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Brent C. Adams
Sep 21, 2021
Brent C. Adams, 54, of Ironwood and previously of Superior, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at his home. Brent was born the son of Kenneth and Jean "Myrna" (Pellinen) Adams on February 28, 1967 in Little Fork, MN. He was united in marriage on April 24, 1992 to Charleen Coleman in Superior. Brent enjoyed deer hunting, playing cards,...
Dominic M. Ciatti
Sep 19, 2021
Dominic M. Ciatti Jr. Hayward, WI. October 9th, 1963 - September 19th, 2021 Born in Ironwood, MI to Dominic and Judith Ciatti of Montreal, WI. Dominic (Dom) was united in marriage to Helena M. Smith in July of 1983 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montreal, WI. Dom and Helena were blessed with four children including Nichole (Dan) Nordhaugen...
Julia Ann Rosa
Sep 18, 2021
Hurley, Wisc. - Julia Ann (Perlich) Rosa, 98, of Ironwood and Hurley passed away Saturday evening September 18, 2021, after a long and fabulous life. Julia, or Julie as she was known, was one of a kind and ahead of her time! A feminist (telling her daughters to grow themselves first before they got married), a fashionista (leopard was one...
Karen E. Wedenoja
Sep 16, 2021
Karen E. Wedenoja, 81, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation, and Assisted Living Community Home in Ironwood. Karen was born on August 15, 1940 in Wakefield, Michigan, the daughter of James and Eloise (Hopkins) Minier.. She was united in marriage with Melvin C. Wedenoja on November 2, 1968 in Ironwood. Together with...
Dennis M. Blomberg
Sep 14, 2021
Dennis M. "Denny" Blomberg of Hurley passed away on September 14, 2021, at his home with his family present following a longtime battle with COPD. He was born on May 16, 1945, in Ironwood Michigan to Arthur and Clara "Mickey" (nee Behrendt) Blomberg. He attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood graduating in 1963. He was united in marriage...
Rita Ann Searle
Sep 13, 2021
Rita Ann (Lesco) Searle, 90, of Ironwood passed away peacefully on Monday, September 13, 2021, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center. Rita was born on July 26, 1931, the daughter of Joseph and Josephine (Cvengros) Lesco. She was the only child but spent her childhood surrounded by many loving aunts and uncles. She attended Norrie Elementary School in...
David Lee Oja
Sep 9, 2021
David Lee Oja, 64, a lifelong resident of Ironwood, Michigan died unexpectedly on September 9, 2021, from complications of open-heart surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. David was born on January 26, 1957, in Ironwood to Edwin and Sylvia (Siirila) Oja. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1975. David was a Lumber Grader who worked...
Mark A. Wisnewski
Sep 7, 2021
Mark A. Wisnewski, 67, of Highland, Illinois passed away on September 7, 2021, in Hurley, Wisconsin. A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 17th at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Cemetery in Hurley, Wisconsin. The family has chosen McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home to honor Mark's legacy of life.
Daniel E. Waters
Sep 5, 2021
Daniel E. Waters was born to eternal life on September 5th, 2021 at the age of 71. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jo Ann Waters. He is survived by his loving children, Tammy Lawrence, Joseph (Rachel) Lawrence, and Danielle Bree; as well as ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three brothers, nephews,...
Frederic D. Kellerman
Aug 24, 2021
Frederic D. "Fred" Kellerman, 79, of Hurley, passed away on August 24, 2021 at his home in Hurley. He was born in Milwaukee on March 28, 1942, son of Elmer and Alma (Gerlach) Kellerman. He attended Hurley schools and graduated from J. E. Murphy High School in 1961. He was very fond of running track, playing football as well as...
Nancy J. Gehrke
Aug 21, 2021
Nancy J. Gehrke, 67, of Montreal, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Nancy was born to Conrad and Martha (Sillanpa) Mattson on August 17, 1954, in Bessemer, Michigan. Nancy was a 1972 graduate of Hurley High School, and she went on to receive her Associate's Degree from Gogebic Community College. Nancy then worked at Gogebic...
Doris Ofstad
Aug 19, 2021
Doris Ann (Rowe) Ofstad, 85, of Gurney, Wis., passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 19, 2021. Doris was born Oct. 6, 1935 in Gurney, Wis., to Lester and Lucille (Lee) Rowe. She was one of 7 children and attended school in Gurney and in Saxon, Wis. On December 13, 1952, Doris married the love of her life, Robert Ofstad, of...
Gary Rund
Aug 16, 2021
Gary Lee Rund, 78 of Bessemer, Michigan, passed away after a short stay at The Northern Lights Care facility in Washburn. Gary was born March 22, 1943, to Melbourne and Francis (Osier) Rund at Divine Infant Hospital in Wakefield, Michigan. He was a graduate of Bessemer school in 1961. Later, he served faithfully in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam...
Janet Lee Innes
Aug 6, 2021
Janet Lee Innes, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, August 6, 2021, at her home in St. Joseph, MN. Jan was born October 12, 1943, in Washburn, WI to Martin and Nellie (Sorenson) Anderson. She graduated from Ondossagon High School and then went to X-Ray School in Duluth, MN. She worked as an X-Ray Technician for...
Keith Graham
Jul 31, 2021
Keith Edward Graham, a life-long resident of Bessemer, Michigan died unexpectedly on July 31, 2021 at the age of 45. Keith was born on Feb 16, 1976, at Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, Michigan to Pearce and Jean Graham. He graduated from Michigan Tech in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry and was employed by Sappi North...
Dorothy Valentino
Jul 17, 2021
Dorothy "Dot" Valentino, 82, of Merrill, Wisconsin and previously of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at the Benedictine Living Community in Wausau, Wisconsin. Dorothy was born the daughter of Humbert and Esther (Erickson) Landretti on January 10, 1939, in Ironwood, Michigan. She was a 1957 graduate of L. L. Wright High High School in Ironwood....
Irmtraut J. Rondeau
Jul 16, 2021
rmtraut J. Rondeau, 95, of Ironwood passed away on July 16, 2021, at UP Health – Marquette. She was born on April 7, 1926, in Rottenmann, Austria, the daughter of August and Maria (Schwaiger) Gretler. She attended Catholic schools in Austria. She lived through Nazi-occupied Austria and escaped the Russians/Mongolians at the end of World War II. She was hidden...
Gloria J. Schlais
Jul 12, 2021
Gloria J. Schlais, 72, of Ironwood, passed away at her home on Monday, July 12, 2021. Gloria was born the daughter of Frank and Lucille (Jameson) Voldarski on September 21, 1948 in Ontonagon, Michigan. She was a 1966 graduate of Hancock High School. On May 22, 1987, Gloria was united in marriage with Gene Schlais at St. Mary's Catholic Church...
Marion Revoy
Jul 10, 2021
Marion Revoy, 103, of Ironwood passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield, MI. Marion was born on March 11, 1918, to John and Amelia (Slivensky) Kichak, where she grew up with brothers, John, Joseph, Frank, and sisters, Elsie, Regina as well as nephew, John Jr. All have preceded her in death. She...
Regina Margaret Mcpherson
Jul 5, 2021
Regina Margaret McPherson, 87, of Ironwood Township MI, passed away on July 5, 2021, at her home. She will be greatly missed by everyone. Regina was born on January 14, 1934, in Mellen, Wisconsin, daughter of Clayton H. and Theresa (Justice) Landry. She graduated from Mellen High School in 1952. After graduation, she attended St. Joseph's School of Nursing in...
