Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Sorted by date Results 863 - 887 of 4956
HOWELL, Mich. - Jill O. Wilczak of Howell, passed away May 5, 2022, in Ann Arbor at the age of 81. Born in Ironwood and raised in Erwin Township, Jill was the daughter of the late Hjalmer and Ethel Carlson (Niemi). Jill was the beloved wife of Gene for 52 years, loving mother of Anne, and dear sister to the late Janice Carlson. A graduate of Gogebic Community College (associate degree), the University of Minnesota (bachelor's degree), and Michigan State University (master's degree), she was a...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Walter James Kusz, 100, of Ironwood, passed on to eternal life on May 19, 2022, at Westgate Nursing Home. Walter was born on March 2, 1922, in Ironwood Township, the son of Joseph and Magdelena (Knopik) Kusz. He was a 1940 graduate of Luther L. Wright High School and attended Gogebic Community College. On July 26, 1952, he married Mary Jean Garvey at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Ironwood. He was an accomplished gymnast earning athletic awards and letters at both LLWHS and...
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Mary K. Morrison, 76, of Ironwood, went home to Jesus on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Mary was born on Feb. 17, 1946, in the Copper Country. She was the adopted daughter of the late William and Katherine (Helmi) Sormunen of Chassell. She graduated from Chassell High School and later in life she earned her degree as a registered nurse. She was a woman of faith who loved the Lord, her family, friends and sharing her faith. Mary and her late husband of 54 years, David W. Morrison, have three surviving children, Lisa (Jack) Sweat, Dam...
VIROQUA, Wis. - Paul Casimer Krause, 60, of Viroqua, passed away on May 24, 2022. Paul was born March 26, 1962, in Ironwood, Michigan. He attended Ironwood schools. Paul was predeceased in death by his parents, Bernard and Patricia Krause; and his brother, Patrick Krause. He is survived by his sister, Jackie Hampston of Bessemer, Michigan; his brother, Tom Krause of Green Bay; his two daughters, Caryn Miller and Amanda Sabel, and his two grandchildren, Sawyer and Jace. A celebration of life...
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Susan K. Averitt, 75, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2022. On Feb. 9, 1947, Sue was born in Ironwood, the daughter of the late Eugene and Ann (Lopez) Jacquart. She attended school in Ironwood and graduated from St. Ambrose High School in 1965. Sue then attended Gogebic Community College and worked as an LPN for some time after completing the nursing program. Sue dedicated her life to raising her three boys: Jim, Dan and Nick. She loved children and operated a r...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Susy Gusman, 70, of Wakefield, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022, after a long-courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. Susy was born on Jan. 30, 1952, in Wakefield, a daughter of Nels M. and Edith Elizabeth (Mikkola) Krook. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1970. On July 21, 1972, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Dan Gusman, in Bessemer. She loved cats, enjoyed riding in their 1934 Ford Coupe and was an excellent cook. Susy is survived...
BERGLAND, Mich - Chief Thomas Louis Paulman, 63, passed away on May 1, 2022, after a long battle with his medical conditions. Tom was born in Wakefield on Oct. 18, 1958, to Louis and Barbara Paulman. Tom served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1976 to 1980. He worked for many communities as water superintendent including Bergland and Trout Creek. Tom was the fire chief for the Bergland Volunteer Fire Department for 28-plus years, retiring in 2021. He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed spending time...
GOODVIEW, Minn. — Alvin David Jarvinen, age 94, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 14, 2022, after an illness of several months. Al was born on March 28, 1928, and was raised in Wakefield, Michigan, the eleventh of twelve siblings. After graduating from Wakefield High School in 1946, Alvin moved to Waukegan, Illinois, where he met and married Barbara Delores Asplund on June 30, 1951. Al and Barb returned to Michigan in 1956. He worked as a supermarket meat cutter for over 30 years. D...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Elizabeth Anne (nee Jurakovich) Little, 62, of Bessemer, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Elizabeth was born on Sept. 8, 1959, in Wakefield, the daughter of Mathew and Rose (Petroff) Jurakovich. She attended A.D. Johnston High School and graduated in 1977. Liz continued her education at Gogebic Community College and received her education degree from Michigan Technological University. For many years, she was a substitute teacher throughout Gogebic County. Liz always had a...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend Keith Mattila Sr. left this world on May 5, 2022, at the age of 58. Keith loved fishing, hunting, his family and was always bringing a smile to anyone's face. He was a carpenter by trade, but would learn to do anything if it helped others. Keith loved his trips to Hawaii and being warmed by the sun all day. Keith is survived by his wife, Renee Mattila; four children, Jennifer (Matthew) Verdick, Keith (Rose) Mattila Jr.,...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Edgar A. Bielecki, 87, of Bessemer, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. Edgar was born on Oct. 15, 1934, to Anton and Mary (Soyka) Bielecki in Bessemer. He was a 1953 graduate of A.D. Johnston High School. Edgar went on to serve in the U.S. Army, and he spent 18 months in Alaska as a crane operator before being honorably discharged in October of 1956. He then worked for the City of Bessemer for 40 years until retirement. Edgar was united in ma...
KENOSHA, Wis. - Raymond Maki Jr., age 67, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Kenosha. Born on Nov. 20, 1954, raised in Hurley, he was the son the late of Raymond Sr. and Marlene (Moccardini) Maki. His family relocated to Kenosha in 1965, and he grew up attending local schools. Ray was a graduate of Tremper High School, and enjoyed his time playing on their varsity football team. He went on to attend the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. On July 15, 1983, Ray married Kathy Pickerign...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Joyce Marie Perzyk was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world on May 11, 2022, at age 73. She was born to Viola and Elmer Mattson on May 19, 1948, in Wakefield, Michigan. Joyce married the man of her dreams, Leon Perzyk and had one child Doug. Joyce leaves behind husband, Leon; son, Doug; grandchildren, Emily and Dustin; great-grandchildren, Olivia, Delilah and Seth. She will be missed by all. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree...
WAUSAU, Wis. - Jason "Lard" Asunto, 48, of Bessemer, Michigan, passed away after a lengthy illness on Monday, May 9, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by loved ones. He was born on Oct. 20, 1973, in Ironwood, Michigan, the son of Thomas and Susan (Orhn) Asunto. He attended local schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1991. He then attended Superior Tech College for welding. Jason loved his community and held many positions supporting it, most recently...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Monica Kay Valkama, age 50, of Ironwood, passed away on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, unexpectedly at her home. Monica was born on Jan. 1, 1972, daughter of Donald and Janice Valkama of Saxon, Wisconsin. She graduated from Hurley High School in 1991, and attended Gogebic Community College to earn her degree in cosmetology. Monica is survived by her significant other, William Mieloszyk; mother, Janice Valkama; children, Michael Jr., Kaycey and Kodey Henning of Hurley; brother, Richie...
BOULDER JUNCTION, Wis. - Diane Lynn Kassien, 72, who lived in Boulder Junction, Edgerton, Janesville, Owen and Woodruff, Wisconsin, as well as Michigan's Upper Peninsula, passed away surrounded by her children on May 5, 2022. Diane was a teacher for her entire life to those young and old, as well as to those with special needs. Even when she had nothing, she was always giving to others. She brought sunshine to every room with her smile and outgoing nature. Diane was a 1976 graduate of the Univer...
ONTONAGON, Mich. — Anita Mae (Sommer) Anderson of Ontonagon passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at Westgate Living Center in Ironwood. Anita was born on Aug. 29, 1931, in Ontonagon, to Edward and Almeda (Soder) Sommer. She graduated from Ontonagon High School in 1949. Anita married Francis Edwin “Ed” Anderson on July 5, 1952. They had 10 children. Anita worked for Ontonagon Area Schools as a custodian, then as a library assistant, until her retirement. She enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo, visiting the casino, and dancing, espec...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Zita Domenica Hannula of Hurley passed away on Dec. 22, 2021. Zita was born on June 20, 1929, in Cary, Wisconsin, the daughter of Joseph De Meio and Mary Novoscone DeMeio. She married George Anderman on June 18, 1949, and he preceded her in death in 1988. She married Lloyd Hannula on Nov. 30, 1996, and he preceded her in death in 2003. Zita was a life-long resident of the area. She attended Cary School, St. Mary's Catholic School, and graduated from Hurley High School in 1947....
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Dewey L. Morrison, 98, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. Dewey was born on Sept. 13, 1923, in Tula, a son of Henry and Esther (Hick) Morrison. He attended Wakefield High School. In 1940, Dewey enrolled in the Civilian Conservation Corps and was honorably discharged in 1942. In 1943, Dewey entered the U.S. Army, where he proudly served his country during World War II in the Northern Solomon...
DULUTH, Minn. - Patricia E. Ekmark, 82, of Hurley, died Monday, May 2, 2022, in Duluth, Minnesota at St. Mary's-Essentia Health, where she was undergoing rehabilitation from major back surgery. She was born July 13, 1939, in Ironwood, Michigan, the daughter of the late Earl Shouldice and Esther Bodas. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1957. She was married to Kenneth Ekmark on March 15, 1958, who preceded her in death on May 16, 2014. They are together again, and the family...
MERCER, Wis. — Leroy Herman Vaughn, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. He was born on Sept. 5, 1934, in Mercer, the son of Arjay and Ines (Stone) Vaughn. Leroy was united in marriage to Joan Stefanik in 1955, and they had two sons, Ronald, and Donald. Later in life he was united in marriage to Sandra Harris. He is survived by wife, Sandra (Harris) Vaughn of Alma; sons, Ronald Vaughn of Kissimmee, Florida, and Donald Vaughn of Mercer; and four grandchildren, Cole, Nathan, Jesse and Ella. Also surviving are siblings, Phyllis (...
STEVENS POINT, Wis. - Justin Malnar, 30, passed away unexpectedly in Stevens Point. Justin is a proud and loving father, brother, son, uncle, cousin, nephew and grandson. He was a master in the kitchen, a true sous chef. He was a self taught guitarist, lover of all music genres. Justin's smile and deep dimples instantly put a smile on your face. His personality was so warm and welcoming. He will be missed and loved forever by many. He is survived by his son, Aiden; girlfriend, Mikhayla; father,...
HURLEY, Wis. - Carl Henry Raisanen, 82, of Hurley, and former Ontonagon and Mass City, Michigan, resident, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, following a lengthy illness. Carl was born March 29, 1940, in Negaunee, Michigan, to Karlo and Hilja (Hyvonen) Raisanen, grew up in Palmer, Michigan, and graduated from Negaunee High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1959 until his honorable discharge in 1963. Following his service to his...
WAUSAU, Wis.- On Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, Bonnie Victoria (Ahola) Reynolds, originally of Hurley, passed away peacefully in her sleep. Bonnie was an amazing, wonderful person, friend, mother, daughter, sister and wife. Bonnie left us way too soon, she will be missed in ways not able to be expressed. Bonnie will be cremated, as per her wishes. Bonnie is survived by her husband, Sid; her sons, Duncan and Zachary, and his daughter, Sherrie; her daughter, Rebecca; her brother, Denny and his wife,...
GILE, Wis. - It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our dad and grandpa, Gary "Big O" Edward Oman. Gary, age 62, passed away unexpectedly in his home on April 21, 2022. Gary was born on July 8, 1959, to the late Raymond "Ray" and Joan (O'leary) Oman of Montreal. Gary was a J.E. Murphy Hurley High School graduate in 1977, where he also had a great love for basketball. Following high school, Gary joined the U.S. Army and served for 3.5 years as a sharpshooter and a light wheel...
