obituaries

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...

Oct 12, 2024

OWENSBORO, Ky. - Phyllis Jean Armichardy-Quance, 79, formerly of Bessemer, Michigan, and Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away in her sleep on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Owensboro, where she had resided since March 2023.

Phyllis was born on April 16, 1945, to Peter and Emily (Rigoni) Armichardy. She attended schools in Bessemer, St. Sebastian, Washington and A.D. Johnston...

Oct 9, 2024

ASHLAND, Wis. - Dennis James Johnson, 74, of Ashland, formerly of Bessemer, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota, after a brief illness.

Dennis was born on Jan. 6, 1950, in Ironwood, Michigan, the youngest of three sons to Eanar and Melissa (Proctor) Johnson. He graduated from...

Oct 6, 2024

BESSEMER, Mich. – In loving memory of Mary (nee Ponchaud) Mussatti, 85, formerly of Bessemer, born Feb. 11, 1939, found peace on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, after a long battle with cancer.

Cremation will take place and no service will be held.

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

Oct 3, 2024

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Ann Marie Danielson, 65, of Ironwood, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family after battling cancer for the past 11 months. She was so brave, strong, fought so hard and remained optimistic throughout her entire sickness.

Ann was born on Jan. 15, 1959, in Ironwood, a...

Sep 28, 2024

MARENISCO, Mich. - August H. Tabeling, 84, passed away on September 28th, 2024, surrounded by family after a beautiful day on the lake. Born December 3rd, 1939 as the first and only son to Carl & Hedwig Tabeling. As a child, Augie enjoyed fishing with his dad and summer vacations on the lake with his family. When he was...

Sep 27, 2024

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Lillian L. Suomi, of Green Bay, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital, on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, after a brief stay. She had been a resident of Oak Park Place Assisted Living and Memory Care for the past three years. Lillian was born to George R. and Elsie E. (Toijala) Suomi on Jan. 22, 1935,...

Sep 26, 2024

BESSEMER, Mich. – Kathleen Pertile, 89, of Bessemer, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood.

Kathleen was born on Sept. 13, 1935, in Ironwood, to the late John "Scoop" and Anna (Sekelsky) Carli. She attended St. Ambrose School in Ironwood and graduated in 1935.

Kathleen worked in retail at...

Sep 25, 2024

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Peggy Lynn (nee Haight) (Newberry) Shuping, 80, of Wakefield, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on Sept. 23, 1944, in Arco, Idaho, a daughter of Charles and Lola (Hensley) Haight.

Peggy leaves behind her husband of 42 years, Jackson "Ed"...