Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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EWEN, Mich. — Robert “Bob” “Ogie” Ogren, 79, of Ewen, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Bayside Village in L’Anse. Bob was born on Feb. 11, 1945, in Torrance, California, the son of Hjalmer and Lempi (Niemi) Ogren. He attended Ewen High School and graduated in 1963. On Aug. 30, 1963, Bob was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Shirley A. Hautamaki, at the Ewen United Methodist Church. They celebrated 60 wonderful years of marriage and were blessed with four children. He was a faithful member of the Ewen United Methodist C...
MANITOWOC, Wis. — Jackson Henry Brownell, 13 months old, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life unexpectedly and peacefully while asleep on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Jackson was born on Feb. 13, 2023, in Two Rivers, to Chris and Becky (Knoblauch) Brownell. Jackson was a consistently happy person and was always smiling — even on his bad days. He was a kind and outgoing person that would wave and give attention to everyone. Jackson brought many smiles and laughs to those around him, just through his personality, and sometime by the gru...
HURLEY, Wis. - Jerome "Jerry" George Bolich, age 86, of Hurley, went to his Heavenly home on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, at the Villa Maria Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Jerry was born the son of John and Wanda (Kasper) Bolich on Aug. 25, 1937, at the Newport Hospital in Ironwood. He attended Newport Elementary School and was a 1955 graduate of Luther L. Wright High School. Jerry went on to Michigan Technological University in Houghton majoring in civil engineering. Jerry was drafted...
HURLEY, Wis. - Robert Michael Helinski, 74, of Hurley, passed away on March 5, 2024, from natural causes. Robert was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Margaret; and his sister, Sue. He is survived by his two children, Margaret and Michael; and two grandchildren, Wes and Zack. Robert always found solace in places that were close to nature and farther from the world of man. Robert requested a cremation and that his ashes be scattered amongst a place that embraces the world's natural beauty....
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Mary Ann Smith, 82, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Mary was born the daughter of Earl and Mary (Ferrari) Proctor Sr. on June 20, 1941, in Detroit. Mary was united in marriage with Gerald Smith Sr. on Jan. 21, 1963. In her younger years, Mary owned and operated My Place Café in Ewen. She also worked as a CNA at Gogebic Medical Facility in Wakefield and at Josephson's Nursing Home in Ironwood. She spent many years as a hostess at...
BERGLAND, Mich. — Alfred Walter “Fritz” Applekamp of Bergland, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the age of 72. Fritz was born in Ontonagon, on April 22, 1951, to William and Anita Applekamp. Fritz is survived by his son, Bryan Applekamp; grandson, Bryce Applekamp; brother, David (Luanne) Applekamp; and sister, Karla (Tim) Linna. Fritz attended Bergland High School and graduated in 1969, before beginning his career at White Pine Copper Mine. During Fritz’s time at the mine, he worked as a general laborer, then moved undergr...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Norma J. Pucilowski, age 86, formerly of Bessemer, died March 18, 2024. Norma Jane Schneider was born on Oct. 23, 1937, to the late Alfred and Mary (Selvig) Schneider in Jamestown, Michigan. Norma attended local schools in North Dorr, Michigan, and graduated high school from Catholic Central in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with the class of 1955. On Aug. 17, 1957, she was married to the late Donald "Patchy" Pucilowski at the Visitation Church in North Dorr. In 1969, they moved from...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Kathryn Doris Jackson, age 77, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Westgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after her long battle with multiple sclerosis. Kathy was born the daughter of Francis and Lois (Deringer) Chatterson on Nov. 8, 1946, in Park Falls, Wisconsin. She was a 1964 graduate of Hurley. Kathy was a seamstress for local manufacturers. She enjoyed flower gardening, playing Smear, and was a big Green Bay Packers fan. She will be...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Keith Alan Thiede, 65, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Feb. 24, 2024, at the Lake Shore Home in Wakefield. Keith was born the son of Marvin and Dorothy (Fisher) Thiede on July 25, 1958, in Ironwood, Michigan. He was a graduate of Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. He enjoyed doing his art in his younger years. Keith loved laying in the grass on nice sunny days listening to his music. Keith loved listening to Elton John and the Beatles. Keith loved to take walks...
ANOKA, Minn. - Carol K. Pesola, 87, of Anoka, Minnesota, passed away on March 12, 2024. She was born on Sept. 7, 1936. Carol grew up in Erwin Township in northern Michigan and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, Michigan, in 1954. Shortly after her graduation she married her high school sweetheart, Ray, and they were married 64 years. Ray and Carol lived in New Brighton for most of the first 30 years. When they were ready for a townhouse, they moved to Anoka and attended...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Shawn L. Heckathorn, 57, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Shawn is survived by his wife, Coleen; children, David (Vanessa), Christina, Alycia (Aaron), Brittany (Ian) and Brian (Clare); grandchildren, Tyler, Spencer, Paige, Alejandro, Jackson, Aaliyah and Camden; brothers, Michael (Tammy) and Jesse (Brenda); many nieces and nephews; and mother-in-law, Betty. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin...
CALUMET, Mich. — Elaine “Bunny” Perrero, 86, a resident of Calumet and Gardenview Assisted Living and Memory Care, passed away on Feb. 29, 2024. Bunny was born on Nov. 22, 1937, in Iron Belt, Wisconsin, to Abel and Josephine (Clapero) Karinen. She graduated from Iron Belt High School and attended Gogebic Community College. On Oct. 10, 1958, she married John Perrero in Iron Belt. They made their home in Calumet where John taught at Calumet High School. Bunny was an excellent cook and baker — there was always a pot of coffee on and goodies...
BESSEMER, Mich. — Mari Lynn Faroni, 69, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully at her home on March 4, 2024. Mari was born on Jan. 23, 1955, in Ontonagon. She was united in marriage with Daniel Faroni on Sept. 2, 2005. She will be missed by her husband, Danny; children, April (Nick) Gearhart, Brianna Faroni, and Brandon White. No formal services will take place. The family has chosen the McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home in Ironwood to honor Mari’s legacy of life. To make an online condolence visit McKevittPatrickFuneralHome.com....
MERCER, Wis. - David Phillip Swearingen, age 77 of Mercer, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. Dave was born on June 15, 1946, at Grandview Hospital in Ironwood, Michigan, the son of Paul and Phyllis Swearingen. He graduated from Mercer High School and was a bartender in the Milwaukee area for many years. Dave loved sports and excelled in basketball and baseball and was inducted to the Mercer Hall of Fame. He is survived by his daughter, Candee DeCarlo; his...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Jacqueline L. Milewski, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Jackie is survived by her husband, Eugene "Geno" Milewski; three daughters, Diana (Jim) Alexandroni, Donna Milewski-Dorner and Debbie (Jeff) Lekies; grandchildren, Barbie Esterline, Robby Lampart, Nicki (Chris) Hudson, Janelle "Jelly" Lekies, Carissa VanVonderen and Alesha Dorner; and many adoring nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Flavella...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Ronald Keith Yesney, 93, of Harrison, died Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. He was born Sept. 9, 1930, to Samuel and Agnes (Peterson) Yesney in Wakefield. He was the second oldest of four children. Ronald's youth was spent in Verona. He and his siblings lived in a charming home directly across the street from the Verona School, which he attended. His father Samuel worked at the Plymouth Mine and his mother Agnes was a...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Michael "Mike" J. Oszakiewski, 37, of Ironwood, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. Mike was born on June 21, 1986, to Joseph and Krystina (Nowak) Oszakiewski. He was a 2004 graduate of Mercer High School. Mike enjoyed working the last 15 years at Snow Country Hardwoods in Hurley. He loved playing video games or watching movies, especially with his nephew and going disc golfing. Mike was beloved by all his family and friends. Mike is survived by his sister, Jessica (Doug)...
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Patrick J. Niemi, age 55, of Ironwood Township, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Patrick was born on Dec. 1, 1968, in Ironwood, to the late Olive and Raymond Niemi. He is survived by his loving sons, Andrew and Michael Niemi; brother, Raymond Niemi Jr.; sister-in-law, Paulette Niemi; nephews, Anthony and Nick Niemi; and an aunt, Lillian Sullivan. Patrick attended St. Ambrose Catholic School for most of his schooling and graduated from Luther L. Wright...
FAIRHOPE, Ala. - Muriel Fay Polvi, age 85 of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Jan. 3, 2024, just weeks after her husband, Ron. She was born and raised in Ironwood, Michigan. After graduating from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, Fay married the love of her life, Ron Polvi. They were married for 67 years and raised three children, Christopher, Ronilyn and Tracy. Fay held several jobs as a bookkeeper. Through the years, she enjoyed reading and painting, and as an accomplished cook and...
RAMSAY, Mich. - Lucille Ann (nee Miskovich) Zazeski, 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2024, with her loving family at her side. Lucille was born on March 25, 1947, in Wakefield of the late Steve and Mary Miskovich, as the eighth of 13 children. On June 14, 1969, Lucille was united in marriage with David Zazeski of Wakefield, in Wakefield. Lucille was a graduate of Wakefield High School. Lucille went on to have three boys which she took pride in raising and celebrating all holidays...
TUCSON, Ariz. - Carol Jean Zivic went to be with our Lord on Feb. 17, 2024. The former Carol Jean Engebretsen was born in 1939 in Escanaba, Michigan, to parents John Leif Engebretsen and Marion Stuart (Perkins) Engebretsen. Carol graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, Michigan, in 1957. She attended Gogebic Community College in Ironwood until 1959 when she married William Thomas Zivic Sr. After son William Thomas Zivic Jr. was born in 1960, the family moved to Tucson, where Bil...
TITUSVILLE, Fla. - Lois Gilbert, age 84, of Titusville, Florida, passed away peacefully on Feb. 15, 2024. She was born in Ewen, Michigan, on Jan. 28, 1940, to the late Charles Nashland and Eleanor Nashland of Ewen. Lois graduated from Ewen High School in 1958. She went to junior college in Ironwood after graduation. She worked at Gogebic National Bank for three years before moving to Milwaukee, where she continued in the banking business until she married. After the marriage to her children's...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - It is with deep sadness that we share the news of Ronald Gene Lake's passing in his home in Ironwood Township on Feb. 21, 2024. Ronald was born on May 28, 1946, to Ernest Lake and Jennie Aquilano. Ronald touched the lives of all who had the honor of knowing him. Ronald found his greatest joy in the love and connections he shared with his family and friends. He leaves behind his loving wife, Phyllis Lake, and a beautiful legacy of love carried on by his daughters, Rondalyn...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Barbara Elizabeth Fleming went to heaven on Feb. 23, 2024, surrounded by family in Anchorage. She was born in Ewen, Michigan, on Oct. 17, 1933, to Alex "Tanglefoot" and Martha Tyyska. She was the daughter of Finnish immigrants and stayed true to her heritage. She possessed incredible sisu, the Finnish art of inner strength. She didn't speak English until she started school, where she was forbidden to speak Finnish. Her dream was to become a nurse, but she was in a car...
MERCER, Wis. - Kathleen "Kay" Brossmer, née O'Connor, age 94, of Mercer, formerly of Chicago and Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away Feb. 22, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Deacon Norbert Brossmer (Diocese of Superior); devoted mother of the late Kathy Brossmer (Robert "Batch" Baczynski) of New Richmond, Wisconsin, Gerald "Jerry" Brossmer, Crete, Illinois, Nadine Brossmer Davis, Hubertus, Wisconsin, and Robert Davis, Mercer; loving grandmother...
