Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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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... Full story
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... Full story
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.... Full story
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.... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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,... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
CUMMING, Ga. - Dr. Reena Ann Yonkosky recently passed away after a long illness. She was born May 22, 1947, in Ironwood, Michigan, and was predeceased by parents, Ann and Stanley Dragosh; stepfather, John Yonkosky; and sister, Ruth Bianchi (Raymond Bianchi). She is survived by husband, Robert Hutcheson; sister-in-law, Nell Hutcheson (Penny Sherrill); niece, Renee Bianchi (Scott Brooks); and nephews Ronald Bianchi (Jessica), Rick Bianchi (Cindy) and Randal Bianchi (Susan). Reena grew up on a farm... Full story
DULUTH, Minn. - Terry Yunker, 85, of Bessemer, Michigan, died Monday, Nov. 7, in St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth. A graveside service will be held at the Minnesota Veterans Cemetery, in Saginaw on Monday, Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. Arrangements are being handled by Cremation Society of Minnesota-Duluth.... Full story
LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. — Robert "Bob" L. Carlson, 91, of Lake Wales, Florida, formerly a long time resident of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. Bob was born on Jan. 10, 1931, in Ironwood, a son of Charles and Dora (Forst) Carlson. Bob attended Norrie Elementary School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1949. He worked at the Cary Mine and took up the sheet metal trade. He worked at Stillwell Sheet Metal in Ironwood, then worked for API as a supervisor, u... Full story
HAZELHURST, Wis. - Peter E. Fredrickson, age 61, of Hazelhurst, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022. He was born on Dec. 12, 1960, in Ironwood, Michigan, the son of Clarence and Valerie (nee Phillips) Fredrickson. Peter juggled four jobs every day - Woodleigh Syndicate, Alice and Joe Smith, Ascension Lutheran Church (recently retired) and family. Peter was always giving of himself; he didn't say no, and never asked for anything in return. He truly took care of everyone. Peter was... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Bernadette Ravelli, 84, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away at home on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Bernadette was born on May 30, 1938, in Wakefield, a daughter of Hannibal and Mary (Guglielmetti) Ravelli. She attended Wakefield Township Schools through the 11th grade and graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, in 1956. Bernadette continued her education and graduated from Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin, with a Bachelor of Science degree in ele... Full story
PARDEEVILLE, Wis. - George C. DeVries, age 72, of Pardeeville, passed away on Nov. 1, 2022, from a rare-aggressive cancer caused by his exposure to Agent Orange when stationed with the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam. George was born in Evanston, Illinois, on Jan. 14, 1950, to the late Rose E. (Geiser) DeVries and George L. DeVries. He was a 1968 graduate of New Trier West High School, North Field, Illinois. Following graduation, from 1968-72, he served in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Janet Marie Even, 61, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, after a long illness. Janet was born on April 18, 1961, in Chicago, a daughter to John and Janet Chadderdon. Janet attended Nettelhorst Elementary School and graduated from Lake View High School in Chicago. Janet was a good student with above average grades and she excelled in mathematics and bookkeeping. At the age of 16, Janet landed her first job in the banking sector. She would go o... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. — August J. “Gus” Giancola, 87, a longtime resident of Hurley, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, while a resident of Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. August was born on July 30, 1935, in Bronx, New York, the son of Irene (Dalfonso) and August John Giancola Sr. He attended Lincoln High School in Hurley and graduated in 1953. August continued his education for one year at Gogebic Community College in Ironwood, Michigan, and completed his bachelor’s degree... Full story
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Jared P. Radzwilowicz, age 36, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, in Memphis, with his friends near him. Jared was born on April 11, 1986, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and moved to Memphis with is family when he was 2 weeks old, where his dad was employed by Northwest Airlines. He was the son of Kathleen (Caron) and the late Arthur "Arty" Radzwilowicz. Jared and his family were one of the founding families of St. Brigid's Catholic Church in Memphis, where he made his first confession, received his communion and was... Full story
MERCER, Wis. – Doug Schulze, 80, of Mercer, formerly of Bessemer, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022. Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, Michigan, is assisting the family with their arrangements.... Full story
GRANTSBURG, Wis. - Janice Marie Cox, age 75, a resident of Grantsburg, passed away peacefully at home with her loved ones by her side on Oct. 27, 2022. Jan was born on Feb. 2, 1947, in Ironwood, Michigan, to parents James and Helen (Jussila) Rigoni. After graduating, Jan worked as a waitress at the Town House restaurant while raising her family. Eventually, Jan changed careers and worked as a banker for Wells Fargo for more than 10 years. Jan loved to spend time with family and friends. She... Full story
RAMSAY, Mich. - Ryan J. Kontny, age 47, of Ramsay, died on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, after a brief illness. He was born Jan. 15, 1975, to Dennis and Susan Kontny. He was 2 months early, weighing 3 pounds, 6 ounces. He was a fighter. He was in the hospital for a month before he could come home at the required weight of 5 pounds. His grandparents, Millie and John Heikkila, helped to care for him the first year while Sue went to nursing school. Needless to say, they became very close and remained tha... Full story
WOODRUFF, Wis. — Jacqueline M. Lacek, born Dec. 31, 1925, our Mom died on Oct. 11, 2022, at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, surrounded by her family. She spent her last day on Earth lying by a favorite window with the warm October sun streaming through and full-color maple, aspen, and oak trees lighting up the skyline. Service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5, at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church in Mercer. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. with Mass beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will then occur at the Mercer Cemetery. All are then i... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Brian Scott Lindberg, 62, of Ironwood, formerly of Bruce Crossing, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022. Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, is assisting the family with their arrangements.... Full story
IRONWOOD - Miriam L. Sell, 86, of Hurley, passed away on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. She was born on Dec. 15, 1935, to Gilbert and Audrey (Callen) Woodcock in Albia, Iowa. She was united in marriage with Ronald Sell on Sept. 22, 1956, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Ironwood. Miriam graduated Gogebic Community College and worked as a licensed practical nurse at the Grandview Hospital in the clinic with doctors Gardner and Ryan, the emergency room, on the floor... Full story
BERGLAND, Mich. - Rudolph "Rudy" Johnson, 84, passed away May 27, 2022, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain. Rudy was born and raised in the Bergland area, and graduated from Bergland High School in 1956. He joined the U.S. Army in 1958, and trained at Fort Hood, Texas. From there, he went overseas and served in Gelnhausen, Germany, where he met his idol, Elvis Presley, who was also serving there. Rudy was honorably discharged in 1960. He went to work for White Pine Copper... Full story
