OBITUARIES
Sharon L. Schmiers
Aug 10, 2008
Sharon L. Schmiers, 58, of 229 So. Curry St., Ironwood, formerly of Moline, Ill., died Sunday evening, Aug. 10, 2008, in her home, with her family by her side, following a long battle with lung cancer. She was born Sept. 27, 1949, in Moline, daughter of the late William D. and Nancy L. (Calcutt) James, and graduated from Moline High...
Ernest Carl Mattson
Jul 23, 2008
Ernest Carl "Ernie" Mattson, 69, of N-10615 Vanderhagen Rd., Ironwood Township, retired Ironwood area educator and businessman, went to be with his Savior unexpectedly Wednesday evening, July 23, 2008, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minn., where he had been a patient since Sunday, July 20. Ernie was born in Ironwood on Oct. 1, 1938, son of the late...
Joan G. Tremmel
Jul 19, 2008
Joan G. Tremmel, 72, of 5477N E. Echo Lake Rd., Mercer, died Saturday, July 19, 2008, in Ironwood. The former Joan Schill was born Nov. 15, 1935, in Auburndale, Wis., daughter of the late Wenzel and Clementine (Weiler) Schill, attended St. Mary's Parish School there, and graduated from Auburndale High School in 1953. She then was employed in waitress work...
George E. Anderson
Jul 19, 2008
George E. Anderson, 79, of 937 N Hemlock St., Ironwood died Saturday July 19, 2008 in Ironwood. He was born October 23, 1928, son of the late George W. and Lina (Robinson) Anderson, raised in Ironwood and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1946. He served in the regular U.S. Army with "L" Company, 18th Infantry Regt., 1st...
Walter James Lahti
Jul 8, 2008
Walter James "Jim" Lahti, 63, of 229 E. Ridge St., Ironwood, died Tuesday morning, July 8, 2008, in his home, surrounded by his loving family, following a lengthy, positive fight with cancer. Jim was born Oct. 24, 1944, in Ironwood, son of Bernice (Johnson) and the late Walter Lahti, and attended Sleight and Norrie schools. He resided in Albuquerque, N.M....
Kenneth William Wiele
Jun 29, 2008
Kenneth William Wiele, 80, beloved husband and father was born into eternal life on Sunday, June 29, 2008 at his home. He was born August 26, 1927 in Iron Mountain, Michigan the son of the late Walter and Beatrice (Sleeter) Wiele. Ken attended the University of Michigan for both his undergraduate and Masters degrees. He began teaching music in Bessemer...
Rita A. Nurmi
Jun 23, 2008
Rita A. Nurmi, 71, of 5580N E. Echo Lake Rd., Mercer, died unexpectedly Monday, June 23, 2008, at St. Clare's Hospital in Weston. The former Rita A. Peacy was born Jan. 29, 1937, in Ashland, daughter of the late George and Pauline (Meyer) Peacy, attended Ashland schools, and graduated from Ashland High School in 1955. She then was employed as...
Miriam I. Syrjala
Jun 21, 2008
Miriam I. Syrjala, 84, of Ironwood, died Saturday, June 21, 2008, in Hurley. The former Miriam Pelto was born Oct. 26, 1923 in Ironwood, daughter of the late Charles and Ina (Nyquist) Pelto, attended local schools, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1941. She was married to Elmer T. Syrjala on June 26, 1946, at St. Paul...
Norman H. Thiede
Jun 19, 2008
Norman H. Thiede, 73, of 328 Geneva St., Ironwood, died Thursday, June 19, 2008, surrounded by his family, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, Wis. He was born May 23, 1935, in Ishpeming, son of the late Glen and Hilma (Ahola) Thiede, and attended Watton, Ewen, Saxon, Pence and Hurley schools. He then was employed at the Bessemer Creamery for...
Lloyd S. Baima
Jun 14, 2008
Lloyd S. Baima, 82, of 105 7th Ave. No., Hurley, died peacefully Saturday afternoon, June 14, 2008, in Ironwood, surrounded by his family, following a lengthy illness. He was born July 2, 1925, in Pence, Wis., son of the late Steve and Jennie (Baima) Baima, attended grade school there, and graduated from Hurley High School in 1943. He then served...
Carl J. Rainaldo
Jun 6, 2008
Dr. Carl J. Rainaldo, 81, of 505 2nd Ave. North, Hurley, retired Hurley dentist, died unexpectedly Friday, June 6, 2008, in Ironwood, following a brief illness. He was born Dec. 15, 1926, in Hurley, son of the late Anton and Ann (Taglienti) Rainaldo, attended St. Mary's Grade School, and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1944. He then served stateside...
Sophia Cisewski
Jun 5, 2008
Sophia "Jean" Cisewski, 94, of 161 E. Harding Ave., Ironwood, died Thursday, June 5, 2008, in Hurley. The former Sophia Bolos was born May 15, 1914, in Superior, Wis., daughter of the late John and Agnes (Sixoie) Bolos, attended grade school in Gordon, Wis., and graduated from high school in LaGrange, Ill. in 1932. She then attended beauty school in...
Elizabeth J. Pozzani
May 30, 2008
Elizabeth J. Pozzani, 84, of 110 2nd St. North, Hurley, died Friday, May 30, 2008, in Hurley. The former Elizabeth Cornolo was born May 30, 1924, in Hurley, daughter of the late Peter and Maria (DeRosso) Cornolo, attended St. Mary's Grade School, and graduated from Hurley High School in 1942. She then attended Eau Claire Teacher's College in Eau Claire...
Lena M. Gustafson
May 28, 2008
Lena M. " Lee" Gustafson, 81, of 302 Kennedy St., Ironwood, died peacefully early Wednesday morning, May 28, 2008, in her home, with her family by her side, following a lengthy illness. The former Lena Chairavalli was born Jan. 20, 1927, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Poalone) Chairavalli, attended St. Ambrose Grade School, and graduated from...
Joseph W. Maksym
May 26, 2008
Joseph W. "Bill" Maksym, 74, of White Pine, died unexpectedly Monday, May 26, 2008, at Marquette General Hospital in Marquette, after a brief hospitalization. He was born July 26, 1933 in Ironwood, son of the late Frank and Mary (Boho) Maksym, and graduated from L.L. Wright High School in 1951. He worked briefly in the Chicago area before enlisting in...
Thomas L. Leidenheimer
May 20, 2008
Thomas L. Leidenheimer, 83, of Mercer, died Tuesday afternoon, May 20, 2008, at Josephine Haus Assisted Living Facility in Rhinelander. He was born July 18, 1924, in Herrin, IL, son of the late John and Susan (Meier) Leidenheimer, attended Herrin schools, and graduated from Benton High School in Benton, IL in 1942. He then served in the U.S. Army during...
Ronald H. Nygard
May 17, 2008
Ronald H. Nygard Sr., 75, of 519 Bonnie St., Ironwood, died Saturday evening, May 17, 2008, in his home, following a lengthy illness. Ron was born Aug. 23, 1932, in Hurley, Wis., son of the late Amund and Verna (Hill) Nygard, attended St. Mary's Grade School, and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1951. He worked for various area contractors...
Rose M. Piasecki
May 17, 2008
Rose M. Piasecki, 91, of Ironwood, died peacefully Saturday evening, May 17, 2008, in Ironwood, with her family at her side. The former Rose Kostac was born Nov. 12, 1916, in Montreal, Wis., daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Kostac, and attended the Montreal School. She was employed by the Walter Meyers Sausage Company for a number of years....
Ronald A. Simmons
May 14, 2008
Ronald A. Simmons, 59, of 204 Tolan St., Ironwood, died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 14, 2008, in his home. He was born May 9, 1949, in Ironwood, son of the late Raymond and Alice (Saippa) Simmons Sr., attended St. Ambrose Grade School, and graduated from St. Ambrose High School in 1967. He received an associate of arts degree in liberal arts...
Guido J. Gentile
May 13, 2008
Guido J. Gentile, 91, of Hurley, and formerly of Mercer and Ironwood, MI, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008, in Ironwood. He was born April 21, 1917, in Ironwood, son of the late Frank and Theresa (Stella) Gentile, attended Hurley schools, and graduated from Hurley High School in 1935. While in high school, he was captain of the varsity basketball team....
