OBITUARIES
James J. Skoviera
Mar 15, 2007
On March 15, 2007, God called home a devoted follower, James J. Skoviera, 68, of Superior, Wis., following a courageous battle with cancer, in Superior. He was born Nov. 4, 1938, in Ironwood, Mich., son of the late John and Viola (Lantta) Skoviera, and grew up in Iron Belt, Wis., where he graduated from Iron Belt High School in 1956....
Donald Dalponte
Apr 13, 2006
Donald Charles DalPonte, 83, of Bessemer, died Wednesday, April 13, 2016. He was born August 27, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois and resided there until his family moved to Ramsay, Michigan. Â Donald graduated from A.D. Johnston High School, Bessemer in 1950. After working in Milwaukee for two years, he enlisted with the U.S. Navy and served for four years aboard troop...
James Kangas
Jan 30, 1974
James Thomas Kangas, Jr., better known as Jimmy, was born on January 30th, 1974. He was the first-born child of Jim and Marie Kangas. Jimmy attended Newport Grade School and Ironwood High School, graduating with the Class of 1992. Upon graduation, he was awarded a Presidential 4-year ROTC Scholarship. He went on to attend St. Norbert College in DePere, WI,...
Walter J. Kellett
Jul 19, 1942
Walter J. Kellett, an Ironwood soldier whose remains were missing in action for 77 years will be laid to rest at home in the Riverside Cemetery in Ironwood on October 5, 2019. Â Â Â Â Walter, known as "Bobbie", was born January 20, 1920, to Bob and Dagmar Kellett. Raised in Ironwood, Walter grew into a life of service. After high school at...
