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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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
HURLEY, Wis. - Jane Ann Kennedy, 91, of Hurley, formerly of Ironwood Michigan, and Lake Gogebic, Michigan, passed away Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Born on Nov. 8, 1930, in Madison, Jane was the daughter of Gerald and Edith Pearce. She graduated from Madison East High School in 1948, and then continued her education at the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Madison, where she graduated as a registered nurse in 1951. On Dec. 27, 1951, she was joined in marriage with William "Bill" Kennedy....
MADISON, Wis. - Judith A. Kompsie, 79, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Nov. 29, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Bessemer Township, Michigan, to Frank and Evelyn Pachmayer. Judy grew up in Ironwood, Michigan, with her five siblings. Judy graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1960. After graduation she moved to Evanston, Illinois, where she worked for Washington National Insurance where she met the love of her life, John Kompsie. They were married on April...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Faron M. Berset, 57, of Ironwood passed away on Nov. 29, 2021, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital after a four-year battle with cancer. Faron was born on Jan. 7, 1964, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Otto and Jeanette (Piispanen) Berset. He spent most of his life driving truck and hauling over the road. He was employed by White Construction Company in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, until he became ill. Faron's life revolved around anything fast and fun. He loved doing mechanical work...
BRAINERD, Minn. - Rauha Matilda Salli, age 90, passed away on Nov. 23, 2021, at her home at Woodland Good Samaritan in Brainerd. The former Rauha Korpela was born at home on the family farm in Wakefield, Michigan, on July 28, 1931, to Waino and Hilda Korpela. Born a feisty preemie, she spent her first days in the farmhouse kitchen, in a shoebox on the open oven door of the wood stove. She carried that feisty spirit throughout her life. Rauha attended Ramsay Elementary School and graduated from...
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Edward Stouffer Jr., 47, of Superior, died unexpectedly Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in his home. He was born in White Pine, Michigan, on May 7, 1974, the son of Edward Stouffer Sr. and Sandra (Hasenberg) Gustafson. Edward graduated high school and worked as an Operator in construction for many years. He was a member of the Local 139. Edward enjoyed music and was an avid fisherman. He loved being on the water and especially loved big ships that sailed the Great Lakes. He was a...
HURLEY, Wis. - Margarite "Marge" Makinen, of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, at the Sky View Nursing Center in Hurley, a few months shy of her 96th birthday. Marge was born on Jan. 31, 1926, in Hurley, the daughter of Luigi and Flora (Verdoni) Fontecchio. When she and her brother were very little the family moved to New York during the time her father was employed working on the Empire State Building. She attended school in Hurley through the 11th grade and completed her...
Dominic M. Ciatti Jr., Hayward, Wisconsin. Oct. 9, 1963 - Sept. 19, 2021. Born in Ironwood, Michigan, to Dominic and Judith Ciatti of Montreal, Wisconsin. Dominic "Dom" was united in marriage to Helena M. Smith in July of 1983 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montreal. Dom and Helena were blessed with four children including Nichole (Dan) Nordhaugen of Montreal, Joseph Ciatti of Wakefield, Michigan, Joshua (Whitney) Ciatti of Boulder Junction, Wisconsin, and Erica (Lucis) Bucknell of...
RAPID CITY, S.D. - John Robert Franck III, 77, passed away on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, at Monument Hospital in Rapid City. John was "fearfully and wonderfully made" on June 6, 1944, to John and Jeanne (Martinetti) Franck in San Antonio, Texas. John grew up in Wakefield, Michigan, where he graduated from Wakefield High School. He attended the University of Michigan and obtained a degree in wildlife biology. In 1967, John accepted a commission in the U.S. Marine Corps. Later John pursued his...
WATERSMEET, Mich. — William James Winkka Jr., of Watersmeet, passed away peacefully on Nov. 22, 2021, after a brief battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer. He was 60 years old. William or as his family and friends called him Bill or Bodie was born Oct. 8, 1961, in Phelps, Wisconsin. Before his battle with macular degeneration Bill loved to hunt, fish and ride on the ATV trails. He loved the outdoors and his children. Bill is survived by his children, Alexander Winkka, Sage Winkka-Williams, Shaunta` Winkka, Alyssa Wamego and Benjamin W...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Jerry Lee Roberts, 81, long-time Mercer, Wisconsin, resident, died from congestive heart failure on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Aspirus Hospital Ironwood, with his wife by his side. Jerry was born Jan. 9, 1940, in Cook County Illinois, son of the late James Stewart and Josie (Lambert) Roberts. He served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1958 to 1964. He was united in marriage to Opal Craig on Nov. 13, 1965, in Will County, Illinois. They resided in Frankfort, Illinois, until movi...