obituaries

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...

Dec 1, 2024

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Donald Ray "Don" Walstrom, 89, of Wakefield, passed away Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at his home, after a brief illness.

Don was born on May 25, 1935, in Bessemer Township, the son of Raymond G. and Gertrude E. (Scott) Walstrom. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1953. Don continued his education and...

Nov 28, 2024

HURLEY, Wis. - Helen Marie (Kero) Trojahn, 100, of Hurley, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, with her loving family at her side.

Helen was born in Saxon, to Emil and Senia Kero. She was one of seven children raised on the farm and graduated...

Nov 27, 2024

RAMSAY, Mich. – Arlene Ann (Harvey) Wiemeri, 86, of Ramsay, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield.

Arlene was born on April 22, 1938, in Wakefield, daughter of Raymond G. and Florence (Hood) Harvey. She was one of ten children, so her childhood was full of fun and mischief. She...

Nov 23, 2024

BESSEMER, Mich. - Patrick J. "Pat" Steiger, 78, of Bessemer, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, with his devoted wife and family at his side.

Pat was born on May 11, 1946, in Ashland, Wisconsin, a son of Paul W. and Dorothy M. (Tomczak) Steiger. He attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated...

Nov 18, 2024

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Neil David "Cork" Corcoran, 58, of Ironwood, experienced a life altering aneurysm on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, while at deer camp. On Monday, Nov. 18, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, with his family and many friends at his side, he was taken away from us. He left holding hands with his wife, Kim, and...

Nov 15, 2024

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Robert Michael "Boom Boom" Cannon, 88, of Ironwood, died peacefully on Friday morning, Nov. 15, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Bob was born on Dec. 17, 1935, in Ironwood, a son of Felix and Irene (Olson) Cannon. He attended Ironwood schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1953. Bob enlisted in...

Nov 10, 2024

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Joan Frances Gouza, 88, of Sunset Manor Apartments in Wakefield, formerly a resident of Fairview Apartments in Bessemer, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota.

Joan was born on March 2, 1936, in Wakefield, a daughter of Jacob and Frances K. (Staszek) Gouza. She...

Nov 7, 2024

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Patrick A. Olson, 59, of Ironwood Township, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at his home, with his family at his side.

The family is honoring his life in a private service.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield. Condolences...