Morris "Mike" Warsop
Jun 14, 2026
MATCHWOOD, Mich. - Morris “Mike” Warsop, 87, of Matchwood, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, after a short illness, at home.
Mike was born on July 24, 1938, in Athens, Michigan, to Harry “Pike” and Reta Warsop. He graduated from Athens High School in 1956 along with lifelong friends, Billy Reese and Terry Hinckel, who he shared time with skipping...
Theresa M. Talaska
Jun 12, 2026
MONTREAL, Wis. – Theresa M. Talaska, 62, of Montreal, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at her home.
A complete obituary will be published at a later date.
Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, Michigan, is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed online at lakesidememorialchapel.com.
George William Karling
Jun 11, 2026
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - George William Karling, 96, of Wakefield, died peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield.
George was born on April 22, 1930, in Wakefield, a son of George Mathew and Vienna Maria (Lowney) Karling. He attended school in Wakefield and graduated in 1948.
He also attended Gogebic Community College in the building trades.
George...
Brian "Kuchie" Kuchinski
Jun 8, 2026
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Our hero, our dad, Brian “Kuchie” Kuchinski, 63, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly with his loving wife, Monica, by his side on Monday, June 8, 2026.
Brian was born on Aug. 18, 1962, in Iron Mountain, a son of Lee and Elsie (Schjoth) Kuchinski. He was the brother of Dave (Anne-Marie), Doug (Donna) and Steve (Melissa). Growing up...
Sonia Anne Bergquist
Jun 6, 2026
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Sonia Anne Bergquist, 81, of Ironwood Township passed away on June 6, 2026.
Sonia, daughter of Louis Caruso and Mary (Leigh) Caruso Zasadni, was born on July 12, 1944, in Ilfracombe, North Devon, England. She was raised in Ironwood and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School with the class of 1962.
She married the...
William Julius 'Bill' Korpela Jr.
Jun 3, 2026
IRONWOOD, Mich. - It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of William Julius “Bill” Korpela Jr., 48, of Ironwood, who went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Bill will be deeply missed by family, friends and all those in the community who knew him. He will be remembered...
Ryan Aaron Fyle
Jun 1, 2026
BESSEMER, Mich. – Ryan Aaron Fyle, 51, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully in his home, Monday, June 1, 2026.
Ryan was born Feb. 24, 1975, in Minneapolis, a son of Keith and Alaine (Cass) Fyle. He was only 7 years-old when his mom died. Ryan and his older brother, Eric, were raised by their father and stepmother, Linda. He attended White...
Mary Louise Glentz
May 26, 2026
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Mary Louise (nee Russ) Glentz, 90, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Born on Nov. 15, 1935, Mary was raised in Wakefield, alongside her 11 siblings by her loving parents, John and Victoria Russ. She graduated from Wakefield High School in 1953 and carried the values of family, hard work and...
Gladys Eileen Margetta
May 25, 2026
Gladys Eileen Margetta was peacefully called home on Monday, May 25th, 2026, at Mount View Care Center in Wausau, Wisconsin. She was born February 10, 1924, to the late August and Brita Johnson of Bessemer, Michigan. Gladys was one of eight children raised on a 38-acre family farm on Johnson Rd. in Bessemer, Michigan. She grew up in the home...
Clark M. Torma
May 16, 2026
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Clark M. Torma, 63, of Ironwood Township, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Clark was born on Feb. 27, 1963, in Ironwood, a son of Maryann and Dick Torma. He attended Luther L. Wright High School and graduated in 1981. He continued his education at Dunwoody College of Technology in Minneapolis for welding.
After graduating, Clark joined the...
Joanne T. Smith
May 14, 2026
RAMSAY, Mich. – Joanne T. “Ma S” Smith, 90, a long-time resident of Ramsay, passed away early Thursday morning, May 14, 2026, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, with her loving family by her side. She had resided at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, Wisconsin for the past five years.
The former Joanne Dianich was born on Nov. 22,...
Susan Charlotte Perhalla
May 10, 2026
HURLEY, Wis. - Susan Charlotte Perhalla, 86, of Hurley, died on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota.
Born on June 7, 1939, the daughter of Charlotte and Fredrick Nichols, Susan graduated from Hurley High School in 1957. She went on to earn her nursing degree from Northern Michigan University.
Susan worked as a school nurse for...
Eugene Francis Lane Sr.
May 10, 2026
WHITE PINE, Mich. – Eugene Francis Lane Sr., 76, of White Pine, passed away in the comfort and dignity of his home early Sunday morning, May 10, 2026, amidst his family and loved ones who cared for him.
Eugene was born in Wakefield on Dec. 8, 1949, to the late Edward and Ann Rita (Grabrick) Lane. Raised locally, he attended Wakefield...
Charles Perry Hinseth
May 7, 2026
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Charles Perry Hinseth, 69, of Wakefield, formerly a long-time resident of Ironwood, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
A complete obituary will be published at a later date.
Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed online at lakesidememorialchapel.com.
Michael L. 'Mike' Lehto
May 4, 2026
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Michael L. “Mike” Lehto, 70, of Ironwood, passed away in the comfort and dignity of his home on Monday, May 4, 2026, amidst his family and friends, after a courageous battle with cancer.
A complete obituary will be published at a later date.
Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, is assisting the family...
Sara Louise Osier
Apr 27, 2026
LA CROSSE, Wis. – Sara Louise Osier, 76, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, in La Crosse.
Sara was born on April 12, 1950, in Wakefield, Michigan, the only daughter to George Louis and Aili Serafina (Santti) Osier. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1968.
After high school, Sara left Wakefield and eventually settled in St. Paul, Minnesota. She...
Joseph R. Pisco
Apr 25, 2026
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Joseph R. Pisco, 76, of N12592 Vanderhagen Road, Ironwood Township, died unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, April 25, 2026, at his residence.
He was born March 11, 1950, in Ironwood, son of the late Joseph J. and Bernadine (Sepanski) Pisco. Joe attended Roosevelt School in Ironwood Township and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School with the Class of 1968....
Ruth Florence (Huth) Hoepner
Apr 21, 2026
Ruth was born in Ellensburg, WA, to Rev. William Robert Huth and Flora Ann (nee Luck) Huth. Ruth's father William was a pastor in the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). Ruth was baptized by her father at Good Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ellensburg.
Ruth was confirmed at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, WI, on March 25, 1934 by Rev. Paul Born....
Gladys Derosie
Apr 16, 2026
BESSEMER, Mich. – Gladys DeRosie, 96, born and raised in Bessemer, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, April 16, 2026, at Sky View Nursing Center in Hurley, Wisconsin.
The former Gladys Nyman was born May 16, 1929, daughter of the late Alfred and Anna (Marander) Nyman. She graduated from the A.D. Johnston High School with the class...
Lorraine Ann Andrashie
Apr 13, 2026
HURLEY, Wis. - Lorraine Ann Andrashie, 95, of Hurley, formerly of 133 W. Ash St., Ironwood, Michigan, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, April 13, 2026, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley.
The former Lorraine Urbanski was born June 9, 1930, in Wakefield, Michigan, daughter of the late Joseph and Eva (Zazeski) Urbanski. She attended Wakefield High School...