Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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ISHPEMING TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Lois Ann Maki, age 64, of Ishpeming Township, and wife of Rev. Lauri O. Maki Jr., died on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at U.P. Health System-Marquette, in the loving and comforting care of her family. Born May 31, 1957, in Milwaukee, a daughter of Joseph L. and Jacquelyn Ruth (Bollinger) Struck Sr., Lois was raised in Milwaukee, graduating from Bay View High School with the class of 1976. In her later teens, Lois met the love of her life, Lauri Maki Jr., and on June 25,... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Angela Marie Contratto passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, Wis., from dementia-related complications. The beloved and special daughter of Roy and Kathleen "Bella" Contratto was born on June 25, 1970, in Marquette. She grew up in the Bessemer area and was loved and cared for by her parents for all of her 51 years. She attended special education classes at Father Daniel Hall in Wakefield, as well as classes in Ironwood. In... Full story
MANSON, N.C. - Marjorie M. (Wiitla) Mukavitz of Manson, a former Ironwood, Michigan, resident, passed away at The Hundley Center in South Hill, Virginia, on Feb. 25, 2022. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1953, and married Rudolph J. Mukavitz on Aug. 7, 1954. Margie started playing the accordion at the age of 12 years old. She entertained at many local parties and wedding receptions. She was later joined by Rudy Mukavitz on guitar as the Two Sharps in the 1950s.... Full story
PLOVER, Wis. — Susan Marie Kangas, our beloved aunt, passed away at age 67, on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, at Generations Assisted Living in Plover. She was born Aug. 25, 1954, in Ironwood, Michigan, the daughter of the late Sulo and Hilma (Niemi) Kangas. Susie was a joy and a blessing to all that knew her. Having Down Syndrome made her see and love life in a simplistic way; laugh, love, and fill the days doing the things you love, and Susie did just that! When she was young, her favorite pastime was changing her Barbie’s outfits, coloring, and doi... Full story
WAUSAU, Wis. - Jane Lee (Milton) Bainbridge, age 76 years, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, at the Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, after a four-week hospital stay. She was born on April 7, 1945, in Portage, the daughter of Vincent and Dorothy (Allen) Milton. She graduated from West High School in 1963 and was united in marriage to Thomas Mason Bainbridge on Aug. 4, 1967, at the Glenwood Moravian Community Church. Jane graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 1968 with a degree... Full story
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. - Thomas John Frederick, 59, of Machesney Park, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022. Tom was born Aug. 27, 1962, in Ironwood, Michigan, the son to Christine (Rigoni) and Joseph Frederick. He and his family moved to Rockford in 1963. Tom attended Auburn High School and graduated in 1980. He worked as a proud union plumber for the Local 23. He was a wonderful father and brought his children up well and taught them respect and morals. Tom enjoyed the outdoors, especially... Full story
MERCER, Wis. - Carl Walter "Farmer" Grulkowski, 92, of Mercer, passed away on March 5, 2022, at his home in Mercer. Carl was born Nov. 4, 1929, in Stevens Point, the son of Joseph and Maria (Herek) Grulkowski. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the Korean Conflict. He married Rosemary Stima on June 27, 1953, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Milwaukee. She preceded him in death on June 20, 2011. He was a hobby farmer but was also employed in construction at... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Paul David Hultquist passed away peacefully in his sleep on Feb. 3, 2022, after an extended battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). He was born in Detroit on May 15, 1960. He graduated from Dexter High School in 1979. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he was in charge of provisioning on the USS Greenling submarine for four years during the Mideast War. When he returned from his service in the U.S. Navy, he took a position in logistics and... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Lynne Michelle (Manzanares) Pedri, 59, of Hurley, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 4, 2022, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. Lynne was born Sept. 12, 1962, in Ironwood, the daughter of Joe and Joyce (Olson) Manzanares. She attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood and graduated in 1980. She was previously married to Allan "Elmo" Pedri for 23 years. She recently retired after 32 years at the Hurley Public Library. While there she made many lifelong friends and... Full story
SUN CITY, Ariz. - David R. Leppanen, 89, from Sun City, passed away peacefully with family on Feb. 28, 2022, from a stroke following surgery for a hip fracture. He was born on Feb. 18, 1933, in Ironwood, Michigan; one of 15 of William and Susanna Leppanen's children. He discovered an early passion for music on a school-owned tuba. His talent led to a scholarship to St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, where he graduated in 1955 with a degree in music education. He then served three years... Full story
RUTLAND, Vt. - We are deeply saddened to share that Ronald "Ron" William Paynter, aged 69, passed away peacefully on Feb. 19, 2022, in Rutland, after a long and graceful journey with frontotemporal dementia. Ron was born and raised in Bessemer, Michigan, and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in 1970, before continuing his studies in civil engineering at Michigan Technological University, graduating in 1974. He lived and worked in Akron, Ohio, Iron Mountain, Michigan, and most... Full story
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - On Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, 2022, our amazing mother Elizabeth May Halme passed away in the comfort of home beside her loving family in Port St. Lucie. Our mom was an inspiration to many throughout her 89 years. She served as an incredible mentor and role model both personally and professionally throughout her life and will always remain a hero to her daughters. We will miss her presence and daily example of someone who continually lived her best life, embracing each... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Crystal Marie Buccanero, 37, of Hurley, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. Crystal was born on Sept. 24, 1984, in Ironwood, Michigan. She attended Luther L. Wright High School and graduated in 2002. Crystal continued her education at Gogebic Community College and graduated from their cosmetology program with the class of 2004. On July 14, 2012, Crystal was united in marriage to the love of her life, Brad Buccanero, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in... Full story
WAUSAU, Wis. - Beverly Anne Meagher, age 92, died on Feb. 28, 2022, at the Wausau Aspirus Hospital, after a brief illness. She was born on April 16, 1929, in Chippewa Falls, to Harold and Loretta Cutsforth. Bev graduated from the Chippewa Falls High School in 1946 and the Kahler School of Nursing in Rochester, Minnesota, in 1950. She married Joseph H. Meagher in 1951 and together they moved to Ontonagon, Michigan, where Joe started his career as the Ontonagon County road engineer. They raised... Full story
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. — Charles “Pete or Sonny” Leonard Gerber Jr., 85, passed away on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, in Menominee, with his family by his side. Charles was born on Jan. 18, 1937, to the late Charles and Dorothy (Hatfield) Gerber. Charles attended Ewen Schools before serving in the U.S. Navy. After serving in the military, he returned to Bruce Crossing, and married Evelyn Maki on June 21, 1958. They remained in Bruce Crossing sharing 63 beautiful years together. He worked for the Ontonagon County Road Commission and later for the U.S. F... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Donald John Honkanen, 75, of Hurley, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022. Don was born on Sept. 7, 1946, in Ironwood, Michigan, a son of John and Jennie (Risku) Honkanen. He attended J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley and graduated in 1964. Don continued his education at Merrill Vocational School. He joined the U.S. Army Reserves as a charter member in 1964, of the Hurley unit. On Sept. 17, 1966, Don married Donna Willing at the Hurley Presbyterian Church. He served on the... Full story
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. - Jill Annette Mansfield, 61, of Watersmeet, passed away Thursday Feb. 24, 2022, at Dickinson County Hospital in Iron Mountain, ending a brief yet merciless battle with cancer. Jill was born Nov. 16, 1960, to the late Floyd "Swede" and Dawn McIntyre of Trout Creek. She was a fun-loving girl that was well known in her small hometown where she attended the Ewen-Trout Creek School. After school, Jill started her family and her career in customer service. Her fun-loving... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Delores M. Vaara, 85, of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. Delores was born on July 19, 1936, in Ironwood, the daughter of Hjalmer and Signe (Smith) Mattson. She attended area grade schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School. She also attended Gogebic Community College. She worked numerous jobs in the area. She married Robert Vaara in 1955, and they had four children together. She... Full story
TROUT CREEK, Mich. - Sandra Jean "Sandy" McLaughlin, 69, of Trout Creek, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, at her home, surrounded by loved ones. Sandy was born on June 25, 1952, in Ontonagon, a daughter of Ernest Sheldon and Lila Mae (Knivila) Hemming. She attended Ewen-Trout Creek High School and graduated in 1970. After raising her family, Sandy attended Gogebic Community College and graduated from their LPN program with the class of 1992. For more than 25 years, she was a... Full story
EWEN, Mich. - Jack Exline Fields, long time Ewen resident and World War II U.S. Navy veteran, passed away peacefully at the grand age of 96. Since June 2021, he has been in the loving and compassionate care of the Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming. On Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, he bid farewell to his children, picked up his favorite fishing pole and shotgun, and walked off along the bank of the South Branch of the Ontonagon River to hunt and fish for all eternity. And maybe, check... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Nancy A. Siebert, 85, of Hurley, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, at Aspirus Hospital in Ironwood. She was born on Sept. 13, 1936, to Rasmus and Lydia (Engstrom) Peterson. Nancy married her loving husband, Donald W. Siebert, in 1963, who preceded her in death in 2018. Nancy is survived by her five daughters, Karen, Mary, Cathy, Diane and Laurie; and two grandsons. No formal funeral services are taking place at this time. The family has chosen McKevitt-Patrick... Full story
ONTONAGON, Mich. — Randy Lloyd Buccanero, 61, of Ontonagon, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. A familiar face around the Ontonagon community, Randy was known for his quiet, independent spirit, unique sense of humor, and kind heart, offering help to anyone in need. Many will remember and miss his genuine smile, offer to lend a hand with a snow-covered walkway, invite for a beer at one of the local stops, or a warm “Have a wonderful day!” offered to the people he would meet along his day. In recent years, Randy had provided com... Full story
WHITE PINE, Mich. - Kenneth "Cloud" Slipper, age 80, passed away peacefully in his home, sitting on his couch in his boxers on Tuesday afternoon Feb. 22, 2022. Cloud was born on June 7, 1941 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County to Kenneth F. Slipper and Ethel (Whiting) Slipper. He received his GED from White Pine High School in 1983. He spent his earlier years working as a meat cutter in the Milwaukee area, then went on to work for White Pine Copper from 1986 to 1995, when the mine... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Dennis "Legend " Simcoe, 64, of Ironwood passed away at home on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. He was born on Jan. 15, 1958, in Wakefield, the son of Joseph and Lois (Johnson) Simcoe. He was bigger than life and willing to help anyone if needed. Dennis is survived by his brother, Joseph Simcoe; sister, Mary Lou Midbrod; along with his very special nephews, David (Jeannine/Nina) Simcoe, BJ (Dawn) Midbrod and Grant (Ricki) Midbrod; great-nephew, Chase Simcoe, who he loved and was so... Full story
GURNEY, Wis. - William "Bill" Galarno, a longtime resident of Gurney, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday Feb. 21, 2022, where he resided at the home of his daughter Denise and son-in-law Jeff Sprangers in Woodruff. Bill was born in Ashland, on May 3, 1930, the son of David and Helen Galarno. On Dec. 9, 1950, he married his soulmate Charlotte Youngs. Together they raised a family of eight children. Bill had many interesting jobs during his life including a diamond driller, a wheel's man on the... Full story
