OBITUARIES
Margaret B. Smidl
May 12, 2021
-Margaret B. Smidl, 98, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Park Manor Rehabilitation Center on May 12, 2021. Margaret Was born in Berwyn, Illinois on May 12, 1923. She lived a life full of family and friends, especially those in her bridge group. She, along with her husband John, is survived by their four adopted children, John, Teresa,...
Geraldine (Joki) Fuller
Apr 30, 2021
Geraldine (Joki) Fuller, 74, of Ironwood passed away peacefully on April 30, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Geraldine was born on October 28, 1946, the daughter of Reino and Geraldine (Collins) Joki. She attended Ramsay schools and graduated from A. D. Johnson High School in Bessemer. She then attended Gogebic Community College in Ironwood. She worked at Munsingwear and Foxpoint.in...
Warren Jivery
Apr 28, 2021
Warren Jivery, 81, passed away at his home with family by his side on April 28, 2021, due to complications resulting from lung cancer. He was born in Ironwood, on January 12, 1940, to Howard and Verna (Lehto) Jivery at Grandview Hospital. Warren attended grade school and high school at St. Ambrose Catholic School in Ironwood, graduating in 1958. He...
William Meyer
Apr 26, 2021
William "Bill" Meyer, 63, of Montreal, WI passed away unexpectedly at his home Monday night, April 26, 2021. He was born on September 12, 1957, to William Walter Meyer and Joan Lee Meyer (Jensen) in LaCrosse, WI. Bill grew up in Milwaukee and New Berlin. Bill was a proud member of his high school basketball team. He was also a...
Esther Maki
Apr 14, 2021
The Lord has mercifully and peacefully guided Esther Maki, 89, into Heaven on April 14, 2021, taking her from her beloved home in Erwin Township, Michigan. Esther was born August 18, 1931, the daughter of Bert and Cisera Canalia, who immigrated from Italy. She lived her childhood on the family farm in Kimball, Wisconsin where she had fond memories. There...
Ryan Conhartoski
Apr 14, 2021
- On Wednesday, April 14, 2021, Ryan Steven Conhartoski was called home at the age of 43 surrounded by family, friends, and Ryan's angels in this life and beyond. Ryan was an incredibly brave warrior who fought a long and tenacious battle with a rare aggressive form of leukemia. The world has lost an extraordinary son, brother, uncle, and friend....
Jim Danielson
Apr 10, 2021
Jim Danielson, 62, of Ironwood, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 10, 2021, while doing what he loved the most - spending time outdoors. Jimmy was born on August 19, 1958, in Wakefield, Michigan to the late Annie (Pallin) and Don Danielson of Ironwood. Jim was a lifelong resident of the Ironwood area, except for a few years living in...
Frank P. O'Berto
Apr 10, 2021
Hurley, WI – Frank P. O'Berto, 88, of Iron Belt, WI passed away on April 10, 2021, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Facility in Hurley, WI. Frank was born on December 4, 1932, in Ironwood, MI, the son of Frank O'Berto and Mae (Barrett) Stella. He grew up in Cary and attended St. Mary's Catholic Grade School and...
Joyce M. Kallas
Apr 4, 2021
Joyce M. Kallas (Baron), 91, of Hurley, died peacefully Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley after a lengthy illness of dementia. Her last day was spent restfully listening to a video of Jack playing their favorite song on the accordion, "Girl of my Dreams". This was always the first song Jack would...
Michael J. Magdziak
Apr 4, 2021
Michael Magdziak, 76, passed away on April 4, 2021, at his home in Ironwood with his family by his side. Mike was born on March 16, 1945, in ironwood to Sylvester and Leone (Kowalkowski) Magdziak On September 29, 1964, he married Linda Potinsky. Mike was employed as a carpet installer for many years at McKevitt-Patrick Furniture Store in Ironwood. He...
Deacon Norbert Brossmer
Mar 23, 2021
Deacon Norbert Brossmer, 91, of Mercer, WI, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2021. He was born June 23, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Herman and Blanche (Blais) Brossmer. Deacon Norb wore many hats during his lifetime. He attended St Catherine of Genoa grade school and Leo High School in Chicago and continued his education at IIT in...
Yvonne Morzenti
Mar 16, 2021
Yvonne "Sookie" Morzenti, 73, of Montreal, Wisconsin passed away on March 16, 2021, at Essentia Health – St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota. She was born on October 20, 1947, the daughter of Emil "Walter" and Eleanor (Lipske) Peltonen. She attended local schools and graduated from the J. E. Murphy High School in 1967 Sookie met Gary Morzenti at...
Emil Lacek
Mar 14, 2021
On Sunday, March 14, 2021, we lost Emil Lacek: our Dad, husband, grandpa, uncle, and a friend to many. Emil, who was 97 years old, died peacefully at his home on Grand Portage Lake in Mercer. exactly where he wanted to spend his last moments. He was in his favorite chair, holding the hands of his wife, Jackie, and his...
Patricia C. Lintonen
Mar 8, 2021
Patricia C. Lintonen, 83, passed away at the Estelles House in Ocala, Florida on Monday, March 8, 2021. Patricia was born the daughter of Russell E. and Hazel C. (Richards) Sams on August 4, 1937 in Flint, Michigan. She was united in marriage with William Lintonen on November 30, 1957, at Zion Lutheran Church in Ironwood. After having children, Patricia...
Patricia Edna Smith
Mar 5, 2021
Patricia "Patsy" Edna Smith (nee Sullivan), 94, of Hurley, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021. Born March 22, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Rose Sullivan. She was a banker, telephone operator, and a housewife in Chicago until her retirement took her to Mercer, Wisconsin in 1976. She lived the quiet...
Kenneth Clement
Feb 27, 2021
Kenneth Clement, 80 of Saxon, Wisconsin passed away on February 27, 2021 in Ashland, Wisconsin. Kenneth was born on August 13, 1940, in Saxon, the son of Joseph and Gladys Clement. Ken attended school in Saxon and graduated in 1958. Upon his graduation, he joined the Army National Guard. He was a member of the American Legion Post 371 in...
Edward Oren Spies
Feb 27, 2021
Edward Oren Spies, Jr., 66, of Ironwood passed away at the Westgate Nursing Home on Saturday, February 27, 2021. He was born the son of Edward O. and Elsie A. (Kottman) Spies on March 31, 1954 in Chicago, IL. He was united in marriage with Debby Perusse in 1996. He loved to spend his time building and tinkering on computers...
Barbara J. Eilo
Feb 22, 2021
Barbara J. Eilo, 70, of Kimball Township, passed away on February 22, 2021 at her home. Barbara was born on July 20, 1950, in Ironwood, Michigan, the daughter of Robert and Mary (Vukelich) Binczak. She graduated from St. Ambrose High School in 1968 and then attended Gogebic Community College in Ironwood. She married George Krankkala in 1970, and they had...
Sir Robin H. Bracey-Gibbon
Feb 21, 2021
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Sir Robin H. Bracey-Gibbon of Ironwood on Sunday, February 21, 2021, at the age of 86. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Irene; children, Brooke, Rebecca and Zavi; and grandson, Ty. A private service will be held at the family's request. The family wishes...
Irene C. Derosso
Feb 20, 2021
Irene C. DeRosso, 85, of Hurley, passed away suddenly on February 20, 2021 in Ironwood, Michigan. She was born on March 26, 1935, in Pence; Wisconsin, the daughter to the late Louis and Frieda (Magni) Morgando. On September 4, 1954 she was united in marriage to Dennis DeRosso. Mom was an amazing knitter and crafter and always had several projects...
