OBITUARIES
Mary Ann Verbos
Oct 15, 2015
Mary Ann Verbos, of Ironwood, passed away Thursday evening, Oct.15, 2015, at the age of 90. Â Â Â Â Mary was born in Ironwood on November 11, 1924. She was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Ironwood. Â Â Â Â She is survived by her brother in-law, William Miller, and many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Â Â Â Â Mary was preceded in...
Martha J. Moren
Oct 13, 2015
Martha J. Moren, 97, of Pioneer Park Apartments, Ironwood, died peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood, surrounded by her loving family.     The former Martha J. Saari was born Nov. 2, 1917, in Washburn, Wis., daughter of the late Alexander and Senia (Saari) Saari, and came to Erwin Township as a child,...
Marion H. Koski
Oct 10, 2015
Marion H. Koski, 77, of Upson, died peacefully Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, at Mellen Manor Nursing Home in Mellen, Wisc. Â Â Â Â The former Marion Lantta was born Nov. 25, 1937, in Ramsay, Mich., daughter of the late Ray and Helen (Kivi) Lantta, and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley in 1955. Â Â Â Â She married Raymond Koski on Sept. 29, 1956....
Robert J. Tregembo
Oct 2, 2015
Robert J. "Bubba" Tregembo, 71, of Ironwood, died peacefully Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, at Aspirus Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, with his family by his side. Â Â Â Â He was born March 30, 1944, in Ironwood, son of Wilfred and Rosella (Dalle Ave) Tregembo, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1962. Â Â Â Â He was married to Carol Luoma on June...
William L. Heilig
Sep 30, 2015
William L. Heilig, 90, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, at Aspirus Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, with his family at his side, following a lengthy battle with cancer.     He was born Aug. 17, 1925, raised in Lower Michigan, and came to Ironwood in 1946. Bill, along with his wife Doreen, founded  Doreen's Antiques on Lake St....
Doris M. Sauter
Sep 26, 2015
Doris M. Sauter, 93, of Garden Estates, Hurley, and formerly of Ironwood, Mich., died peacefully Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, with her loving family by her side. Â Â Â Â The former Doris Erickson was born Jan. 16, 1922, in Bessemer, Mich., daughter of the late Harold and Helen (Newby) Erickson, and graduated from Luther...
James M. Zak
Sep 22, 2015
James M. Zak Sr., 89, of Ironwood, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, at Aspirus Grand View Hospital in Ironwood.      Jim's journey through life started and ended in Ironwood . He was born Dec. 12, 1925, son of the late Michael and Mary (Kurtz) Zak, and grew up in Reno Location . On occasion , he would drive by the "old"...
Eva A. Verhelst
Sep 16, 2015
Eva A. Verhelst , 99, of Ironwood, died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood. Â Â Â Â She was born July 22, 1916, in Ironwood, daughter of the late John and Eva (Ostruska) Walek, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1933. She was employed as a cashier at McLellan's in downtown Ironwood...
Shirley L. Mcdonald
Sep 15, 2015
Shirley L. McDonald, 94, of Ironwood, Mich., died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, with her family by her side. Â Â Â Â The former Shirley Van Stratum was born Dec. 6, 1920, in Hurley, daughter of the late Dr. Byron and Ruth (Goodman) Van Stratum. She attended St. Ambrose Catholic Grade School in Ironwood through...
Joseph Traczyk
Sep 13, 2015
Joseph G. Traczyk, 91, of Hurley, Wis., died Sunday afternoon, Sept. 13, 2015, at Aspirus Grand View Hospital in Ironwood. Â Â Â Â He was born Feb. 18, 1924, in Hurley, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Ryniewicz) Traczyk, and attended Hurley schools. He worked in area CCC camps and at the Iron County Lumber & Fuel Co. prior to enlisting in...
George B. Wallis
Sep 13, 2015
George B. Wallis Jr.,also known as "PA", 62, of Ironwood, died unexpectedly Sunday evening, Sept. 13, 2015, at home. Â Â Â Â He was born Dec. 5, 1952, in Ironwood, son of George B. Wallis Sr. and the late Mary Lou (Lopez) Wallis. He attended Hurley, Wis. schools and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in 1972. He then served in the U.S....
George N. Demario
Sep 7, 2015
George N. DeMario, 93, of Ironwood, died peacefully Monday, Sept. 7, 2015, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood, with his loving family by his side. Â Â Â Â He was born April 23, 1922, in Ironwood, son of the late Nick and Armenia (Dalpiaz) DeMario, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1940. He entered the U.S....
David J. Czerneski
Aug 28, 2015
David J. Czerneski, 63, of Nelson Road, Bessemer Township, passed away peacefully Friday evening, Aug 28, 2015, at home, with his loving wife by his side, following a courageous battle with mesothelioma.     Dave was born Oct. 24, 1951, in Ironwood, son of the late Stanley and Ellen (Swanson) Czerneski, attended Ironwood schools, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School ...
Stephen J. Buchko
Aug 24, 2015
Stephen J. "Steve" Buchko, 92, of Ironwood, Mich., died Monday, Aug. 24, 2015, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. Â Â Â Â He was born March 25, 1923, in Ironwood, son of the late Stephen and Anna (Lajcak) Buchko, and attended A.L. Norrie Grade School and Luther L. Wright High School. He entered the U.S. Army on Jan. 18, 1943,...
Beverly J. Gingery
Aug 20, 2015
Beverly J. Gingery, 80, of Pioneer Park Apartments, Ironwood, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, Aug. 20, 2015, at her granddaughter's home in Loretto, Mich. Â Â Â Â The former Beverly Morse was born Dec. 5, 1934, in Greenwood, Wis., daughter of the late Ernest and Evelyn (Anderegg) Morse, and attended Milwaukee and South Milwaukee schools. She was employed at the Fannie Farmer Candy Co....
Joseph F. Osterman
Aug 16, 2015
Joseph F. Osterman, 65, of Iron Belt, Wis., died unexpectedly Sunday evening, Aug. 16, 2015, at Aspirus Grand View Hospital in Ironwood. Â Â Â Â Joe was born July 14, 1950, in Ironwood, to Martin and Margaret Osterman, and grew up in Ironwood, graduating from Luther L. Wright High School in 1968. He served in the U.S. Army in 1969 and received a...
Geraldine M. Hautala
Aug 11, 2015
Geraldine M. "Gerry" Hautala, 90, former longtime Ironwood Township, Mich. resident, died peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, with her loving family by her side. Â Â Â Â The former Geraldine Oja was born May 5, 1925, in Ironwood, daughter of the late John and Lempi (Usitalo) Oja, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High...
Robert N. Kimball
Aug 10, 2015
Robert N. "Bob" Kimball, 78, of Ironwood, Mich., died peacefully Monday, Aug. 10, 2015, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, surrounded by his loving family. Â Â Â Â He was born March 4, 1937, in Ironwood, son of the late Ben and Erma (Colasacco) Kimball. The family moved to Detroit in 1941, where Bob attended St. Dominic School and was active...
Gertrude E. Penrose
Aug 8, 2015
Gertrude E. Penrose, 88, of Pioneer Park Apartments, Ironwood, died unexpectedly Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, in her apartment. Â Â Â Â She was born Aug. 13, 1926, in Ironwood, daughter of the late August and Tekla (Lepola) Nelmark. Â Â Â Â She was married to her husband of 68 years, William F. "Bill" Penrose, on March 2, 1946. He preceded her in death on July 19,...
Janice I. Sopko
Aug 8, 2015
Janice I. Sopko, 83, of Bessemer, died Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, at Aspirus Grand View Hospital in Ironwood.     The former Janice Hodges was born May 29, 1932, in Nashopa, Oklahoma, daughter of the late Harvey and Emma (Carpenter) Hodges.     She was married to Robert Price in 1948. They later divorced.     She then married Arthur Sopko on June 27, 1983, in...
