Funeral Homes in Ironwood, MI

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Raymond Luczak (writer), and Renee Ellmers (registered nurse and nurse).

Ironwood is a city in Gogebic County in the U.S. state of Michigan, about 18 miles (29 km) south of Lake Superior. The population was 5,387 at the 2010 census. The city is on US 2 and is situated opposite the Montreal River from Hurley, Wisconsin. It is the westernmost city in Michigan, situated on the same line of longitude (90.2 degrees West) as Clinton, Iowa and St. Louis, Missouri.While originally an iron mining town, the area is now known for its downhill skiing resorts, including Big Powderhorn, Blackjack, Indianhead, Mount Zion and Whitecap as well as its cross country skiing at the Wolverine Nordic Trail System and the ABR Nordic Center.Ironwood is home of the "World's Tallest Indian" : a 52 ft (15.8 m) fiberglass statue of tribal leader Hiawatha.The city is at the south end of Ironwood Township, but is administratively autonomous.

Ironwood Obituaries

It was written by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on February 3rd, 2021 that Benny David "Ben" Simko died in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.  Simko was 97 years old and was born in Ironwood, MI.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Benny David "Ben"'s life.

It was written by Sacramento Bee on January 2nd, 2021 that Karen Mae Stilwell (Gamache) perished in Sacramento, California.  Ms. Stilwell was 76 years old and was born in Ironwood, MI.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Karen Mae's life.

It was disclosed by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on December 19th, 2020 that Joan Destasio (Bodouski) passed away in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.  Ms. Destasio was 79 years old and was born in Ironwood, MI.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Joan's life.

It was written by Des Moines Register on December 3rd, 2020 that Richard Carl Perlberg passed on in Clive, Iowa.  Perlberg was 73 years old and was born in Ironwood, MI.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Richard Carl's life.

It was revealed by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on September 24th, 2020 that Donald "Don" Desautelle passed away in Eagle, Wisconsin.  Desautelle was 79 years old and was born in Ironwood, MI.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Donald "Don"'s life.

It was revealed by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on July 4th, 2020 that John Anthony Jr "Jack" Serbin passed away in Waukesha, Wisconsin.  Serbin was 79 years old and was born in Ironwood, MI.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor John Anthony Jr "Jack"'s life.

It was reported by Finnish American Reporter on July 1st, 2020 that Elsie Ilona Nevala (Hagman) passed on in Ironwood, Michigan.  Ms. Nevala was 94 years old and was born in Ylistaro, .  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Elsie Ilona's life.

It was disclosed by Chicago Tribune on June 25th, 2020 that Russell A Lehockey perished in Libertyville, Illinois.  Lehockey was 66 years old and was born in Ironwood, MI.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Russell A's life.

It was disclosed by The Daily Herald on May 27th, 2020 that Michael C Gustafson passed away in Illinois.  Gustafson was 82 years old and was born in Ironwood, MI.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Michael C's life.

It was disclosed by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on April 4th, 2020 that Michael W Mowers died in Wisconsin.  Mowers was 78 years old and was born in Ironwood, MI.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Michael W's life.

History

Iron ore was found in the area in the 1870s but it wasn't until the mid 1880s when the arrival of the railroad to the area opened it for more extensive exploration of the vast iron ore deposits. Louis, Missouri.

The town of Ironwood was settled in the spring of 1885. In 1926, the Pabst Mine Disaster took place, Its name's origin is usually considered to be from the following: James (Iron) Wood was a mining captain who worked for Fredrick Rhinelander. The population was 6,293 at the 2000 United States Census census. The religious life among the immigrants of different nationalities was very active.

The official website for the city of Ironwood is https://ironwoodmi.gov/.