Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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....
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...
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....
MONTREAL, Wis. – James C. Dennis, 90, of Montreal, went to be with the Lord, on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at his home, with his family by his side. A complete obituary will be published at a later date. Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, Michigan, is assisting the family....
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Ralph Richard Wirtanen, 69, of Ironwood, died on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, after suffering a fatal heart attack. Ralph was born in Bessemer Township, on Dec. 17, 1952, to T. R. and Siiri H. (Johnson) Wirtanen. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School and attended Gogebic Community College and Northern Michigan University. He was an insurance agent for years, and at the time of his death he was employed by different companies as a merchandiser. Ralph was a member of St....
ESKO, Minn. - Bernard "Tony" Anthony Proft Jr., 75, of Esko, passed away on Nov. 11, 2022, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born on Sept. 16, 1947, to Bernard and Helen (Derubeis) Proft in Bessemer, Michigan. Tony grew up in a close-knit neighborhood in a small town where he developed into a warm, caring individual. From a young age, he was helping out in his parent's mom and pop grocery store. Tony had few strangers in his life - because those who met Tony from the beginning...
BESSEMER, Mich. – Stanley J. Servia, 91, of Bessemer, a prominent retired longtime businessman died on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. He was born in Norway, Michigan, on Jan. 12, 1931, son of the late Joseph and Esther Servia and moved to Bessemer with his parents in 1946. On Nov. 29, 1952, he was married to Loretta Tarnaski, also of Bessemer. They made their home in Bessemer and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 29, 2002. In 1950, Stanley started at the Peterson mine and worked t...
BESSEMER, Mich. – Patsy Kivi, 75, of Bessemer, passed away on Nov. 17, 2022, with her family by her side. A full obituary will follow. The family has chosen McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home of Ironwood to honor Patsy’s legacy of life. You can leave condolences or a tribute at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com....
MARSHFIELD, Wis. – Donna M. Eifolla, 67, of Saxon, passed away on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, at the Marshfield Medical Center. Private family services are taking place. A full obituary to follow. The family has chosen McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home to honor Donna's legacy of life. For more information visit McKevittPatrickFuneralHome.com....
GILE, Wis. — On Nov. 15, 2022, after 100 years, Pearl D. Carnetto began her final journey. She was born on Aug. 11, 1922, in Boniface, Michigan, to David P. and Helen A. Galarno. The family settled in Gurney, Wisconsin. Pearl graduated salutatorian from Saxon High School. In 1941, she married Joseph Cornetto, her husband of 57 years, and they raised three children in Gile. She worked at Rigoni's Bakery and Sellstroms. Pearl was passionate about travel, and in her lifetime she had adventures in all 50 states as well as 29 countries. She v...
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Sandra “Sandi” McManman, 77, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Sandi was born at home on Balsam St., in Ironwood, on March 26, 1945, to Nelma (Aho) and Allan Anderson. She attended Norrie Grade School and was a member of the Luther L.Wright High School class of 1963. After high school, Sandi married her best friend and love of her life, Daniel McManman. They were married on Sept. 11, 1961, at the U.S. Navy Base Chapel in Norfolk, Virginia. They liv...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Kristin LeAnne Tourville passed away Oct. 26, 2022, at the young age of 31. Kristin was so beautiful, kind, artistic and was such a good mom. She was enrolled online full-time at South University in Savannah, Georgia, and was employed at Walmart at the time of her death. Kristin was preceded in death by her mother on March 13, 1992. She is survived by her parents, Marc and Camille Tourville, of Bessemer; a son, Zayden; a daughter, Lilianna; a brother, Kyle, of Appleton,...
WATERSMEET, Mich. — Joseph Lawrence Lemens II, 60, unexpectedly passed away of natural causes on Nov. 4, 2022, at his home in Watersmeet. Joe was born March 29, 1962, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He was the son of Mary Anne (Krumdick) Lemens and the late Joseph Laurence Lemens. Joe attended Preble High School and graduated in 1980. He later attended DeVry College in the Chicago area and received an associate degree in electrical engineering in 1983. Serving in the U.S. Army Reserves, Joe met the l...
WEST LIBERTY, Iowa — Gayle Ann Stensland Severson, 79, passed away Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Prairie Hills Assisted Living in Tipton. Gayle Ann Stensland was born June 11, 1943, in Canton, South Dakota, to Orville and Lois (McCormick) Stensland. She was raised on the family farm in Larchwood and graduated from Larchwood High School in 1961. Gayle lived in Ironwood, Michigan, where she was active at Salem Lutheran Church. She was also a para educator at Luther L. Wright High School. Gayle l...
