Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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IRONWOOD, Mich. - Joseph J. Magdziak, 85, of Ironwood, passed away Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. Joe was born on March 19, 1936, in Ironwood, a son of George and Mary (Modzelewski) Magdziak. Joe proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for three years, and was honorably discharged on Dec. 31, 1957. He was a dedicated member of the Ironwood American Legion Post 5. For more than 35 years, Joe worked at White Pine Copper Mine. He loved nature, was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed doing...
GILE, Wis. - Robert "Bob" Harland Olkonen, 70, of Gile passed away on Jan. 31, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Bob was born on Oct. 10, 1951, in Kimball, the son of Henry and Corrine (Saari) Olkonen. He married June Wiikus on June 30, 1977. Bob worked at White Pine Copper Company for five years, and then he went to be a long-haul trucker for 23 years. He also owned and operated Olkie's Bar in Ironwood for 20 years. He enjoyed fishing; and in his retirement, he loved his side-by-side...
NILES, Mich. - Jack Thomas Hemminger Sr. passed away on Thursday Jan. 27, 2022, at Spectrum Lakeland Hospital in Niles, just days past his 94th birthday. Born Jan. 22, 1928, in Sterling, Illinois, to John and Anna (Messer) Hemminger. He was the third of five children. He graduated from Buchanan High School in 1946. He served in the U.S. Army in the 7th Calvary Regiment as a machine gunner stationed in Japan from 1946 to 1947. On Sept. 18, 1948, he married Joyce Marie Hill. He is survived by...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Robert V. Larson, 60, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Jan. 25, 2022. Bob was born July 12, 1961. Bob was preceded in death by his grandmother, Bee Larson; mother-in-law, Betty Soltis; and brother-in-law, Joel Soltis. Bob is survived by his wife, Tracy Larson. They were married on July 20, 1991. He is also survived by his children, Josh (Michelle) Bricco, Kortney (Gino) Larson and Sterling Larson; and grandchildren, Breeze Larson, and K...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Cayley Olivia Schnell, age 21, passed away on Jan. 26, 2022, at her home in Wakefield, after suffering severe complications from lupus. Cayley was born on July 12, 2000, in Omaha, Nebraska, but her heart was always as close to Lake Superior as she could get. She permanently resided in Wakefield so she could visit "her lake" anytime she wanted. Cayley was employed at Wal-Mart in Ironwood until her health deteriorated. She enjoyed working with the public and had a smile and...
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Loyal Howard Taskila Sr., 85, a longtime resident of Ironwood Township, passed away Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, surrounded by his family. Loyal was born on July 6, 1936, in Painesdale, a son of Mikko and Hattie (Johnson) Taskila. In his early years, Loyal was a logger, farmer (as a ramrod of the LT Ranch) and miner. He served time in the U.S. Army, 8th Infantry, during the Korean War. Loyal was an avid United States traveler who loved hitting the highway headed west. Later...
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Pauline M. Salmi, 76, of Ironwood, beloved friend of Marty McKay, passed away peacefully on Jan. 26, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. Pauline was born on May 30, 1945, in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Marian (Johnson) Martinkoski. She graduated from Bergland High School and earned her degree from Gogebic Community College. She worked at many jobs, but she loved her last one for the UPHP driving medical clients to their appointments. She l...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Terri Lynn Thompson-Pifher, 46, of Ironwood passed away on Jan. 27, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Terri was born on Oct. 2, 1975, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the daughter of Eugene and Kathleen (Koski) Thompson. She graduated from high school and attended college for a while after graduation. She married Michael Pifher on June 24, 2017, in Pattison State Park in Superior, Wisconsin. Terri was an avid painter and loved drawing. She also loved camping, campfires, walks...
WAUSAU, Wis. - Lynn Marie Tijan, 61, of Saxon, passed away on Jan. 26, 2022, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. She was born on May 13, 1960, in Ashland, the daughter of Edward and Diana (Hmielewski) Raarup. After graduating high school she went on to work in laundry at a nursing home in Ashland. She married Michael Tijan on Sept. 3, 1988, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hurley. Lynn ran a home daycare service in Ashland and later worked as a caregiver for Avanti home health. She loved taking care...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Douglas Gene Brady, 54, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, due to COVID-19, at U.P. Health System-Marquette, with his loving children at his side. Douglas "Doug" was born on Dec. 14, 1966, at the Divine Infant Hospital in Wakefield, to Ida (Oinas) and Forrest Brady Sr. He graduated from Ewen-Trout Creek High School in 1986. On Oct. 22, 1987, Doug married the love of his life, Kathie Sabec, in Bessemer. They bought a house in Bruce Crossing, and later...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Kathie Jo Brady, 51, of Wakefield, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, due to COVID-19, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, in Duluth, Minnesota, with her loving children at her side. Kathie was born on March 18, 1970, in Bessemer Township, to Dorothy (Brownell) and Donald Sabec. She graduated from Wakefield High School in 1988. On Oct. 22, 1987, Kathie married the love of her life, Douglas G. Brady, in Bessemer. They bought a house in Bruce Crossing, and later...
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Frederick K. Geissler, 76, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022 in Green Bay. He was born Nov. 11, 1945, in Copper City, Michigan, to Kurt F. and Mary C. (Kopp). Fred grew up in the Calumet, Michigan, area and was a standout student at Calumet High School. He graduated with an electrical engineering degree from Michigan Tech University and earned his law degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. Fred worked in Detroit early in his career before raising a famil...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Arlene Lineweaver, 84, joined the choir of angels on Jan. 19, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 24, 1937, in Pelkie, the daughter of Waino and Emma (Pietila) Moilanen. Her family relocated to Southfield, where she was in the first graduating class of Southfield High School. Shortly after graduation, she enlisted and proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from which she was honorably discharged. Arlene returned to the Copper Country in the Upper Peninsula in...
ABBOTSFORD, Wis. - Cindy A. Beran, age 53, of Abbotsford, passed away on Jan. 24, 2022 at Medford Aspirus Hospital in the ER. Cindy was born in Michigan on Aug. 27, 1968, the daughter of Patrick and Sylvia (Saari) Hanson. She graduated from Hurley High School. On April 10, 2004, Cindy married Frank Beran in Marathon County. Cindy worked for Medford Aspirus Hospital for 20 plus years. She enjoyed her job and the people she worked with. She liked scrapbooking, and drinking wine with her friends....
HURLEY, Wis. — Lee Silvonen went to be with the Lord on Jan. 19, 2022. She was born on June 19 in Yakima, Washington, the daughter of Thomas and Jolene (Layman) Buckallew. She spent her childhood in Ironwood. Lee and her husband traveled to Oregon in her early adult life and lived there for many years. She owned and operated a new and used store, “The Eager Beaver” which was her “happy place.” When Lee retired, she moved back to Ironwood to live by her sister. She loved her family and friends and missed them every day, but she talked to them f...
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Our loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Janet Abel Johnson passed away on Jan. 11, 2022, in Ironwood. She was 83 years young. Janet was born to Leo Abel and Ruby Abel on a rural farm in Montevideo, Minnesota, on Aug. 1, 1938. She loved to take care of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and tend her lawn in Rapid City, South Dakota. She also loved her Vikings and Twins, and watching them on television. She also loved watching NASCAR. Due to health concerns, she moved to Ironwood to live with her g...
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. - Frances Lupino (nee Faggiana), 95, was called to Heaven peacefully on Jan. 16, 2022, at home and surrounded by family. She was born on July 6, 1926, in Campobello di Mazara, Sicily. She married John Lupino on June 20, 1959, in Sicily and joined him in America in November of that same year. They resided on the family farm in Kimball, Wisconsin, and later moved to Hurley, Wisconsin, where they remained their entire marriage. Frances relocated to live with her daughter in Map...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Paul J. Magdziak, 84, a longtime resident of Ironwood, passed away Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, with his family by his side. Feb. 15, 1937 - Jan. 7, 2022. These are two dates that will live with us forever; however, it is not the dates that are most important. It is the dash representing the time he spent with us. It is the life between the dates that carry us through this difficult time. It is all the wonderful times we shared creating memories traveling, camping and in everyday...
MARQUETTE, Mich. - Rev. Fr. Allan Joseph Mayotte, 87, of Marquette, died Thursday morning, Jan. 13, 2022, at Norlite Nursing Center in Marquette. Fr. Mayotte was born on Dec. 23, 1934, in Marquette to the late Clifford J. and Marie (Tousignant) Mayotte. Fr. Mayotte attended the Salvatorian Seminary in St. Nazianz, Wisconsin, received a bachelor's degree from Sacred Heart Seminary in Franklin, Wisconsin, and St. John's Provincial Seminary in Plymouth, Michigan. He was ordained a priest by Bishop...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved Thor Livingston Wiita, 41, of Wakefield. He passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, with his mom and other family members at his side. Thor was born on Sept. 15, 1980, at Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, the son of Michael and Kathy (Bundy) Wiita. He attended A.D.Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1999. After high school, Thor was employed for 17 years at Highline Corporation in Hurley, Wisco...
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. - Carl W. Lehto, 82, a longtime resident of Bruce Crossing, passed away Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. Carl was born on April 16, 1939, in Bruce Crossing, a son of Wilho Leonard and Hilma Suzanna (Maki) Lehto. He attended Ewen High School and graduated in 1957. During high school and for a short time after graduating, Carl worked at the creamery in Bruce Crossing. He then moved to Kenosha, Wisconsin, and in March 1961, married Norma Oja. Carl worked at MacWhytes wire rope...
KENOSHA, Wis. - It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Michael E. "Eddy" Olexa Sr., 75, of Kenosha, on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. Born on Jan. 15, 1946, in Ironwood, Michigan, son of the late Matthew J. Olexa and Virginia (Habina) Dunn, Mike married the love of his life, Peggy Cope, in Chicago, on Aug. 29, 1987. Not only did Mike love fishing and playing cards, he was also an avid Chicago Bears fan. Fond memories of Mike include him sitting with a cup of coffee, a cigarette,...
WEST ALLIS, Wis. - Doug Kaho passed away peacefully on Jan. 14, 2022, after a hard fought 5-year battle with cancer. Doug spent the first half of his childhood in Fort Worth, Texas, and the second half in Ramsay, Michigan. His adolescence was filled with adventures in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with lifelong friends who supported him despite his hearing loss, that though a challenge, never defined him. After graduating from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, Doug moved to Milwaukee,...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Sharon Anne Hill, 76, of Ironwood, gained her wings on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Ironwood. Sharon was born on Jan. 16, 1945, in Ironwood, a daughter of John J. and Mary C. (Serbin) Finco. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. Sharon was united in marriage to Gregory W. Hill. They made their home in Ironwood, where they raised three children. Sharon was employed by and retired from Ironwood Area Schools after a lifetime career as a cook and custodian,...
SILVER BAY, Minn. - Sharon Ann Kelley, age 80, long time resident of Silver Bay, died peacefully, surrounded by family, on Jan. 10, 2022, after bravely fighting cancer. Sharon was born June 1, 1941, to Pearl (Hebert) and Leslie Havenor in Marenisco, Michigan; the second youngest of seven children. Sharon grew up and attended high school in Marenisco before following her sister Joyce to Silver Bay in 1960. There she met Norval Kelley. They married on April 22, 1961. After lovingly raising her...
