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MERRILL, Wis. - Arthur Eanar Johnson, 74, of Merrill and formally of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2022, in his sleep. Art was born the son of Eanar and Melissa (Proctor) Johnson on Dec. 27, 1947, in Ironwood. He was a graduate of A.D. Johnson High School in Bessemer, Michigan, and Gogebic Community College. He was employed for the Gogebic County Sheriff's Department, Giovanoni's Hardware store in Hurley, and Ace Hardware in Merrill. Art was married to the love of his...
IRONWOOD, Mich. — On the morning of Tuesday, July 26, 2022, we lost a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, aunt, coworker and friend. Sharon Puotinen, 65, of Ironwood, passed away after a brief but intense battle with cancer. Throughout her brief illness, her loved ones surrounded Sharon, attempting to adequately express love and appreciation for her while providing care with the help of Regional Hospice. Sharon was born on Nov. 24, 1956, to Robert and Darlene Hendrickson in Virginia, Minnesota. Sharon lived w...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Christine "Tina" Mae Tauer passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, July 7, 2022. She was born in Bessemer to Joseph and Leona Tauer of North Bessemer and remained in Bessemer most of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, John, of Bessemer, and David, of Hurley; one nephew, Jonathan; one great-niece, Bree; and three sisters-in-law; Donna, Billi and Lois. Christine is survived by two sisters, Mary, of Hurley, and Theresa (Mark) Soine, of...
APPLETON, Wis. - Our mom, JoAnn Emma (Mitchell) Reinholtz, died peacefully at Rennes Rehab Home in Appleton, on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, at the age of 88 years old. Mom fell in her apartment on July 1 which took her first to the hospital, then to rehabilitation with the hope she would return to her home at the Appleton Retirement Community (ARC). However, God's plan was different. He knew she was tired and weak and He took her home. Mom was born to Josephine Pauline (Peckstein) and Thomas Mitchell...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Cecil James "Jim" Branning, 79, of Ironwood, passed on to be with his Lord God on July 31, 2022, at home in the care of hospice and with his wife, Mary Ann. Jim was born in Iowa Falls, Iowa, on March 24, 1943, to Cecil P. and Blanche (Thompson) Branning. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy. After being honorably discharged, he returned to Chicago where he met and married his wife of 56 years, Mary Ann Spagnoletti, and had two children, Kenneth and James. Jim spent 23 years working for...
MERCER, Wis. - Margaret B. Botes passed away peacefully, after a short illness, on July 25, 2022, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Minocqua. Her four children, and many grandchildren, were able to be with her in the hours before she died. She also received numerous phone calls from friends and family across the country. Her hospital room was filled with music, stories and laughter in the hours before she moved on. Marge is survived by her son, Steve Botes, Jr., of Mercer; daughter, Marcia (To...
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. - David Saari, a former resident of Iron Belt, Wisconsin, passed away on Sept. 22, 2021, at the age of 87 in Garden Grove. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Gayle (Barto) also of Iron Belt; his son, Greg; and daughter, Elizabeth. A devoted husband, great father to Greg (Leslie) and Elizabeth (Geoffrey); he is also survived by this grandchildren, John (Kimberly) and Laura (Dominic); great-grandfather known as "Big Papa" to Dayne, Avery, Elle and Kingston; his special...
WATERSMEET, Mich. - William "Buck" Haluska, a lifelong resident of Watersmeet, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, with his loving family by his side. Buck was born on Aug. 22, 1927, and was blessed with 94 amazing years. In 1945, he graduated from Watersmeet High School. After graduation, Buck sailed on the Great Lakes on the Elton Hoyt and the Isaac L. Ellwood until he was drafted. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1947, in Company I, 23rd Infantry, 88th Military...
RED DEER, Alberta, Canada - Wayne Kartusch passed away peacefully on July 28, 2022, at the Michener Hill Extendicare in Red Deer. Wayne was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, where he went to elementary and high school before earning a hockey scholarship to the University of Michigan. While there, he met the love of his life, Myrna, who ultimately became his bride. They were married in 1965 in Ironwood, Michigan, and enjoyed a loving union of nearly 54 years before her passing in July 2018. Wayne...
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. - Roger Dale Antilla Sr., 73, of Bruce Crossing, passed away July 25, 2022 peacefully at home in Battle Creek surrounded by loved ones. Roger was born April 30, 1949, to Toivo and Martha (Mattson) Antilla and was a graduate of Ewen High School class of 1967. After high school, Roger enlisted in the U.S. Army as a helicopter mechanic serving his country in Vietnam, Germany and stateside. On April 11, 1970, Roger married Theresa (Yates) Antilla and had two children, Roger...
WOODBURY, Minn. - Edwin "Ed" Anderson, age 73, of Woodbury, passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2022. He was preceded in death by parents, Alan and Frances. He is survived by his sister, Sandra "Sandy" Anderson; children, Michael, Mark and Kathryn; and extended family and friends. Ed graduated from St. Ambrose High School in Ironwood, Michigan, with the class of 1967. A memorial service will be held Thursday, Aug. 4, at 6 p.m., with a gathering of family and friends starting at 4 p.m. at the...
WATERSMEET, Mich. - Arleen H. Schenk, 81, of Watersmeet, passed away Monday, July 25, 2022, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. She was born Aug. 5, 1940, at Lac Vieux Desert Indian Village, daughter of the late Joseph and Jessie (McGeshick) Pete. Arleen was a beautiful gem of a woman who could light up a room with her smile. She had an unlimited love for her friends, family and tribal community. Even after giving all of that love, she still had enough love for her Detroit...
SCHOFIELD, Wis. - Virginia "Virgie" Carol (Mazzon) Karvonen, 90, originally of Ironwood, Michigan, died peacefully Friday, July 22, 2022, at Copperleaf Assisted Living in Schofield. Virgie was born on June 29, 1932, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Gioachino and Amelia (Forte) Mazzon. She graduated from St. Ambrose High School in 1950. On May 2, 1953, she married Donald Henry Karvonen at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Ironwood. He preceded her in death on Oct. 6, 2017, after 64 years of...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Marie Joyce "Ann" Mesich, 87, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 21, 2022, with her loving family by her side. Marie was born on Nov. 22, 1934, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, a daughter of Anthony W. and Gertrude (Winker) Ungerer. Ann graduated from Tomahawk High School in 1952, and she went to Milwaukee and worked for the American Heart Association as a secretary. While in Milwaukee, Ann met her future husband, Michael C. Mesich. On July 11, 1953, they were united...
BERGLAND, Mich. - Marguerite Irene Barthels, 92, of Bergland, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 22, 2022. Marguerite was born on Jan. 13, 1930, in Topaz, a daughter of Sigurd and Irene (Osier) Hokens. She attended Bergland High School and graduated in 1947. On May 6, 1950, Marguerite married Carl F. Barthels at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Bergland, and they were blessed with three children. For 23 years, Marguerite worked as a secretary for the Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Anna Jane Ozzello, 87, of Wakefield, went to be with Jesus in Heaven on Friday, July 22, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Anna Jane was born on Feb. 1, 1935, in North Carolina, and she grew up there with her parents and three brothers. Anna Jane was always proud of her Southern heritage. On Oct. 11, 1957, Anna Jane was married to Richard G. Ozzello of Wakefield, in North Carolina, while he was serving our country in the U.S. Army. They celebrated 63 years of marriage...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Russell David Trevarthen, 82, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, with his loving family by his side. Russell was born on July 22, 1939, in Ramsay, a son of Fredrick and Lila (Johnson) Trevarthen. He attended Ramsay School and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, in 1957. Russell served his country in the U.S. Navy in 1957, for a short period and was honorably discharged due to a physical injury. Russell drove a cab in Chicago, for a...
MERCER, Wis. - Mary Irene "Missy" Klopatek (nee Slazas), of Mercer, passed away July 18, 2022, after a 17-year battle with cancer. Her final days were spent at home enjoying her deck and beautiful view, surrounded by family and visiting with friends. Missy was born May 20, 1962, in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, to Stanley and Judith Slazas. She married the love of her life, Scott Klopatek, on May 1, 2002. The pride and joy of her life were her two children, Drake Hunter and April Dawn. Missy's...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Kathryn F. Rundell, 95, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 28, 2022, with her children by her side. Kathryn was born on Sept. 28, 1926, in Bessemer, to Lawrence L. and Lillian I. Martin. She was the eldest of their six children. She attended local schools and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer in 1945. On Oct. 16, 1948, Kathryn married Robert A. Rundell. They made their home in Bessemer. Kathryn was a longtime member of Sharon Lutheran Church...
EUCHA, Okla. - Graveside services for Donna Edens, 71, of Pryor, Oklahoma, will be held on Thursday, July 21, at 10 a.m. at the Eucha Cemetery. Visitation for friends and family will be held on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Stephens-Key Funeral and Cremation Care funeral home in Pryor. Donna Lee Edens died July 16, 2022. She was born on June 22, 1951, in San Diego, California, to Donald Jack and Cliffa Lee (Asbury) Edens. In Donna's early years, her family moved around quite a lot...
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Thomas Charles Anys, 61, of Kingsford, Michigan, passed away on July 10, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. Tom was born on Dec. 25, 1960, in Phelps, the son of Robert Anys and Barbara (Gilbertson) Anys. Tom was a graduate of Watersmeet (Michigan) High School. Tom always wore his heart on his sleeve. He was the most kind, sensitive, comical person you will ever meet. You knew you were going to laugh whenever Tom was around. Tom had his sense of humor and wits until his last breath. Tom is survived by Diane (...
WOODLANDS, Texas - Carolyn J. (Carlson) Jensen, age 85, of the Woodlands, Texas, formally of Anoka, Minnesota and Bessemer, Michigan, died on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She is preceded in death by her mother, Hazel; son, Christopher; and father, Leonard. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer (Kevin) Austin; her beloved grandson, Anthony; many dear friends, extended family members and the caregivers who lovingly cared for her the past 4 years. A...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Arnie O. Mattson, 92, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Arnie was born on June 17, 1930, in Wakefield, a son of Hjalmer and Signe (Wiitanen) Mattson. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1948. Arnie proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. On Aug. 11, 1951, he married the love of his life, Dorothy A. Makela, in Wakefield. They celebrated nearly 71 years of marriage. Arnie was a...
WAUSAU, Wis. - Darrell Wayne "Tripper" Tripp, 75, of Ontonagon, Michigan, and Grangerland, Texas, died peacefully on July 12, 2022, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin. He was born on July 18, 1946, in Rice Lake to Marilyn and Dale Tripp. He married Nancy Harry on Nov. 18, 1967, in Tucson, Arizona. Their family grew with the arrival of two children, Tami and Shane. Tripper entered the United States Marine Corps in 1966. He served as a cook and baker feeding over 1,500 soldiers a day...
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Sue Gilbertson, 80, born Dec. 5, 1941, passed away on May 10, 2022, at Banner-University Hospital in Phoenix from complications after a long battle with cancer. Sue is survived by her daughter, Wendy Gilbertson; her sister, Nancy (Tom) Maas; and her brother, Michael (Jane) Jost. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Gilbertson; and her son, Eric Gilbertson; along with her parents, James Jost and Margaret Kosek Jost. Sue’s gentle heart and giving nature made all tho...