Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Neil David "Cork" Corcoran, 58, of Ironwood, experienced a life-altering aneurysm on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, while at deer camp. On Monday, Nov. 18, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, with his family and many friends at his side, he was taken away from us. He left holding hands with his wife, Kim, and his brother, Will, while he was listening to his favorite artist, Lainey Wilson. His journey with us has ended, but he was an organ donor, and his gift of life has...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Patrick J. "Pat" Steiger, 78, of Bessemer, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, with his devoted wife and family at his side. Pat was born on May 11, 1946, in Ashland, Wisconsin, a son of Paul W. and Dorothy M. (Tomczak) Steiger. He attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1965. From an early age, Pat had a love of fixing things and used to take his toys and other things apart just to put them back together again to learn how they worked....
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. - Michael William Pietila, 64, of Bruce Crossing, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. Mike was born in Phelps, Wisconsin, on Dec. 10, 1959, to Gerald W. "Bill" and Barbara (Hines) Pietila and was the oldest of five sons. He attended Ewen-Trout Creek School as part of the 1978 graduating class. Mike went on to have a successful career in the propane industry, where he was known for his quality of work, kindness and determination to help others. He was an...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Linda Rae (Dillon) Raisanen, age 76, passed away on Tuesday Oct. 29, 2024, in her home surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born in Wakefield, on April 26, 1948, to Mildred and Chester Dillon. She married Dennis (Reese) Raisanen on March 21, 1975. They have two children, Wendy (Danny) Kukanich and Derek (Paula) Raisanen. She has one granddaughter, Brittany Raisanen, whom family members refer to as "The Brat." Linda is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Bobbi...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Joseph K. Ziemann, 89, of Bessemer and previously of Green Bay, Wisconsin, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood. Joe was born on Jan. 14, 1935, in Marinette, Wisconsin, to Joseph and Viola (Sunstrom) Ziemann. He graduated from Marinette High School and went on to receive his bachelor's degree at Lawrence College in Appleton, Wisconsin. Joe was a proud U.S. Army veteran. He was employed by Factory Insurance...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Robert Michael "Boom Boom" Cannon, 88, of Ironwood, died peacefully on Friday morning, Nov. 15, 2024, surrounded by his family. Bob was born on Dec. 17, 1935, in Ironwood, a son of Felix and Irene (Olson) Cannon. He attended Ironwood schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1953. Bob enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country from 1954-1957. On Nov. 1, 1955, he was married to his high school sweetheart, Shirley A. Kleimola, in Iuka, Mississippi....
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Jacqueline "Jackie" Helen (Janov) Kopnick, 86, passed away on Nov. 12, 2024, in Ironwood. She was born on May 23, 1938, Jackie spent her life enriching the lives of those around her through her vibrant personality and caring nature. Jackie graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1956. Jackie was a devoted member of Our Lady of Peace Church in Ironwood, where her faith and community involvement were cornerstones of her life. She loved going to breakfast often with all...
HURLEY, Wis. — Rachel Birely, 96, passed away Nov. 14, 2024, of natural causes. Rachel was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to Simon and Mary Keleel. The family moved to Detroit, where she grew up in the shadows of Briggs Stadium. It was in Detroit, while working for Mrs. Wagner’s Pies, that she met and married Charles Birely. They went on to have three children: Karen, Daryl and Jody. Rachel’s hobbies included bowling and gardening and, in the summer, camping all over the state of Michigan. It was during those camping trips that they fell in lov...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Wayne Carl Kangas, age 68, of Ironwood, passed away Oct. 27, 2024, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. He was born Feb. 24, 1956, to Florence and Andrew “Bill” Kangas. He attended Bessemer Area Schools. He worked as a body man for Broman’s Auto Body and Rammes Body Shop. He also worked in construction. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents: Florence and Andrew; and brothers, Andrew and Rodney. He is survived by his sister, Julie (Chuck) Kopecko; brother, Kim (Jill) Kangas; along with nieces and nephews...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Shirley Ann (Dahl) Aimone, 95, of 240 E. Ash Street, Ironwood, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at the Westgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Shirley was born on May 20, 1929, in Ironwood, the daughter of the late Richard and Anna (Hagstrom) Dahl. She attended A.L. Norrie School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1947. On Aug. 6, 1949, she was united in marriage with Joseph Aimone in Ironwood by the Rev. F.E.W. Kastman. Joseph preceded her in death...
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Austyn Oshen Johnson of Bruce Crossing, Michigan, passed away on Oct. 31, 2024, in Minneapolis, at Fairview Children's Hospital. He was born in Ironwood, Michigan, to Erik and Tara Johnson on June 20, 2006. Austyn went to school at Ewen-Trout Creek High School in Ewen. He loved being in school. Austyn loved to travel, go riding in the side by side, swimming in our pool, going to movies and watching football. In 2021, Austyn was given a Make-A-Wish vacation to Legoland in Sch...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Mary Ann Kitto, 79, of Bessemer, returned to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, and was reunited with the love of her life, Dean James Kitto Sr. Mary Ann was born on Oct. 30, 1945, to Dwight and Bertha (Thornton) Meredith in Pulaski, Virginia. She had a hard life growing up living in coal mining towns with her seven siblings. She always loved to share the different stories with her kids and grandkids about her siblings and family and the hardships they went through....
DULUTH, Minn. - Janet C. Trier, 84, of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at the Viewcrest Health Center in Duluth. Janet was born on Aug. 9, 1940, to Harry and Alice (Peterson) Wennersten in Ironwood. She was a 1958 graduate of Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. Janet was united in marriage with Timothy Trier on March 3, 1962 in Fort Lewis, Washington. She owned and operated Jan's Beauty Shop for over 40 years until her retirement. Janet was a member of Salem...
MARENISCO, Mich. - Patrick "Pat" LaRock, 81, of Marenisco, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, at home with his family by his side. Pat was born on Nov. 11, 1942, in Wakefield to Frank and Marjorie LaRock. He was a graduate of Marenisco High School with the class of 1961. From 1961 to 1964, he proudly served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles division. After the army, he worked at Kimberly Clark, White Pine Copper Mine, Haapala Construction, Norco...
ROCKFORD, Ill. - Joseph Paul Frederick, 86, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Joe is survived by his wife, Christine Frederick; daughter, Jeanean (Greg) Johnson; grandchildren, Andrew (Ashlee) Johnson, Michael (Kat) Frederick and Benjamin Frederick; great-grandchildren, Audrey Frederick, Elinor and Wade Johnson; brother, Kerry Ceil) Frederick; numerous nieces, nephews and special friends, Virgil and Diane Davit. He is predeceased by his parents; and two sons, Michael and...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Joan Frances Gouza, 88, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. Joan was born on March 2, 1936, in Wakefield, a daughter of Jacob and Frances K. (Staszek) Gouza. She graduated from Wakefield High School in 1954. Joan was employed at Divine Infant Hospital and the Gogebic County Federal Credit Union, where she retired in 2004. Joan is survived by a brother, Thomas (Nancy) Gouza, Wausau, Wisconsin; and numerous nieces and nephews, including special niece, Nancy (Robert) Linn, great-nieces and g...
ST. CLOUD, Minn. - John Kolodziejczyk, 94, passed away peacefully on Nov. 5, 2024, at the St. Cloud V.A. Medical Center. He was born in Ironwood in 1930 and remained there until moving to Minneapolis in 2020 to be closer to his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mary; along with sisters, Josephine and Stella. John is survived by his devoted wife of 71 years, Cookie; his son, John (Linda); daughters, Lori Bergstrom (Jim) and Michelle Cooper (Bob); grandchildren, Michael...
BERGLAND, Mich. - Susan "Susie" Anderson, 69, of Bergland, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin, with her sister, Laurie, at her side. Susie was born on April 28, 1955, in Ironwood, to Kenneth and Oddny Anderson, and grew up in Ironwood Township. She was a graduate of Luther L. Wright High School and continued her education and earned an associate degree in business/accounting. Susie was proud to be one of the few females to work as a certified fo...
HURLEY, Wis. - Jan Alexander Stahl, 69, of Hurley, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at his home, with his loving wife, Dorrene, at his side. Jan was born on July 3, 1955, in Ironwood, Michigan. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy for eight years. In 1992, Jan married Dorrene O'Donnell in Hurley. He was an extremely talented musician, playing lead guitar in many area bands. Jan was a phenomenal chef, being employed at the Iron County Senior Center, Ironwood American Legion Post...
MONTREAL, Wis. — William F. Peck, 73, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff. He was born on Aug. 24, 1951, in Racine, a son of William A. and Anne J. (Morano) Peck. In 1974, Bill married Dawn L. Nyquist in Las Vegas. They moved to Montreal in 1999. He worked as a social worker in Iron County for many years. Bill is survived by a brother, David Peck (Debra); a niece, Sarah Brazelton (Patrick); a great-niece, Josephine Brazelton; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by h...
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Karin Elisabeth Carlson, 71, of Ironwood, passed away from metastatic bladder cancer on Sunday, Oct 27, 2024. She died peacefully at home with her sister, Kris, by her side. Karin was born on May 28, 1953, to Harold and Elsa (Renstrom) Carlson. She attended Sleight and Central Schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1971. She attended Gogebic Community College, graduating in 1973 with an Associate of Applied Business. She was the bookkeeper at the Wakefield Township Schools for 31 years, retiring in 2004. A...
BESSEMER, Mich. – Julie A. Veda, of Bessemer, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Her 90 years of life have been filled with humor, wit, wisdom and adventure. She remains admired and loved by many. Her presence will be missed. Her light will shine on. The family is honoring her life in a private service. To Live In This World You must be able to do these things to love what is mortal to hold it against your bones knowing your own life depends on it; and, when the time comes to let it go, to let it go. —Mary Oliver “In Blackwater Woods...
IRONWOOD, Mich.- His body finally had enough of the fight it was given and the challenges it endured. The will to live was strong within him, until he could take no more. So, he slipped from the earth to be received in Heaven. Steven Ralph Christensen, age 59, passed away on Oct. 22, 2024, surrounded by family at home. What will the world look like without him? Who will educate us on space, science fiction or fishing? Born a Yooper in Ironwood, to Gloria Stella and Ralph Christensen (deceased),...
PORTLAND, Maine - Bunker L. Davis Jr., 77, formerly of Mercer, Wisconsin, and a longtime resident of Harvard, Mass., died Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Seaside Health Care, Portland, Maine. His wife of 52 years, Marie A. (Amoroso) Davis, predeceased him in June of last year. He was the loving brother of the late Madonna Connell of Wisconsin. Bunker was born in Gary, Indiana, on Feb. 15, 1947, the only son of Bunker L. and Taimi C. (Laine) Davis and grew up in Mercer. He joined the U.S. Navy after...
DULUTH, Minn. — Nathaniel “Nathan” Kurt Behrendt, 43, of Ironwood, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. Following Nathan’s wishes, no services are taking place. The family has chosen the McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home to honor Nathan’s legacy of life....
