OBITUARIES
Valerie Ward
Jan 1, 2018
Valerie D. Ward, age 70 of Watersmeet, MI, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018 at her home. She was born May 18, 1947 in Howell, Michigan, the daughter of the late John L. and Dolores (Crofoot) Ward. Valerie graduated from Fowlerville High School with the Class of 1965. She attended Lansing Business University where she received her degree in...
Jj Lamerand
Dec 28, 2017
Jason "JJ" Lamerand, 45 of Iron Belt, Wisc., passed away on December 28, 2017 in Duluth, Minn. He was born July 10, 1972 in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of Willard and Deanna Lamerand. JJ will forever be remembered as our greatest gift and light of our lives. A forever child that brought smiles and laughs to all who knew him....
Barbara Anttila
Dec 27, 2017
Barbara Ann (Broemer) Anttila, 74 lifelong resident of Ontonagon, passed away at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital on Wednesday December 27,2017with family by her side. She was born in Ontonagon,Michigan on January 22,1943. To the late Frank and Mable Broemer. Barb graduated from Ontonagon high school class of 1961. She later obtained her CENA certification. Barb was employed by Ontonagon Memorial Hospital...
Michael J. Tijan
Dec 24, 2017
Michael J. Tijan, 58, of Pence, Wis., died Sunday evening, Dec. 24, 2017, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, following a lengthy illness. Â Â Â Â Mike was born June 16, 1959, in Kenosha, Wis., son of the late Anthony and Connie (Sivula) Tijan, and grew up in Hurley, where he attended St. Mary's Grade School and graduated from J.E....
Agnes M. Armata
Dec 20, 2017
Agnes M. "Aggie" Armata, 88, of Ironwood, died Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 20, 2017, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation & Assisted Living Community in Ironwood. Â Â Â Â She was born Jan. 9, 1929, in Ironwood, to the late Gregor and Veronica (Stano) Stano, and attended Norrie School and St. Ambrose Grade and High School. Â Â Â Â She was employed as a clerk at Carlson's Clover Farm...
Hugh Parmelee Drury
Dec 17, 2017
Hugh Parmelee Drury, 87, of Ironwood, died Dec.17,2017, quietly in his home, surrounded by loved ones. Â Â Â Â Hugh was born in Iron Mountain on Oct.19, 1930. He graduated from John D. Pierce High School in Marquette. He attended college in Utah and graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science in forestry. Hugh and his wife, Dorcas, briefly lived...
Joyce A. Moren
Dec 15, 2017
Joyce A. Moren, 77, of Ironwood, died peacefully Friday afternoon, Dec. 15, 2017, at home, with her loving family by her side. Â Â Â Â T he former Joyce Carli was born June 5, 1940, in Ironwood, daughter of the late John and Anna (Sekelsky) Carli, attended Ironwood schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1958. She was employed at...
William Morgando
Dec 15, 2017
William C. Morgando, age 90, of Maple Woods Road, Hurley, died Friday, December 15, 2017, at home. He was born March 22, 1927, in Pence, Wisconsin, son of the late Louis and Frieda (Magni) Morgando. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Navy. He had worked in the Montreal Mine, and for many years...
Gerard D. Stutz
Dec 14, 2017
Gerard D. "Jerry" Stutz, 86, of Ironwood, died peacefully early Thursday morning, Dec. 14, 2017, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Â Â Â Â He was born Sept. 17, 1931, in Hurley, Wis., son of the late Anthony and Matilda (Page) Stutz, attended Ironwood schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1949. He then served in the...
Anna Mae Sbraggia
Dec 12, 2017
Anna Mae Sbraggia , 85, of Montreal, died peacefully early Tuesday morning, Dec. 12, 2017, at Villa Maria Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, following a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease. Â Â Â Â The former Anna Mae Miller was born Nov. 6, 1932, in Pence, daughter of the late Joseph and Ann (Kaseno) Miller. She attended grade school in Pence and graduated...
Marilyn Murra
Dec 11, 2017
Marilyn A. "Mar" Murra, 79, of Hurley, died peacefully Monday morning, Dec. 11, 2017, in her home, surrounded by her loving family, following a lengthy illness. Â Â Â Â The former Marilyn Weber was born Nov. 5, 1938, in Ironwood, Mich., daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Dalpiaz) Weber. She was raised in Hurley and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in...
James Griffin
Dec 5, 2017
James Michael Griffin, age 70, died atAspirusWausau Hospitalon December 5, 2017. He was born November 3, 1947 in Ballinger, Texas, the son of the late James and Mary (Hall) Griffin. Helived in various places,but called SanAngelo, Texasand Ironwood, Mich, his home. Jamesworked as a mail carrier for the US Postal Service for 28 yearsuntil his retirement in 2005. He also...
Gerald Olson
Dec 3, 2017
Gerald "Jerry" Dale Olson, 77 of Ironwood, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at his home. He was born October 3, 1940 in Littlefork, Minnesota, the son of the late Fredrick and Clara (Christianson) Olson. Jerry served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1964 with the Company E, 12th Engineering Battalion. He worked in the White Pine Mine...
Monica M. Sybeldon
Nov 30, 2017
Monica M. Sybeldon, 82, former longtime Pine Lake resident, died peacefully early Thursday morning, Nov. 30, 2017, at Court Manor Nursing Home in Ashland, Wis. with family by her side. Â Â Â Â The former Monica Wodlarski was born Aug. 5, 1935, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Wieczorek) Wodlarski. She was raised in Plover, Wis., and graduated from Stevens...
Shirley A. Cisewski
Nov 28, 2017
Shirley A. Cisewski, 87, of Ironwood, died peacefully Tuesday morning, Nov. 28, 2017, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. Â Â Â Â The former Shirley Richards was born June 20, 1930, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred (Ellis) Richards, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1948. Â Â Â Â She was united in marriage to George Cisewski on June...
June Watson
Nov 27, 2017
June Watson, 97, former longtime Ironwood, Mich., resident, died Monday morning, Nov. 27, 2017, at Villa Maria Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. Â Â Â Â She was born June 14, 1920, in Ironwood, daughter of the late William and Mary (King) Watson, attended the Oliver School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1938. She then attended Gogebic Community College...
Eugene D'Antonio
Nov 23, 2017
Eugene "Red" D''Antonio, 81, long-time Ironwood businessman, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23, 2017 in Wausau. He was born October 22, 1936 at the Newport Hospital in Ironwood, the son of the late Alexander "Bulltone" and Josephine (Evangelisto) D''Antonio. Red attended Ironwood and Wakefield Schools. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He was employed at the Bessemer...
Venita J. Bahun
Nov 22, 2017
Venita J. Bahun, 92, of Ironwood, died peacefully Wednesday morning, Nov. 22, 2017, in her home, surrounded by her loving family.     The former Venita Swanbeck was born March 24, 1925, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Erickson) Swanbeck, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1943.     She married Tony Bahun on May 8, 1943, in...
Linda Macigewski
Nov 19, 2017
Linda Rose Macigewski, 67 of Hurley, died on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. Arrangements are pending.
Karen Anderson
Nov 17, 2017
Karen Elaine Anderson, 55, of 243 E. Ridge St., Ironwood, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. She was born April 4, 1962 in Flint, Mich., the daughter of Franklin D. Sr. and Annie (McClanahan) Tuck. Karen was an incredible, dedicated wife of 38 years. She was a loving mother and grandmother "Nana". She...
