Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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WAKEFIELD, Mich. - And so it goes: She was standing on the side of the road. No walker. No more pain. Finally able to breathe. Phil pulls up in a cab and says, "Where you headed?" "I don't know," Alice says, nervously... "and I don't know how to get there." Phil says "That's OK, hop in. I know the way..." Rest in peace, Ma. Don't worry; we got it covered down here. Alice M. Cormier, 86, of Wakefield, died on Aug. 14, 2024, with her sons and daughter close by. Alice was born to Arthur and Linda...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Patricia M. "Patty" Eliason, 72, of Ironwood, passed away unexpectedly at her daughter and son-in-law's home in Bessemer, on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family. Patty was born on Aug. 15, 1951, in Bessemer Township, to Robert and Dorothy O'Leary. Patty worked at Jacquart Fabric Products in Ironwood for 30 years. She retired in October 2023. Patty also bartended at the Norrie Club in Ironwood, where she was a proud lifetime member. Patty was a great...
MINOCQUA, Wis. - Lawrence James Jokipii of Mercer, Wisconsin, was born on Sept. 17, 1943, and passed away on July 11, 2024, at the Aspirus Howard Young Hospital in Minocqua. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bertha Jokipii; brother, Robert North; his sisters, Margaret and Dorothy; his son, Larry Jokipii Jr.; and step-son, Robert Richard Klotter. He is survived by his life partner of 41 years, Rita Klotter; daughters, Terri Jo Jokipii, Sheri (Perry) Finco; step-son, Jason Jokipii; many...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Dora Christine Bogan, age 96, of Ironwood, passed away Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, with her family by her side. Dora was born on April 28, 1928, in Bessemer, the daughter of the late John and Cristina (Costa) Pertile. She was a graduate of the A.D. Johnston High School class of 1947 in Bessemer. In 1948, she was united in marriage with Bernis Bogan at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Bessemer. Dora was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Mario Dominic Barbera Sr., 65, of Hurley, passed away at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024. Mario was born on Feb. 25, 1959, to Frank and Rita (Alessandroni) Barbera at the Grandview Hospital in Ironwood. Mario was united in marriage with Karen Edens on Sept. 10, 1976. Mario enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1977 and traveled all over the world on the USS Nimitz as a chef. He continued his career as a chef in comedy clubs in Virginia and then made his way back...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Elaine M. Tarro, 93, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, with her family at her side. Elaine was born on Dec. 21, 1930, in Ironwood, and was raised by a loving couple, Ben and Mary Yatchak. She attended Wakefield Area Schools. On Dec. 21, 1948, Elaine married Uno O. Hendrickson, and they were blessed with two children, Dan (Chris) Hendrickson, Negaunee, and Jean (Kris) Koski, Wakefield. Uno preceded her in death on Oct. 18, 1967....
MINOCQUA, Wis. - Lawrence James Jokipii of Mercer, Wisconsin, was born on Sept. 17, 1943, and passed away on July 11, 2024, at the Aspirus Howard Young Hospital in Minocqua. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bertha Jokipii; brother, Robert North; his sisters, Margaret and Dorothy; his son, Larry Jokipii Jr.; and step-son, Robert Richard Klotter. He is survived by his life partner of 41 years, Rita Klotter; daughters, Terri Jo Jokipii and Sheri (Perry) Finco; step-son, Jason Jokipii; many...
GWINN, Mich. - Janice L. Maki, 66, of Gwinn and formerly of Wakefield, died on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. She was born March 31, 1958, in Kalamazoo, a daughter of Ray and Delores (Holvick) Nurmi. She was raised there and was a 1976 graduate of Wakefield High School. She earned an Associate Degree from Gogebic Community College in Ironwood and later a bachelor's degree from Northern Michigan University in Marquette. Janice was employed as a teacher's aide and substitute teacher for years at the...
HURLEY, Wis. - Dolores Rose Reed, 86, of Hurley, passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. Dolores was born on Aug. 31, 1937, in Ironwood, Michigan, to Joseph and Agnes (Betta) Ravanelli. She grew up in Jessieville and attended St. Ambrose Catholic School, graduating in 1955. After graduating, she was employed at the National Metals Bank. On Sept. 17, 1960, Dolores was united in marriage to James F. Reed. They made their home...
STOUGHTON, Wis. - With sorrow, we acknowledge the passing of Vernon Frederick Flesch, Jr. Vern was born to Virginia and Vernon Flesch Sr. in 1941 in Ironwood, Michigan. Vern was raised with siblings, Susie "Eileen," Patrick, William and Louise in Mercer, primarily by their mother, Virgie. Vern thrived as the oldest sibling, and he held his siblings in great love and care until death separated them. Vernon married Jerrilyn "Jerri" Jean Bos in September of 1966, and together, Vern and Jerrilyn...
MONTREAL, Wis. - Stanley John Mrozinski Jr., 76, of Montreal, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Stanley was born on May 22, 1948, in Ironwood, Michigan, to Stanley Mrozinski Sr. and Margaret (Valetti) Mrozinski. He attended grade school in Montreal and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley in 1966. Stanley entered the U.S. Navy and proudly served aboard the USS Galveston until his honorable discharge in 1970. He then attended Gogebic...
CHARLOTTE, Mich. - Diane Ardythe Trethewey, 78, of Charlotte, Michigan, a generously devoted woman with fierce love for her family and friends, passed away peacefully in her home on July 26, 2024. Diane was born June 10, 1946, in Ironwood, to Lloyd Nylund and Ellen (Lassila) Nylund. Diane graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1964 and worked at the University of Michigan for two years. The following two years, Diane worked for the Gogebic County Prosecutor's Office. Diane then was...
MERCER, Wis. - Douglas "Doug" Pegg Borcherdt, a longtime resident of Mercer, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, at Westgate Nursing Home in Ironwood, Michigan. Doug was born on June 30, 1944, in Wilmette, Illinois, to Robert Tilt Borcherdt and Alison Pegg Borcherdt. Doug was the youngest of their four sons. Doug attended Baker Demonstration School in Evanston, Illinois. He graduated from New Trier High School in 1962 and Monmouth College in 1966, where he studied...
EAGAN, Minn. – Michael "Risko" Roman Ryskewecz, 71, of Eagan, formerly of Hurley, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, after a 20-year battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born on May 5, 1953, in Ironwood, Michigan, a son of Roman and Iris (Richards) Ryskewecz. Michael graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1971. After graduating, he worked at his father's body shop, Romey's Body Shop, then went on to work at McFarland's Cranberry Marsh, Ironwood Products and Bessemer A...
HORTONVILLE, Wis. - James "Jungle" B. Slavin, age 79, of Hortonville, formerly of Hurley, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. Jim was born in Bessemer, Michigan, on June 9, 1945, to the late John and Eleanore (Cobb) Slavin. He married Lori Pertile in 1985 in Ironwood, Michigan, on the shores of Lake Superior. Jim taught for many years, finishing his career teaching at Ojibway Correctional Facility. He also worked with numerous construction companies during his su...
HURLEY, Wis. — Shirley A. Machesky passed away on Sept. 21, 2023, in Chesterfield, Missouri. On May 21, 2024, her son, Michael “Mike” Lawrence Machesky of Champaign, Illinois, joined her in passing. In their memory, family is hosting a funeral service at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hurley on Saturday, Aug. 17, at 11 a.m. Interment and a reception will follow. Mike’s family is also hosting a celebration of his life on Friday, Aug. 16, at 2 p.m. at Saxon Harbor....
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Darrol Keith "Dud" Dalbec, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Thursday Aug. 1, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau, Wisconsin, following a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving family as he passed on to a better place. Dud was born on Nov. 12, 1938, in Wakefield, son of the late Elfreedor and Mayme (Cappo) Dalbec. He attended grade school in many different states as his father worked construction throughout the South and Midwest. Dud...
FOND DU LAC, Wis. - Diana Marie Zarzyski, "Deedee" to all who knew and loved her, was born in Ironwood, Michigan to James and Patricia (Cvengros) Nichols on March 21, 1959 and passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024, at Home of Hope in Fond du Lac with her family by her side. Deedee was an amazing woman, mother, partner and friend who lived her life always helping others both as a nurse and friend. Deedee earned her LPN degree from Gogebic Community College in 1980 and her RN degree from St. Luk...
BESSEMER, Mich. - June M. Bulinski, 86, of Bessemer, passed away on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, after a brief illness, with her son at her side. June was born on June 21, 1938, in Bessemer, a daughter of William and Gladys Walls. She attended Bessemer schools and graduated from A.D.Johnston High School with the class of 1956. On June 10, 1961, June married Peter Bulinski at Christ the King Catholic Church in Ramsay. They were married for 43 years. She was empl...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Patricia D. Lane, 80, of Ironwood, Michigan, formerly of Hazel Park, died peacefully on July 28, 2024. Patricia was born on Sept. 20, 1943, in Detroit. She attended grade school and junior high school in Detroit and graduated from David Mackenzie High School in February of 1960. Patricia was a lifelong learner who loved reading. She spent most of her life in service to others. Patricia worked for the Kmart Corporation for 20 years as a data entry specialist. When K-Mart...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Dorothy M. (nee Myers) Bates, 82, of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 16, 1942, in Chicago, a daughter of Bernard and Ruth Myers. On Aug. 20, 1960, Dorothy married the love of her life, Richard W. Bates Sr., at the Bethany Methodist Church in Chicago. They celebrated nearly 52 years of marriage before his passing on June, 27, 2012. For more than 20 years, she was the lunch lady at D.R. Cameron School in C...
FARGO, N.D. - John Joseph Priante, 66, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Essentia Health, Fargo, North Dakota. John had been in ill health in recent years battling multiple health issues. John was born on August 28, 1957, in Ironwood, Michigan, son of the late Geno Priante and Donna (Ferkovich) Doucette. He was a graduate of Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood where he excelled in football, wrestling, and track. John was an over the road trucker for many years. His passion for...
GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — Bruce Robert Siskonen, 79, passed away on June 25, 2024, at his home in Grand Haven, Michigan, following a two-year battle with cancer. He was born Feb. 21, 1945, in Salinas, California, to Elmer and Mamie (Maki) Siskonen. He grew up in Ironwood and attended area schools, graduating from Luther L. Wright High School in 1963. He finished his education at Gogebic Community College and graduated from Northern Michigan University in 1968. He pursued a successful career in medical sales, retiring as a vice president of m...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - George W. Reardon, 83, of Springfield, formerly of Decatur, passed away at 4:52 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church with Rev. Jason Stone, Celebrant. The family will receive friends for visitation Wednesday evening from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Calvert and Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion. A prayer service will be held at 4:30 p.m. prior to the visitation at the funeral home....
WAUSAU, Wis. - Harry "Rick" R. Chiochios, 76, of Watersmeet, Mich., passed away on July 23, 2024, at Wausau Aspirus Hospital. Rick was born in Phelps, to Sam and Fern Chiochios on April 28, 1948. He graduated from Watersmeet Township School and worked for the Forest Service as a forestry/wildlife technician until his retirement. Rick served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged on Jan. 1, 1974. Rick's dedication to his country...
