Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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EWEN, Mich. - Eugene W. Johnson, 82, a lifelong resident of Ewen, went to heaven on Friday, Dec. 24, 2021, after a four-year battle with stage 4 melanoma. Eugene was the loving husband of Alice (Tulppo) Johnson for 59 years. In addition to Alice, Eugene is survived by three children, Jean Marczak (Clarence Cook), Peggy Myaard (Edward) and Steve Johnson; five grandchildren, Charles Eugene Fortin (Sarah Hornbeck), Alexandra Jane Wesseling (Jason) and triplets, John Severt, Elizabeth Jean and... Full story
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. - Maria "Kathy" (Jacobson) Nousiainen, 70, of Bruce Crossing, passed away on Dec. 13, 2021, at Marquette General Hospital. Kathy was born in Ontonagon, to Norman and Mary Jacobson on Oct. 1, 1951. She went to school at Ewen High School, where she graduated in 1969. She married Michael Nousiainen on Oct. 5, 1991. She worked at Nordine's for over 20 years, Flower Port for 18 years, and Forever Flowers for seven years. Kathy loved to spend time with her grandchildren, going... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Ronald Chipperi, 82, a lifelong resident of Ironwood, passed away Friday, Dec. 24, 2021. Ronald was born on Jan. 8, 1939, in Ironwood, a son of John and Esther (Erickson) Chipperi. He was employed at Netz Glove Factory, Schult Mobile Homes and Ironwood Products. Ronald is survived by a brother, Robert (Diane), Bessemer; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; and his siblings, Dorothy, Melvin, Raymond, Lori, Shirley and Dale. At Ronald’s request, there will be no funeral service. Interment will tak... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Stephen Joseph Bevel, age 63, of Wakefield, entered eternal life Dec. 14, 2021, at UP Health System—Marquette, in the loving, comforting care of his family. A memorial service will be held at the Cornerstone Church in Ramsay on Thursday, Dec. 30, at 11 a.m. A reception will follow. Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family, where condolences may be expressed, and an obituary viewed, online at fassbenderswansonhansen.com... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Michael Robert Wiita, 73, of Bessemer, beloved husband, father, brother, brother-in-law, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend, was received with open arms to our Lord on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. Mike was born on Nov. 10, 1948, in Bessemer Township, a son of Donald Andreas and Viola Marie (Sipponen) Wiita. Mike was a 1967 graduate of Wakefield High School. He attended the Henry Ford School of Forestry in Alberta, Michigan, obtaining certification as... Full story
POWERS, Mich. - Robert "Bob" L. Lindsey, age 85, of Gladstone, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers. Robert was born on July 14, 1936, in Hulbert, the son of Ernest and Elsie (Ferguson) Lindsey. Robert grew up in Ewen, and attended school at Ewen schools. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1956. Robert was honorably discharged from active duty in 1958. Robert was united in marriage to the former Barbara Wolfe on Aug. 23, 1958. He was a member of the... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Lillian Ruth Lundberg, 88, of Hurley, passed away on Dec. 14, 2021, with her loving family surrounding her. Born on July 8, 1933, in Mosinee, she was the first-born daughter of the late Wallace Sutton and Ilo Sutton. She lived for most of her childhood on the "Punkin Hollow" family farm in the Arpin, Wisconsin, area with her eight siblings. She walked daily to a one-room schoolhouse for grades 1 – 8 and then attended the Marshfield school where she graduated from high school in 1... Full story
MARION, Iowa - Margaret "Maggie" Viola Lanning, was born Dec. 4, 1930, to Ivar and Emmy Peterson, in Bessemer, Michigan, and died Dec. 16, 2021, in Marion, Iowa. She was preceded in death by one sister, three brothers, and twin infant sons. She is survived by five children, Cile Nabers (Mark) of San Antonio, Texas, Scott Lanning (Sue Lewis) of Hubbard, Oregon, Joyce "Tina" Dietzgen of Marion, Laurence "Larry" Lanning (Marie) of Bessemer, and Greg Kennedy (Elvie) of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; three... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Toini Maria (Luoma) Mandelin, 93, passed away peacefully in Hurley, on Dec. 9, 2021. She was born in Wakefield, Michigan, on March 30, 1928, the daughter of Matt and Amanda Luoma. Toini graduated from Wakefield High School in 1946 and moved to Milwaukee, where she graduated from the Business Institute of Milwaukee and began working at Ladish Malting Company as a secretary. She was a member of Emmaus Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, where she met her husband, Milton, and they were... Full story
WATERSMEET, Mich. - Melvin Brunk Jr., 40, of Watersmeet, peacefully walked on Dec. 16, 2021, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. He was born in Chicago on Dec. 17, 1980, to Melvin Brunk Sr. and Mary Jane (McGeshick) Brunk. Melvin loved the Chicago Bears, Blackhawks, Cubs and Bulls. He had a fondness of classic trucks and cars. Melvin was known to his family and friends as a loving protector willing to help anyone who came to him. He was a very talented mixologist and bartender. Melvin will be... Full story
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. — Katherine Marie (Lehto) Nousiainen passed away peacefully at her home Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, she was 84. Katherine was born in Bruce Crossing on Mother’s Day, May 9, 1937, to Peter Lehto and Mary (Pelkola) Lehto. She grew up on a farm in Haight Township on Tanland Lake Road. Being the oldest of three kids, she often told the story of how she had to skid tie-cuts for her father, with the horses and do barn chores (dairy cattle). Upon graduating from Ewen High School in 1955, she made her way downstate to Jackson to see... Full story
BIG PINE KEY, Fla. — Teresa Fleming Davis passed away peacefully on Dec. 9, 2021, in the Florida Keys. Teresa was born on July 12, 1953, in Wakefield, Michigan, to Raymond and Martha (Lindberg) Fleming. She was a graduate of Ewen-Trout Creek High School and worked for a local dentist before moving to the Chicago area. After marrying, she and her husband eventually moved to the Florida Keys. She had found the place she loved. She settled in Big Pine Key and became an active member of the Moose Lodge 1585. For many years she could be found t... Full story
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. — David E. Sass, 65, died on Nov. 30, 2021, at the Halifax Hospice Center in Ormond Beach. He was born on Oct. 4, 1956, in Detroit, the son of Elmer H. Sass and Nancy D. Jones, who both preceded him in death. David graduated from Edina West High School in Edina, Minnesota with the class of 1975. He then went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and psychology in the class of 1979. He married his wife, Vicky L. Belanger, in August 1978, and they set... Full story
ONTONAGON, Mich. - Mathew Shawn Walters, 30, of Ontonagon, passed away on Dec. 8, 2021. Mathew was born in Ontonagon to his parents Kathy and James Walters on Sept. 23, 1991. He attended Ontonagon Area Schools. He was trained and passionate about woodworking and art. Mathew enjoyed exploring the wilderness with his family and was a man who loved complex and inquisitive conversations. Above all else, Mathew's greatest passion was to make people smile and laugh. Mathew is survived by his parents,... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Tom L. Lanham, 70, was one of the kindest, most humble souls you'll ever have known. Tom unexpectedly said goodbye and went to be with the Lord with his wife, Becky, and their children by his side on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021. Two days before Tom's passing, he accepted Jesus Christ into his heart as his Lord and Savior. Thomas "Tom" Lee Lanham was born to Raymond and Mary Lanham on Feb. 5, 1951, in Springfield, Illinois. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1969, then... Full story
ONALASKA, Wis. - Theodore R. Lepore died on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021. He was born on March 26, 1929, in Chicago, the son of the late Benedetto and Margherita (Russo) Lepore. He graduated from Crane Technical High School in 1946. He attended the Northern Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago graduating with a Doctor of Optometry degree. He served stateside during the Korean War as a 2nd lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He started a practice in Hurley in April 1956 and continued until October 1995,... Full story
MILWAUKEE, Wis. - Gerald "Jerry" Hendrickson, 79, a lifelong Erwin Township resident, died Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee. Jerry went home to his Lord, supported by the love of his family after a lengthy illness during which he personified faith, courage, spirit and strength. At the time of his death, he continued to live on the family farm that has nurtured four generations of family. Jerry was born Aug. 16, 1942, in Ironwood, son of the late Andrew and Ellen (Ahonen)... Full story
WATERSMEET, Mich. - Charles Dennis Fox, "Bezhig Miigwan" "One Feather," 81, of Watersmeet, passed away on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. Charles was born May 19, 1940, in Crandon, Wisconsin, the son of Charles W. Fox and Sarah I. Poler. After graduating high school, Charles served in the U.S. Navy. He continued a formal education and obtained a bachelor's degree in business administration. He spent many years working as an AODA counselor for the Sokaogon Chippewa Community. Charles is survived by his... Full story
RAMSAY, Mich. — Anne R. Coron, 94, a longtime resident of Ramsay, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021. Anne was born on Jan. 5, 1927, in Marenisco, a daughter of Edward and Rose (Milness) White. She attended Marenisco High School and graduated in 1946. On Nov. 16, 1946, Anne was united in marriage to Lawrence E. Coron at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Ironwood by the Rev. Monsignor J.B. Moriarty. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wakefield and a former member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Ramsay. Anne is s... Full story
WAUSAU, Wis. - Dean Norrie Pearson, age 72, of North Ironwood, Michigan, passed away Dec. 4, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after an unexpected short battle with cancer. In true Dean spirit, he worked hard right up until his last breath. Dean was born Oct. 14, 1949, to Norrie and Elvi Pearson, of North Ramsay, Michigan. He learned his hard work ethic at a very young age, helping the family run a labor intensive dairy and beef farm, caring for animals, and maintaining machinery. It was here he... Full story
MESA, Ariz. - It is with great sadness that the family of Bernard "Butch" Rosen announces that on Nov. 28, 2021, he passed at home with his family by his side. Bernard was born in Lansing, Michigan, to Joseph and Beatrice Rosen on June 8, 1939. His family moved to Ironwood, Michigan, when he was a very young child. He was the oldest of three brothers. He attended school in Ironwood and afterward joined the U.S. Army, where he was later honorably discharged. He returned to Ironwood and married... Full story
WESTON, Wis. - Jack Kivi, 78, passed away Dec. 2, 2021. Jack was born in Ironwood and attended Luther L. Wright High School, where one of his fondest life memories was playing football. He married the former Meredith Wynne of Ironwood. They had three children and were married for 58 years before her passing in 2020. He was an incredible father, brother and husband. He is survived by his sister, Carol; his three kids, Jeff, Brian and Michelle; and his grandchildren, Jeremiah, Benjamin, Elijah... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Kurt Alan Choronzy, 46, of Ironwood passed away Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021. He was born on Oct. 29, 1975, the son of Larry and Gail (Lehto) Choronzy. Kurt is survived by his father, Larry; brother, Keith (Jennifer); son, Wyatt; and stepdaughter, Emma. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gail; and grandparents, John and Signe Choronzy, and Wallace and Lorraine Lehto. Next summer the family will celebrate Kurt's life. The family has chosen McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home of... Full story
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. - Richard "Smitty" Smith passed away peacefully on Nov. 21, 2021. Smitty was the son of the late Paul J. Smith and Helen Lahti, both of Negaunee. Smitty proudly served his country through three tours in Vietnam while in the U.S. Navy. Afterwards he attended Northern Michigan University and received a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. In Marquette, he worked for the Public Works Department and at UPPCO. He and his wife, Deanna "D," purchased and ran the Walleye Lod... Full story
EWEN, Mich. - James D. Weston, 85, of Ewen, passed away Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. James is survived by a sister, Carol; his wife, Jo Ann; a daughter, Kelly; a son, Jason; four granddaughters, Kara, Katylynn, Prudence and Chloe; two grandsons, Cody and Gaiter; and many nieces and nephews. His favorite activities included playing cards with friends and bingo. He enjoyed spending time with his family. A funeral service will be held Saturday, Dec. 11, at 1 p.m. EST, preceded by visitation at 12:30... Full story
