obituaries

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...

Nov 5, 2024

BESSEMER, Mich. - Mary Ann Kitto, 79, of Bessemer, returned to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, and was reunited with the love of her life, Dean James Kitto Sr.

Mary Ann was born on Oct. 30, 1945, to Dwight and Bertha (Thornton) Meredith in

Pulaski, Virginia. She had a hard life...

Nov 4, 2024

BESSEMER, Mich. – Longtime business owner, William D. "Bill" Elliott, 90, of Bessemer, passed away on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024.

At his request, cremation has taken place and no service will be held.

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

Nov 2, 2024

HURLEY, Wis. – Jan Alexander Stahl, 69, of Hurley, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at his home, with his loving wife, Dorrene, at his side.

Jan was born on July 3, 1955, in Ironwood, Michigan.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy for eight years.

In 1992, Jan married...

Oct 27, 2024

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Karin Elisabeth Carlson, 71, of Ironwood, passed away from metastatic bladder cancer on Sunday, Oct 27, 2024. She died peacefully at home with her sister, Kris, by her side. Karin was born on May 28, 1953 to Harold and Elsa (Renstrom) Carlson. She attended Sleight and Central Schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright in 1971....

Oct 27, 2024

BERGLAND, Mich. - Susan "Susie" Anderson, 69, of Bergland, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin, with her sister, Laurie, at her side.

Susie was born on April 28, 1955, in Ironwood, to Kenneth and Oddny Anderson, and grew up in Ironwood Township. She was a graduate of Luther L....

Oct 27, 2024

MONTREAL, Wis. - William F. Peck, 73, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, Wisconsin.

He was born on Aug. 24, 1951, in Racine, Wisconsin, a son of William A. and Anne J. (Morano) Peck.

In 1974, Bill married Dawn L. Nyquist in Las Vegas. They moved to...

Oct 26, 2024

TROUT CREEK, Mich. – Clifford Bruce Davis, 86, of Trout Creek, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

Clifford was born on May 22, 1938, in Sidnaw, a son of William and Aileen (Orquist) Davis.

Clifford is survived by a son, Jeff; a brother, Bob (Cheryl), Sidnaw; a sister,...

Oct 26, 2024

MARENISCO, Mich. - Joyce Marie (nee Grabrick) Conley, age 81, of Marenisco, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, Wisconsin. She had been hospitalized for complications of the later stages of autosomal polycystic kidney disease after doing peritoneal dialysis at home for several years. She was a tenacious fighter.

Joyce was...

Oct 26, 2024

Julie A. Veda

BESSEMER, Mich. – Julie A. Veda, of Bessemer, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024.

Her 90 years of life have been filled with humor, wit, wisdom and adventure. She remains admired and loved by many. Her presence will be missed. Her light will shine on.

The family is honoring...

Oct 20, 2024

GILE, Wis. - David Wallace Machesky, age 86, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, with his children at his side.

David was born in Ironwood, Michigan, on Jan. 18, 1938, to Joseph and Adela Machesky. He was one of eight children, including his brothers, John, Red (Aloysius), Lawrence and Edward, and sisters,...

Oct 16, 2024

TROUT CREEK, Mich. – Donna Maria (nee Donato) Spradlin, 76, of Trout Creek, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Donna was born on Dec. 31, 1947, in Chicago, the daughter of Frank T. and Carmelita (Garcia) Donato.

Donna is survived by her loving son, Ron E....

Oct 12, 2024

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – William "Bill" Olson, 70, of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota, surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born on March 9, 1954, in Wakefield, to the late Vernon and Luella "Lolly" Olson.

Bill graduated from Wakefield High School with the...