Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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BESSEMER, Mich. - Michael William Juleff passed away Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer. Mike was born on Sept. 7, 1965. He grew up in Atlantic Mine, attended Redridge and E.B. Holman elementary schools and graduated from Houghton High School. On Jan. 14, 1994, he married the former Kathy Miller of Houghton. They resided in Bessemer for the past 21 years. Over the years, Mike worked at various Ski Resorts and developed a dare-devil love of skiing where he earned his...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - On Sunday, July 31, 2022, Michael Robert Sjoblom passed away surrounded by his family after a brief but heroic battle with cancer. Mike was born on Sept. 25, 1950, in Wakefield, Michigan. He graduated from Wakefield High School in 1969 and then attended Gogebic Community College for two years, where he earned his associate degree. On Aug. 30, 1974, he married his treasured wife of almost 48 years, Beatrice. Together they moved to Cudahy, Wisconsin, where Mike worked for 40...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Rose Marie (Cerne) Anderson, 95, a longtime resident of Bessemer, passed away on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022. Rose was born on Feb. 24, 1927, in Bessemer, a daughter of Anton and Rose (Markovich) Cerne. She attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1945. Rose was employed at various offices in Racine, Wisconsin, Chicago and Los Angeles. While employed at Holmes and Narver Engineering Company in Los Angeles, she received several certificates for secret work with...
BESSEMER, Mich. — Priscilla Ann “Pat” Duchaine, 85, formerly of Bessemer, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. Priscilla was born on Feb. 10, 1937, in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, the daughter of Henry Theodore and Marilee (Card) Boynton. On March 3, 1956, Pat was united in marriage to Robert H. Duchaine. They celebrated more than 65 years of marriage before his passing on Nov. 17, 2021. Pat is survived by a son, Ted, of Nebraska; a daughter, Cheryl Thorpe, Rhinelander; six cherished grandchildren; nine precious great-grandchildren; a brother, Jim...
WATERSMEET, Mich. - Roberta "Bertie" May, a long time resident of Watersmeet, joined her loved ones in eternal life on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. Bertie passed peacefully at home. Born in Maple Grove, on July 4, 1931, to John and Maude (Jenkins) Norman, Bertie was raised in the beautiful Upper Peninsula where she met and married Clifford "Bud" May. They moved down state for a bit and also lived in Minnesota, but planted their roots in Watersmeet where they raised their two boys - Floyd and Neil....
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Barbara I. Jackson, 96, a longtime resident of Erwin Township, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood. She was born on March 31, 1926, to the late Impi (Eilo) Johnson. Barbara grew up in Iron Belt, Wisconsin, and was raised by her grandparents, Nick and Ida Eilo, along with their 12 children. She attended Iron Belt schools and graduated in 1944, as salutatoria...
WAUKESHA, Wis. - Faye Susan Lake Shawbitz, 92, passed away peacefully at the Avalon Square in Waukesha, on June 25, 2022. Faye was born in Ironwood, Michigan. She married Michael J. Shawbitz, a financial planner for IDS Ameriprise Insurance, and together they raised their five children in Ironwood. They moved to Silver Springs Shores, Ocala, Florida, in 1981. They had been members of the Gogebic and Silver Springs Shores country clubs, Elks and Moose lodges. Faye embraced her Finnish American...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Carole Patricia (Gulan) Ozzello, 92, of Wakefield, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, at her home. Carole was born on April 6, 1930, in Saxon, Wisconsin, a daughter of Anton and Theodosia Gulan. On Oct. 30, 1960, she married James D. "Chocolate" Ozzello, in Hurley, Wisconsin. Carole was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, James, on Jan. 25, 2008; a son, Robert, on May 16, 1976; her son-in-law, Rusty Hearns, on Nov. 11, 2005; seven brothers, John, Alex,...
HURLEY, Wis. — Kim Leroy Weaver, 52, of Hurley, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 29, 2022. Kim was born on Nov. 9, 1969, in Wausau, Wisconsin to Raymond and Rita (Schilling) Weaver. Kim loved the outdoors, going hunting and fishing. A celebration of life is to take place at a later date. The family has chosen McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home in Ironwood to honor Kim’s legacy of life. For more information or to leave an online condolence visit McKevittPatrickFuneral Home.com....
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Josephine (Malinowski) Armata, 95, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 30, 2022. Josie was born on March 8, 1927, in Hurley, Wisconsin, a daughter of Leo and Mary (Shelky) Malinowski. On Nov. 30, 1947, she married Edward W. Armata. They resided in Ironwood their entire married life, and together they raised two children, Susan and Edward. Josie held various part-time jobs throughout her life, lastly catering with Mrs. Bedore. She was a loving wife, mother, gran...
HURLEY, Wis. - Todd K. Doda, 72, of Hurley, passed away on Aug. 1, 2022, peacefully at home after battling medical issues. He was born May 17, 1950, in Iron Mountain, Michigan, to William and Lois Doda. Todd joined the U.S. Army and served his country during the Vietnam War. After returning, he spent most of his adult life in the Hurley area. He married the love of his life, Judy, on the beach in Key Largo in 1979. They were together for 41 years until she proceeded him in death in October...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Tony J. Pietrocatelli, 44, of Ironwood, passed away unexpectedly after an automobile accident on July 29, 2022. Tony was born the son of John and Judy (Nelson) Pietrocatelli on Feb. 9, 1978, in Ironwood. He was a 1996 graduate of Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood and received his welding certificate from WITC in 1997. He worked for Bretting in Ashland for 24 years as a field service technician and welder. Tony enjoyed hunting, going to his camp where he loved spending...
OMA, Wis.— Dale L. Massoglia, 73, of Pine Lake, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, after a long illness. Dale was born on Aug. 12, 1948, to Dorothy (Williams) Massoglia in Ironwood, Michigan. He attended Hurley schools and graduated in 1966. Dale worked for several jobs in Madison and the Ironwood area and retired in 2000 from MFC First National Bank. Dale is survived by his partner of 50 years, Anna Engstrom; brothers, Randy (Ann) Massoglia and Peter Massoglia; sister, Cleone Shaughency; nieces and nephews, Catherine Ann (Matt) Fenton, B...
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...
