OBITUARIES
Lillian E. Leinon
Jun 23, 2012
Lillian E. Leinon, 88, of Hurley, and a former longtime Iron Belt resident, died Saturday, June 23, 2012, in Hurley. Â Â Â Â The former Lillian Vanderschaegen was born Aug. 25, 1923, in Hinckley, Minn., daughter of the late August and Eugenie (DeVos) Vanderschaegen, and attended Minnesota and Iron Belt schools. Â Â Â Â She was united in marriage to Raymond L. Leinon on July 18,...
Roy Donald Jakeway
Jun 23, 2012
Roy Donald Jakeway, 72, of 211 So. Mansfield St., Ironwood, affectionately known as Jake or Donnie, died peacefully Saturday, June 23, 2012, in his home, surrounded by his loving family, following a lengthy illness.     He was born Dec. 31, 1939, in Ironwood, son of the late Roy and Isabelle (Sendek) Jakeway, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in...
Barbara J. Brecke
Jun 16, 2012
Barbara J. Brecke, 86, of Southgate Village, Hurley, died peacefully Saturday, June 16, 2012, surrounded by her family, at Aspirus Grand View Hospital in Ironwood.     The former Barbara Gates was born Oct. 11, 1925, in Upson, Wis., daughter of the late Francis and Senia (Hanson) Gates, attended grade school there, and graduated from Lincoln High School in Hurley, Wis. in...
Mary E. Avery
Jun 14, 2012
Mary E. "Liz" Avery, 88, of Pioneer Park Apartments, Ironwood, died Thursday, June 14, 2012, in Ironwood. Â Â Â Â The former Mary Martin was born Aug. 12, 1923, in Ironwood, daughter of the late John and Bessie (Hughett) Martin, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1941. Â Â Â Â She was married to Earl J. Avery on May 15, 1946. He preceded...
Roland Anderson
Jun 11, 2012
Roland "Jim" Anderson, 81, of Kivi Tia Rd., Kimball, died peacefully Monday, June 11, 2012, in his home, surrounded by his loving family, following a brief illness. Â Â Â Â He was born Aug. 18, 1930, in Ironwood, Mich., son of the late Wayne and Mary (Raymond) Anderson, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1949. He then entered the U.S....
Shirley A. Cannon
Jun 7, 2012
Shirley A. Cannon, 75, of 814 N. Lawrence St., Ironwood, died peacefully Thursday, June 7, 2012, in her home, surrounded by her loving family, following a lengthy illness. Â Â Â Â The former Shirley Kleimola was born Feb. 28, 1937, in Ironwood Township, daughter of the late Walter and Ida (Manninen) Kleimola, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1955. She...
Bernice E. Miles
Jun 2, 2012
Bernice E. Miles, 91, of Southgate Village, Hurley, died Saturday, June 2, 2012, at Ashland Health and Rehabilitation Center in Ashland, surrounded by her loving family. Â Â Â Â The former Bernice Vachon was born April 14, 1921, in Rhinelander, daughter of the late Dan and Evelina (Baribeau) Vachon, and attended Rhinelander schools. Â Â Â Â She married Edward Miles on May 15, 1937, in Bessemer,...
Fedaylia A. Levra
Jun 1, 2012
Fedaylia A. "Faye" Levra, 90, of Hurley, Wis., died Friday, June 1, 2012, at Aspirus Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, surrounded by her family. Â Â Â Â The former Fedaylia Gulan was born Dec. 31, 1921, in Saxon, Wis., daughter of the late Anton and Theodosia (Wyzlic) Gulan, and attended Saxon schools. She was employed at Northstar Beverage in Hurley for many years,...
Ginger S. Hockenbrock
May 29, 2012
Ginger S. Hockenbrock, 64, of Southgate Village, Hurley, died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at home.     The former Ginger LeGassa was born May 9, 1948, at Divine Infant Hospital in Wakefield, Mich., daughter of the late Michael and Lempi (Tankka) LeGassa, and attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, Mich.     She was employed at Simpson Electric in Mercer, and Villa...
Esther E. Paynter
May 24, 2012
Esther E. Paynter, 88, formerly of Hurley, died Thursday, May 24, 2012, at Golden Living Three Oaks Nursing Home in Marshfield. Â Â Â Â The former Esther Lake was born Dec. 11, 1923, in Iron Belt, daughter of the late Arvid and Henna (Lantta) Lake, and lived in Montreal. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Hurley and attended Duluth Business College in...
Olga J. Vronch
May 22, 2012
Olga J. "Allie" Vronch, 85, of Ironwood, Mich., died Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at Alden Meadow Park Nursing Home in Clinton, Wisc.     The former Allie Kolak was born Nov. 15, 1926, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Pocernich) Kolak, and attended Newport Grade School and Luther L. Wright High School. She lived with her mother, Helen, and...
Theresa Zandi
May 20, 2012
Theresa E. Zandi, 87, of Ironwood, died Sunday, May 20, 2012, in Hurley. Â Â Â Â The former Theresa Pavlovich was born May 14, 1925, in Ironwood, daughter of the late John and Julia (Gburek) Pavlovich, attended Newport and Puritan School, and graduated from L.L. Wright High School in 1943. She worked at the Curry Hotel and Peerless Laundry in Ironwood. Â Â Â Â Theresa was...
Robert P. Nickelsen
May 19, 2012
Robert P. "Bob" Nickelsen, 87, of Popko Circle West, Mercer, died Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff. Â Â Â Â He was born Oct. 12, 1924, in Northfield Township, Illinois, son of the late Henry and Catharine (Baeth) Nickelsen, and graduated from Highland Park High School in Highland Park, Ill. in 1941. He was employed in golf course...
James M. Ruby
May 17, 2012
James M. Ruby, 58, of Albuquerque, died May 17, 2012, at Lovelace Medical Center in Albuquerque, after a courageous battle with cancer. Â Â Â Â Jim was born May 1, 1954, in Ironwood, Mich., to Lawrence and Rose (Penska) Ruby. He attended Newport Grade School and Luther L. Wright High School. Â Â Â Â He received an Associate of Science degree from Gogebic Community College in...
Jennie I. Ranta
May 12, 2012
Jennie I. Ranta, 89, a lifelong Ironwood Township resident, died Saturday, May 12, 2012, at home, surrounded by her family.     The former Jennie I. Spets was born July 29, 1922, in Ironwood Township, daughter of the late Otto and Ida (Masalin) Spets, and attended Roosevelt Grade School.       She was employed at the Hansen Glove Factory in Ironwood and as a...
Gerald K. Costelic
May 7, 2012
Gerald K. "Jerry" Costelic, 73, of Hurley, died Monday, May 7, 2012, at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff.     He was born March 18, 1939, in Calumet, Mich., son of the late John and Leona (Christle) Costelic. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1960, serving time in Germany during that period.     Following his honorable discharge, he worked at St....
Thomas Charles
May 6, 2012
Thomas Michael Charles, known affectionately to many as Tommy, or Bam Bam, passed away unexpectedly May 6, 2012, in his home. Â Â Â Â Â Tommy was born in Wakefield, Mich., on February 27, 1970, to his loving parents Thomas W. and Jacqueline R. (MacLeod) Charles. He attended Roosevelt School in Marenisco from kindergarten through his senior year, graduating in May of 1988. Â Â Â Â Upon...
Reuben A. Olson
May 2, 2012
Reuben A. Olson, 75, of Ironwood, died peacefully Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at home, surrounded by hi s loving wife and family, following a lengthy illness.     He was born Sept. 12, 1936 and raised in Glidden, Wis., son of the late Reuben and Ellen (Flood) Olson. He then served in the U.S. military during peacetime conditions.     Following military service, Reuben...
Jean A. Lepore
Apr 28, 2012
Jean A. Lepore, 78, of Hurley, died Saturday, April 28, 2012, at home, after a ten year battle with ovarian cancer. Â Â Â Â She was born Sept. 1, 1933, in Bessemer, Mich., daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Dell'Acqua) Michela, and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in 1951. She attended the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minn. and graduated...
Lorraine D. Johnson
Apr 22, 2012
Lorraine D. Johnson, 86, of 300 Villa Drive, Hurley, former longtime Ironwood resident, died Sunday, April 22, 2012, in Hurley.     The former Lorraine Mollard was born Sept. 27, 1925, in Detroit, Mich., daughter of the late William and Annie (Eichelberger) Mollard, and moved to Ironwood in 1927, where she attended Central Grade School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High...
