obituaries

Jan 15, 2025

BESSEMER, Mich. – David Lyle Thomas, 69, of Bessemer, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at his home.

Cremation has taken place and no service will be held.

A complete obituary will be published at a later date.

Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, is assisting...

Jan 12, 2025

BESSEMER, Mich. - Eva Mae Massi, 88, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield, with her daughter, Jody, at her side.

Eva was born on July 5, 1936, in Petoskey, to Florin and Bessie (Hathaway) Warren. She grew up in Wolverine, Watersmeet and Crystal Falls. Eva graduated...

Jan 11, 2025

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Julie A. Goetz, 89, of Ironwood, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood.

Julie was born on Dec. 19, 1935, in Wakefield, to Vincent and Antoinette (Boscia) Agriesti.

Julie graduated from Wakefield High School and cosmetology school in Detroit. She was the...

Jan 10, 2025

Marjorie Ann Tapner

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Our loving Marjorie Ann Tapner, of Wakefield, will be missed by family, friends and charities. However, her acts of kindness will remain with us always.

Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, is assisting the family with arrangements. To send online condolences or to...

Jan 9, 2025

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Richard Michael Lanctoe, 73, of Ironwood, died peacefully at his home, on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Rick was born on March 9, 1951, to Fritz and Kay (Johnson) Lanctoe in Ironwood.

He attended the Central School followed by the Ironwood Catholic High School, where he graduated in...

Jan 5, 2025

IRONWOOD, Mich. - It is with heavy hearts, that we announce that Wayne A. Sillanpaa, 75, passed away peacefully at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. Wayne lived a life devoted to family, hard work and enjoyment in the outdoors.

Wayne graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1967. Shortly...

Jan 3, 2025

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – John P. "Chummy" Ozzello, 91, of Wakefield, passed away on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at his home, with his loving family at his side.

John was born on May 31, 1933, in Wakefield, the son of John J. and Margaret M. (Bracket) Ozzello. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1952.

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Jan 3, 2025

BESSEMER, Mich. - David Charles Mussatti, 73, of Bessemer, passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2025.

Dave was born on July 30, 1951, to Charles and Maggie Mussatti.

He spent most of his career as a welder at Enbridge Energy, retiring in 2007.

Dave was an avid outdoorsman who loved the woods and his...

Jan 1, 2025

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Margaret Suzanne (nee Syreini) Pohjola, 82, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield.

Margaret was born on Dec. 8, 1942, in Wakefield, a daughter of Jacob Hjalmer and Siama Margaret (Ollikka) Syreini. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1960. She continued her...

Dec 30, 2024

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Barbara Ann Smith, 84, of Wakefield, was gifted eternal peace on the Sixth Day of Christmas, Dec. 30, 2024, following a brief hospitalization at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood. Born and named Barbara Ann Warren on Feb. 13, 1940, in Ashland, Wisconsin, she was the fourth of seven children of Theodore and Mildred Warren. She was...

Dec 29, 2024

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Linda Sue (Wacker) Green, 77, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Wakefield, on Sunday, December 29, 2024.

Linda, the first daughter of Esther (Niemi) and Al Wacker was born on May 7, 1947, in Wakefield. She graduated from Wakefield High School, with the class of 1965. She excelled in writing and majored in...

Dec 27, 2024

Jerzy Lutkowski, 76, passed away on December 27th, 2024 at Westgate Nursing Home in Ironwood, Michigan. Jerzy was born October 3rd, 1948, in Czestochowa, Poland the youngest of three boys born to Maria (nee Fertner) and Stefan Lutkowski. He was an intelligent, mischievous child, and fascinated by aviation from an early age. He built airplane models at the local...

Dec 26, 2024

HURLEY, Wis. – Lisa M. Rhenlund, 63, of 412 2nd Ave. N., Hurley, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, surrounded by her loving family.

Lisa attended school in Ironwood, Michigan, and went on to college to pursue graphic arts. She worked as a certified nurse's aide and...

Dec 18, 2024

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Susan Irene (nee Korpi) Dalbec, 79, of Wakefield, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, at Commonwealth Senior Living in Grand Rapids.

Sue was born on Jan. 30, 1945, in Wakefield, a daughter of Reino Edwin and Elizabeth Irene (Mustapaa) Korpi. She graduated from Wakefield High School.

On Sept. 2, 2002, Sue...

Dec 14, 2024

MONTREAL, Wis. - Helen Mae Anonich, 100, of Montreal, passed away at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood, Michigan, on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.

Helen Mae was born on April 27, 1924, to Matt and Mary (Smee) Anonich. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Hurley in 1941. Helen Mae continued her education at...

Dec 14, 2024

BERGLAND, Mich. - Larry Edward Schulz, 82, of Bergland, passed away at his home, with his wife, Gail "Tootsie," by his side, on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.

Larry was a U.S. Navy veteran and a former millwright.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman, who loved the Upper Peninsula.

Larry is survived by...

Dec 7, 2024

BESSEMER, Mich. – Neil Martin Erickson, 85, a long-time resident of Bessemer, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Neil was born on July 5, 1939, in Bessemer Township, a son of Harry R. and Minnie H. (Marquardt) Erickson. He attended A.D. Johnston High School...

Dec 3, 2024

With profound sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Margarete Helene (Müller) Behr, 90, on December 3, 2024, in Wakefield, Michigan. Margarete passed away serenely, listening to Ave Maria with her son lovingly holding her hand.

Born on December 9, 1933, in Eltville am Rhein, Germany, to Paul and Elizabeth (Stritter), Margarete's early years were marked by...

Dec 2, 2024

IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Marilyn M. Smollar, 81, of Ironwood Township, died on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at her home, with her loving family at her side.

Marilyn was born on Dec. 26, 1942, in Cudahy, Wisconsin, a daughter of Joseph and Helen Maradik. Marilyn attended Notre Dame High School in Milwaukee.

She received many...

Dec 1, 2024

TROUT CREEK, Mich. – Margaret Jean Kariainen, 98, of Trout Creek, went home to be with the Lord, on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

Margaret was born on Sept. 22, 1926, in Belvidere, Illinois, a daughter of Albert and Daisy Blachford.

Margaret worked most of her life from building cars to...