OBITUARIES
Arthur Lee Wayne Richardson
Jan 24, 2025
Arthur Lee Wayne Richardson, 46, of Ironwood, passed away at his home on Friday, January 24, 2025, after his battle with cancer.
Wayne was born the son of Travis Sr. and Carol Richardson in Long Beach, California on April 11, 1978. He loved the outdoors, spending time at Lake Superior, going camping and fishing, and watching movies....
Geraldine Ann Tuma
Jan 21, 2025
Geraldine A. Tuma 80, of Ironwood Township passed away on Tuesday January 21, 2025 at her home surrounded by family.
Geri was born the daughter of Gerald "Jerry" and Emily M.(Jacquart) Eifolla on April 4, 1944 in Ironwood. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood and then received her Associates in Business degree from...
Pauline Joan Haanpaa
Jan 20, 2025
Pauline "Polly" J. Haanpaa, 89, of Ironwood Township, died peacefully Monday, January 20, 2025, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield.
She was born January 19, 1936, in Ironwood, the daughter of Joseph and Lena (Misuraco) Kasper. She was united in marriage with Kenneth M. Haanpaa, Sr. on February 14, 1953, at St. Mary's Rectory in Hurley,...
Steven Roy Salmi
Jan 14, 2025
Steven Roy Salmi, age 70, of Ironwood, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital.
Steve was born on March 20, 1954, to Barney and Luella (Santi) Salmi in Ironwood, Michigan. He attended Ironwood Twp elementary schools and graduated from Ironwood High School in 1972 having participated in many sports along the way,...
Rose Marie Ann Rossi (Rogo)
Jan 10, 2025
Rose Marie Ann (Rogo) Rossi, 91, lifelong resident of Hurley, quietly slipped away in her sleep, tucked warm in her bed, on the cold, snowy evening of Fri., January 10, 2025. She was in the care of Hurley's Sky View Nursing Center.
She was born August 6, 1933, to Oreste and Mary (Stella) Rogo, in their home,...
Mary Kay Osterholm
Jan 6, 2025
Mary K. Osterholm, 76, of Ironwood, went to her Heavenly home on Monday, January 6, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.
Mary was born on November 12, 1948, to John and Dora (Mattrella) Kavinsky in Ironwood. She graduated from St. Ambrose Catholic School in 1959 with honors, then went to UW Superior and later in her...
James Mathew Matonich
Jan 4, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James "Jim" Matthew Matonich on January 3rd, 2025 at the age of 80 at the Iron River Care Center.
Born on September 29th, 1944, in Bessemer, MI, Jim was the son of Matthew and Evelyn (Lamport) Matonich. He grew up in Bessemer, where he met the...
Sheryl Sue Nieminen
Jan 4, 2025
Sheryl Sue Nieminen, 74, of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, peacefully at the Lakeshore group home in Wakefield.
Sheryl was born on August 18, 1950, in Ironwood, the daughter of Eugene and Cynthia (Lehto) Nieminen. Sherly has a laugh that will never be forgotten.
She was preceded in death by her parents...
Dorothy Marie Walesewicz
Dec 29, 2024
Dorothy Marie (Sola) Walesewicz, age 88, of Hurley, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at the Villa Maria Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born to John and Mary (Canalia) Sola on July 13th, 1936 in her grandfather's house in Dago Valley in Kimball. Married to Joseph Walesewicz on September 14th,1957 at St. Mary's Church...
Marian Lee Martell
Dec 24, 2024
Marian Martell, age 97, formerly from Ironwood, MI passed away on December 24, 2024, in Park Falls, WI surrounded by family. Marian was born on January 3, 1927, in Berlin, WI and was the daughter of Charles Edward "Dick" and Myrtle Richards.
Marian spent her elementary years in Bessemer, MI. After her father became Superintendent of Schools...
James L. Bock
Dec 23, 2024
James "Jim" "Logger" L. Bock, 82, a lifelong resident of Oma, Wisconsin, passed away at his home on Monday, December 23, 2024.
Jim was born on July 4, 1942, in Ironwood, Michigan to Herbert and Margaret (Coey) Bock. He attended Oma Elementary School and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley. Jim received his nickname "Logger"...
Terri Dibelius
Dec 22, 2024
Terri Lynn Dibelius, 50, of Mercer, passed away the morning of December 22, 2024, after battling cancer.
Terri was born on June 29, 1974, to Donald James & Darlene Audrey Pischer. After Terri graduated from Mercer High School in 1992, she worked at multiple local businesses, eventually running the kitchen at Johnny's Bar in Mercer, making the...
Dolores B. Mattson
Dec 18, 2024
Dolores B. Mattson, 97, of Iron Belt, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley.
Dolores was born the daughter of Edward and Edith (James) Baross on July 6, 1927. She was united in marriage with Eino Mattson; they had seven children together. Besides raising her family,...
Joseph Peter Laclaw
Dec 17, 2024
Joseph P. Laclaw, 99, of West Bend, Wisconsin, and previously from Ironwood, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at the Heritage Court Nursing Home in Pewaukee, Wisconsin.
Joseph will have a visitation on Thursday, January 9, 2025, from 12 p.m. to the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. with Fr. Brian...
Janice L. Gerry
Dec 14, 2024
Janice Gerry, 74, of South Carey, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley.
Janice was born on February 21, 1950, in Ironwood, Michigan to John and Kathryn (Pedretti) Gerry. She attended St. Mary's Grade School and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School with the class of 1968....
Joseph Kent Ziemann
Nov 14, 2024
Joseph K. Ziemann, 89, of Bessemer and previously of Green Bay, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood.
Joe was born on January 14, 1935, in Marinette, Wisconsin to Joseph and Viola (Sunstrom) Ziemann. He graduated from Marinette High School and went on to receive his...
Jacqeline Helen Kopnick
Nov 12, 2024
Jacqueline (Jackie) Helen (Janov) Kopnick, 86, passed away on November 12, 2024, in Ironwood, MI. She was born on May 23, 1938, Jackie spent her life enriching the lives of those around her through her vibrant personality and caring nature.
Jackie graduated from Luther L Wright High School in 1956.
Jackie was a devoted member...
Janet C. Trier
Nov 9, 2024
Janet C. Trier, 84, of Ironwood, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at the Viewcrest Health Center in Duluth, Minnesota.
Janet was born on August 9, 1940 to Harry and Alice (Peterson) Wennersten in Ironwood. She was a 1958 graduate of Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. Janet was united in marriage with Timothy Trier...
Shirley Ann Aimone
Nov 9, 2024
Shirley Ann (Dahl) Aimone, 95, of 240 E. Ash Street, Ironwood, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at the Westgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Shirley was born on May 20, 1929, in Ironwood, the daughter of the late Richard and Anna (Hagstrom) Dahl. She attended A.L. Norrie School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School...
John Paul Kolodziejczyk
Nov 5, 2024
John Kolodziejczyk, 94, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024 at the St. Cloud (MN) VA Medical Center.
He was born in Ironwood in 1930 and remained there until moving to Minneapolis in 2020 to be closer to his family. He is preceded in death by his parents Paul and Mary along with sisters Josephine and Stella....
