obituaries

Jan 31, 2025

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Glenna Gail Cox, 66, of Wakefield, passed away on Friday, January. 31, 2025, at Swedish Hospital in Issaquah, Washington. Glenna was born on September 28, 1958, in Wakefield, to Glenn and Emma (Moilanen) Cox, and was the second of two children. In 1995, Glenna married her soulmate Burke Magee. In High School, Glenna played in the...

Jan 30, 2025

BESSEMER, Mich. - Beverly May Drahn passed into the kingdom of Heaven on Jan. 30, 2025. She was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on June 18, 1939 to Ralph and Ethel B. (Grant) Sosinski. She graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1958. While she loved drawing and painting, she went on to earn her teaching certificate from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh....

Jan 29, 2025

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Thomas Gene Speck Sr., 74, of Ironwood, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood.

Tom was born on Jan. 17, 1951, in Greeley, Colorado, a son of J.F. and Peggy Ann (Davis) Speck. He attended Mercer (Wisconsin) grade school and Parker High School in Janesville, Wisconsin.

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Jan 28, 2025

RAMSAY, Mich. - Eleanor Marlys Turula, 94, a longtime resident of Ramsay, was born on April 15, 1930, in Wakefield, to the late Matt and Saima (Johnson) Wuorinen, and passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at The Deerfield Senior Living Community, New Richmond, Wisconsin. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Eleanor was a devoted wife...

Jan 27, 2025

Irene Marie Hewitt

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Irene Marie Hewitt, 97, of Ironwood, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, Wisconsin.

Irene was born on Sept. 6, 1927, to the late Matt and Saima (Johnson) Wuorinen. She was raised in Wakefield, and left...

Jan 26, 2025

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Laurence Wayne "Larry" Kangas, 75, of Wakefield, died on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. Larry was born on Nov. 22, 1949, in Ironwood, a son of Gust E. and Lillian (Manninen) Kangas. He attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood and graduated in 1968. Larry lived his entire life within...

Jan 23, 2025

MERCER, Wis. - Jerry passed away on January 23, 2025, at the age of 70 in Ironwood, Michigan, surrounded by many loving members of his family. On September 4, 1954, he was the fourth of eight children born to Kenneth Baehman and Mary (Bohman) Baehman Cummings. Jerry was baptized and confirmed at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Stephensville, Wisconsin....

Jan 20, 2025

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Martha Kolesar, of Wakefield, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home, on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, surrounded by friends.

Martha was born to Paul and Betty Kolesar from Ironwood. Her father served in the U.S. Air Force and the family moved frequently, being stationed at air force bases around the country. Martha was born...

Jan 20, 2025

SAXON, Wis. – George Harvey Ehret, 83, of Saxon, was called home on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. His body lost to cancer, but his eternity won to Jesus Christ!

George was Dad to: Martin (Anna), Dawn and Lisa; Grumpa to: Robert and Kim, Kristen, Brent, Christy and Michael, Angela and Sean, Gabriel, Samuel, Logan and Amelia; Great-Grumpa...

Jan 19, 2025

BESSEMER, Mich. – Ida Florence (Laakonen) Wick, 94, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, Wisconsin.

Ida was born on March 21, 1930, in Superior, Wisconsin. She was adopted at six months old to the late George and Mary Magdziak. She was a resident of...

Jan 16, 2025

IRONWOOD, Mich. - With sadness we announce the passing of our sweet and beautiful mother, Nadine Pearl (Sampson) Roebuck. She passed away peacefully at her home in Ironwood, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at the age of 71.

Nadine was born on July 23, 1953, in Gladwin, to Eugene and Vernie (Shirkey)...

Jan 15, 2025

KIMBALL, Wis. — Bruce Tomczyk, 85, of Kimball, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Berniece.

Bruce served in the U.S. Marine Corps and retired from the U.S. Army reserve as a sergeant first class.

He also was employed at White Pine...

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...