Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Arlene Ann Miljevich, 91, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was a very kind and caring mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Arlene was born June 20, 1932, in Wakefield, a daughter of Andrew and Veronica (Stempinski) Yatchak. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1950. On May 20, 1950, Arlene was united in marriage to Vernon Eli "ToTo" Miljevich at the Immaculate C... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Michael "Mike" Sanders, of Bessemer, passed away on Jan. 2, 2024, at the age of 53. Mike was born Dec. 17, 1970, the son of Niles and Ingeborg "Inga" Sanders. He attended Ramsay School and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in 1988. Mike grew up in Bessemer, raised on the family campground, Alpine Campground and worked there most of his life. He also worked for Powderhorn Ski Resort, Rose Wreath and Indianhead Mountain. As a child, Mike played youth hockey with the... Full story
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] Typically, at this time of year, local ski hills are basking in the aftermath of bustling holiday seasons that draw thousands of tourists from near and far. Not so this year, with some resorts still closed and others open only with limited hills available. "We are not officially open yet," said David Dziuban, owner and manager of Whitecap Mountains Resort in Upson, Wisconsin, on New Year's Day. "We started making snow on Oct 30 and utilized every opportuni...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] Winter has not yet fully kicked in, but that did not stop local ski hills from celebrating New Year's Eve in style. Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort and Black River Basin - both in Bessemer Township - featured live music and fireworks that drew large, family-friendly crowds that warmed themselves next to bonfires. Excited kids, some decorated in beads and LED lights, ran, twirled and cartwheeled on the grounds. The annual torchlight parade at Black River Basin had the crowd howling from the moment that...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Julie F. (DeHut) Switzer, 43, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, at her home, with her family at her side. Julie was born Nov. 5, 1980, in Ontonagon, a daughter of Joseph E. and Rosemary R. (Millard) DeHut. She attended Ontonagon High School and graduated in 1999. She continued her education at Gogebic Community College in Ironwood, and graduated from Finlandia University in Hancock, earning a degree in psychology. On March 22, 2002, Julie was united in... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Jan. 4 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Ironwood St. Vincent de Paul, food pantry and financial assistance, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., located behind Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. 906-932-4325. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m., Watersmeet Township; 2:45-3:15 p.m., Marenisco Township. 906-667-1110.... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Dec. 28 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Ironwood St. Vincent de Paul, food pantry and financial assistance, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., located behind Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. 906-932-4325. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m., Watersmeet Township; 2:45-3:15 p.m., Marenisco Township. 906-667-1110.... Full story
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. - Marie B. (Wolfe) Kuehnl, of Bruce Crossing, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at the age of 87, with family at her side. She left behind a legacy of warmth, love, kindness and cherished memories. Born on July 14, 1936, in Ontonagon, Marie was the daughter of the late Joseph and Minnie (Usimaki) Wolfe. She grew up in Ewen, where Marie graduated from Ewen High School in 1954. After graduation she was employed... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Walter David Hilty, 74, passed away on Oct. 16, 2023, from complications of COVID. Walter was born on Sept. 29, 1949, in White Township, Pennsylvania. Walt was an obstinate bull-headed man that persevered through decades of ongoing health issues. He was a loving husband, a great stay-at-home dad and a superior cook. Walt, known to many as "David," served in the U.S. Army from 1973 to 1976. After his time in the Army in Alaska, David pursued a career as a machinist in Texas.... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Sally Ann Abramson, 72, of Hurley, passed away Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, Michigan, with her family at her side. Sally was born Dec. 5, 1951, in Ironwood, a daughter of Kenneth and Oddny Anderson. She attended Roosevelt School in Ironwood Township, Michigan, where she played basketball and was a cheerleader. Sally later attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. Sally had a strong work ethic and worked several different jobs... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Thane E. Peterson, 64, of Wakefield, passed away Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, at his home, with his mother holding his hand, and his brother, Dean, and sister-in-law, Sue Ellen, at his side. He was born May 20, 1959, in Manistique, a son of Donna Schultz and John Peterson. Thane was a faithful member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and at one time served on the Board of Elders. In his free time, he was an avid hunter and a dedicated volunteer. Thane is survived by his loving mother,... Full story
L'ANSE, Mich. - Joan Alice "Joanie" Jurmu, age 59, of Baraga, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2023, at her home in Baraga. She was born at Divine Infant Hospital in Wakefield, on Dec. 11, 1964, the daughter of the late Bernard Gust and Alice Rose (Smith) Bretall. Joanie graduated in 1983 from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer. She married Paul Jurmu in Hawaii on July 23, 1990. They celebrated their 33rd anniversary in 2023. Together they owned and operated JCS Inc. Joanie enjoyed feeding... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Robert “Bob” Maki, 75, of Wakefield, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, at his residence. Robert was born on June 21, 1948, in Wakefield, a son of Robert William “Bullo” and Agnes (Pucilowski) Maki. He attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1966. Bob continued his education at Michigan State University. He looked forward to going to his hunting camp, was an avid hunter, enjoyed fishing and was a retired forester. Bob is survived by a son, Chris, Marquette; two grandchildren, Benson and Braxton; a... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Dec. 21 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Bergland, Lake Gogebic Senior Center, 9:25-9:40 a.m. EST; White Pine, Carp Lake Township Hall, 10-10:15 a.m. EST; Ontonagon, Holy Family Catholic Church, 11-11:30 a.m. EST; Mass City Resource Center, 12:30-1 p.m. EST. Ironwood St.... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Walter David Hilty, 74, passed away on Oct. 16, 2023, from complications of Covid. Walter was born on Sept. 29, 1949, in White Township, Pennsylvania. Walt was an obstinate bull-headed man that persevered through decades of ongoing health issues. He was a loving husband, a great stay-at-home dad and a superior cook. Walt, known to many as "David," served in the U.S. Army from 1973 to 1976. After his time in the Army in Alaska, David pursued a career as a machinist in Texas. In... Full story
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD — Wakefield’s new Park and Recreation Advisory Board is now official with members set to meet for the first time next month. During a Monday evening meeting, City Council members confirmed the new board’s membership, which includes seven members, as well as an alternate and an ex-officio member. City Manager Robert Brown Jr. reported the news by phone on Tuesday evening. Confirmed unanimously by council members as community-at-large members are John Siira, Julie Tibaldo and Danielle Grayson. The...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD — At its Tuesday meeting, the Wakefield Planning Commission addressed a written complaint from its chairwoman, Tara Hamilton, regarding problems with streets and roads bearing similar names. City Manager Robert Brown Jr. spoke to the Globe by phone after the meeting. In a Dec. 11 letter to the commission, Hamilton told of a recent emergency call that resulted in confusion. “My mother recently had a fall and we had to call 911 for help,” wrote Hamilton. “After about half an hour, the dispatc...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Dec. 14 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Ironwood St. Vincent de Paul, food pantry and financial assistance, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., located behind Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. 906-932-4325. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m., Watersmeet Township; 2:45-3:15 p.m., Marenisco Township. 906-667-1110.... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - JoAnne Marie Erickson Sand, 67, of Bessemer, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. JoAnne was born on Feb. 13, 1956, at Divine Infant Hospital in Wakefield, to the late Carl (Kala) Edward Erickson and Gloria Delphine (Liikanen) Erickson. JoAnne graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, after which she served in the U.S. Army, most recently at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. JoAnne then attended Gogebic Community College, where... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Mary C. Strelcheck, 88, formerly of Bessemer and a long-time resident of Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, Nov. 26, 2023. Mary was born on April 1, 1934, the daughter of Joseph and Sophie (Hornick) Grasso. Mary graduated from Hurley High School in 1953. On Aug. 27, 1955, she was united in marriage to William H. Strelcheck at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montreal, Wisconsin. They were happily married for 58 years. Mary was... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - At the midnight hour Nov. 21, 2023, Edna Loretta Hollenbeck, age 100, peacefully passed away in at Gogebic Medical Facility in Wakefield. Edna was born Oct. 27, 1923, to Fred and Eve Flemmer in Napoleon, North Dakota. She married William "Denny" Hollenbeck, a World War II Purple Heart veteran, on Nov. 27, 1948, after exchanging love letters during the war. They had four children, nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Edna was a registered nurse for more than 40 years... Full story
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. — Geraldine “Geri” Sikkila, 90, of Bruce Crossing, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wes; her parents, Carl and Cecelia Conrad; and her brothers, Terry (Bunny) Conrad and Donald Conrad. Geri is survived by a son, Kim (Jean) Sikkila; a daughter, Mary (Tom) Cousineau; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. They all loved their Nanny dearly. Geri... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Dec. 7 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Ironwood St. Vincent de Paul, food pantry and financial assistance, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., located behind Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. 906-932-4325. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m., Watersmeet Township; 2:45-3:15 p.m., Marenisco Township. 906-667-1110....
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] The season's first snowstorm at the start of this week did not bring as many inches as anticipated, but it definitely made winter official. As many as 15 inches were predicted for the western U.P., but the official total for the two-day event measured for National Weather Service at the Gogebic-Iron Wastewater Treatment Facility in Ironwood was 4 inches, as of 7 a.m. Tuesday. That brought the season total to 6.9 inches, compared to 48 inches on the same...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] BESSEMER — Community spirit was as plentiful as food at an annual Thanksgiving dinner at VFW Post 3673 in Bessemer. “We figure we have about 225 people dining inside,” said VFW Quartermaster John Frello to a crowd of folks clapping in response on Nov. 23. “If anybody leaves here hungry, it’s your fault.” Frello added that an additional 200 people were getting takeouts. “Something like this doesn’t happen without a large number of volunteers,” he said. Frello told The Globe that “probably 40 or 50 people...
