Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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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,...
FERNDALE, Mich. - Steven J, Blomberg age 79, of Ferndale, died on Palm Sunday, April 10, 2022, after a long battle with COPD and Alzheimer's disease. He was born Feb, 7, 1943, to Art and Clara Maxine "Mickey" (Behrendt) Blomberg and raised in North Bessemer. Steve graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood with the class of 1961 and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. After training in Northeast and Southeast Asia, he returned stateside and volunteered to serve at a top secret base...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Ronald O. Eyer, 75, of Bessemer, peacefully passed on the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. He was the firstborn to Orlynn and Dorothy Eyer in Alma, and was the eldest of six siblings. Ron graduated in 1964 from Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor. He went on to receive his Bachelor of Science from Ferris State University, studying respiratory therapy and obtained his master's degree in business and computer science. He became...
WHITE PINE, Mich. - Raymond A. Simmons Jr., 88, of White Pine, went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 10, 2022, with his loving family by his side at Trillium House in Marquette. Ray was born Nov. 22, 1933, in Ironwood, to Raymond A. Sr. and Alice (Saippa) Simmons. He graduated from St. Ambrose High School in 1951. Ray worked at Molen Brothers and Friedman News agency until drafted into the U.S. Army in 1953 during the Korean War. He proudly served as an expert marksman and trained Army Ranger....
ESTEPONA, Spain - Lewis Joseph Bordeaux Jr., 79, of Estepona, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, in Estepona. Lewis "Lew" was born on June 1, 1943, in Alameda, California, the son of Florence Bordeaux and Lewis J. Bordeaux. Lew and Florence moved to Wakefield, Michigan, to the Brotherton Location, when Lew was three-years-of-age to reside with Minnie Haglund and her family, June, Jack and Nancy. The children were close and grew up together, more like siblings than cousins. Lew attended the...
GUNNISON, Colo. - Melanie Ovaska Janakas passed away suddenly Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, of a heart attack, knowing her family loved her dearly. Melanie was born Feb. 12, 1973, in Ironwood, Michigan, daughter of Gary Brian and Karen Ann (Lombardo) Ovaska. She attended Roosevelt and Norrie elementary schools, and Luther L. Wright High School, where she graduated in 1991. In school, Melanie played on the junior high girls basketball team, while wearing a full back brace due to scoliosis, no easy...
GREEN VALLEY, Ariz. - Robert Lee North passed away suddenly on Dec. 7, 2021, Green Valley. Robert was raised in the Hurley, Wisconsin, and Ironwood, Michigan, area. At age 14, he enlisted in the U.S. Army under the name Lee North, and served in the Occupation of Japan and the Korean War. His time in Korea earned him two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. Robert also is a member of the VUMS (Veteran of Underage Military Service). He was very proud of his service and had been very active in the VFW...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Joanne Kennedy Renterghem age 91 of Greenville passed away Nov. 27, 2020, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born in August 1929 and raised in Ironwood, the daughter of John and Anne (Olson) Kennedy where she graduated from high school. She graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in education. Mrs. Renterghem was married to the former Lemont Renterghem in August 1956 in Ironwood, and they raised their three children...
DULUTH, Minn. - Steven F. Smith, 76, of Kimball, Wisconsin, died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth, surrounded by his loving family. Steve's full obituary and celebration of life services will be announced in a future edition of the Daily Globe....
BESSEMER, Mich. - Sandra J. Richter, 80, of Bessemer, passed away on Aug. 26, 2022, with her loving family at her side. Sandy was born on June 28, 1942, in Ironwood to Francis and Hilda (Hyvari) Spagnoletti. She graduated from Bessemer's A.D. Johnston High School with the class of 1960. She attended Northern Michigan University and the University of Connecticut and received a bachelor's degree in secondary education with emphases in English, art and mathematics in 1965. She married Thomas...
KIMBALL, Wis. - Gerald L. "Skip" Wick, 92, of Kimball, passed away in the comfort of his home on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. Skip was born Feb. 9, 1930, in Rice Lake, the son of Richard and Agnes (Fligel) Wick. He was an outstanding athlete at Rice Lake High School and graduated in 1948, he then attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and played for the Bluegolds football team in 1949 and 1950. Skip enlisted in the U.S. Army in the summer of 1951, where he proudly served in Korea as a plato...
