Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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IRON BELT, Wis. - Edward John Wiita, 88, of Iron Belt, a prominent retired longtime businessman and community advocate died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. He was born July 30, 1934, to E. Edward and Violet M. Wiita in Iron Belt. He attended Iron Belt schools, graduating from the Iron Belt High School in 1952. John attended Gogebic Community College for a short time then went off to work for GMAC repossessing cars in Milwaukee. There he met his wife of 63 years, Donna M. Zizzo. In 1959, they were... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Dale David Ahonen, 50, passed away from a massive coronary heart attack Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, in Hurley. He was born on April 20, 1972, in Waupun, to former Kimball residents David A. Ahonen and Jennifer M. (née Pull) Smith. The family resided there until 1973, when they moved to Hurley and eventually to their permanent home in Kimball in 1976. Dale attended South Side Elementary School in Hurley and was a member of the last class to have graduated from J.E. Murphy High... Full story
BERGLAND, Mich. — Barbara Jean Crave, 79, of Bergland, died on Sunday, Dec. 25, 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 with their arrangements.... Full story
MONTREAL, Wis. - Gene Anthony Sbraggia, 88, of Montreal, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. Geno was born July 2, 1934, in Montreal, to Constantine and Victoria Sbraggia. He graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley in 1952. Gene married his high school sweetheart, Anna Mae Miller, on June 26, 1954. Together they welcomed two children, Carol and Mark. Geno worked various jobs throughout his life, including the Iron County garage, city of Montreal, Montreal... Full story
MILLERSVILLE, Md. - Russell Matteus Jurmu, 90, of Millersville, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. Russell was born in Wakefield, Michigan, to the late Oskari John and Evi Armeda Jurmu. He attended Anne Arundel Community College in Maryland and went on to receive his master's degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore Campus. Russell worked for Westinghouse, and he retired after 42 years of service. Russell was a dedicated and longtime member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Glen... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. — Lena A. Camponeschi, 104, of Hurley, passed away peacefully at Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Ironwood, Michigan, on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. Lena was born the daughter of Joseph and Domenica (Novascone) Negri on April 1, 1918, in Gile. She attended grade school in Gile and Montreal. Lena was a 1935 graduate of Lincoln High School in Hurley. Lena was employed throughout the years at Mary’s Eat Shop in Ironwood, Shorty Johnson Bus Station in Ironwood, Dr. D.J. Martenelli’s office in Hurley as a receptionist, Piasa... Full story
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. — William E. Perttu, 68 of Bruce Crossing, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital. He was born Aug. 15, 1954, in Wakefield, to the late Arvo and Mildred (Saukkooja) Perttu. William was preceded in death by his parents, as well as several aunts and uncles. He is survived by his brother, Jim; son, Darren; daughter, Nicole; grandchildren, Arvo, James and Evan; several aunts and many cousins. A service will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at Cane Funeral Home-Bruce Crossing Chapel. P... Full story
IRONWOOD — Olive Marie Johnson, 91, a resident of Ironwood and the Westgate Nursing Home, passed away peacefully on Dec. 9, 2022. She was daughter of the late August and Edith Swanberg and was born on Aug. 31, 1931. She was baptized at Salem Lutheran Church in 1946 and attended Newport grade school and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1949. Her yearbook quote was, “A pleasant combination of a good student, a good sport and a good friend.” She worked at various jobs... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. — Lenore Rogo, 89, of Hurley, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. A full obituary will follow. The family has chosen McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home in Ironwood to honor Lenore's legacy of life. For more information visit McKevittPatrickFuneralHome.com.... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Bernice Irene Hannula, 89, of Hurley, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, in Marquette, Michigan, with her loving family by her side. Bernice was born on Dec. 2, 1933, in Republic, Michigan, a daughter of Arne and Aili (Carlson) Kerkela. She attended Republic High School and graduated in 1953. Following graduation, she moved to Hancock, Michigan, and worked at the A&P grocery store. While living there, Bernice made many friends and she enjoyed working at the store... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Scott Edward Hastings, 59, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Scott was born on Nov. 21, 1963, in Wheeling, Illinois. On March 5, 1988, he married the love of his life, Debbie Waurio. Scott was employed with Nokia Telecommunications for 40 years, and he recently retired. He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Scott is survived by his wife, Debbie; two children, James (Ariel)... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Michael Anthony Servia, 64, of Bessemer, died suddenly on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. Michael was a graduate of A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, and he retired from the United Parcel Service in 2020. He worked at UPS for more than 40 years. Prior to working at UPS, he worked alongside his family at Stan's Big Dollar. Michael was an amazing, kind, selfless and loving man. He was a loyal father, brother and friend to many. Michael could fix anything! He enjoyed being outdoors ka... Full story
RACINE, Wis. - Gwen Ann (nee Holmberg) Swanson, 93, of Racine, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. Gwen was born on April 26, 1929, in Duluth, Minnesota, daughter of Clyde and Jane (nee Jones) Holmberg. She was the youngest of four children. Gwen graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, Michigan, with the class of 1947. Gwen married Clarence (Kelly) Leo Swanson on July 8, 1949, in Ironwood. Gwen had many talents including sewing, knitting, quilting, jewelry making... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Lori Ann Struwe (Kuster) 62 of Ironwood, formerly of Bessemer passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 5, 2022, in Newburgh, Indiana. Lori was born on May 27, 1960, in Wakefield. She was the third of four children and only girl born to Gloria Mae Kuster (Nystrom) and Vaughn David Kuster. Lori was preceded in death by her father, Vaughn Kuster; mother Gloria Kuster; and brother, Terry Kuster. She is survived by brothers, David Kuster and Tim (Lori) Kuster; her husband, Edward Struwe;... Full story
IRONWOOD — Sharon Anderson, 78, of Ironwood, passed away on Dec. 10, 2022, with her family by her side. A complete obituary will follow. The family has chosen McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home of Ironwood to honor Sharon's legacy of life. You can leave condolences or a tribute at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.... Full story
IRONWOOD — Olive Marie Johnson, 91, of Ironwood, passed away on December 9, 2022, with her family by her side. A complete obituary will follow. The family has chosen McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home of Ironwood to honor Marie's legacy of life. You can leave condolences or a tribute at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.... Full story
PORTAGE, Mich. - June Ann Beck, 84, of Portage, formerly of Marshall, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022 in Portage. She was born on Oct. 28, 1938, to Charles and Verda (Baughman) Adams in Bedford Township in downstate Monroe County. She graduated from Marshall High School with the class of 1958. June met David Beck at the Midway Roller Rink in Battle Creek. They knew it was meant to be, and were married on June 14, 1958. Sadly, David passed away on June 29, 2021. June started her career as... Full story
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
