obituaries

Dec 4, 2018

MARENISCO, Mich. – Mary L. "Cookie" Conterio, 73, of Marenisco, passed away early Tuesday morning, Dec. 4, 2018.

Mary was born on Dec. 25, 1944, in Bessemer Township, the daughter of BJ and Dorothy Conterio. She was a graduate of Marenisco High School and Western Michigan University.

Mary was a dedicated teacher in Charlevoix.

Dec 3, 2018

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Raymond Richard Niemi, 84, of Ironwood Township, passed away early Monday morning, Dec. 3, 2018.

Raymond is survived by his loving wife, Olive; his two sons, Raymond and Patrick, their wives, Paulette and Laurie; his four grandsons, Andrew, Nicholas, Michael and Anthony; and all the members of the extended family across this nation. Raymond...

Dec 2, 2018

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Carol Jean (Leinonen) Lindberg, 86, a long-time resident of Ironwood Township, passed away Sunday morning, Dec. 2, 2018.

Carol was born on Dec. 19, 1931, in Ironwood, a daughter of Matthew and Linnea (Krankkala) Leinonen. She grew up on the family farm on Airport Road. Carol attended Luther L. Wright High School and graduated...

Nov 28, 2018

HOBART, Wis. – Debra Lyn (Vargovich) Harazin, 63, of Hobart, went to her Heavenly home, the morning of Nov. 28, 2018, at Bellin Hospital/hospice. Debra fought valiantly against mesothelioma of the peritoneal, for nearly three years, with multiple operations at Froedtert and U of Wisconsin.

Debra was born May 24, 1955, in Ironwood, Mich., to Steve A....

Nov 25, 2018

LAKE GOGEBIC, Mich. – June Marie Lindberg, 91, of Lake Gogebic, passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018.

She was born on Aug. 6, 1927, in Ironwood, a daughter of Conrad Eric and Maria Alfreda (Hulstrom) Pearson. She attended Luther L. Wright High School and graduated in 1945.

June is survived by four sons; and...

Nov 22, 2018

Mary S. Pedrin

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Mary S. Pedrin, 60, of Ironwood, passed away Thursday evening, Nov. 22, 2018, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on May 17, 1958, in Wakefield, a daughter of Bernard A. and Margie (Biermaker) Pedrin.

Mary is survived by a daughter,...

Nov 19, 2018

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Carole Semenak, 81, of Ironwood, passed away Monday, Nov. 19, 2018.

She was born on June 22, 1937, in Montreal, Wis., a daughter of Joseph and Florence (Gearreau) Trombi.

Carole was united in marriage to Ronald Semenak in 1959. They were blessed with three children.

She loved spending time with...

Nov 15, 2018

MARENISCO, Mich. – John R. "Pete" MacLeod, 72, formerly of Marenisco, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, Nov. 15, 2018.

Pete was born on Nov. 12, 1946, in Wakefield, a son of John A. and Helen M. (Lundgren) MacLeod. He attended Roosevelt High School in Marenisco and graduated in 1964. Pete was an outstanding athlete, who excelled in...

Nov 14, 2018

ABERDEEN, Wash. – It is with profound sadness that the family of Kathleen D. Tadlock, announces her unforeseen passing on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen.

She was born Dec. 5, 1959, in Arlington, Texas, late daughter of Samuel B. and Mary Elizabeth (Gottwald) Tadlock.

Kathleen was a 1978 graduate...

Nov 10, 2018

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Karen Marie (Peterson) Libertoski, 75, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.

Karen was born on Feb. 4, 1943, in Ironwood, the daughter of Albert and Marie (Champagne) Peterson. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1960.

On June 20, 1964, Karen was united in marriage...

Nov 7, 2018

APPLE VALLEY, Minn. – Sydella Marie (Tiberi) Mascotti, 74, of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, Nov. 7, 2018.

Sydella was born on Nov. 26, 1943, in Wakefield, Mich. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1961. Sydella was active in school, sports, (1960 state high school downhill ski champion), work and family. She gradated...

Nov 7, 2018

BESSEMER, Mich. – Debra Jean (Upton) Langdon, 64, of Bessemer, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018.

Debra was born on Feb. 2, 1954, at Divine Infant Hospital in Wakefield, the daughter of Lawrence Wesley and Jean Lorraine (Hoffner) Upton. She graduated from A.D. Johnston High School with the class of 1972. Debra continued her education for two...

Oct 23, 2018

REDDING, Calif. – Ralph Dexter "RD" Johnson III, 59, of Redding, was welcomed into Heaven suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018.

RD was born on Nov. 10, 1958, in Harrisville, Mich., son of the late Eleanor Louise nee Bent and Ralph Dexter Johnson Jr., and spent his childhood throughout the Midwest, graduating from Emmanuel Christian...

Oct 22, 2018

BESSEMER, Mich. – Robert L. "Farmer" Gierl, 87, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully, with his loving family by his side, on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018.

Bob was born on Nov. 13, 1930, in Colby, Wis., son of the late Nicholas and Laurina Gierl. He graduated from Colby High School in 1948.

On Sept. 10, 1953,...

Oct 21, 2018

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Yvonne D. Johnson, 90, of Ironwood, a former resident of Bartow, Fla., for more than 30 years and a Waukegan, Ill., resident for more than 20 years, passed away Sunday evening, Oct. 21, 2018.

Yvonne was born on Dec. 30, 1927, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Bernard and Mary (Fabac) Voss. Her earlier years...

Oct 19, 2018

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Carol Jean (Dahlbacka) Stempihar, 69, passed away peacefully on Oct. 19, 2018, with the sun shining on her in Scottsdale.

Carol was born on March 16, 1949, to Arne and Eldora Dahlbacka, and grew up in Ironwood, Mich., where she formed life-long friendships and graduated from Ironwood High School. After attending Gogebic Community College...

Oct 12, 2018

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Hans Carl Anderson, 75 years young, of Wakefield, peacefully passed away Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minn.

Hans was born on March 7, 1943, in Wakefield, to Howard and Julie Anderson.

He is survived by the love of his life, Linda Anderson; five children, Teresa...

Oct 11, 2018

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Paul Robert Bennett, 87, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly late Thursday evening, Oct. 11, 2018.

Paul was born on July 14, 1931, in Romeo, a son of Kermitt C. and Geneva L. (Cook) Bennett.

For many years, he was a truck driver.

Paul enjoyed going to the casino and playing...

Oct 4, 2018

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Judith C. Clark, 75, a long-time resident of Ironwood, passed away unexpectedly late Thursday evening, Oct. 4, 2018.

Judith was born on Jan. 22, 1943, in Stambaugh, a daughter of Thad and Lorraine (Owen) Spencer.

On July 1, 1961, she was united in marriage to James A. Clark at Immanuel Lutheran Church...

Oct 2, 2018

Patrick James Walker

MARENISCO, Mich. – Patrick James Walker, 62, a long-time resident of Marenisco, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, Oct. 2, 2018.

He was born on Sept. 24, 1956, in Whitefish, Mont., a son of Lee Frank and Arlove Marie (Kivi) Walker.

On June 21, 1980, Patrick was united in...