Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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ARVADA, Colo. - Joanne Irene Knight, 84, of Arvada, formerly of Bessemer, Michigan, passed away Saturday, Feb. 19, peacefully in her home. Joanne was born in Hancock, Michigan, in 1937 to William and Alice Stefaniak and later attended Bessemer schools. Surviving are her siblings: sister, Sharon Slivensky, and brother, Kurt (Shirley) Udd; and her children: Alicia Moselle, Dirk Knight, Jim (Debbie) Knight, Kelly (Al) Cline and Sheryl (Paul) Panich. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren and... Full story
MCHENRY, Ill. — Bonnie Jean Bertagnoli, 63, passed away on Feb. 9, 2022, in McHenry, after a brief, though courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family, and lovingly cared for in her final months by her beloved companion, Don Nelson. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Kay Bertagnoli. She is survived by her devoted partner Don Nelson; and siblings, Jim (JoAnn) Bertagnoli, Joan (Dennis) Kostac, Jack (Patti) Bertagnoli and Brigett Blise (Tony Towslee). B... Full story
RHINELANDER, Wis. - Patricia Mary Kytola, 91, passed away peacefully on Feb. 18, 2022, at Friendly Village in Rhinelander. She was born April 9, 1930, to the late Frank and Eva (Archambeau) Formolo at home in Montreal, Wisconsin. Pat's mother and father died while she was in high school, so Pat helped raised her brothers Francis and Eugene until they could be on their own. She graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley, and was employed by Michigan Bell Telephone Company as a telephone... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Raymond J. Carlson 79, of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away on Feb. 12, 2022, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, his home since July 2015. Raymond J. Carlson was born at Divine Infant Hospital in Wakefield, Michigan, on April 26, 1942, the son of Clarence and Ann (Zarimba) Carlson. He was a 1960 graduate of Luther L. Wright High School. Ray was committed to serving his country, and he joined the U.S. Marine Corps following his graduation from high... Full story
REPUBLIC, Mich. - Hailie Hoover-Dyer, 56, lost her 12-year battle with cancer on Feb. 17, 2022. She was in the professional and caring hands of the doctors and nurses of the Bell Hospital Critical Care Unit in Ishpeming. She was surrounded by family and friends during her final days. Hailie was born, Hailie Joan Hoover to Robert P. Hoover and Joan L. Fewlass of Manton in 1965. The youngest of seven children, she attended grade school in the downstate communities of Manton and Mesick, before... Full story
BERGLAND, Mich. - James Noskowiak, age 80, of Bergland, passed away at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. James was born in Antigo, Wisconsin, on Oct. 3, 1941, a son of Louis and Mable (Lenzner) Noskowiak. In January 1963, Jim married Sue Langlois, the couple later divorced. Later, Jim married Mary Frahm, she preceded him in death in 2013. Jim graduated from St. John Catholic Grade School in 1956, then from Antigo High School in 1960. Right out of school he went to work... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Carmen M. Puro, devoted child of God, passed away into eternity on Saturday morning, Jan. 29, 2022, at 2:29 a.m., at the hospital in Ironwood. She was born June 12, 1951, in Dearborn, Michigan, to her beloved parents Oscar and "Jenny" Puro. They were originally from Finland. Her father lived here in Ironwood for a long time before marrying Carmen's mother and moving to Dearborn Heights in lower Michigan. Carmen's sister, Shirley, still lives in the Lower Peninsula. Carmen has... Full story
PAULDING, Mich. - Bernita Lee (nee Dembroski) Bieniewski, 67, a lifelong resident of Paulding, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, at her home, surrounded by loved ones. If you are reading this then it means I have gone on to be with the Lord and the loved ones who have gone on before me. My greatest joy in life has been time spent with James and my grandkids, Brittany, Casey and Devin; and great-grandkids, Easton, Paisley, Addison and Raven and Hailey. A great-grandson, Wyatt (Devin's son)... Full story
SAGINAW, Mich. - Noel David Massie, 72, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Saginaw on Feb. 15, 2022. Noel was born Sept. 23, 1949, in Bessemer, the son of Leo and Ann Salmi Massie. He attended the Bessemer Schools. He attended the Saguaro School for Asthmatic Children in Tucson, Arizona, for part of his elementary schooling, due to his severe asthma. He then returned to Bessemer and later graduated with the class of 1966 at the age of 16. He was a champion debater and National Merit scholar... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Gladys June Salmi (nee Alatalo), 88, of Ironwood, passed away on Feb. 12, 2022, at Westgate Nursing Home, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood, surrounded by her devoted daughters, Gayla, Mari and Lynn. She was born in Calumet on June 5, 1933, the daughter of Otto and Hilma Alatalo. She graduated from high school in Hancock and also attended Gogebic Community College in her 40s and became an LPN. She worked in nursing in White Pine and Ontonagon, and... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Katherine A. "Mama" Dabb, 61, of Ironwood passed away on Feb. 3, 2022, at her home in Ironwood. She was born on June 29, 1960, in Ironwood, the daughter of William O. and Elizabeth (DeMario) Ketola. She attended Central Grade School and graduated at Luther L. Wright High School in 1978. She then attended Gogebic Community College and obtained a degree as an LPN. She worked at Gogebic Medical Care, Josephson's and Hautamaki's nursing homes, Ironwood Plastics, and as a nurse for... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Elizabeth J. "Dee Dee" Soderman, 79, a lifelong resident of Hurley, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022. Dee Dee was born on April 21, 1942, in Ironwood, Michigan, a daughter of Albert "Abba" and Betty (Erspamer) Constantini. She attended J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley and graduated in 1960. On June 25, 1966, Dee Dee was united in marriage to George A. Soderman in Melrose Park, Illinois. They were blessed with two sons. Dee Dee was a faithful member of St. Mary's... Full story
WATERSMEET, Mich. - Judith L. Donlan, 77, of Watersmeet passed away on Feb. 13, 2022, at her home in Watersmeet. She was born in Ironwood, Michigan on Aug. 9, 1944, the daughter of Edmond and Vivian (Maki) Kleidon. She graduated high school and had some college education. She was a flight attendant for 32 years, Judith married James "Jim" Donlan in 1965. She loved the Upper Peninsula, the outdoors, animals, gardening, and fishing. She also was a super fan of the Kansas Jayhawks college... Full story
BERGLAND, Mich. - John F. Korich, 80, of Bergland, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022. John was born on June 29, 1941, at his family's home in Bergland, to the late George and Hedwig (Franzel) Korich. He was raised in Topaz, and graduated from Bergland High School. John was drafted into the U.S. Army in April 1966, and was a proud Vietnam veteran. John was a hard worker all his life and was a skilled operator, mechanic and welder. He worked on the road fixing heavy equipment for... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - John Henry Steinmetz Jr., 90 of Ironwood and formally a long-time resident of Saxon, Wisconsin, passed away at the Aspirus Hospital in Ironwood on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. John was born to John H. Sr. and Edna C. (Demers) Steinmetz on June 21, 1931, in Ironwood. John proudly served in the U.S. Navy, welding as an aircraft mechanic. He was a member of the Mercier American Legion Post 424. John worked as a welder for several local mines and in Texas making mine shafts. He had... Full story
MEQUON, Wis. - Betty Jane Salli died peacefully Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, at the age of 89 at Columbia St. Mary's Hospice in Mequon. She was born Nov. 28, 1932, in Saxon, daughter of the late John and Hilma Hill Tapanilla. On Dec. 6, 1952, she married Tarmo "Tom" Salli in Ironwood, Michigan. Together they raised seven children, have 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She worked various factory assembly jobs over the years. She was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ in... Full story
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Clara Mae Lynn, 88, a longtime resident of Ironwood Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, Wisconsin. Clara Mae was born on Sept. 30, 1933, in Bessemer, the daughter of Einar and Mabel (Johnson) Brown. She attended Ramsay School and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, in 1951. Clara Mae worked as a legal secretary and then as a deputy county clerk for Gogebic County. On March 20, 1965,... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Katherine A. Dabb, 61, of Ironwood, passed away at her home on Feb. 3, 2022. Visitation for Katherine will take place on Friday, Feb. 18, from 11 a.m. to the time of her memorial service at 1 p.m. at the McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home at 305 N. Lowell St. in Ironwood. A full obituary to follow. The family has chosen McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home to honor Katherine’s legacy of life. You can leave a condolence or a tribute at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.... Full story
ONTONAGON, Mich. - Robert Paul Funke, 88, of Ontonagon, passed away on Feb. 4, 2022. He was born in Baraga, in 1933 to Robert E. and Myrtle Agnes (Broemer) Funke. He was a member of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. He graduated from Baraga High School in 1951 and served in the National Guard. He worked for the village of Baraga until moving to the Ontonagon area. He worked for the White Pine Mine for 25 years and later went into trucking. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Helen;... Full story
MELLEN, Wis. - Mary E. Ruha, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, at the Mellen Manor Nursing Home in Mellen. Mary was born on Dec. 3, 1930, in Ashland, the daughter of Alphonse and Clara (Emmerling) Veno. Mary was united in marriage to Arthur W. Ruha on April 13, 1955, in Carlton, Minnesota. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, animals, and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Sharron Cohoon of Alpena, Michigan, Diane Ruha of Ironwood, Michigan,... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Kathleen "Kathy" Ann Rooni, 84, of Ironwood Township, passed away on Jan. 25, 2022, at Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital. Kathy was born Sept. 22, 1937, to Enrica (Federizzi) and John DeFerro in Hurley, Wisconsin. She graduated from J. E. Murphy High School and married Gerald "Jerry" Rooni on June 15, 1957, in Pine City, Minnesota. She attended Gogebic Community College and Northland College, where she graduated with a teaching degree. Kathy taught elementary education in various... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Deb Aspinwall, 57, of Bessemer, passed away unexpectedly in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. Deb was born on Nov. 28, 1964, in Frankfurt, Germany, a daughter of Jim and Kay (Baluha) Paremsky. She was raised in Ironwood, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School with the class of 1982. While Deb was in school, she participated in band, jazz band and marching band. Deb continued her education at Gogebic Community College and then Northern Michigan University... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Mark D. Miljevich, "The Mighty Oak," 43, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Mark was the second of four very well loved children. He experienced a happy childhood with many fond memories of growing up in Wakefield. He was a graduate of Wakefield High School class of 1996, attended Gogebic Community College and received a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Michigan Technological University. He pass... Full story
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Richard Arthur Estola, 74, of Ironwood Township, passed away into glory on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. Rick was born on Nov. 9, 1947, in Detroit, a son of Waino and Mayme (Sirvio) Estola. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Joan Ruotsala on June 21, 1969, and together they raised 12 children. After graduating from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, in 1965, Rick attended Marquette Auto Body School. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves for six years while founding... Full story
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Dr. Kenneth N. Krutsch, age 77, of Washburn, passed away Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. He was born Nov. 6, 1944, in Milwaukee to Kenneth E. and Norma J. (Williams) Krutsch. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Phyllis; his children, Kenneth F. (Barbara) Krutsch, Nancy Kenney, and Brad (Kristin) Krutsch; his granddaughters, Jane Krutsch and Lucy Kenney; a sister, Carol (Larry) Johansen; an aunt and uncle, Dorothy (Williams) and Hans Mueller; sisters-in-law, Robin (Kimm) Perlin, Susan (Dan)... Full story
