OBITUARIES
John Joseph Malone
Jun 8, 2024
MERCER, WI. – John J. Malone, 86, died unexpectedly but peacefully on June 8, 2024, at his home on Norway Point.
John was born on July 24, 1937, in Chicago, ILL., the son of John J. Malone Sr. and Elizabeth (Diercks) Malone. He graduated from St. Rita's High School Class of 1955 in Chicago. Upon graduating he...
Robert F. Sharon
May 29, 2024
Robert "Rob" Francis Sharon, 75, of Wakefield, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.
He was born on February 25, 1949, to Ernest and Ruth (LaLonde) Sharon in Escanaba. He received his Master's degree in Psychology & Behavioral Analysis from Northern University. Rob retired as the administrator of the Gogebic Medical Center in Wakefield...
Margaret L. Brunner
May 28, 2024
Margaret "Peggy" Brunner, 96, of Mercer, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at her home.
Peggy was born on June 15, 1927, to Frank Jr. and Hazel (Girsch) Brunner in Ironwood, Michigan. Peggy was a pillar of the Mercer community, she loved to give her time to better the area. Peggy won the Volunteer of the...
Joyce Elaine Junge
May 26, 2024
Joyce E. Junge, 92, of Ironwood, went home peacefully to be with her Lord, on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at the Gogebic Medical Facility in Wakefield, MI. Joyce was born on February 7, 1932, to Albert and Ada Graham. Married Gordon Junge on March 3, 1951.
She is survived by her son, Mike Junge of Bessemer, and...
Carl Arthur Mockross
May 24, 2024
Carl Mockross, 90, of Pine Lake, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, at the Villa Maria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Hurley.
Carl was born on November 30, 1933, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, the son of Harry and Florence (Tormey) Mockross. After graduating from Luther L. Wright, Carl and his high school sweetheart Joan Erickson were married...
Peter Ray Aimone
May 24, 2024
Peter "Hawk" Aimone, 72, of Hurley, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, at the Essentia Hospital in Duluth, MN, after a brief battle with CLL cancer.
Peter was born December 18, 1951, to Peter and Helmi (Koivisto) Aimone in Ironwood. He graduated from the Hurley High School in the class of 1970. He had a love...
Bruce Steven Wraalstad
May 22, 2024
Bruce S. Wraalstad, 68, of Mercer, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
Bruce was born to Selvin and Patricia (Wilson) Wraalstad on October 25, 1955 in Mercer, Wisconsin. He was united in marriage on September 17, 1983, with Sally Eggleson.
Bruce was a Vietnam veteran serving in the Navy....
Evelyn Pauline Sturgeon
May 21, 2024
Evelyn "Flossie" Pauline Sturgeon, 77, of Winchester, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
She was born on May 12, 1947, in Nashville and adopted by Eugene and Chris Minnis. Flossie was united in marriage with Lawrence "Larry" Sturgeon on November 24, 1966. She was a cashier at LaPorte's IGA in Manitowish Waters for...
June Elizabeth Buerger
May 19, 2024
June E. Buerger, 90, of Ironwood, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at the Gogebic Community Mental Health Home in Ironwood.
June was born on October 1, 1933, to George and Ann (Arasim) Buerger in Ironwood, Michigan. June was always happy and could put a smile on anyone's face. She had an amazing...
Peter W. Anderson
May 19, 2024
Pete Anderson, 64, of Appleton, WI passed away Sunday, May 19th, 2024 after surviving nearly 10 years following a stroke.
He was born in Detroit, MI October 26th, 1959, and adopted months later by Arthur "Art" and Lillian (Helmes) Anderson.
Pete was a carpenter and caregiver. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gathering with family and friends,...
Barbara Jean Josephs
May 15, 2024
Barbara Jean Josephs, 84, of Winchester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
Barbara Jean Jackson was born on March 25, 1940, to Reino and Vienna (Peltonen) Jackson in Iron Belt, Wisconsin. She loved to go fishing with her father. The one thing she would talk about most was when her and a friend moved to...
Anthony James Gutowski
May 13, 2024
Anthony "Tony" James Gutowski, 86, passed away after a brief hospitalization for a brain injury sustained during a fall at his home in Hartland, on Monday, May 13, 2024.
He is survived directly by his wife of 62 years, Jacqueline (Jackee) Rae (nee Liimakka); their daughters, Lee and Lynn (David Randolph); their sons, Tony (Christine), Tom (Amy)...
Carol J. Novascone
May 10, 2024
Carol Novascone, 69, of Ironwood, passed away at her home on Friday, May 10, 2024.
Carol was born on June 27, 1954, to John and Doris (Nelson) McRae. She attended schools in Ironwood and graduated from L.L. Wright High School. She was united in marriage on September 29, 1979, to Dennis E. Novascone.
She was...
James M. Magdziak
May 8, 2024
James "Mugga" Magdziak, 67, of Ironwood, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital.
James was born on May 29, 1956, to Frank and Lillian (Gallo) Magdziak in Ironwood, Michigan. He was employed at Action Floors in Mercer before retiring in 2018. Mugga enjoyed spending time at the camp, going hunting or fishing,...
Tomas Santos
Apr 25, 2024
Tomas Santos, 96, of Ironwood, went to his Heavenly home with his wife Kate by his side on April 25, 2024, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield.
He was born on January 13, 1928, to Pedro and Maria (Kowal) Santos in Blue Island, Illinois. He was a graduate of Frobel High School in Gary, Indiana....
Barbara Bowman
Apr 4, 2024
Barbara Bowman, 84, of Ironwood, Michigan died Thursday, April 4th, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, with her family by her side.
She was born March 12, 1940, in Liverpool, England daughter of the late Thomas Wood and Rose Wood (Doughty). Barbara worked in a factory in England when she was younger. On December 13, 1958...
Joyce E. Reid
Apr 3, 2024
Joyce Elaine Reid, age 85, of Ironwood, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Joyce was born on December 29, 1938, in Ironwood, Michigan to Emil and Bertha (Kivi) Siirila. She was a graduate of Ironwood's Luther L. Wright High School and spent most of her working years as owner and operator...
Dolores C. Sullivan
Apr 2, 2024
Dolores "Doey" C. Sullivan (nee Mlynarczyk), 82, of Mercer, Wisconsin, formerly of Hurley, Sauk Village and Chicago, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
Dolores was born on June 9, 1941, in Chicago, daughter to Ceceila (Grabarek) and Francis Mlynarczyk. She married James T. Sullivan on Feb. 11, 1961, at St. Florian Catholic Church in Chicago.
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Jerome George Bolich
Mar 31, 2024
Jerome "Jerry" George Bolich, age 86, of Hurley, went to his Heavenly home on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, at the Villa Maria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Jerry was born the son of John and Wanda (Kasper) Bolich on August 25, 1937, at the Newport Hospital in Ironwood. He attended Newport Elementary School and was a 1955...
Mary Ann Smith
Mar 30, 2024
Mary Ann Smith, 82, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 30, 2024.
Mary was born the daughter of Earl and Mary (Ferrari) Proctor Sr. on June 20, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan. Mary was united in marriage with Gerald Smith Sr. on January 21, 1963. Mary in her younger years owned and operated...
