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Articles from the October 20, 2022 edition


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  • First snow brings heavy, wet blanket

    Oct 20, 2022

    By MEGAN HUGHES [email protected] Winter weather hit the Northwoods on Monday, with snow and ice causing power outages, slick roads, and cancellation of schools. Chris Ouellette, a spokesperson for Xcel Energy, told the Globe Monday afternoon that 2,300 individuals had lost power in the Ironwood and Bessemer area due to the storm and that crews had been working on restoring the power since that morning. Ouellette said Tuesday afternoon that power was restored to all customers by 8:30 Monda...

  • Larry A. Bahun

    Oct 20, 2022

    IRONWOOD, Mich. — Larry A. Bahun, 71, formerly of Green Bay, Wisconsin, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, in the comfort of his home in Ironwood. Larry was born on Nov. 9, 1950, to Tony and Venita (Swanbeck) Bahun. He was a graduate of Luther L. Wright High School with the class of 1968 in Ironwood. In life, Larry was full of charm and loved the comfort of his family and close friends. Driving down a road not yet traveled, exploring what adventures it may have brought, was one of his favorite pastimes. He was a very talented cook...

  • Stella K. Niemi

    Oct 20, 2022

    IRONWOOD, Mich. — Stella K. Niemi, of Ironwood, passed away on Nov. 30, 2021, at Westgate Nursing Home in Ironwood. Stella was born Sept. 22, 1919, the daughter of the late Stanley Sr. and Genevieve (Ruks) Magiera. She attended Weber Grade School in Saxon, Wisconsin, and graduated in 1937 from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. She was a proud homemaker and caregiver for the remainder of her life. She was married in 1951 to Steve Levandowski until his passing in 1970, then to Werner N...

  • Catherine Rajkovich

    Oct 20, 2022

    IRONWOOD, Mich. — Catherine Rajkovich, age 90, died at Westgate Nursing Center in Ironwood on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. She was the youngest of six children born to Andrew and Mary Rajkovich. She spent her entire adult life in foster care homes across Upper Michigan. We thank Lakeview and Westgate for their loving care. No formal church services will be held. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Ironwood. The family has chosen McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home to honor Catherine’s legacy of life. To make an online condolence visit McK...

  • Elizabeth A. Krone

    Oct 20, 2022

    HURLEY, Wis. - Elizabeth A. Krone, 89, of Hurley, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, at the Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation, and Assisted Living Facility in Ironwood, Michigan. Liz, or Betty as some referred to her, was born Dec. 27, 1933, to Frank and Theresa Slaski. Liz attended St. Mary's Catholic School and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1951. She later attended Gogebic Community College. On Oct. 24, 1953, she married the love of her life, Gustaf R. Krone,...

  • Jacqueline 'Jackie' Lacek

    Oct 20, 2022

    WOODRUFF, Wis. - Born Dec. 31, 1925, Jacqueline "Jackie" Lacek died on Oct. 11, 2022, at Seasons of Life Hospice House, in Woodruff, surrounded by her family. She spent her last day on Earth lying by a favorite window with the warm October sun streaming through and full-color maple, aspen and oak trees lighting up the skyline. Jackie is survived by her son, Mark and his wife, Susan, and their children, Emmy, Ally and Faith (deceased); daughter, Mary Ann Colasacco and her husband, Jim, and their...

  • Arlene Susan (Puisto) Vittone

    Oct 20, 2022

    BESSEMER, Mich. - It is with overwhelming sadness that we announce our beloved wife, mom and grandma, Arlene Susan (Puisto) Vittone, died suddenly at home in Bessemer at the age of 82 on Oct. 12, 2022. She was predeceased by her parents, Axel and Helvi Puisto; her sisters, Lynn Palmquist and Karen Barton; and daughter, Rochelle (Shelley) Gustafson, Kimball, Wisconsin. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Richard Vittone, Bessemer; sister, Deanna Calloway and brother, Dennis Puisto; her...

  • Aiden Luke Ozzello

    Oct 20, 2022

    IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Aiden Luke Ozzello, 18, of Ironwood Township, passed away on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. Aiden was born on Aug. 26, 2004, to Bonnie Estola and Ted Ozzello. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School with the class of 2022. While in high school, Aiden participated in multiple team sports. He was currently attending Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. His field of interest was gas utility service and construction. Aiden will be greatly...

  • Phyllis Margaret Perry

    Oct 20, 2022

    HURLEY, Wis. - Phyllis Margaret Perry, 94, of Hurley, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, with her family by her side. She, one of four children, was born on Jan. 12, 1928, in Plum City, to Fred and Clara Zeilinger and joined a great generation. Her parents owned and ran a farm and the children rode the family horse to the local school. Phyllis graduated from high school with secretarial skills. After high school, during the Big Band Era she was employed as a secretary for Parker...

  • Ronald Charles Tibaldo

    Oct 20, 2022

    PEORIA, Ariz. - Ronald Charles Tibaldo, of Peoria, and formerly of Wakefield, Michigan, gained his heavenly wings on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. Ron was loved by many and will be missed by many more. Ron was the type of guy that would light up a room when he walked in, always cracking jokes at just the right time with a hearty laugh and a little smirk, and then say, love ya! Ron immensely enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed camping, fishing and tinkering with mechanics. Ron...

  • Bessemer DDA discusses potential YMCA, new survey

    Oct 20, 2022

    By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] BESSEMER — Members of the Bessemer Downtown Development Authority are looking to the future in relation to how to achieve the city’s greatest potential. In a meeting last week, they discussed a number of priorities, including expanded parking, new main street trees and even the potential for a YMCA or similar facility. Samantha Dorr, a city secretary who also now heads up the DDA, said as a starting point that she has studied the city’s master plan and noted that any DDA goals should be approached “as c...

  • Community Calendar

    Oct 20, 2022

    Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Oct. 20 Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Patterson Courts, Ironwood. Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Mercer Health and Wellness, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Mercer Community Center. 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...