OBITUARIES
Jean Frandy
Jul 28, 2016
Jean Evelyn Frandy (Erickson), 71, of Manitowish Waters, WI passed away at University Hospital in Madison, WI on the afternoon of July 28, 2016, surrounded by her beloved family, after a five year battle with a debilitating illness. While at the hospital she received a continuous flow of visits by family and friends as well as many phone calls, and...
Joseph Anderson
Jul 27, 2016
Joseph (Joe) Anderson of 503 Iron St. Hurley, Wi, passed away July 27th, 2016 at UW Madison Hospital, surrounded by his family, after suffering an aneurysm. Joe was born July 6th 1979 to Michelle Pozzani and Billy Anderson. Joe Graduated from Hurley K-12 In 1997. Throughout Joe''s life he was employed by Liberty Bell Chalet, Snowbelt Hardwoods, and Anna Marie...
James Golombiski
Jul 16, 2016
James Anthony Golombiski, 68, of Bessemer, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016 in Wakefield, Mich. He was born January 24, 1948 in Wakefield, the son of the late John and Olive (Russ) Golombiski. James enlisted with the U.S. Army in 1965 and served his country until 1968. He worked at the White Pine Mine, the Chrysler Corporation in Ann...
Bernard C. Walquist
Jul 16, 2016
Bernard C. "Bernie" Walquist, 84, of Ironwood, Mich., died Saturday evening, July 16, 2016, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minn. from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on U.S. 2 in Kimball, Wis. earlier that evening. Â Â Â Â Bernie was born Dec. 9, 1931, in Ironwood, son of the late Conrad and Agnes (Erickson) Walquist. He was the...
Stanley Martin
Jul 15, 2016
Stanley "Dee" Martin, 95, returned home to all his loved ones that passed on before him. Stanley was born on February 23, 1921, to Bessie and John Martin in Ironwood, Mich. He died July 15, 2016, surrounded by those who loved him at his home on Pine Lake in Oma, Wi. While serving in the Army''s 29th Infantry Division during...
Susan J. Matusewic
Jul 15, 2016
Susan J. "Susie" Matusewic, 59, of Hurley, died Friday, July 15, 2016, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau. Â Â Â The former Susan Doane was born Oct. 1, 1956, in Wakefield, Mich., daughter of the late Elliott and Marilys (Trudgeon) Doane, and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, Mich. in 1974. She resided in Ft. Polk, La. for three years,...
Albert Piilola
Jul 13, 2016
Albert A. Piilola, 81, of Piilola Road, Ironwood Township, died Wednesday, July 13, 2016 in Wausau. He was born February 8, 1935 in Ironwood, son of the late Nante and Femia (Waurio) Piilola. Albert attended the Roosevelt School in Ironwood Township. He worked in the woods and drove logging trucks. In Milwaukee, he was employed by Briggs and Stratton. Returning...
Irene Strand
Jul 12, 2016
Irene H. Strand, 90, of Bessemer, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Ironwood. She was born September 24, 1925 in Bessemer, the daughter of the late Bartek and Josephine (Todryk) Pucilowski. Irene attended Bessemer Schools, graduating from the A.D. Johnston High School with the Class of 1944. On July 13, 1946 she married Jack Edward Strand. He preceded...
Anna M. Sullivan
Jul 11, 2016
Anna M. Sullivan, 83, of Saxon, Wis., died peacefully Monday evening, July 11, 2016, surrounded by her loving family, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. Â Â Â Â The former Anna Ableman was born Aug. 28, 1932, in Edgerton, Wis., daughter of the late Gloyd and Elma (Reger) Ableman, and graduated from Edgerton High School. She then became a licensed...
Mitchell Koski
Jul 11, 2016
Mitchell Ray "Mitch" Koski, 58, of Montreal, died unexpectedly Monday evening, July 11, 2016, in a flash flood drowning accident at Saxon Harbor.     Mitch was born Jan. 13, 1958, in Ironwood, Mich., son of the late Raymond and Marion (Lantta) Koski, attended grade school in Upson, and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley in 1976. He then attended...
Shirley A. Allen
Jul 11, 2016
Shirley A. Allen, 63, of Ironwood, Mich., died Monday morning, July 11, 2016, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. Â Â Â Â The former Shirley Johnson was born Oct. 12, 1952, in Wakefield, Mich., daughter of the late Irving and Viola (Dal Pra) Johnson. She attended Wakefield schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. She was employed...
Lorraine Corcoran
Jul 9, 2016
Lorraine M. Corcoran, age 87 of Ironwood,passed awaySaturday, July 9, 2016in Hurley, WI. She was bornMay 31, 1929in Ironwood, the daughter of the late Steve and Mary (Staszek) Raymond. She attended Norrie Grade School and the St. Ambrose Catholic High School, where she graduated with the Class of 1947. She was employed as a bookkeeper at O.K. Auto Parts in...
Eugene Malmberg
Jul 6, 2016
Eugene R. "Moby" Malmberg, 88 of East Houk St, Ironwood, died Wednesday, July 6, 2016 in Woodruff, WI. He was born December 10, 1927 in Gile, WI, the son of the late Theodore and Ida (Rajala) Malmberg. He attended Newport School and Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. From April 17, 1946 until April 25, 1947 he served in...
Norman Babic
Jul 4, 2016
Norman V. Babic, age 91, of Hurley, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2016 at Howard Young Medical Center, Woodruff, WI. He was born December 27, 1924 in Mercer, WI, the son of the late Michael and Mary Belle (Schwartz) Babic. Norman enlisted the U.S. Army on August 14, 1945 until January 31, 1946 where he received the Victory Medal...
Herbert A. Bock
Jul 2, 2016
Herbert A. Bock, 72, of Mercer, died peacefully early Saturday morning, July 2, 2016, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, with his loving family by his side. Â Â Â Â He was born Jan. 1, 1944, in Ironwood, Mich., son of the late Herbert and Margaret (Coey) Bock, and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley in 1962. He...
Aaro Maki
Jun 30, 2016
Aaro A. Maki, 92, of Oma, died Thursday, June 30, 2016 in Ashland, WI. He was born June 28, 1924 in Worcester, Mass., the son of the late Matti and Saima (Niemela) Maki. Aaro attended Worcester schools and graduated from the Worcester High School. From May 5, 1943 until Jan. 7, 1946, he served in the U.S. Army during World...
Armus Worlin
Jun 26, 2016
Armus John Worlin, age 88, went to heaven to be with the Lord on June 26, 2016 in Mellen, WI. Armus was born May 9, 1928 in Iron Belt, WI where he lived until he joined the United States armed forces at age 18. He married Ruth Tilus on April 26, 1952 at Calvary Temple church in Waukegan, IL where...
Shirley Hockenbrock
Jun 22, 2016
Shirley Hockenbrock, 73, of Hurley, died Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at St. Luke''s Hospital, Duluth MN. Shirley was born on February 4, 1943 to Otto and Mabel (Zandi) Sorvala. She married David Hockenbrock on February 21, 1970 at First Presbyterian Church in Hurley by Reverend James Walker. Shirley was an instrumental member of First Presbyterian Church in Hurley. Shirley was...
William Saily
Jun 20, 2016
William V. Saily, 83, of Bessemer, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 20, 2016 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk, WI. He was born December 11, 1932 in Bessemer Township, the son of the late Waino and Lillian (Niemi) Saily. Bill graduated from Wakefield High School with the Class of 1950. Following graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force...
Ellen E. Maslanka
Jun 20, 2016
Ellen E. Maslanka, 89, of South Carey, Hurley, died peacefully Monday afternoon, June 20, 2016, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, with her loving family by her side. Â Â Â Â The former Ellen Salo was born May 26, 1927, in Oma, daughter of the late Victor and Emelia (Tunturi) Salo, attended the Oma State Graded School, and graduated from...
