obituaries

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...

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...

Apr 8, 2026

MONTREAL, Wis. - Sandra Arlene Kuhn Machesky, 86, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Sky View Nursing Center in Hurley. Sandy was born on March 27, 1940, in Oakland, California, daughter of Henry and Leola Kuhn. She was one of three children, including her sister, Judy Kuhn, and her brother, Don Kuhn, who all preceded her in...

Apr 6, 2026

BESSEMER, Mich. - Rita Ann (Wroblewski) Johnson, 80, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully Monday morning, April 6, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin, with her loving family at her side.

Rita was born on Nov. 10, 1945, in Ironwood, to Andrew and Margaret (Hamel) Wroblewski. After graduating from Northern Michigan University in Marquette in 1965,...

Apr 4, 2026

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Julie Anne Mallison of Ironwood, passed away in her home Saturday April 4, 2026. Julie had celebrated her 60th birthday on March 27th. Julie loved the Green Bay Packers, and had a special love for her dogs, Cheyenne and Covid; and her cats, Grizz, Mommas and Cotton. Julie was preceded in death by her partner of...

Apr 4, 2026

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Anthony "Tony" Trolla, 98, of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at his home.

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.

Apr 3, 2026

TOMAH, Wis. – Paul David Carlson, 77, of Tomah, formerly of Ironwood, Michigan, died Friday, April 3, 2026, at his home.

Paul was born Oct. 27, 1948, to Frank E. and Anna E. (Dahlin) Carlson at Grand View Hospital in Ironwood. He attended Ironwood schools, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1966. Paul then...

Apr 2, 2026

IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Charles H. "Chuck" Bauer, 83, of Ironwood Township, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Zephyrhills, Florida.

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...

Mar 26, 2026

KIMBALL, Wis. – Michael Paul Henning, 83, of Kimball, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, surrounded by his loving family, following a battle with cancer.

Michael was born on Aug. 24, 1942, in Kimball, a son of Paul and Theresa Henning. He graduated from Hurley High School in...

Mar 19, 2026

IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Darwin E. Olson, 2, of Ironwood Township, on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

He was born on March 28, 2023, in Shawano, Wisconsin.

Darwin is survived by his mom, Jessica Fernandez; his dad, Edward Olson; his paternal grandma, Charlene Olson; his...

Mar 17, 2026

HURLEY, Wis. - Jeffrey Allen Aspinwall Sr., 66, of Hurley, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Jeff was born on Feb. 25, 1960, at Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, Michigan, and was raised in Bessemer, Michigan. He attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1979.

Jeff attended college, but worked...

Mar 15, 2026

SAXON, Wis. - Robert James Jacobson, of Saxon, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Wausau, at the age of 84 years old.

Robert was born on Nov. 3, 1941, in Paynesville, Michigan, to Norman and Mary (Lassila) Jacobson. He was born the fifth of nine children. Robert attended Paynesville School and graduated from Ewen-Trout Creek...

Mar 6, 2026

PENCE, Wis. - Daniel E. Swetkovich, 76, known to many as "Swek," "Dapper Dan," and "Fergie," passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026.

Dan was born Feb. 9, 1950, in Ironwood, Michigan, and he was raised in—and most recently lived in—Pence, just a short distance from the home of his parents, Verona and Earl Swetkovich, who preceded...

Mar 5, 2026

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Katherine Louise (Shirkey) Wiita, 57, of Wakefield, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield, after a lengthy illness.

Kathy was born on July 3, 1968, in Flint, the daughter of Sharon Louise (Hawkins) and Calvin Lee Shirkey Sr. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in...

Mar 3, 2026

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Dennis John Gayan, 76, of Ironwood, formerly of Bessemer, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota.

Dennis was born on Feb. 24, 1950, in Wakefield, a son of John William and Margaret Theresa (Tarnaski) Gayan. He attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in...

Mar 2, 2026

IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce that Dan L. Waurio, 80, went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, March 2, 2026. Surrounded by loved ones and carried by faith, he entered eternal rest, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and unwavering devotion to...

Feb 28, 2026

HURLEY, Wis. - Timothy "Ponch" Bongiovanni, 65, of Hurley, passed away Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief battle with cancer.

Ponch was born on July 4, 1960, at Grand View Hospital, and was raised in Bessemer, Michigan. He attended A.D. Johnston High School and graduated in 1978.

Feb 22, 2026

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Roger John Koivu, 78, of Wakefield, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, after a lengthy illness.

Roger was born on Feb. 17, 1948, at Divine Infant Hospital in Wakefield, son of the late Onni and Irene Koivu. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1966....

Feb 22, 2026

IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Sulo William "Bill" Romo, 83, of Ironwood Township, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 22, 2026, amidst his family.

Bill was born on Feb. 13, 1943, in Bessemer Township, a son of Hiski and Ina Martha Romo. He attended A.D. Johnston High School and graduated in 1961.

Bill was a proud...

Feb 21, 2026

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Wayne R. Allen Sr., 76, of Ironwood, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.

Wayne was born on Aug. 25, 1949, in Mercer, Wisconsin, son of the late Clarence and Bernice (Elias) Allen. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. Wayne continued his education at Gogebic Community College and earned...