Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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IRONWOOD, Mich. — With great sadness, Connie Jean Aho, age 75, left our world on Jan. 14, 2023, with her family by her side. She will reunite with the love of her life, Phil “Scrappy” Aho. Connie was born on May 5, 1947, graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in 1965 and married Phil on July 24, 1965. She became certified as a CNA and an EMT, worked for Beacon Ambulance, for numerous years at Grandview Hospital and Howard Young Medical Center, and finished her career working at Avanti Home Health until she became ill. This amazing lady raise... Full story
BRIGHTON, Mich. - Donald Kleimola, 87, of Brighton, formerly of Ironwood and Ramsay, entered into eternity with his Lord and Savior on Jan. 8, 2023. He was son of Jacob Kleimola and Helga (Toolanen) Sikkila. He attended Roosevelt and Luther L. Wright schools in Ironwood. He attended night school and earned his high school diploma in 1975, along with his niece, Terrylynn Aldridg. He married Frances (nee Basta) Kleimola in 1958 and they had three children. They divorced in 1963 and he became a... Full story
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. — Vera Jean (nee Kananen) Rentmeester, 65, of Bruce Crossing, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium. Vera was born on Feb. 27, 1957, in Ontonagon, a daughter of Fred E. and Esther E. (Larson) Kananen. On Aug. 27, 1983, she married Randall Wayne Rentmeester in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Vera was employed as an inventory clerk for Wisconsin Public Service, starting in Green Bay and transferring to Eagle River, Wisconsin. Due to health reasons, she took an early retirement. Then, V... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Elvie Vivian Strand, 94, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at Sky View Nursing Center in Hurley, Wisconsin, surrounded by her loving daughters. Elvie was born on Jan. 25, 1928, in Ironwood, to John and Vivian Makela. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1945. After graduation, Elvie worked in Chicago, then returned to Ironwood and worked for Michigan Bell Telephone as an operator and Vertin's Department Store as a buyer. She was a 4-H... Full story
BARAGA, Mich. - Susan L. Pittsley, age 71, of Baraga, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Susan was born in Phelps, Wisconsin, on July 21, 1951, the daughter of the late Herman and Irma (Dain) Prey. She attended school in Watersmeet. She married Thomas "Tom" Pittsley in Watersmeet on June 20, 1970. Susan had been employed as a housekeeper with various hotels. She enjoyed painting pictures on her iPad, reading, cooking, taking road trips, puzzles, and... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Margaret "Peg" Kathryn Lackman, 91, passed away peacefully Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Hurley, Wisconsin. Margaret was born Oct. 23, 1931, in Kalamazoo, daughter of Lyscom Dexter Brigham and Florence Roselle Hoard Brigham. Her paternal great-great-grandfather was Curtis Brigham, a privateer out of Boston, Massachusetts, during the War of 1812. He came to Michigan in 1833 and was one of the first settlers in Gun Plain Township, Allegan County. In 1935, Margaret's parents moved to... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - On Jan. 1, 2023, at the age of 88, Mary Jane (Popko) Begalle took her final journey home to be with her Heavenly Father. Mary Jane was born in Ironwood, on Feb. 21, 1934, to Thomas and Anna Popko. Growing up in a family of nine siblings, strong family values were instilled in Mary Jane at a very young age, values that she passed on to her children and grandchildren. She was raised in Oma, Wisconsin, and graduated from Wisconsin State College in Superior, Wisconsin, with her tea... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Charlotte Elizabeth May Morzenti, age 84, of Hurley, Wisconsin, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. She was born May 27, 1938, in Ironwood, the daughter of Quentin W. and Elizabeth May (Herlevi) Minkin. In 1956, she graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. In 1956, she married Robert Wenzel Movrich, in Wakefield. He preceded her in death on Oct. 25, 1974. For a number of years, she managed Fashion Floors in Bessemer, and prior to... Full story
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. - Susan Elise Anderson, daughter of Kimberly Kurta Martin and the late Daniel Todd Anderson and stepdaughter of David A. Martin Jr., passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the young age of 28. Susan was born in Ironwood on Oct. 2, 1994, and attended school there until she transferred to Mt. Pleasant when she was 16 years old. She was loved by many communities and delivered laughter and joy to everyone she met. She was a sweet and special young lady that... Full story
BAY OF PIGS, Cuba - Leon Joseph Draxler passed away Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, while on vacation at the Bay of Pigs, Cuba, with friends. Leon was born on April 21, 1942, the third of seven children surviving to adulthood of Casper and Mary Draxler, in Connerville, Michigan, a small company town outside the Connor Lumber company in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He grew up in nearby Wakefield, enjoying the small-town life as a youth. He attended minor seminary at St. Nazianz in southern Wisconsin... Full story
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Kenneth I. Wuorinen, 85, of Bloomington, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. A complete obituary will be published at a later date. Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, Michigan, is assisting the family with arrangements.... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Norma L. Hakamaki, 91, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. Norma was born to John and Emma (Eliason) Niemela on Sept. 26, 1931, at Divine Infant Hospital in Wakefield. She was the last of 11 children of the John and Emma Niemela family. Norma attended Central Elementary School and high school in Wakefield and graduated in the year 1949. She was married to Eric J. Hakamaki, formerly of Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, in Wakefield, on June 11, 1955. They... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Kelly J. Miskovich, 80, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer. Kelly was born on Dec. 5, 1942, in Wakefield, a son of the late Mary (Grivicich) and Steve Miskovich, the fifth of 13 children. On Feb. 24, 1968, Kelly was united in marriage to Mary Joyce Skaja of Ironwood, in Ironwood. Kelly was a graduate of Wakefield High School. Throughout Kelly's life, he worked at many different jobs. It... Full story
MARENISCO, Mich. - Viola May Nurmi, 84, of Marenisco, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. Viola was born on Oct. 25, 1938, in Louisville, Illinois, number nine of 13 children to Charles B. and Goldiss May (Sparks) Bryan. She graduated from Louisville High School. For 20 years, Viola was employed as a secretary at Outboard Marine Corporation in Waukegan, Illinois. Viola is survived by a sister, Ann Eller; her children, James (Karen) McGillivray, Steven (Kelly) McGillivray, Christine... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Elvie Vivian Strand, 94, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at Sky View Nursing Center in Hurley, Wisconsin, surrounded by her loving daughters. A complete obituary will be published at a later date. Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, is assisting the family.... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. — Margaret “Peg” Lackman, 91, of Bessemer, passed away on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. A complete obituary will be published at a later date. Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, is assisting the family.... Full story
RAMSAY, Mich. - Curtis Harold Udd, 87, of Ramsay, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. Curt was born the son of Harold and Alice (Carlson) Udd on March 15, 1935, in Dollar Bay. He was united in marriage with Carol Marie Supercynski; together they had two sons; Dennis and Stephen before Carol preceded him in death. Curt was then united in marriage with Shirley Hendrickson on April 13, 1963, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and together they had two sons; Scott and Jeffrey. Curt... Full story
GERMANTOWN, Wis — Dolores Mary (Reardon) Byrns, of Germantown, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023 at the age of 89. Dolores was the loving wife of the late William; the beloved mother of Dan (Mary) Byrns; the cherished grandmother of Mallory (Craig) Lakatos and Meredith (Jeremy) Gritton; the proud great-grandmother of Avery and Chase Lakatos, and Landon, Adalyn and Sophia Gritton; and the dear sister of George “Bill” Reardon. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. According to Dolores’ wishes,... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Sarah Lynn Rhenlund, 56, of 165 E. Michigan Ave., in Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She fought a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer for 11 years. Sarah is survived by her mother, Sharon (Brian) Laabs, Ironwood; three brothers, Ronald (Stephanie) Rhenlund, Kimball, Wisconsin, and Mark (Missy) Rhenlund and Brian Rhenlund, both of Ironwood; two sisters, Lisa Rhenlund, Hurley, Wisconsin, and Sheryl (Larry) Rosga, Aurora, M... Full story
OCALA, Fla. - John E. Mattson, 91, a resident of Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully on Dec. 24, 2022, at E.W. & Lucille Cate's House in Ocala. John was born Aug. 9, 1931, son of Edwin and Florence (Olson) Mattson. He grew up and attended schools in Iron Belt, Wisconsin. After graduating, he completed his education in electrical appliances and TV mechanics in Louisville, Kentucky. He then moved to Chicago to work for the Zenith company. John married Geraldine "Gerri" L. Baron on Feb. 18,... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Virginia "Ginger" (nee Jurasin) Bennetts, 81, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Ginger was born on Oct. 15, 1941, in Bessemer, a daughter of Joseph and Julia (Serbin) Jurasin. She attended St. Sebastian Catholic School. She graduated from the A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer with the class of 1959. Family was everything to Ginger! She spent many years caring for her father, Joseph, while raising her children until... Full story
KIMBALL, Wis. - Carolyn Ann Alonen, 60, of Kimball, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, after a brief, but courageous battle with cancer with her loving family by her side. Carol was born on Dec. 9, 1962, to Roger and Kathleen (Raivio) Baker in Kenosha. She was a 1981 graduate of J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley and a 1983 graduate of Gogebic Community College. Carol was an active 4-H member all her childhood and as an adult became a leader. Most recently, she received the honor... Full story
BERGLAND, Mich. - Barbara J. Crave, 79, of Bergland, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022. She was born on Sept. 9, 1943, in Iron Mountain, a daughter of Glen and Libby Ernst. On Jan. 2, 1965, Barbara married Michael E. Crave at St. Jude Catholic Church in Beloit, Wisconsin. She retired from Beloit Corporation in 1999. Barbara was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church in Bergland, and previously St. Peter's Catholic Church in South Beloit, Illinois. She was very involved in the church and the... Full story
IRON BELT, Wis. - William J. Mattson, 75, of Iron Belt, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at his home. William was born on April 8, 1947, in Iron Belt, the Son of Eino and Dolores (Baross) Mattson. William proudly served in the U.S. Army with two tours in Vietnam. He was on active duty for eight years and then served 12 years in the Army National Guard while also working in the Mellen Mill for Louisiana Pacific. He also drove a semi-truck for 20 years before his retirement. He enjoyed... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Joy J. (nee Jarvi) Kraynak, of Brogan Street, in Ironwood, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota. She was born on July 24, 1954, in Superior, Wisconsin, a daughter of Veikko and Pearl Jarvi. Joy graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1972. She furthered her education at Gogebic Community College and then completed her bachelor's degree in nursing at Northern Michigan University. As an active member of Our Lady of Peace... Full story
