Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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LOUP CITY, Neb. - Carol Ann Johnson, 83, formerly of Ironwood, Michigan, went home to be with her Lord she loved and served on Saturday, May 14, 2022. She was laid to rest in the Arcadia, Cemetery at Arcadia, Nebraska, on May 18, 2022. A celebration of life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 2, at the Ironwood Riverside Cemetery at Ironwood. For your convenience, please bring a lawn chair. Memorials are suggested to Village Missions (villagemissions.org) or Maranatha Bible Camp...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - A graveside service remembering Raymond Burton Ott, of Wakefield, who died on Nov. 24, 2021, will be held Friday, July 1, at 11 a.m., at the Lakeside Cemetery in Wakefield. The Rev. Todd Winkler, pastor of Cornerstone Church in Ramsay, will officiate. Military rites will be accorded by the Wakefield American Legion Geroux Post 11 and Wakefield Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9084 Honor Guard, assisted by the U.S. Navy Funeral Honors Team. Following the military honors, the...
HURLEY, Wis. - John "Butch" Carli Jr., 74, passed away early Thursday morning, June 23, 2022, surrounded by his loving family, following a long fight with leukemia. Locally famously known as Johnny Trash, he was born on Oct. 26, 1947, to John Carli Sr. and Patricia Vioski. John attended Hurley schools, graduating from J.E. Murphy High School in 1965. Afterwards, he studied art in college before serving in the U.S Coast Guard from 1966 until 1970, and in the Coast Guard Reserves until 1972,...
TUCSON, Ariz. - G. Donald Kucera died on June 17, 2022, in Tucson, at the age of 89. Don and his partner, Helga Teiwes, good friend of 27 years, traveled together to many locations in the Americas and Europe - both loving nature, arts and culture. Born in rural Chicago in 1932, Don was raised in rural Chicago and later in Ironwood where he attended Luther L. Wright High School, Gogebic Community College, then studied at Lane Technical Institute in Chicago. He had interest in wide band radio and...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - John David Wroblewski, 83, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin, with his loving family by his side. J. David was born on Jan. 16, 1939, at home in Bessemer, a son of Andrew and Marge (Hamel) Wroblewski. He successfully completed Airborne School, the 101st Airborne Division, at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. J. David was honorably discharged on Dec. 10,...
WHITE PINE, Mich. — Rietta Lynn Squires, 64, of White Pine, went to be with Jesus on June 21, 2022, at approximately 11 p.m. EDT, while at Wausau Aspirus Hospital. She was born July 11, 1957, to Jay and Oleeta (Slocum) Whitman in Battle Creek. After graduation from Battle Creek Central, she attended and graduated from Kellogg Community College and then Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Rietta enjoyed paying her piano, designing her ornamental gardens, fishing and rock hunting. What was most important to her...
TROUT CREEK, Mich. - Mary Louise Piirto, 80, of Hobart, Wisconsin, formerly living in Clovis and Atascadero, California, passed away after a courageous and hard-fought battle with liver cancer on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. Catholic inurnment prayers will be said while Mary is laid to rest Saturday, July 2, at 11 a.m. EDT in Agate Cemetery in Trout Creek. The cemetery is located on South Agate Road....
BERGLAND, Mich. - Michael A. Streeter, 71, a longtime resident of Bergland, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born on June 16, 1950, in Ontonagon, a son of Arthur Elmer and Elizabeth "Betty" (Davies) Streeter. On June 26, 1971, Mike married Janice M. Lyberg in L'Anse. They made their home in Bergland and were blessed with a son. He graduated from Bergland High School in 1968, and continued his education at Gogebic Community College...
RAMSAY, Mich. - Marie K. (Rocco) Levelius, 101, a longtime resident of Ramsay, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 19, 2022, after a brief illness. Marie was born on May 27, 1921, in Wakefield, a daughter of Emil and Tillie (Marita) Rocco. She attended Ramsay School and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, with the class of 1938. Marie's early years were spent during the summer on the Marita farm in Highbridge, Wisconsin. Her earliest job was working for the Hansen family...
CHICAGO - Donald Everette Funk, of Chicago, a fourth generation seedsman and seed industry pioneer, died on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at home and surrounded by family. He was 79. Don was born and raised in Kentland, Indiana, on Aug. 29, 1942. The son of Bill and Arlene (nee Nelson) Funk, Don grew up with older brother, Bob; sister Joy; and younger brothers, Richard and Bill. Don was in the class of 1960 at Kentland High School. He graduated from Saint Joseph's College in Rensselaer, Indiana, and...
KENTON, Mich. — Chester William “Ches” Johnson, 78, of Kenton, died of a broken heart on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at his home. Ches was born on Aug. 13, 1943, in Stambaugh, a son of the late Eric Chester and Ruth Josephine (Seirra) Johnson. He attended Ewen High School and graduated in 1962. On Sept. 28, 1963, Ches married Sheila Jean Nara at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Paynesville. They celebrated nearly 59 years of marriage before her passing on June 1, 2022. For most of his working years, he was self-employed in the logging busin...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Joseph A. Evsich, 90, of Bessemer, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. He was born on Dec. 9, 1931, in Bessemer, Michigan. The family has chosen Frick-Zielinski Funeral Home of Bessemer to honor Joseph’s legacy of life. You can leave a condolence or a tribute at rangefuneralservices.com....
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. - Battista "Sonny" Calvetti, age 72, of Sun Prairie and formerly of Hurley, died on Sunday, June 12, 2022, with his loving wife, Amy, by his side. Sonny was born on March 1, 1950, to Eugene "Gene" and Antoinette "Toni" Calvetti. Sonny spent several years in education and coaching, and prior to his retirement in 2014, he worked for the state of Wisconsin's Department of Workforce Development. His wife, Amy, survives him, along with his uncle, Richard "Dick," and aunt, Kathleen...
WOODRUFF, Wis. - Maxine A. (nee Jarvi) Dominkowski, age 80, went to be with the Lord on June 13, 2022, at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff. Maxine was born in Ironwood, Michigan, on Sept. 25, 1941, to August and Elaine (Ovaska) Jarvi. On Aug. 26, 1961, she married Donald Dominkowski. Maxine had a kind heart and an infectious laugh. She found joy in the simple things in life. Maxine will be remembered fondly by all that knew her. Maxine is preceded in death by her parents; husband,...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Alan John Skelton, 70, was called home to be with our Lord on June 4, 2022. He was born on May 26, 1952, in Minneapolis. He was the eldest son of Howard Reel Skelton Jr. (deceased) and Alta Jane (Griese) Hummel (deceased). After earning a degree at Stout State University in Menomonie, Wisconsin, he went on to become an instructor at the Gogebic Community College in Ironwood. He enjoyed the great outdoors, sailing and spending time with his many friends and family. He is...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Nick Rudolph Pavlovich went to meet his beautiful wife, Carol, in heaven on Saturday, May 28. 2022. He couldn't wait any longer, even though his family wanted him to stay. Nick lived a long, rich life. He was born on May 14, 1927, in Ironwood to John and Mary (Jelich) Pavlovich. He joined two older brothers, Michael and John. At 17, he took a break from high school to join the U.S. Navy, where he became a Seabee and was stationed in the South Pacific. He returned and finished...
WATERSMEET, Mich. - Connie Rogers, age 72 of Watersmeet, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Connie was born Oct. 19, 1949, in Austin, Texas, the daughter of Raymundo and Mary Rodriquez. While she was working as a clerk typist at a nuclear plant run by the Atomic Energy Commission in Idaho, she met and married her beloved husband, Mike, and they were together for an incredible 49 years. After Mike was discharged from the Navy, they moved back to Watersmeet and then to Rudyard, where...
MARENISCO, Mich. — Luetta Marie Beninghaus, 79, of Marenisco, Michigan, passed way unexpectedly in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau after a brief illness. Luetta was born to parents George Wenz and Catherine (Codd) Wenz on June 20, 1942, in Bessemer Township. Luetta attended Marenisco High School and graduated with the class of 1960. Luetta was united in marriage to George H. Beninghaus until his death in 1995. Luetta worked a variety of jobs until she found her true calling working as a CNA at Villa Maria n...
PLACERVILLE, Calif. - Helen B. Carr, 99, formerly of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away on June 1, 2022. She was born on Aug. 12, 1922, in Ironwood Township on the family farm, the daughter of William and Ada (Kivi) Estola. Helen was married to Weldon "Bill" Carr from Ironwood on Dec. 24, 1942, in California. Helen and Bill lived in San Francisco and Stockton. They moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 1957. Helen worked at the University of Michigan Dental School Lab. They moved back to Ironwood in...
KINGSFORD, Mich. - Joyce A. O'Krongly, 87, of Kingsford, passed away June 8, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain. She was born Oct. 7, 1934, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Earl and Mary (Laitila) Mattson. Joyce grew up and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. She married Robert O'Krongly on Nov. 14, 1953, in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on Dec. 14, 1991. Joyce worked as a switchboard operator, later as a cashier at Cousins Subs in Milwaukee,...
MINOCQUA, Wis. - James (Jim) Pietila was born in Flint, Michigan, on Dec. 1, 1935, to Julius and Impie Susan (Stenfors) Pietila. He passed away peacefully on June 8, 2022, at the age of 86 at the Marshfield Medical Center from a massive stroke. He was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Pietila; and his sister-in-law, Edna (Karrs) Pietila. Jim is survived by his wife, Wanda; brother, Gerald "Bill" (Barb) Pietila; three children, 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Jim married...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - John Patrick Hanley, of Ironwood, age 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in the Comfort Care Unit at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 13, at 2 p.m., preceded by visitation at 1 p.m., at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 108 S. Marquette St., in Ironwood, with the Rev. Binu Joseph, celebrant. A private burial for family will take place at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Bessemer at a...
ISHPEMING, Mich. - Alvin L. Schultz Sr., 75, went to his heavenly home on June 4, 2022. Al was the son of Alvin E. and Lucille (Anderson) Schultz. He was born in his Grandma Schultz's house in Marenisco on Oct. 1, 1946. He married Sandra D. Peterson on March 20, 1971, and when talking about how long they had been married, he would always add "to the saaame woman" somewhere in the conversation. Al was a man of many talents. Growing up he attended area schools in Ironwood. While in high school at...
RAMSAY, Mich. — Donald James Smith Sr., U.S. Navy veteran, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, sports trash-talker extraordinaire, first-rate cribbage partner, music aficionado and world-class storyteller, left us for his mansion in the sky on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Leaving us at 77 years old, he proved you can be here for both a good time and a long time, although it was not long enough for those of us who loved him. Don was born Oct. 16, 1944. He was proud to have been born in Ewen. If you happened to ride through Ewen with him,...
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - Kenneth C. "Ken" Summers, age 43, of Eden Prairie, and formerly of L'Anse, Michigan, passed away at home with his loving family by his side on June 6, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel in L'Anse has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements....
