Phyllis J. Armichardy-Quance
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...
Dennis James Johnson
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...
Mary Mussatti
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...
Ann Marie Danielson
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...
August H. Tabeling
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...
Lillian Lorraine Suomi
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,...
Kathleen Pertile
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...
Peggy Lynn Shuping
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"...
Carl James Gunderman
Sep 24, 2024
MARENISCO, Mich. - On Sept. 24, 2024, Carl did not get up and start a new day. Instead, he joined his parents, his brother, Ray Gunderman, Sr., and sisters-in-law, Jane and Sharon Gunderman. His mind and body were spent and he was ready for his next step.
Carl was born on Feb. 5, 1945, to Wesley John...
Rose Marie Haukkala
Sep 23, 2024
HURLEY, Wis. – Rose Marie Haukkala, 92, a long-time resident of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, Sept. 23, 2024, at Sky View Nursing Center in Hurley.
Rose was born on Oct. 21, 1931, in Bessemer, Michigan, a daughter of Leo R. and Helen (Marshalek) Gayan. She attended Bessemer High School and graduated in 1949.
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Richard Allan Brooks
Sep 20, 2024
PALM VALLEY, Texas – Richard Allan Brooks, 77, of Palm Valley, formerly of Ramsay, Michigan, passed away on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.
Richard was born on Oct. 1, 1946, in Detroit, a son of Neil and Sylvia (Rautio) Brooks.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, Special Forces, served in the Michigan National...
Joseph Robert Wroblewski
Sep 14, 2024
BESSEMER, Mich. - Joseph Robert Wroblewski gained his angel wings on Saturday evening, Sept. 14, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Those of us that were blessed to have Joe in our lives knew he would always bring a smile to your face. He was devoted to his family.
He was born on June 8, 1936,...
Carol Jean Giackino
Sep 13, 2024
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Carol Jean (nee Yatchak) Giackino, 83, of Wakefield, passed away on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Mountain Iron, Minnesota.
Carol was born on July 26, 1941, in Wakefield, a daughter of Lawrence J. and Effie E. (Keskey) Yatchak. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1959.
Carol was a teacher's aide...
Rudolf Richard Karliner
Sep 11, 2024
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Rudolf Richard Karliner, 89, a resident of Ironwood Township, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood.
Rudolf was born on July 15, 1935, in Ahlen, Germany, a son of Wilhelm and Helene (Gidom) Karliner.
He was an inventor and had more than 50 patents.
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Alexander Maketeonas Metas Sr.
Sep 10, 2024
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. – Alexander Maketeonas Metas Sr., 87, of Bruce Crossing, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in Duluth, Minnesota, with his family at his side.
Alexander was born on Feb. 22, 1937, in Paynesville, a son of Thomas John and Jennie (A.) Metas. He attended school in Trout Creek.
On Aug. 7,...
Alice V. Heikkala
Sep 9, 2024
TROUT CREEK, Mich. – Alice V. Heikkala, 86, of Trout Creek, passed away on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at the Iron River Care Center in Iron River.
Alice was born on Aug. 26, 1938, in Trout Creek, a daughter of George and Altha (Russell) Tooley. She attended school in Trout Creek.
Alice married Roy Maki...
Catherine Marie 'Katie' Pertile
Sep 3, 2024
BESSEMER, Mich. - Catherine Marie "Katie" Pertile, 95, of Bessemer, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024.
Katie was born on Aug. 31, 1929, to Alice and Albino Zanella of Cary location. She attended Hurley High School and was married to Joseph V. Pertile on Sept. 4, 1948. She worked for...
Bonnie Raye Trombley
Sep 1, 2024
HURLEY, Wis. – Bonnie Raye Trombley, 77, of Hurley, formerly of Ironwood, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, in Hurley.
Bonnie was born on Sept. 14, 1946, in Ashland, a daughter of Raymond and Lorraine (Oie) Trombley. She attended St. Ambrose High School in Ironwood, Michigan, and graduated in 1964. Bonnie continued her education in nursing....
Jamie Lynn Gerbig
Aug 27, 2024
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Jamie Lynn Gerbig, 40, of Ironwood, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, in Rochester, Minnesota, after a brief illness. Her loving family was at her side.
Jamie was born on Dec. 8, 1983, in Marquette, the daughter of Larry and Sherry (Halberg) Gerbig. The family was complete...
Betsy Bennett
Aug 27, 2024
WATTON, Mich. – Betsy Bennett, 77, of Watton, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, in Hubbell.
Betsy was born in 1947, in Negaunee, to Toivo and Lempi Kanniainen of Covington.
Her interests and hobbies included knitting, bird watching, hunting, trapping and especially traveling to Alaska and Canada where she enjoyed watching Polar Bears, building...