OBITUARIES
Paulette Ann Sampson
Aug 16, 2025
Paulette Ann Sampson had her deepest desire come to pass on Saturday, August 16, 2025, when she peacefully left this world, with her devoted husband by her side, to go home.
She was born on December 27, 1942, the third of eight children, in Negaunee, Michigan, to Paul and Helen Smith, of whom she has two surviving...
Frank Joseph Tarantino Jr.
Aug 10, 2025
Frank Joseph Tarantino Jr., 76, of Mercer, Wisconsin, formerly of Champaign, Illinois, and Tuscola, Illinois, passed away at home on August 10, 2025.
Frank was born in Chicago on April 13th, 1949, the eldest son of Frank and Florence (Special) Tarantino.
Frank graduated from St. Laurence High School in Oak Lawn, IL, and attended Eastern...
Heidi Marie Lehto (Dumke)
Aug 5, 2025
Ironwood – Heidi Marie Lehto, 58, of Ironwood, Mich., passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, Wisc.
She was born on July 10, 1967, in Laona, Wisc., to the late Howard and Donna (Brooks) Dumke.
Heidi cheered with passion for the Green Bay Packers, sang along to every Garth Brooks...
Novella Jean Bartol (Dubay)
Jul 30, 2025
Novella Jean Bartol, age 94, died on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
Novella was born in Van Buren, Maine, to Louis and Alma (Sirois) Dubay on February 23, 1931.
Novella attended school in Van Buren until moving to Portland, Maine, where she graduated from Cathedral High School.
Novella joined the Women's Army Corp (WACs)...
Marian D. Pavlovich (Gust)
Jul 5, 2025
Marian Pavlovich, age 93, long-time Ironwood resident, passed away on July 5, 2025 in Chanhassen, Minnesota where she had lived since 2020.
Born on May 5, 1932, Marian was the eldest child of Anton and Rose (Zarimba) Gust. She credited her parents for her deep faith and commitment to family and helping others. Her years growing up...
Lila Irene Sorvari (Hakala)
Jun 27, 2025
Lila Sorvari, 104, of Hurley, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Villa Maria Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Lila was born on January 29, 1921, in the town of Carey, the daughter of the late Ed and Mary (Flankilla) Hakala. She was united in marriage to Walter Sorvari, who preceded her in death in...
Robert James Innes
Jun 26, 2025
Robert (Bob) Innes, 83, passed away with family by his side on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Hilltop Nursing Home in Watkins, MN.
Robert James Innes was born November 6, 1941, in Ashland, WI to Marvin and Barbara (Barr) Innes. He graduated from Saxon High School, and then proudly served in the Air Force. After his service,...
Ronald Roy "Woodzy" Mcintyre
Jun 25, 2025
Ronald "Woodzy" Roy McIntyre, 84, of Ironwood, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.
Ron was born on September 21, 1940, in L'Anse, Michigan, to Roy and Marian (Ross) McIntyre. He worked as a miner at the White Pine Mine until his retirement. In 1967, Ron was united in marriage...
Judith Ann "Judy" Haeger
Jun 18, 2025
Judith Ann "Judy" Haeger - passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 18th, 2025.
She was born on September 16th, 1947 to Bonita and William Nemacheck and grew up alongside siblings Pat, Sue and Tom Nemacheck. She was a graduate of St. Francis de Sales High School in Detroit, MI, and still counts some of those classmates as...
Richard Lee "Ricky" Golombiski
Jun 17, 2025
Richard L. Golombiski, 72, of Ironwood, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Richard was born on February 20, 1953, in Wakefield, Michigan, to John and Olive (Russ) Golombiski. He was united in marriage with Terena Thew on July 8, 1997, in Ironwood.
Ricky was a jack of...
David Lee Leinon
Jun 10, 2025
David Lee Leinon, 76, of Iron Belt, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the Villa Maria Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley.
Dave was born July 4, 1948, in Ironwood, Mich., to Raymond and Lillian (Vanderschagan) Leinon. After graduating from Hurley High School in 1966, he went on to earn a bachelor's degree in forestry...
Ruth Agnes Worlin (Tilus)
Jun 8, 2025
Ruth Agnes Worlin, 92, of Victoria, Minnesota, and formerly of Saxon, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, surrounded by her family as she went to be with the Lord.
Ruth was born on January 4, 1933, in Buffalo, South Dakota, to Waino and Anna Mary Tilus. She married Armus John Worlin on April 26, 1952,...
Marci M. Uremovich
Jun 4, 2025
Marci M. Uremovich, 79, of Hurley, Wisconsin, dedicated daughter, wife, mother, sister, mother-in-law, grand-mother-in-law, auntie, grandmother, great grandmother, friend, and compassionate caretaker to many, passed away unexpectedly at her home on June 4th, 2025.
Marci's single most important personal desire in life contributed to the deep love she expressed toward her family, a selfless motivation rooted entirely...
Jerry Walter Gallo
Jun 2, 2025
IRONWOOD, MI — Jerry W. Gallo, age 69, of Ironwood, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital.
Jerry was born on June 12, 1955, in Ironwood to John and Ellen (Haapala) Gallo. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1973. On August 13, 1977, Jerry was united in marriage with Diane...
Linda Jean Hamrick (Glerum)
May 28, 2025
Linda Jean Hamrick, 77, of Mercer, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from COPD.
Linda was born on August 30, 1947, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to Lawrence and Elaine (Kuball) Glerum. She graduated from St. Joseph's High School in Kenosha in 1965.
In her youth, Linda embraced life with joy...
Joseph John Walesewicz
May 25, 2025
Joseph John Walesewicz, 89, of Hurley, went to his Heavenly home, surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Born Joseph John Walisiewicz, to Joseph and Marie (Sanders) Walisiewicz on July 17th, 1935 in Ironwood. He attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood and then Gogebic Community College and joined the Army in 1954. He...
Michael Porter Fox
May 10, 2025
Michael P. Fox, age 77 of Hurley passed away May 10th in Appleton after a three week stay in the
hospital.
Mike was born on Oct. 20, 1947 in Milwaukee. He attended and graduated Dom Bosco High
School and earned a BS degree in electrical engineering from Marquette University in 1969. Besides
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Lorraine Jeanette Marie "Lori" De Mario (Brighenti)
May 6, 2025
Lorraine "Lori" Jeanette Marie (Brighenti) De Mario. Wife of John David De Mario, born September 13, 1937, passed quietly shortly after 8:00 am, Tuesday, May, 6th, 2025, ending a years-long fight with colon cancer.
Lorraine and John began a beautiful relationship in the Fall of 1954 at a teenage dance at the Ironwood Memorial Building. They decided...
Neil P. Hamrick
May 1, 2025
Neil P. Hamrick, age 81, of Mercer, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Born in Marlinton, West Virginia, Neil was the son of Arden and Sadie (Woods) Hamrick. After graduating from high school, he served proudly in the United States Navy aboard the USS Queenfish as a nuclear reactor operator.
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Richard G. White
Apr 27, 2025
Richard G. White, 92, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital.
Richard was born on September 25, 1932, in Morse, Wisconsin, to Antone and Ida (Flink) White. He served in the US Navy from 50'-53, stationed in the Mediterranean. On July 21, 1956, he was united in marriage with...
