Bessemer, MI

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Edward Benton Drier, 75, of Hayward, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, at Dove Health Care in Superior, Wisconsin, after battling dementia with strength and grace. He was born on June 13, 1951, in Bessemer Township, Michigan, the son of Fred and Sophie (Petroff) Drier. Ed was a 1969 graduate of Wakefield High School and went on to earn a degree in...

BESSEMER, Mich. - Betty J. Wiemeri, 98, of Bessemer, formerly of Ironwood Township, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, Aug. 30, 2026, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield, after a brief illness. The former Betty Dorpat was born on April 1, 1928, in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, a daughter of Frederick and Gladys (Carlson) Dorpat. As a child, she lived between Ironwood and Milwaukee. Betty...

BESSEMER, Mich. — On Aug. 26, 2026, Mary Ann Calhoun, 84, of Bessemer was called from her terrestrial home back to her celestial home. Born to John Bonovetz and Violet Zielinski Bonovetz, Mary Ann grew up in Bessemer, attending St. Sebastian Grade School, where she came under the strict guidance of the School Sisters of Notre Dame. In 1960, Mary Ann graduated from A.D. Johnston High School, where...

Email calendar items and community news to news@yourdailyglobe.com. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Sept. 3 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Ironwood St. Vincent de Paul, food pantry and financial assistance, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., located behind Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. 906-932-4325. Gogebic...

By JASON JUNO sports@yourdailyglobe.com BESSEMER — Injuries are a fact of life in football. When they come before the season even starts, it’s a bit harder to swallow. The Gogebic Miners are looking to follow up last year’s playoff season with another strong campaign. But there are obstacles in the way. The Miners figure to be without quarterback Jayden Verrett (shoulder) for an undetermined perio...

ELY, Minn. - Barbara Kathryn (Chlebowski) Pecha Deyak, 97, passed away on August 21, 2026, at Boundary Waters Care Center in Ely. She was born Dec. 18, 1928, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to John and Mary (Scholar) Chlebowski and raised in Ramsay, Michigan. After graduating from A. D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, Michigan (Class of 1946), she moved to Duluth to attend beauty school. She relocated...

By BRENDA MOSELEY news@yourdailyglobe.com BESSEMER — There’s still time for Bessemer residents who need help with home improvements and repairs to apply for assistance through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s Homeowner Occupied Rehab Program. At the Bessemer City Council’s Monday meeting, City Manager Mandy Lake said city staff would begin reviewing applications this week. Design...

RAMSAY, Mich. - Jason "Jay" Edward Seppanen, 52, of Ramsay, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Born on July 13, 1973, in Ironwood to Joel Sr. and Gloria (Plochocki) Seppanen, Jay grew up with a natural gift for music, an easygoing spirit and a heart that welcomed everyone. Jay attended grade school in Ramsay and later continued his education in Bessemer. After high school, Jay...

By PAMELA JANSSON dailyglobeftp@gmail.com BESSEMER — The Gogebic County Board of Commissioners has approved the 2026 winter levy, as well as federal fund distributions to townships that include national forests. The action occurred at the board’s most recent Aug. 12 meeting. Kathy Jo Koval, the county’s equalization director, presented the levy details. The winter levy totals 2.5752 mills and brea...

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Dryden Carl Sutcliffe, 28, died on Friday, July 24, 2026. He was born on June 27, 1998, to Douglas Sutcliffe Jr. and Heidi (Vaara) Sutcliffe. Dryden grew up in Bessemer, where he graduated from A.D. Johnston High School with the Class of 2016. He continued his education at Gogebic Community College and in 2022 earned an associate degree in engineering. Growing up, Dryden enjoyed...