OBITUARIES
Patricia A. Grawey
Jan 24, 2017
Patricia A. "Patsy" Grawey, 74, of Ironwood, died peacefully Tuesday evening, Jan. 24, 2017, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood, with her loving family by her side. Â Â Â Â She was born Jan. 29, 1942, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Earl and Evelyn (Kozen) Hill, and attended local schools. Â Â Â Â She was married to Delbert D. Grawey on...
Heminia Malaga
Jan 22, 2017
Herminia "Minnie" N. Malaga, 57, of Hurley, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, January 22, 2017, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley with her family by her side. She was born June 14, 1959 in Paulog, Ligao, Albay, Philippines and was the daughter of the late Ceferino Nueca and Monica Morauda. Minnie received a Bachelor of...
Evelyn H. O'Berto
Jan 17, 2017
Evelyn H. O'Berto, 80, of Iron Belt and Henderson, Nev., died peacefully Tuesday evening, Jan. 17, 2017, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, surrounded by her loving family. Â Â Â Â The former Evelyn H. Perhalla was born Feb. 6, 1936, in Ironwood, Mich., daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Zokopian) Perhalla, attended Ironwood schools and graduated from Luther...
Larry Baldovin
Jan 14, 2017
Larry Baldovin, 64, of Hurley, Wisconsin, succumbed to lung cancer at his home surrounded by family on Saturday, January 14, 2017. Larry was born on September 30, 1952 in Ironwood, Michigan to Laurence "Enci"and Ruth Baldovin. He graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in 1971 and Superior Technical Institute in 1972. On May 26, 1979 he married his beloved bride,...
Jean A. Hautanen
Jan 9, 2017
Our mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, great-aunt and dear friend, Jean A. Hautanen, passed away on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, with her family by her side. Â Â Â Â Jean was born on May 29, 1933, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Samuel L. and Laila S. (Jokinen) Goines. She attended A.L. Norrie Elementary School in Ironwood and graduated from...
Matthew Haavisto
Jan 9, 2017
Matthew J. Haavisto, 56 of Bessemer, Michigan died on Monday, January 9, 2017 at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. He was born February 28, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of the late Arthur and Alma (Lucas) Haavisto. Matt was passionate about being an Owner/Operator in the trucking industry for 30 years. He was a strong, independent, and caring man and will...
Leland Clarence Gleasman
Jan 8, 2017
Leland 'Lee" Clarence Gleasman, 82, of Mercer, left us to live with his Eternal Father Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, at Milestone Senior Living in Woodruff. Â Â Â Â He is survived by his former wife, Joleen (Buss) Gleasman; his daughters and their spouses, Kathryn and Michael Pisaro, Cynthia and Brian Sutherland, and Deborah and Salvador Pusateri. He is also survived by his grandchildren...
Richard Ingvalson
Jan 8, 2017
Dick Ingvalson was born in St. Paul, MN on July 20, 1947. Preceded in death by his parents Maurice and Dorothy Ingvalson of St. Paul and his nephew. Survived by three daughters, Laura Mills (Stephen) Victoria, TX, Lisa Theut (Scott) Fulshear, TX, Kayla Kolberg Ashland, WI; 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Also survived by sister Lynn White (Rick), St....
Jeannette Marie Kuziej
Jan 7, 2017
Jeannette Marie (Golde) Kuziej, 68, of Conover, Wisc. and formerly of Ironwood, Mich., died unexpectedly Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in her home. Â Â Â Â The former Jeannette Marie Ehrler was born April 1, 1948, in Chicago, daughter of the late Robert and Patricia (Ravey) Ehrler. She grew up in Oak Lawn, Ill., and graduated from the Academy of Our Lady High School...
Fannie I. Wehmas
Jan 6, 2017
Fannie I. Wehmas, 90, of Saxon, passed away at her home on Jan. 6, 2017. Â Â Â Â She was born Oct. 28, 1926, in a log cabin in Kimball, the daughter of the late Gust and Olga (Lehtola) Salli. She attended Kimball Grade School and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley in 1945. Â Â Â Â She married Robert Wehmas of Saxon on...
Gordon Barto
Jan 6, 2017
Gordon G. Barto, 84 of Bessemer, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, MI. He was born March 5, 1932, the son of the late George and Hulda (Johnson) Barto. Private Family Services will be held. (A full obituary will follow.)
Mary Kushnir
Jan 3, 2017
Mary Aileen Kushnir, 82, of Cane Court, Ontonagon, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at home. She was born October 17, 1934 in Green, Michigan daughter of the late Einar and Mary Alina (Honkavaara) Kangas. Mary attended Ontonagon schools and graduated from the Ontonagon High School with the class of 1952. She was employed at the First National Bank...
Price Mullineux
Jan 3, 2017
Our best friend, our father, Price Mullineux, 54, of Ironwood, suffered a sudden and fatal heart attack Tuesday morning, Jan. 3, 2017, while skiing with his children at Mt. Bohemia in Keweenaw County, Mich. Â Â Â Â Price was born Nov. 14, 1962, in Evanston, Ill., son of the late Laurence Jr. and Anne (Penfield) Mullineux, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High...
Diane Rose Vecchione
Dec 31, 2016
Diane Rose (Graser) Vecchione, 64, of Mercer, formerly of Des Plaines, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, at home, with her family by her side. Â Â Â Â Diane was born Sept. 6, 1952, in Chicago, daughter of the late Gilbert and Diana (Norris) Graser.She was a 17 year employee of Simpson Electric. Â Â Â Â Diane was an amazing chef and baker. She...
Philip Kitzman
Dec 29, 2016
Philip Joseph "Phil" Kitzman, 78, of Highway 51, Oma Township, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, December 29, 2016 at home with his family by his side. He was born October 2, 1938 in Faribault, MN, the son of the late Joseph and Susan (Maas) Kitzman. Phil attended Austin Schools and graduated from Pacelli High School with the Class of 1956....
Kenneth Vuorenmaa
Dec 26, 2016
Kenneth D. Vuorenmaa, 79, of Ironwood, died on Monday, December 26, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 11, 1937 in Ironwood, the son of the late Eric and Selina (Kitula) Vuorenmaa. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood with the class of 1956. On December 31, 1960 he was married to...
Sam Misuraco
Dec 26, 2016
Sam R. Misuraco, 89, of Ironwood, died on Monday, December 26, 2016 in Hurley. He was born May 14, 1927 in Hurley, the son of the late Vincent and Josephine (Bruni) Misuraco. He met the love of his life, June Brown, and together they raised her three children and three of their own. June preceded him in death on February...
Max Huhta
Dec 23, 2016
Local Musician, Max Lee, passes away at 76. Maxwell Lee Huhta, long time resident of Ironwood, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016 at Wisconsin Veteran''s Home in King, Wisconsin. He was born November 23, 1940 in Duluth, Minnesota, the son of the late Wesley and Mae (Herrala) Huhta. Max graduated from Superior East High School in Superior, WI with...
Robert L. Blake
Dec 21, 2016
Robert L. Blake, 58, of Ironwood, died peacefully Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 21, 2016, in his home, surrounded by his loving family.     He was born June 12, 1958, in Graceville, Minn., son of the late Bernard and Emma (Barringer) Blake, and graduated from high school in Ortonville, Minn. in 1976. He received a degree in airplane mechanics from  Thief River Falls...
Marie R. Calligaro
Dec 21, 2016
Marie R. Calligaro, 96, a lifelong Pence resident, died Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 21, 2016, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. Â Â Â Â The former Marie R. Kaseno was born Sept. 5, 1920, in Mellen, daughter of the late George and Anna (Turney) Kaseno, and attended Mellen schools. Â Â Â Â She was married to Alfred Stever in Feb. 1937, in Mellen. He...
