Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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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...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Ada Fortunata Dalle Ave Facchinello, 94, died in peace and comfort at Sky View Nursing Center in Hurley, Wisconsin, on Sunday, May 1, 2022. Ada was born on June 4, 1927, in Asiago, Italy, a daughter of Catterina Bortoli and Domenic Dalle Ave. The family moved to the United States of America in 1930, settling in Ironwood and Puritan Location. She attended Puritan School and A.D. Johnston High School, graduating with the class of 1945. Ada was a dedicated member of St. Sebastian...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Douglas Ray Nurmi, 60, of Wakefield, formerly of Marenisco, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Doug was born on July 19, 1961, in Wakefield, a son of Raymond Nurmi and Delores Will. Doug graduated from Wakefield High School and the State Technical Institute of Michigan. He worked at various places as a custodian. Doug was a faithful member of All Saints Lutheran Church in Wakefield. He will be remembered for his sisu, his smile and his love of...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Jean Marie Kovachich, age 66, of Bessemer, formerly of Laurium, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, at her home. Jean was born on Easter Sunday, April 10, 1955, to Rudy and Clarice (Stafford) Kovachich. Since she was born on Easter Sunday, we called her Jean Marie the Easter Bunny. She attended Sacred Heart Grade School and Calumet High School graduating in 1973. After graduation, Jean moved to Bessemer. She worked as a seamstress at Foxpoint for many years...
TROUT CREEK, Mich. - Katherine "Catarina" Tacella Moilanen, 93, of Trout Creek, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at her home. Katherine was born on Jan. 10, 1929, in Ishpeming, the eldest of 12 children to Thomas and Jennie (Pelkola) Metos. She attended school in Trout Creek. On June 14, 1947, Katherine was united in marriage to William Henry Moilanen. They raised their family in Paynesville, Agate and finally in Trout Creek. She was a faithful member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in...
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Gerald Kenneth Hakari, age 82, passed away on March 17, 2022, in Cleveland. He resided in Amherst, Ohio. Jerry was born on Oct. 18, 1939. He grew up in Ironwood, Michigan, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School before joining the U.S. Navy. He returned to Ironwood to raise his family after his military service and work at General Motors. Jerry/Butch/Butchie was a wonderful man and naval veteran who loved family (including all the puppies in his life), storytelling,...
ONALASKA, Wis. - Delia Johnson, 106, passed away at the Onalaska Care Center on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Delia was born on June 23, 1915, to Teresa and John DeRosso in Hurley. On July 11, 1932, Delia was married to Wilmer Johnson. He preceded her in death on May 1, 2001. A lifelong resident of Hurley, she moved to Onalaska in 2009 to be nearer her son and daughter-in-law. In her younger years she was an avid bowler and loved to play cards (Smear). She was in the GIFA league for many years, and wa...
IRONWOOD, Mich. — James Paul Ninefeldt, 73, of Marenisco (Lake Gogebic), Michigan, passed away on April 21, 2022, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community. James was born on Sept. 15, 1948, in Moose Lake, Minnesota, the son of Ernest and Irene (Pilarski) Ninefeldt of Barnum, Minnesota. He attended school in Barnum and graduated from Barnum High School in 1966. He then attended the University of Minnesota in Duluth, graduating in 1971. James married Jean Carol Tarro of Montreal, Wisconsin, on Nov. 27, 1968. They s...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Helen Anna (nee Savonen) DeFelice, 92, of Ironwood, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022. Helen was born on Nov. 21, 1929, in Ironwood Township, the daughter of Onni E. and Ida Mary (Sillampaa) Savonen. She attended Roosevelt Junior High School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1948. On Sept. 2, 1950, Helen was united in marriage to Armand DeFelice in Ironwood. For many years, she and her husband owned and operated D & B Freight Sales in downtown Ironwood....
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Eugene Thomas "Geno" DeFelice, 55, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022. Eugene was born on June 15, 1966, in Ironwood, the son of Armand and Helen Anna (Savonen) DeFelice. He attended Luther L. Wright High School and graduated in 1984, where he participated in JROTC. Geno then attended and graduated from Gogebic Community College with an associate degree. He worked at various places in Ironwood, including the family business, D...
BESSEMER, Mich. — Edward Thomas Verhelst, 74, of Bessemer passed away suddenly but peacefully at home Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Ed was born on April 6, 1948, at Twin City Hospital in Ironwood, to Clarence and Lucille (Newby) Verhelst. Ed was a proud Navy Veteran who served his country for 22 years (both active and reserve). He was third in charge of the flight deck on several aircraft carriers, including the USS Saratoga, USS Shangri-La, and the USS Nimitz. He did two tours of Vietnam. Ed was united in marriage to Lisa Sandene on July 12, 1986,...
MERCER, Wis. — Henry J. Zyla, age 76, passed away at his home in Mercer, Wisconsin, on Palm Sunday, April 10, 2022. Henry was the beloved husband of Virginia; devoted son of the late Stanley and Helen Zyla; fond brother of the late Stanley; godson of Betty Jane Horowicz; is proceded by the late Arlene Scully, and is survived by many cousins. Henry worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 36 years. He was a member of St. Isaac Jogues Church in Mercer. Services were held in Chicago, Illinois. Interment followed at St. Adalbert Cemetery in Niles, I...
ST. PAUL Minn. — Helen Mary Novascone, 91, of Eagan, Minnesota and formerly Bessemer, Michigan passed away with her family by her side on Monday, April 4, 2022, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Helen Mary Novascone was born on Aug. 10, 1930, to parents Lozo Lunich and Francis Malovrh Lunich in Wakefield, Michigan. Helen was employed at the Dandee Bakery in Bessemer and Big Powerderhorn Lodging and later became a homemaker. She lived most of her life in Bessemer, moving to Eagan to live with her daughter and son-in-law for her last two years o...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Nancy Jean Kangas, 84, of Wakefield, formerly of Ironwood, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. Nancy was born on Aug. 3, 1937, in Wakefield, the daughter of Nels W. and Lillian E. (Huhtala) Luoma. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1955. On June 4, 1960, Nancy was united in marriage to David J. Kangas at the First Lutheran Church in Wakefield. They lived in Marquette, while Dave attended...
WHITE PINE, Mich. - Michael Wallace Orcutt, 82, of White Pine, passed away on April 5, 2022 at Juliette Manor in Berlin, Wisconsin. Mike was born in Ashland, Wisconsin, to J.P. and Thelma Orcutt on Sept. 27, 1939, his mother's birthday also being Sept. 27, 24 years prior. In his early years, the family moved a lot with his father's job with the CCC, living in Mission Springs, Wisconsin, Park Falls, Wisconsin, Rochester, Minnesota, and Belleville, Illinois, to name a few. In 1943, he lived in...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Dewey Isaacson, 84, of Ironwood Township, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2022, after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Dewey was born at Grand View Hospital in Ironwood on Jan. 11, 1938, the son of Herbert and Melvina (Stoor) Isaacson. He lived in Ramsay until age 12, when his family moved to Black River Harbor in Ironwood Township. There he worked with his father and brother, Roy, on the family's charter fishing boat. After graduating from Luther L. Wright High...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Robert John Haavisto, of Jacksonville, passed away, aged 78, on Dec. 18, 2021, following a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Born on Oct. 9, 1943, and reared in Ironwood, Michigan, Bob was always active. In his youth, he loved skiing, ski jumping, ice skating, camping, biking and fishing. As an adult he continued to ski, camp, deep sea fish, and spear fish when he had time as well as kayaking, canoeing, swimming and scuba diving (in which he held several certifications),...
