sportswear in Ironwood, was a caregiver for Family Independence Agency, and concluded her working career as a... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Cari L. Stanczak 60, of Ironwood, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, at home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Ironwood, on Jan. 5, 1962, to Dean A. and Trina A. (Rowett) Carli. She is survived by her loving husband, Scott; her siblings, Curt (DeAnna) Carli, Deana Carli, Kelli Stanczak, Jason Jokipii, Dean Carli Jr., Amber (Tim) VonAlven and Preston (Darcie) Carli. She is further survived by her husband's siblings, Rhyll O'keefe, John (Donna)... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Mark William Whitley, 70, of Wakefield, passed away of pneumonia with his family around him, on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, after many years of fighting and defeating multiple cancers. Mark was born on March 26, 1952, in Wakefield, a son of Marco and June (Kangas) Whitley. He graduated from Marenisco High School, class of 1970. Mark married his partner in life, Betsy Gilbertson, on May 15, 1971, and celebrated 51 years of marriage in May of this yea... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Darlene Annette Kangas Perlberg, 84, of Ironwood, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, in Rochester, Minnesota, after suffering a stroke on Nov. 9, at the Mayo Clinic. Darlene was born on Sept. 15, 1938, in Erwin Township, a daughter of Edward and Martha (Pohjola) Anderson. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1957. Darlene worked as a waitress in several downtown Ironwood restaurants until meeting and marrying John H. Kangas on Feb. 21, 1959. He preceded her in death on Aug. 14, 1987. Darlene t... Full story
FOLEY, Ala. — Julie FlemingSmith passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Foley, on Sept. 23, 2022. She was born on Dec. 7, 1958. She was a 1977 graduate of Ewen-Trout Creek High School. She played first clarinet in the band and lettered in track four years. She held the high jump record for many years and was voted best musician in her class. Julie met and married the love of her life, Jimmy Smith, in Colorado. Jimmy passed away in 2007 and Julie moved to Foley, where her parents spent the winter, to be closer to family. She was a l... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Nathan Wayne Mattila passed from this earth, at the age of 55, to be with his dear Father in heaven for eternity on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022. He was blessed to be at home with his cherished wife and children by his side in his final moments. He was an inspiration to many, as his love for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ shone brightly in his day to day life. Nate was born Oct. 3, 1967, in Vancouver, Washington, the fifth child of Robert and Sandra Mattila. He grew up in Brush... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Sherry Fay (Risku) Kapugia, 78, of Wakefield, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022. Sherry was born in Bessemer, to John (Bill) and Feimi (Fay) (Leppala) Risku, on Feb. 4, 1944. She married Curt Matthew Kapugia on March 18, 1966. They shared 53 wonderful years of marriage together. Sherry had an infectious laugh that would light up a room. She was a Jill of many talents. She loved picking rocks, buttons, sewing, painting, traveling, motorcycling, rummaging for special treasures and watching her grandson, Trevor, grow up. S... Full story
MARKESAN, Wis. - Branden Richard Colassaco left us on Nov. 10, 2022, at the age of 44. He was reunited with his parents, Uncle Charlie, Uncle Butchy, Aunt Sharon, Grandma Violet, Grandpa John, and Aunt Patty in heaven. To honor our dearly loved Branden, a memorial service was held on Nov. 18, with visitation at 10 a.m. and the service at 11 a.m. at Cornerstone Funeral and Cremation Services, at 181 S. Main St., in Markesan. The luncheon was held at 1 p.m. at N3152 Oak Road in Markesan. Anyone... Full story
MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Donna Marie Eifolla, 67, of Saxon, passed away on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, at the Marshfield Medical Center. She was born to Norbert J. and Mayona (Rowe) Buinowski on April 17, 1955, in Bessemer Township, Michigan. She attended Sleight and Holy Trinity-St. Michael's grade schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, Michigan, in 1973. She furthered her education at Gogebic Community College in Ironwood where she earned her LPN degree. Then she went on to... Full story
RIDGECREST, Calif. - Eric Kenneth Matusewic has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 40. Eric was born on May 2, 1982, in Burlington, Vermont, to Michael Matusewic and Catherine Liberty. He spent most of his childhood in Hurley, Wisconsin, and graduated from Hurley High School in 2001 where he excelled in football, wrestling, tennis and was homecoming king his senior year. He entered the U.S. Navy in May 2006 as an aviation electronics technician. During Operation Enduring Freedom, he served... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Carolyn Dianne Niemi, 81, of Ironwood, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. 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.... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Angeline Virginia "Angie" Wilson left this life to be with her loved ones on Nov. 18, 2022. She was born on May 21, 1928, to John and Anna Conedera in Milwaukee. As a young girl, the family moved to Berkeley, California. She attended school there, graduating from Berkeley High in 1945. In 1946, she moved to Gogebic County to begin her life. She lived with relatives for a short time. Angie worked as a telephone operator for a while, but she really didn't care for it. Her passion was cooking and baking. She worked as a baker f... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - John W. Gerry, 99, a longtime resident of South Carey, died peacefully on Nov. 23, 2022, at Villa Maria nursing home in Hurley. John was born in Hurley, on Oct. 25, 1923, to John and Freda (Kemp) Gerry. He attended the Cary school and J.E. Murphy high school, graduating with the class of 1942. After graduation, he worked for a short time for the Pickens-Mathers mining company at the Cary mine until he was drafted during World War II. He enlisted in the U.S. Naval Service in April... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Darlene Annette Kangas Perlberg, 84, of Ironwood, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. 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.... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Patricia A. DiLuna, 90, Hurley, passed away peacefully at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium, Michigan, on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022. Pat, or Patsy, as she was known to her friends, was born in Hurley on June 7, 1932, to Hjalmar and Ethel (Cameron) Pickera. She grew up in Cary Location and South Carey, enjoying a carefree, adventurous childhood. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Hurley, with the class of 1950. Pat was predeceased by her brothers, Jerry and Robert; and... Full story
CHASKA, Minn. - Audrey Genevieve Skoviera, age 91, of Ironwood, Michigan, died peacefully with loving family by her side Nov. 21, 2022, at Auburn Manor in Chaska, Minnesota. Audrey was born June 5, 1931, in Montreal, Wisconsin, to Axel and Genevieve (Shea) Maxinoski. On Nov. 14, 1953, she married her best friend and love of her life, Steve Emery Skoviera. They shared their lives and love together for 63 wonderful years. Her hobbies included jigsaw and crossword puzzles, knitting and card games.... Full story
