OBITUARIES
Marian H. Casari
Jan 4, 2011
Marian H. Casari, 88, of Ironwood, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, in Ironwood.     The former Marian H. Garland was born March 10, 1922, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Bert M. and Mary A. (Radcliffe) Garland. She attended Ironwood public schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1941.      Marian was a member of Our Lady of Peace...
Jean Laux-Jindrich Davis
Dec 30, 2010
Jean Laux-Jindrich Davis, 84, of Ironwood, Mich., passed away on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, in Wausau. She was surrounded by loving children at the time of her death. In her final week of life, she continued to exude love and compassion for her family. She is dearly missed.     The former Wilma Jean Laux was born June 30, 1926, in Le...
Raymond O. Alvey
Dec 28, 2010
Raymond O. Alvey, Sr., 80, longtime Mercer, Wis. resident and businessman, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, at Flambeau Hospital in Park Falls, Wisc. Â Â Â Â Ray was born Sept. 8, 1930, in Ironwood, Michigan, son of the late Frank and Anna (Noren) Alvey. He attended grade school in Mercer and graduated from Mercer High School in 1948. He enlisted in the U.S....
Thomas J. Olszewski
Dec 28, 2010
Thomas J. "T.O." Olszewski, 64, of 15 Nimikon Ave., Gile, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, in his home. Â Â Â Â He was born June 21, 1946, in Ironwood, Mich., son of the late Theodore and Ann (Rigotti) Olszewski, attended Coolidge School in Gile and St. Mary's Grade School in Hurley, and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in 1964. He then...
Mary Lee Yatchak
Dec 26, 2010
Mary Lee Yatchak, 76, of Ironwood, Mich., died Dec. 26, 2010 in Hurley at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center after a brave battle with cancer. Â Â Â Â Born Mary Lee Laird in Matchwood, Mich, on Jan. 30, 1934, daughter of Ruben and Melba (Stindt) Laird, she attended grade schools in Topaz and Bergland, Mich. before moving to Ironwood. She later...
Sharon Jean Ahonen
Dec 17, 2010
Sharon Jean Ahonen (nee Fabbri), 60, an Ironwood, Mich. native and former long time resident, passed away on December 17, 2010 in St. Louis, Mo. Â after a brave battle with lung cancer. Â Her husband of 41 years, Curtis "Curt" Ahonen, was by her side. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â She was born in Ironwood on Jan. 5, 1950 to Jean and Evelyn (Pucilowski) Fabbri. Â She...
Aino A. Lehocky
Dec 17, 2010
Aino A. (Ina) Lehocky, 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by members of her family, Dec. 17, 2010, in Milwaukee at her daughter's home.     Ina was born in Iron Belt on May 18, 1915, one of eleven children of Finnish immigrants, August and Maria (Nevala) Helmes. She attended grade school in Iron Belt and graduated as valedictorian of her class from...
Robert Kuchenbecker
Dec 12, 2010
Robert Kuchenbecker, 80, of Mercer, died unexpectedly Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, in Mercer.     He was born Nov. 20, 1930, in Chicago, Ill., attended school in the neighborhood of Hegwisch, and graduated from Thorton High School in Cal City, Ill. He entered the U.S. Air Force in 1950, proudly serving his country as a medic in Iceland during the Korean War,...
Toivo M. Hantula
Dec 6, 2010
Toivo M. "Toby" Hantula, 73, of 202 Oak St., Hurley, died unexpectedly Monday, Dec. 6, 2010, at home.     He was born Jan. 30, 1937, in Ironwood Township, Mich., son of the late John and Signe (Kruutari) Hantula, attended Roosevelt Grade School, and graduated from L.L. Wright High School in 1956.      He was employed at Holland Furnace and Ahonen Lumber Co.in...
Evelyn A. Olson
Dec 4, 2010
Evelyn A. Olson, 99, of Ironwood, died Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, in Ironwood. Â Â Â She was born in Hibbing, Minn. on June 26, 1911, the daughter of the late John and Mary Masich, and attended school in Hibbing for two years before moving to Benoit, Wis. Â Â Â Â She was employed at Grand View Hospital in Ironwood from 1931 to 1934, and at...
Richard J. Carlson
Dec 3, 2010
Richard J. Carlson, 61, of Ironwood, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Â Â Â Â Born in Ironwood on Nov. 19, 1949, he was the son of the late John T. (Ted) Carlson and Mildred A. (Dolly) Carlson. Rick graduated from L.L. Wright High School and later attended Gogebic Community College and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. A tragic...
James Edward Makinen
Nov 29, 2010
James Edward "Mak" Makinen, 63, of 515 E. Vaughn St., Apt. 350, Ironwood, passed away Monday, Nov. 29, 2010, at home, with his family by his side, following a brave battle with cancer. Â Â Â Â He was born May 27, 1947, in Detroit, son of Margarite (Fontecchio) and the late Tauno "Slick" Makinen. Â Â Â Â He attended Ironwood schools, worked as a carpenter and...
Glenn D. Nasi
Nov 28, 2010
Glenn D. Nasi, 52, of 2 Montreal St., Montreal, died unexpectedly Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010, at home, after a day in the deer blind. Â Â Â Â He was born April 8, 1958, in Ironwood, Mich., son of Beverly (Humann) and the late Nilo Nasi. Â Â Â Â After graduating from J.E. Murphy High School in 1976, Glenn worked construction for both Ero Nasi and Wayne...
Keith H. Vardon
Nov 27, 2010
Keith H. Vardon, 83, of Ironwood, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010, in Ironwood. Â Â Â Â He was born March 10, 1927, in Munising, Mich., son of the late Claude and Inez (Carrier) Vardon, attended Au Train and Munising schools, and graduated from Baraga High School in 1945. He then entered the U.S. Army Air Force, serving in occupation forces in Japan, and...
Wallace M. Dennis
Nov 26, 2010
Wallace M. Dennis, 61, of Sands Rd, Saxon, died Friday, November 26, 2010 in Ashland.    Wally was born May 15, 1949, in Ashland, the son of the late Willard and Patricia (Van Ouwerkerk) Dennis.    After graduating from St. Ambrose High School in Ironwood in1967, he went to broadcasting school in Milwaukee. Wally then joined the Navy and was honorably discharged...
Wilma C. Ruditis
Nov 26, 2010
Wilma C. Ruditis, 92, of 316 W. Birch St., Ironwood, died Friday, Nov. 26, 2010, in Ironwood. Â Â Â Â The former Wilma Dravecky was born Aug. 27, 1918, in North Union, Penn., daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Dravecky. She came to Ironwood at the age of three and attended Ironwood schools. She worked in housekeeping for various families in Ironwood...
John M. Innes
Nov 21, 2010
John M. Innes, 70 of Cedar, died Sunday, November 21, 2010 in Ashland. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â He was born January 23, 1940 in Ashland, Wis., son of the late Marvin and Barbara (Barr) Innes and graduated from Saxon High School in 1958. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â After graduating, John enlisted in the Army. Â He was stationed in Germany and was later honorably discharge. Â Â Â Â Â Â John worked in construction,...
Viola A. Hautala
Nov 20, 2010
Viola A. Hautala, 89, of Plover and Hurley, passed away Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, at Whispering Pines Assisted Living Center in Plover.     She was born Jan. 14, 1921, in Hurley, the daughter of the late Berardino (Fred) and Antoinella (Giancola) Santini. Viola attended St. Mary's Grade School and graduated from Hurley High School in 1938. She received a diploma from...
Edrye W. Riggs
Nov 18, 2010
Edrye W. Riggs, 88, of 135 W. Gogebic St., Ironwood, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, at Josephson Nursing Home in Ironwood.     The former Edrye Wright was born Aug. 4, 1922, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Judge and Mrs. Robert R. Wright. She attended St. Ambrose grade school and graduated from Luther L Wright High School in 1940. She did...
Paula Jean Rouse
Nov 13, 2010
Paula Jean Rouse, 62, of Hurley, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, in Bayfield Co.     The former Paula Jean Gerry was born Sept. 8, 1948, in Ironwood, Mich., the daughter of John and Peggy (Pedretti) Gerry. She attended St. Mary's Grade School in Hurley, and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School...
