OBITUARIES
Charlotte Vardon
Apr 4, 2015
Charlotte Jean Vardon, 81, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 4, 2015, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood.     The former Charlotte Jean  Murra was born Aug. 25, 1933, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Edward and Julia (Jarabko) Murra. She attended A.L. Norrie Grade School and graduated from St. Ambrose High School in 1951.     On...
Violet A. Stampone
Apr 4, 2015
Violet A. "Vi" Stampone, 91, of Ironwood, died peacefully Saturday, April 4, 2015, at Aspirus Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, with her loving son, Daniel, by her side. Â Â Â Â Â The former Violet Luoma was born Feb. 10, 1924, in Erwin Township, Ironwood, daughter of the late Oscar and Miina (Nelmark) Luoma, and attended K.P. Silberg Grade School and Luther L. Wright...
Parnell W. Bowman
Apr 3, 2015
Parnell W. Bowman, 76, of Ironwood, Mich., died Friday, April 3, 2015, at St. Luke's Hospice in Duluth, with his family by his side. Â Â Â Â He was born June 2, 1938, in Advance, Wis., son of the late Harry Basil and Esther Irene (Kamke) Bowman, attended Advance and Ironwood grade schools, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1956....
Donna J. Ikola
Apr 2, 2015
Donna J. Ikola, 71, of Ironwood, died peacefully Thursday, April 2, 2015, in her home, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous, five-year battle with cancer.     The former Donna Dellich was born Feb. 21, 1944, in Ironwood, the daughter of Lillian (Delich) and the late Nicholas Dellich. She attended Anvil Location and Ramsay schools, A.D. Johnston High School in...
James Edward Erickson
Mar 27, 2015
James Edward Erickson, 50, of Mill Trace Apartments, Ironwood Township, died Friday, March 27, 2015, at Aspirus Grand View Hospital in Ironwood. Â Â Â Â Jim was born Nov. 29, 1964, in Ironwood, the son of Ronald and Carole (Luoma) Erickson. He attended Roosevelt Grade School and Luther L. Wright High School, and was a self-employed carpet and vinyl installer in the areafor...
Helen Oberto
Mar 21, 2015
Helen Oberto, 94, of Iron Belt, passed away peacefully at Mellen Manor on Saturday, March 21, 2015, following a brief illness. Â Â Â Â Helen was born Sept. 16, 1920, in Sagamore, Penn., daughter of the late Alexander and Sophia (Stephaniak) Juno, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, Mich. with the Class of 1939. Â Â Â Â On June 7, 1947, she...
Judith A. Weber
Mar 19, 2015
Judith A. Weber, 76, of Ironwood, passed away suddenly Thursday, March 19, 2015, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield after a brief illness. Â Â Â Â Judy was born Aug. 9, 1938, in Milwaukee, Wis., the daughter of the late Arthur and Ruth (Petermann) Krueger. On Sept. 14, 1957, she married her childhood sweetheart, David Weber. Together for 54 years, they moved...
Dianne M. Hanson
Mar 19, 2015
Dianne M. Hanson, 67, of Saxon, died peacefully Thursday, March 19, 2015, at Memorial Medical Center in Ashland, with her loving family by her side. Â Â Â Â The former Dianne Bluse was born March 13, 1948, in Ashland, daughter of Elizabeth "Bette" (Gervais) and the late Clayton "Chick" Bluse. She attended grade school in Saxon and graduated from St. Ambrose High School...
Luella F. Salmi
Mar 16, 2015
Luella F.Salmi, 96, of Sunset Road, Ironwood Township, died Monday, March 16, 2015, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. After almost 97 years on this earth she has left to join the love of her life, Barney T. Salmi, who died less than three weeks ago. They had been married for 72 and a half years. Â Â Â Â The former Luella...
Rose J. Armata
Mar 15, 2015
Rose J. Armata, 92, of Ironwood, died peacefully Sunday, March 15, 2015, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield, with her loving family by her side.     The former Rose DaRonco was born March 8, 1923, in Kimball, Wis., daughter of the late John and Regina (Petracco) DaRonco, attended St. Mary's Catholic Grade School in Hurley and graduated with honors from...
Josephine C. Pedergnana
Mar 15, 2015
Josephine C. Pedergnana, 97, former longtime Kimball resident, died peacefully Sunday, March 15, 2015, at Oak Crest Villa in Greenfield, Wisconsin. Â Â Â Â The former Josephine Bogun was born June 26, 1917, in Ironwood, Mich., daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Vakula) Bogun. Â Â Â Â She married Caesar Pedergnana in 1940. They had one daughter, Sharon Pedergnana and one grandchild, Chris Pretti. Caesar...
Evelyn R. Lewinski
Mar 2, 2015
Evelyn R. Lewinski, 94, of Ironwood, Mich., died Monday, March 2, 2015, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. Â Â Â Â The former Evelyn Kutil was born Sept. 15, 1920, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Louis and Amelia (Erm) Kutil, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1938. She worked as a cashier at various theaters in...
Barney T. Salmi
Feb 25, 2015
Barney T. Salmi, 96, of Sunset Road, Ironwood Township, a proud Finn, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. Â Â Â Â He was born March 12, 1918, in Bessemer, son of the late August and Matilda (Lehtonen) Salmi, attended Puritan Grade School, and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in 1935. He then attended Ironwood Junior College. Â Â Â Â ...
Bonnie J. Mitchem
Feb 19, 2015
Bonnie J. Mitchem, 80, of Ashland Court, Ironwood, died peacefully Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, in her home, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Â Â Â Â The former Bonnie Pippins was born Aug. 23, 1934, in Parma, Mo., daughter of the late Arthur and Ruby (Crawley) Pippins, and attended Parma schools and Gideon High School in Gideon,...
Jeanette T. Bartol
Feb 14, 2015
Jeanette T. Bartol passed away peacefully Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, with her family beside her. Â Â Â Â She was born March 2, 1941, in Gile, Wis. She had a smile that could light up a room and loved with her heart. She was a gentle soul who truly touched everyone. Her family meant...
John W. Holst
Feb 9, 2015
John W. Holst, 90, of Manitowish Waters, and a native of Ironwood, Mich., passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, with his loving family by his side. Â Â Â Â He was born Aug. 10, 1924, in Ironwood, the son of Walfred and Anna (Peterson) Holst, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in...
Dora Carlson
Feb 6, 2015
Dora "Dordean" Carlson, 84, of Saxon, died peacefully Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, at Ashland Health and Rehabilitation Center in Ashland. Â Â Â Â The former Dora Clement was born Nov. 15, 1930, in Saxon, daughter of the late Joseph and Gladys (LaJoice) Clement, attended Saxon schools, and graduated from Saxon High School in 1948. Â Â Â Â She was married to her high school sweetheart, Craig...
Peter A. Kalember
Feb 5, 2015
Peter A. Kalember Jr., 55, of Sunset Road, Ironwood Township, died unexpectedly Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015, in his home. Â Â Â Â He was born Oct. 28, 1959, in Virginia, Minn., son of Betty (Ray) and the late Peter Kalember Sr., and graduated from Red Wing Central High School, Red Wing, Minn., in 1979. He then attended Golden Valley Lutheran College and served...
John Robert Wiita
Feb 1, 2015
John Robert "Bob" Wiita, 53, formerly of Iron Belt, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015. Â Â Â Â He leaves behind three beautiful children, Angeline, Michael and Madelyn Wiita, along with his parents, Edward "John" and Donna Wiita, sister, Lori (Eric) Estabrook, niece, Alicia Estabrook, nephew Gareth Estabrook, cousin, Dan Zizzo, and other numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Â Â Â Bob was a...
Bonita A. Nemacheck
Jan 25, 2015
Bonita A. "Bonnie" Nemacheck, 98, a former longtime Montreal resident, died peacefully Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015, at Sky View Nursing Center in Hurley, surrounded by her loving family. Â Â Â Â The former Bonita Durham was born Nov. 27, 1916, in Ironwood, Mich., daughter of the late Alvin and Clara (Hoffman) Durham, and graduated from St. Ambrose High School in 1934. She then...
