Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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IRONWOOD, Mich. - It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Rudy Patrick Massi, 37, of Ironwood. Rudy was born on Feb. 7, 1986, in Ironwood, to Joseph R. and Sue (Harkins) Massi. Rudy was an amazing father, son, brother, friend and person in general. He was always there to help anyone even if he didn't know you. Rudy loved the outdoors and being with friends and family, especially his daughter. He had a smile that could make you smile on your worst day. Rudy is survived by his beloved... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, May 4 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 Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m.,... Full story
RAMSAY, Mich. — Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Deloris Ann Bracket, 84, of Ramsay, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at her residence of natural causes. Deloris was born on Sept. 12, 1938, to Peter and Ann Valentino in Trimountain. She was a lifelong resident of the Upper Peninsula. Deloris was predeceased by her daughter, Marcy Lynn Bracket; and a grandson, Anthony Bracket. She is survived by Dave Bracket, Ironwood; a sister, Patricia (Vern) Carlson, Pu... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, April 20 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. EDT; White Pine, Carp Lake Township Hall, 10-10:15 a.m. EDT; Ontonagon Holy Family Catholic Church, 11-11:30 a.m. EDT; Mass City Resource Center, 12:30-1 p.m. EDT. Mercer Health... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, April 13 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 Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m.,... Full story
RAMSAY, Mich. - John "R" Maki, 75, of Ramsay, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 6, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. R was born on April 30, 1947, in Hancock, to Barney and Edith Maki. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved his camp "Cool Water" on Chaney Lake. He also loved playing hockey growing up. R was a proud veteran, who served in the U.S. Navy for three years. He is survived by his loving wife, Debbie; a son, Todd (Megan) Plochocki; two brothers, Jim (Lori)... Full story
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP — Despite some continuing snowfall, spring has sprung, and it was evident last Saturday at Jackson Creek Summit in Wakefield Township. Snowriver Mountain Resort was celebrating Hawaiian Day, and it brought out a bevy of snow gear in every color of the rainbow as skiers loaded the slopes to enjoy the site’s last weekend of skiing. The festive day included two fun races and even had one woman singing as she headed down the slopes. In a Sunday phone call, Snowriver General Manager Benjamin...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, April 6 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 Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m.,... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Our sweet baby boy, Carston Hayes Nault, a.k.a. Bubbs-A-Boo, Mr. Mr., and Tank, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. He was a sweet, loving boy with enough "chunk" to go around for everyone. He was goofy, always saying, "this and that" while pointing his finger. Carston was so smart and loved his phone calls from Papa everyday and would cry for the phone. He hated anything put into his mouth, including food, and would sure let you know that. Carston loved to play with... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - On the morning of March 20, 2023, Randolph "Randy" Lee Hemming Sr., of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly in Duanesburg, New York, at the age of 55. Randy was born in Wakefield on Sept. 20, 1967. He graduated from Wakefield High School in 1985. Randy found eternal love when he met Roberta in 1992. He later married the love of his life in May 1996. Randy was always known as a hardworking man and known for his unconditional love he had for his family especially his wife,... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, March 23 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 Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m.,... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Brian John Oberg, 81, of Wakefield, died on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. Brian was born on May 26, 1941, in Wakefield, a son of Paul Julius and Bernice Evelyn (Champagne) Oberg. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1959. After graduation, Brian enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He proudly served his country for four years and was stationed in Korea where he was in the security service. Brian learned the carpet trade when working at his uncle... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, March 9 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 Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m.,... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — David Pasqualucci, 78, of Ironwood, passed away on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. He was born on Sept. 23, 1944, in Ironwood to the late Albino and Bertha (Przekop) Pasqualucci. David grew up in Ironwood and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School with the class of 1962. After graduation, he attended Gogebic Community College, where he received an associate degree in computer aided drafting. He married Judith Ikola on Nov. 22, 1969, in Ramsay at Christ the King Catholic Church. David and Judith made their home in Ironwood and c... Full story
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD - Saturday turned out to be the perfect day for the annual fishing contest sponsored by the Wakefield Volunteer Fire Department. A total of nearly 500 adults and children participated in the event, which is the department's largest fundraiser, having pulled in as much as $14,000 in recent years. Sunday Lake was filled with activity, including numerous tents and fishing holes, along with constant traffic in the way of 4-wheelers, snowmobiles and...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Feb. 23 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, Feb. 9 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 Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m.,... Full story
OMAHA, Neb. - Jean C. Petranek, 77, of Omaha, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. Jean was born on Feb. 7, 1945, in Wakefield, Michigan, to Vernon and Ethel (Niemela) Solberg. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1963. Jean lived most of her life in Wakefield and Ironwood, and in 2012 she moved to Omaha to be closer to her daughter's family and watch her granddaughter grow up. She was predeceased by her parents, Vernon and Ethel; and her sister, Sherry Solberg.... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Arthur "Art" "Corky" Donald Voss, 84, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. Art was born the son of Arthur Carl and Violet (Heidenbluth) on Aug. 15, 1938 in Waukegan, Illinois. Growing up he was proud to be a paperboy and begin working at a young age. Art graduated Waukegan High School in 1956. Art joined the U.S. Army and served in Germany. He then worked for Nosco Printing Corporation for 32 years. After retirement, he enjoyed woodcarving... Full story
BESSEMER — A 41-year-old women was sentenced Tuesday in Gogebic County Circuit Court for her involvement with the delivery of methamphetamine which occurred on July 11, 2022, in Bessemer Township according to Nicholas Jacobs, Gogebic County Prosecuting Attorney. Lynn Chapman, of Ramsay, was sentenced by Circuit Judge Michael Pope to serve a minimum prison term of 5 years and a maximum of 30 years. The maximum term included a Habitual Offender 2nd designation which increased the maximum by one and a half times, according to a release by J...
BRIGHTON, Mich. - Donald Kleimola, 87, of Brighton, formerly of Ironwood and Ramsay, entered into eternity with his Lord and Savior on Jan. 8, 2023. He was son of Jacob Kleimola and Helga (Toolanen) Sikkila. He attended Roosevelt and Luther L. Wright schools in Ironwood. He attended night school and earned his high school diploma in 1975, along with his niece, Terrylynn Aldridg. He married Frances (nee Basta) Kleimola in 1958 and they had three children. They divorced in 1963 and he became a... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Jan. 19 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. Mercer Health... Full story
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] IRONWOOD - A Jan. 6 Depot Dash was a big success last Friday, drawing several dozen kids to a track circling a pavilion at the Historic Ironwood Depot Park. The kids - who delightedly called out to friends as they arrived - had the choice of using cross-country skis or snowshoes, which were available as needed for anyone who did not arrive with their own. A Snowshoe Book Walk was held in conjunction with the cross-country race, which wasn't really a...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield City Council voted on Monday evening to hire a Houghton accounting firm to address city audits. City Manager Rob Brown, Jr. informed the Globe on Tuesday that the council agreed to hire Rukkila, Negro & Associates, CPAs, PC to handle auditing for a period of three fiscal years beginning with 2021-2022. The grand total of the 3-year cost is expected to range from $60,000-$71,000. Brown also informed the council that, if the city spends more than $750,000 of federal assistance w...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Kelly J. Miskovich, 80, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer. Kelly was born on Dec. 5, 1942, in Wakefield, a son of the late Mary (Grivicich) and Steve Miskovich, the fifth of 13 children. On Feb. 24, 1968, Kelly was united in marriage to Mary Joyce Skaja of Ironwood, in Ironwood. Kelly was a graduate of Wakefield High School. Throughout Kelly's life, he worked at many different jobs. It... Full story
