OBITUARIES
Beverly Ann Beauchamp (Savant)
Jan 12, 2026
Beverly "Bev" Ann (Savant) Beauchamp, age 88, our beloved mother and grandmother, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 12, 2026, at her home in Anoka, Minnesota.
Bev was born on September 9, 1937, in Hurley, Wisconsin, to the late James "Jim" and Lena (Piazza) Savant. She attended grade school at St. Mary's...
Tye Alexander Hampton
Jan 10, 2026
Tye Alexander Hampton, age 63, died of natural causes at his home in Bessemer, Michigan, on Saturday, January 10, 2026. He was born on September 4, 1962, to Charles and Audrey Hampton in Joliet, Illinois.
Survivors include his daughter, Alexis Adamski, and two grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters: Toni Piller of Mendota, Illinois, and Tina Meyer...
Ardith Nass
Jan 9, 2026
Ardith Janette Nass, age 90, of Windom, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society in Windom, MN.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., followed by funeral services at 10:30 a.m., at the First Presbyterian Church in Windom, MN.
There will also...
Gary Bruce Smith
Jan 7, 2026
Gary Bruce Smith, 77, of Lake Nebagamon, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his home.
Gary was born the son of Gordon and Enid (Hockick) Smith in Ironwood, Michigan, on November 19, 1947. After graduation, Gary served in the US Army in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968, until he received an honorable discharge. On September...
Russell Ray Buccanero
Jan 6, 2026
Russell Ray Buccanero, 69, of Iron Belt, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, in Minocqua.
Russell is survived by his wife, Jill, and his two sons, Jacob (Jessie) and Ethan (Rose); seven grandchildren; three siblings; special nephew, Brad; along with nieces, cousins, aunts, and uncles.
No services are taking place at this time.
Dale Gordon Pryor
Dec 20, 2025
Ironwood - Dale G. Pryor, 78, of Ironwood, Mich., passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Freeman's Nursing Home, Kingsford, Mich.
He was born on May 18. 1947, in Ironwood, Mich., to the late Thomas G. and Helen (Danowski) Pryor.
He was a graduate of Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, class of...
James Robert "Jim" Foley
Dec 17, 2025
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James "Jim" Robert Foley, 82, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Westgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Jim was born on March 14, 1943, in Tracy, Minnesota, to Robert and Edith (Schons) Foley. He received his Bachelor of Science...
Gary Frank Ives
Dec 14, 2025
Gary F. Ives, 81, of Hurley, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
Gary was born on October 22, 1944, in Green Lake, Wisconsin, to John and Leona (Quade) Ives. He was a proud US Navy veteran who recently went on the Honor Flight with his daughter. Gary loved the outdoors, and he...
Katharina Dorthea Exle (Riess)
Dec 6, 2025
On December 6th, 2025, Katharina Exle concluded her 96-year journey in life.
Born on November 2nd, 1929, in Sekitsch, Yugoslavia, to Margaret and Philip Riess. She grew up during the Great Depression with her older brother Philip while her dad worked as a miller. Surviving the hardships of World War 2, she'd go on to marry the...
Martha Marie Schill (Arnold)
Dec 4, 2025
Martha Marie Schill, 75, of Hurley, passed away peacefully with her family at her side, on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Martha was born on March 21, 1950, in Wisconsin Rapids, to Luke and Veronica (Kundinger) Arnold. She was an active and faithful member of the Ironwood Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. She volunteered her...
Gene Raymond Jaster
Dec 3, 2025
Gene Jaster, 85, of Hurley, flew away with the angels on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at his home, with his family by his side.
Gene was born the son of Raymond and Sylvia (Hill) Jaster on March 18, 1940, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1959 and was honorably discharged in 1963....
Karen Jean Henning (Maki)
Nov 30, 2025
Karen Jean Henning, 80, of Hurley, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025.
Karen was born the daughter of Martin and Jennie (Maki) on November 22, 1945, at Newport Hospital in Ironwood. She was a 1963 graduate of Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. Over the years, Karen worked for her own stores, Bit O'...
Grace Diana Pankhurst
Nov 29, 2025
Grace Dianna Pankhurst passed away on November 29, 2025, at the age of 62.
She was known for her kindness, resiliency, and wonderful sense of humor. She enjoyed the outdoors, animals,
traveling, and learning new languages. Grace dedicated her career to helping others through her work at the Ironwood Area School District, Gogebic Community Mental...
Elizabeth Lynn Johnson (Schiavetti)
Nov 29, 2025
Elizabeth Lynn "Betty" Johnson (née Schiavetti), a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, at the age of 78. Betty was known for her unwavering faith, her enduring spirit, her creative hobbies, and her knack for finding the very best deals.
Born on September 16, 1947, Betty was a lifelong resident of the Upper Peninsula, attending...
Kenneth Alan Wyka
Nov 16, 2025
Kenneth Wyka, 54, of Montreal, Wisconsin, passed away on November 16, 2025, unexpectedly due to health-related issues in Escanaba, Michigan, with his canine companion, Jimmer, by his side.
Kenneth (Ken) Alan Wyka was born June 7th, 1971, to Marge and Richard (Pat) Wyka in Dearborn, Michigan. Ken grew up in Dearborn, Michigan, and was a dedicated athlete...
Harvey Clyde Coxey Jr.
Nov 12, 2025
Harvey Clyde Coxey Jr., 103, of Mercer passed away on November 11, 2025 on Veteran's Day, as a WWII US Navy veteran service 1943 to 1946.
Harvey was born the son of Harvey Sr. and Vera (Schwartz) Coxey on July 8, 1922 in Hurley, Wisconsin. He attended Carey elementary school and graduated from L.L. Wright High School...
Dale Robert Koehmstedt
Nov 9, 2025
Dale Robert Koehmstedt, Jr., 38, of Ironwood, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.
Dale was born the son of Dale Koehmstedt, Sr., and Lisa Lotzer on January 19, 1987, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. He was a graduate of A.D. Johnson High School in...
Milton Michael Mandelin
Nov 8, 2025
Milton Michael Mandelin, 96, of Iron Belt, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley.
Milton was born on March 7, 1929, in Iron Belt to Arthur and Emma (Herlevi) Mandelin. He graduated from Iron Belt High School in 1947 and later moved to Milwaukee, where he...
Charlene Joann Lintonen (Edwards)
Nov 7, 2025
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in Ironwood, with Pastor Nicole Hanson-Lynn officiating on SATURDAY, November 29, 2025. Interment services are being planned in the spring at Sunset Acres.
Charlene Joann Lintonen, 84, of Ashland and formerly of Ironwood, passed away...
Raymond Edward Begalle
Oct 29, 2025
Raymond Edward Begalle, 97, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 29, 2025, at the Villa Maria Rest Home in Hurley, WI.
Born on November 27, 1927, in Ironwood, MI, Ray was the son of John and Mathilda (Shiffra) Begalle. He was a lifelong resident of Ironwood and a proud graduate of Ironwood...
