Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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BERGLAND, Mich. - James Noskowiak, age 80, of Bergland, passed away at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. James was born in Antigo, Wisconsin, on Oct. 3, 1941, a son of Louis and Mable (Lenzner) Noskowiak. In January 1963, Jim married Sue Langlois, the couple later divorced. Later, Jim married Mary Frahm, she preceded him in death in 2013. Jim graduated from St. John Catholic Grade School in 1956, then from Antigo High School in 1960. Right out of school he went to work...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thurday, Feb. 17 Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Memorial Building, Ironwood. 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 Township Hall, 10-10:15 a.m. EST; Ontonagon Holy Family Catholic Church, 11-11:30 a.m. EST; Mass City Resource...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Wednesday, Feb. 16 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Marenisco Town Hall, 9:15-9:30 a.m; Watersmeet Food Pantry, 10-10:30 a.m.; Bruce Crossing, Stannard Township ballpark, 12:30-1 p.m. EST. 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...
BERGLAND, Mich. - John F. Korich, 80, of Bergland, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022. John was born on June 29, 1941, at his family's home in Bergland, to the late George and Hedwig (Franzel) Korich. He was raised in Topaz, and graduated from Bergland High School. John was drafted into the U.S. Army in April 1966, and was a proud Vietnam veteran. John was a hard worker all his life and was a skilled operator, mechanic and welder. He worked on the road fixing heavy equipment for...
ONTONAGON, Mich. - Robert Paul Funke, 88, of Ontonagon, passed away on Feb. 4, 2022. He was born in Baraga, in 1933 to Robert E. and Myrtle Agnes (Broemer) Funke. He was a member of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. He graduated from Baraga High School in 1951 and served in the National Guard. He worked for the village of Baraga until moving to the Ontonagon area. He worked for the White Pine Mine for 25 years and later went into trucking. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Helen;...
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...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Jan. 20 Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Memorial Building, Ironwood. Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food assistance, 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-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Bergland Lake...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Wednesday, Jan. 19 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food assistance, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Marenisco Town Hall, 9:15-9:30 a.m; Watersmeet Food Pantry, 10-10:30 a.m.; Bruce Crossing, Stannard Township ballpark, 12:30-1 p.m. EST. Ironwood St. Vincent de...
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...
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. - Thomas August Nordine died peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022 at the grand old age of 102-1/2. Throughout his entire life, Tom told stories, shared memories, and provided historical and area family knowledge to all who would listen. He was a human encyclopedia. Born to Swedish parents, August and Sophia Nordine, on June 16, 1919, Tom was the youngest of 10 children being born a few minutes after his twin brother, Bernard. He was born and raised in Golden Glow, a suburb of...
PLANT CITY, Fla. - George A. Lester, 60, a former resident of Bergland, Michigan, passed away on Dec. 29, 2021. George was residing in Plant City at the time of his death George was born on Nov. 10, 1961, in White Pine, Michigan. He attended Bergland Community School until he graduated in 1979. George then relocated to Casper, Wyoming, for work. George is survived by his daughter, Brittany; twin sister, Georgia (Geo) George; his sister, Alicia (Don) Henry); nephews, Devin (Brooke) Doyle, Jesse...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Dec. 16 Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Memorial Building, 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, Ironwood. 906-932-4325. Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Bergland Lake Gogebic Senior Center, 9:45-10 a.m. EDT; White Pine Township Hall, 10:20-10:35 a.m. EDT; Ontonagon Holy Family...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Wednesday, Dec. 15 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Marenisco Town Hall, 9:15-9:30 a.m; Watersmeet Food Pantry, 10-10:30 a.m.; Bruce Crossing, Stannard Township ballpark, 12:30-1 p.m. EDT. 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,...
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...
CHELSEA, Mich. — Viola “Vi” Hilliard, of Chelsea, passed away on Oct. 25, 2021. Vi was born to John J. and Hilma (Sahinoja) Polkky in Hancock, on April 12, 1926. She was one of four children. The family moved to Bruce Crossing, where Mr. Polkky managed the Settlers’ Cooperative store for many years. Vi was a graduate of Ewen High School. Vi married Carl Wallen, and they lived in Ewen for many years. Together they ran the Ewen Real Estate and Insurance Agency until Mr. Wallen’s death in 1967. Vi married the Rev. James R. Hilliard in 1969. The...
PARK FALLS, Wis. - Frank Alan Salmi died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Park Falls. He was born on May 4, 1956, at the old Portage Lake Hospital in Hancock, Michigan. He graduated from Bergland High School. He married his high school sweetheart Roxanne, and they had a son, Spencer. Frank studied music at Suomi College in Hancock. He worked at White Pine Mine and in the logging industry. He had a passion for playing the guitar and writing music. Later in life, he married Pauline and became a...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Nov. 18 Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Patterson Courts, Ironwood. If rain: Memorial Building. 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, Ironwood. 906-932-4325. Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Bergland Lake Gogebic Senior Center, 9:45-10 a.m. EDT; White Pine Township Hall, 10:20-10:35 a.m. EDT;...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Wednesday, Nov. 17 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Marenisco Town Hall, 9:15-9:30 a.m; Watersmeet Food Pantry, 10-10:30 a.m.; Bruce Crossing, Stannard Township ballpark, 12:30-1 p.m. EDT. 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,...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Dorothy Hemming, 85, Wakefield, passed away on October 27, 2021, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital in Iron River, Michigan. Dorothy was born on Jan. 14, 1936, in Wakefield to Frank and Vera (Cook) Raymond of Merriweather. Dorothy attended Bergland High School. Dorothy married Ralph Hemming of Bruce Crossing and shortly after made their home in Wakefield, with their eight loving children. Dorothy was an avid sports fan who over the years attended many of her children's and...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Oct. 21 Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Patterson Courts, Ironwood. If rain: Memorial Building. 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, Ironwood. 906-932-4325. Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Bergland Lake Gogebic Senior Center, 9:45-10 a.m. EDT; White Pine Township Hall, 10:20-10:35 a.m. EDT;...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Wednesday, Oct. 20 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Marenisco Town Hall, 9:15-9:30 a.m; Watersmeet Food Pantry, 10-10:30 a.m.; Bruce Crossing, Stannard Township ballpark, 12:30-1 p.m. EDT. 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,...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Sept. 16 Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Patterson Courts, Ironwood. If rain: Memorial Building. 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, Ironwood. 906-932-4325. Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Bergland Lake Gogebic Senior Center, 9:45-10 a.m. EDT; White Pine Township Hall, 10:20-10:35 a.m. EDT;...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Wednesday, Sept. 15 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Marenisco Town Hall, 9:15-9:30 a.m; Watersmeet Food Pantry, 10-10:30 a.m.; Bruce Crossing, Stannard Township ballpark, 12:30-1 p.m. EDT. 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,...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] Sandhill cranes are an awesome sight and - in recent times - an increasingly likely one in U.P. counties. That's good news for bird enthusiasts but bad news for farmers. The Michigan branch of the National Audubon Society reports that sandhill cranes are the state's oldest and largest bird, standing at up to five feet tall and with wing spans that may stretch about six feet wide. Their bodies are in neutral shades of tan and gray, but their heads feature...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD - Area businesses and historical societies found there is a shared interest for collaboration of people and resources. Nonprofit museums and historical societies act to preserve and interpret the heritage of the respective communities and instill an appreciation for learning local history. Area chambers of commerce found that combined efforts with printing costs and shared materials help small budgets have a larger impact. This year's colla...
