Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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BESSEMER, Mich. - Deb Aspinwall, 57, of Bessemer, passed away unexpectedly in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. Deb was born on Nov. 28, 1964, in Frankfurt, Germany, a daughter of Jim and Kay (Baluha) Paremsky. She was raised in Ironwood, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School with the class of 1982. While Deb was in school, she participated in band, jazz band and marching band. Deb continued her education at Gogebic Community College and then Northern Michigan University... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Mark D. Miljevich, "The Mighty Oak," 43, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Mark was the second of four very well loved children. He experienced a happy childhood with many fond memories of growing up in Wakefield. He was a graduate of Wakefield High School class of 1996, attended Gogebic Community College and received a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Michigan Technological University. He pass... Full story
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Richard Arthur Estola, 74, of Ironwood Township, passed away into glory on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. Rick was born on Nov. 9, 1947, in Detroit, a son of Waino and Mayme (Sirvio) Estola. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Joan Ruotsala on June 21, 1969, and together they raised 12 children. After graduating from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, in 1965, Rick attended Marquette Auto Body School. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves for six years while founding... Full story
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Dr. Kenneth N. Krutsch, age 77, of Washburn, passed away Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. He was born Nov. 6, 1944, in Milwaukee to Kenneth E. and Norma J. (Williams) Krutsch. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Phyllis; his children, Kenneth F. (Barbara) Krutsch, Nancy Kenney, and Brad (Kristin) Krutsch; his granddaughters, Jane Krutsch and Lucy Kenney; a sister, Carol (Larry) Johansen; an aunt and uncle, Dorothy (Williams) and Hans Mueller; sisters-in-law, Robin (Kimm) Perlin, Susan (Dan)... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Joseph J. Magdziak, 85, of Ironwood, passed away Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. Joe was born on March 19, 1936, in Ironwood, a son of George and Mary (Modzelewski) Magdziak. Joe proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for three years, and was honorably discharged on Dec. 31, 1957. He was a dedicated member of the Ironwood American Legion Post 5. For more than 35 years, Joe worked at White Pine Copper Mine. He loved nature, was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed doing... Full story
GILE, Wis. - Robert "Bob" Harland Olkonen, 70, of Gile passed away on Jan. 31, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Bob was born on Oct. 10, 1951, in Kimball, the son of Henry and Corrine (Saari) Olkonen. He married June Wiikus on June 30, 1977. Bob worked at White Pine Copper Company for five years, and then he went to be a long-haul trucker for 23 years. He also owned and operated Olkie's Bar in Ironwood for 20 years. He enjoyed fishing; and in his retirement, he loved his side-by-side... Full story
NILES, Mich. - Jack Thomas Hemminger Sr. passed away on Thursday Jan. 27, 2022, at Spectrum Lakeland Hospital in Niles, just days past his 94th birthday. Born Jan. 22, 1928, in Sterling, Illinois, to John and Anna (Messer) Hemminger. He was the third of five children. He graduated from Buchanan High School in 1946. He served in the U.S. Army in the 7th Calvary Regiment as a machine gunner stationed in Japan from 1946 to 1947. On Sept. 18, 1948, he married Joyce Marie Hill. He is survived by... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Robert V. Larson, 60, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Jan. 25, 2022. Bob was born July 12, 1961. Bob was preceded in death by his grandmother, Bee Larson; mother-in-law, Betty Soltis; and brother-in-law, Joel Soltis. Bob is survived by his wife, Tracy Larson. They were married on July 20, 1991. He is also survived by his children, Josh (Michelle) Bricco, Kortney (Gino) Larson and Sterling Larson; and grandchildren, Breeze Larson, and K... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Cayley Olivia Schnell, age 21, passed away on Jan. 26, 2022, at her home in Wakefield, after suffering severe complications from lupus. Cayley was born on July 12, 2000, in Omaha, Nebraska, but her heart was always as close to Lake Superior as she could get. She permanently resided in Wakefield so she could visit "her lake" anytime she wanted. Cayley was employed at Wal-Mart in Ironwood until her health deteriorated. She enjoyed working with the public and had a smile and... Full story
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Loyal Howard Taskila Sr., 85, a longtime resident of Ironwood Township, passed away Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, surrounded by his family. Loyal was born on July 6, 1936, in Painesdale, a son of Mikko and Hattie (Johnson) Taskila. In his early years, Loyal was a logger, farmer (as a ramrod of the LT Ranch) and miner. He served time in the U.S. Army, 8th Infantry, during the Korean War. Loyal was an avid United States traveler who loved hitting the highway headed west. Later... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Pauline M. Salmi, 76, of Ironwood, beloved friend of Marty McKay, passed away peacefully on Jan. 26, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. Pauline was born on May 30, 1945, in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Marian (Johnson) Martinkoski. She graduated from Bergland High School and earned her degree from Gogebic Community College. She worked at many jobs, but she loved her last one for the UPHP driving medical clients to their appointments. She l... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Terri Lynn Thompson-Pifher, 46, of Ironwood passed away on Jan. 27, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Terri was born on Oct. 2, 1975, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the daughter of Eugene and Kathleen (Koski) Thompson. She graduated from high school and attended college for a while after graduation. She married Michael Pifher on June 24, 2017, in Pattison State Park in Superior, Wisconsin. Terri was an avid painter and loved drawing. She also loved camping, campfires, walks... Full story
WAUSAU, Wis. - Lynn Marie Tijan, 61, of Saxon, passed away on Jan. 26, 2022, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. She was born on May 13, 1960, in Ashland, the daughter of Edward and Diana (Hmielewski) Raarup. After graduating high school she went on to work in laundry at a nursing home in Ashland. She married Michael Tijan on Sept. 3, 1988, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hurley. Lynn ran a home daycare service in Ashland and later worked as a caregiver for Avanti home health. She loved taking care... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Douglas Gene Brady, 54, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, due to COVID-19, at U.P. Health System-Marquette, with his loving children at his side. Douglas "Doug" was born on Dec. 14, 1966, at the Divine Infant Hospital in Wakefield, to Ida (Oinas) and Forrest Brady Sr. He graduated from Ewen-Trout Creek High School in 1986. On Oct. 22, 1987, Doug married the love of his life, Kathie Sabec, in Bessemer. They bought a house in Bruce Crossing, and later... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Kathie Jo Brady, 51, of Wakefield, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, due to COVID-19, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, in Duluth, Minnesota, with her loving children at her side. Kathie was born on March 18, 1970, in Bessemer Township, to Dorothy (Brownell) and Donald Sabec. She graduated from Wakefield High School in 1988. On Oct. 22, 1987, Kathie married the love of her life, Douglas G. Brady, in Bessemer. They bought a house in Bruce Crossing, and later... Full story
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Frederick K. Geissler, 76, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022 in Green Bay. He was born Nov. 11, 1945, in Copper City, Michigan, to Kurt F. and Mary C. (Kopp). Fred grew up in the Calumet, Michigan, area and was a standout student at Calumet High School. He graduated with an electrical engineering degree from Michigan Tech University and earned his law degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. Fred worked in Detroit early in his career before raising a famil... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Arlene Lineweaver, 84, joined the choir of angels on Jan. 19, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 24, 1937, in Pelkie, the daughter of Waino and Emma (Pietila) Moilanen. Her family relocated to Southfield, where she was in the first graduating class of Southfield High School. Shortly after graduation, she enlisted and proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from which she was honorably discharged. Arlene returned to the Copper Country in the Upper Peninsula in... Full story
ABBOTSFORD, Wis. - Cindy A. Beran, age 53, of Abbotsford, passed away on Jan. 24, 2022 at Medford Aspirus Hospital in the ER. Cindy was born in Michigan on Aug. 27, 1968, the daughter of Patrick and Sylvia (Saari) Hanson. She graduated from Hurley High School. On April 10, 2004, Cindy married Frank Beran in Marathon County. Cindy worked for Medford Aspirus Hospital for 20 plus years. She enjoyed her job and the people she worked with. She liked scrapbooking, and drinking wine with her friends.... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. — Lee Silvonen went to be with the Lord on Jan. 19, 2022. She was born on June 19 in Yakima, Washington, the daughter of Thomas and Jolene (Layman) Buckallew. She spent her childhood in Ironwood. Lee and her husband traveled to Oregon in her early adult life and lived there for many years. She owned and operated a new and used store, “The Eager Beaver” which was her “happy place.” When Lee retired, she moved back to Ironwood to live by her sister. She loved her family and friends and missed them every day, but she talked to them f... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Our loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Janet Abel Johnson passed away on Jan. 11, 2022, in Ironwood. She was 83 years young. Janet was born to Leo Abel and Ruby Abel on a rural farm in Montevideo, Minnesota, on Aug. 1, 1938. She loved to take care of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and tend her lawn in Rapid City, South Dakota. She also loved her Vikings and Twins, and watching them on television. She also loved watching NASCAR. Due to health concerns, she moved to Ironwood to live with her g... Full story
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. - Frances Lupino (nee Faggiana), 95, was called to Heaven peacefully on Jan. 16, 2022, at home and surrounded by family. She was born on July 6, 1926, in Campobello di Mazara, Sicily. She married John Lupino on June 20, 1959, in Sicily and joined him in America in November of that same year. They resided on the family farm in Kimball, Wisconsin, and later moved to Hurley, Wisconsin, where they remained their entire marriage. Frances relocated to live with her daughter in Map... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Paul J. Magdziak, 84, a longtime resident of Ironwood, passed away Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, with his family by his side. Feb. 15, 1937 - Jan. 7, 2022. These are two dates that will live with us forever; however, it is not the dates that are most important. It is the dash representing the time he spent with us. It is the life between the dates that carry us through this difficult time. It is all the wonderful times we shared creating memories traveling, camping and in everyday... Full story
MARQUETTE, Mich. - Rev. Fr. Allan Joseph Mayotte, 87, of Marquette, died Thursday morning, Jan. 13, 2022, at Norlite Nursing Center in Marquette. Fr. Mayotte was born on Dec. 23, 1934, in Marquette to the late Clifford J. and Marie (Tousignant) Mayotte. Fr. Mayotte attended the Salvatorian Seminary in St. Nazianz, Wisconsin, received a bachelor's degree from Sacred Heart Seminary in Franklin, Wisconsin, and St. John's Provincial Seminary in Plymouth, Michigan. He was ordained a priest by Bishop... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved Thor Livingston Wiita, 41, of Wakefield. He passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, with his mom and other family members at his side. Thor was born on Sept. 15, 1980, at Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, the son of Michael and Kathy (Bundy) Wiita. He attended A.D.Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1999. After high school, Thor was employed for 17 years at Highline Corporation in Hurley, Wisco... Full story
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. - Carl W. Lehto, 82, a longtime resident of Bruce Crossing, passed away Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. Carl was born on April 16, 1939, in Bruce Crossing, a son of Wilho Leonard and Hilma Suzanna (Maki) Lehto. He attended Ewen High School and graduated in 1957. During high school and for a short time after graduating, Carl worked at the creamery in Bruce Crossing. He then moved to Kenosha, Wisconsin, and in March 1961, married Norma Oja. Carl worked at MacWhytes wire rope... Full story
