OBITUARIES
Curtis William Slabaugh
Sep 13, 2024
Curt Slabaugh, was the unofficial but, acknowledged, "Mayor" of Black River Harbor Village from shortly
after his move with his wife Betsy to the harbor after his retirement at age 55 as an elementary school
principal in Rockford, IL until his move again with his wife Betsy to the Westgate Assisted Living Facility
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Carol Ruth Holst
Sep 10, 2024
Carol Ruth (Lundsrud) Holst, 95, of Manitowish Waters and previously of Ironwood, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Wausau Manor Health Services.
Carol was born March 13, 1929, in Ironwood, Michigan the daughter of John and Elinor (Rundquist) Lundsrud. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1947 and attended Gogebic Community...
Michael F. Posey
Sep 5, 2024
Michael F. Posey, 81, of Wakefield, Michigan, and previously of the Detroit area, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, September 5, 2024.
Mike enjoyed watching sports, especially horse racing, and he liked working out every day in Ironwood. He always took great pride in all of his Dodge pick-ups he owed.
Michael is...
Louis Francis Pretti
Aug 29, 2024
Louis Francis Pretti, 92, of Montreal, WI, died peacefully Thursday, August 29, 2024, at The Harbors Senior Living in Fridley, MN.
Louis was born July 13, 1932, in Ironwood, MI, the son of the late Louis A. and Helen (Koshnik) Pretti. Louis attended Roosevelt Grade School, and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley, WI in...
Robert Lee Morzenti
Aug 29, 2024
Robert Lee "Minnow" Morzenti, 80, of Montreal, passed away peacefully with his loved ones by his side on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at the OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba, MI.
Robert was born on December 9, 1943, to Albert C. and Pauline (Cornetto) Morzenti in Ironwood. He was a graduate of the J.E. Murphy High School...
Richard Louis Thomas
Aug 9, 2024
Richard L. Thomas, 80, of Watersmeet, and previously of Manistique, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024.
Richard was born the son of Russell and Loretta (Lamourie) Thomas. He was a 1962 graduate of Manistique High School. Richard served and was honorably discharged from the US Navy, serving in the Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East, and Vietnam....
Mario Dominic Barbera
Aug 8, 2024
Mario Dominic Barbera, Sr., 65, of Hurley, passed away at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital on Thursday, August 8, 2024.
Mario was born on February 25, 1959, to Frank and Rita (Alessandroni) Barbera at the Grandview Hospital in Ironwood. Mario was united in marriage with Karen Edens on September 10, 1976.
Mario enlisted the Navy in...
Dora Christina Bogan
Aug 8, 2024
Dora Christine Bogan, age 96, of Ironwood, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, with her family by her side.
Dora was born on April 28, 1928, in Bessemer, the daughter of the late John and Cristina (Costa) Pertile. She was a graduate of A.D. Johnston HS class of 1947 in Bessemer. In...
Patricia D. Lane
Jul 28, 2024
Patricia D. Lane, 80 of Ironwood, Michigan (formerly of Hazel Park) died peacefully on July 28, 2024.
Patricia was born on September 20, 1943, in Detroit Michigan. She attended grade school and Junior High school in Detroit and graduated from David Mackenzie High School in February of 1960. Patricia was a lifelong learner who loved reading. She...
Gertrude Elizabeth Hertel
Jul 25, 2024
Gertrude E. "Gertie" Hertel, 96, of Mercer, died peacefully Thursday morning, July 25, 2024, in her home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born May 9, 1928, in Medina, New York, the daughter of John W. and Mabel O. (Crean) Barber. She was united in marriage with Alvin C. "Al" Hertel on March 5, 1948, in...
Joy K. Paquin
Jul 22, 2024
Hurley, WI.- Joy K Paquin, 88, of Ironwood MI, died peacefully Monday, July 22, 2024,
at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, following a 4 year battle with dementia.
Joy was born October 5, 1935, in Albert Lee, MN, daughter of Oscar W and Edith (Oakland) Sjowall.
Joy lived in Albert...
Charles Allen Lotzer
Jul 19, 2024
Charles "Chuck" Allen Lotzer, 85, of Ironwood, passed away with his family by his side at his home on Friday, July 19, 2024.
Chuck was born on February 23, 1939, at home in Ironwood to Charles and Lillie (Erickson) Lotzer. He was a 1957 graduate of L.L. Wright High School in Ironwood. He attended Michigan Tech studying...
Thomas Joseph Laverdure
Jul 18, 2024
Thomas Joseph LaVerdure, 78, a lifelong resident of Hurley, passed away with his family by his side on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital.
Tom was born at home on March 21, 1946, to Phillip J. and Catherine (Krpan) LaVerdure. He graduated from the class of 1964 Hurley High School. He was united in...
John Joseph Priante
Jul 16, 2024
John Joseph Priante, 66, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Essentia Health, Fargo, North Dakota. John had been in ill health in recent years battling multiple health issues.
John was born on August 28, 1957, in Ironwood Michigan, son of the late Geno Priante and Donna (Ferkovich) Doucette. He was a graduate of Luther L....
Jeannine Ann Saippa
Jul 14, 2024
Jeannine Ann Saippa, 86, of Hurley, Wisconsin, a long-time former resident of Kimball, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at the Skyview Nursing Home in Hurley surrounded by her family.
Jeannine was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 9, 1938, to Robert and Cecelia Chase. After high school, Jeannine met the love of her...
Richard James Miller
Jul 14, 2024
Richard James Miller, age 57, of Pence, WI died unexpectedly in his home Sunday, July 14, 2024. He was James and Therese (Blarek) Miller's first born.
Rich was a small-town country boy raised in Hatley, WI. His first job was at the Dittbrender Farm, where he worked long days, nights, and weekends tending to the cows. When...
Carole Ann Erickson
Jul 7, 2024
Carole Ann Erickson, 84, of Ironwood Township, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, July 7, 2024.
Carole was born on June 14, 1940, to Roy Luoma and Helen (Lake) Niemi. She was a graduate of J.E. Murphy High School. On March 3, 1962, she was united in marriage with Ronald E. Erickson...
Lawrence John Choronzy
Jul 5, 2024
Lawrence "Larry" J. Choronzy, 75, of Ironwood, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital.
Larry was born on January 6, 1949, to John and Signe (Kaartunen) Choronzy in Ironwood, Michigan. He was a true Norrie resident living on the same street his entire 75 years of life. Larry was a 1967 graduate...
William Nicholas Kleimola
Jul 4, 2024
William N. Kleimola, 40, of Kimball, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth after a short illness.
William was born March 13, 1984, in Ironwood MI, to JoAnn Niemi (Pelkola) and Walter Kleimola. He was later guided in life by his second father Roy Niemi. He attended and graduated from Hurley...
Salvatore A. Gianfortune
Jun 28, 2024
Salvatore "Sam" A. Gianfortune, 70, of Hurley WI, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital with family by his side.
Sam was born on August 30, 1953, in Chicago to Salvatore "Sal" and Anne (Cortese) Gianfortune. He attended Von Steuben High School. He was a chef for 46 years in Chicago, he made,...
