obituaries

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...

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.

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...

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,...

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...

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.

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

Aug 26, 2024

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Brian C. Lindberg, age 54, of Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024.

He was born Dec. 23, 1969, in Michigan, son of the late Charles Lindberg and Sharon (Ruona) Lindberg and was a graduate of Luther L. Wright High School, Class of 1988, in Ironwood, Michigan.

Aug 25, 2024

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Dawn Carole Mylly, 67, of Ironwood, passed away at home surrounded by her family, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. She was reunited with the love of her life, James (Jim) Mylly, who passed away in 2021.

Dawn was born Sept. 25, 1956, to Kenneth and Oddny Anderson. She grew up in North

Ironwood...

Aug 14, 2024

And so it goes: She was standing on the side of the road. No walker. No more pain. Finally able to breathe. Phil pulls up in a cab and says, "Where you headed?" "I don't know," Alice says, nervously... "and I don't know how to get there." Phil says "That's ok, hop in. I know the way..." Rest in...

Aug 12, 2024

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Patricia M. "Patty" Eliason, 72, of Ironwood, passed away unexpectedly at her daughter and son-in-law's home in Bessemer, on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Patty was born on Aug. 15, 1951, in Bessemer Township, to Robert and Dorothy O'Leary.

Patty worked at Jacquart Fabric Products in...

Aug 9, 2024

HURLEY, Wis. - Dolores Rose Reed, 86, of Hurley, passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley.

Dolores was born on Aug. 31, 1937, in Ironwood, Michigan, to Joseph and Agnes (Betta) Ravanelli. She grew up in Jessieville, and attended St. Ambrose Catholic School, graduating in 1955....

Aug 6, 2024

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Elaine M. Tarro, 93, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, with her family at her side.

Elaine was born on Dec. 21, 1930, in Ironwood, and was raised by a loving couple, Ben and Mary Yatchak. She attended Wakefield Area Schools.

On Dec. 21, 1948,...

Aug 6, 2024

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Bradley Gene Londo, 55, of Wakefield, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, at his home. The love of his life was holding his hand. Bradley was born on Dec. 20, 1968, in Wakefield. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1987. Bradley is survived by his father, Charles (Fran), Venice, Florida; his mother, Linda...

Aug 3, 2024

MONTREAL, Wis. - Stanley John Mrozinski Jr., 76, of Montreal, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Stanley was born on May 22, 1948, in Ironwood, Michigan, to Stanley Mrozinski Sr. and Margaret (Valetti) Mrozinski. He attended grade school in Montreal and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in...