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Recent obituaries in Wakefield, Michigan.

The obituaries in the Wakefield area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of Michigan's history and identity.

Brian C. Lindberg

Brian C. Lindberg

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.

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Dawn Carole Mylly

Dawn Carole Mylly

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...

Alice M. Cormier

Alice M. Cormier

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...

Patricia M. Eliason

Patricia M. Eliason

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...

Dolores Rose Reed

Dolores Rose Reed

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....

Elaine M. Tarro

Elaine M. Tarro

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,...

Bradley Gene Londo

Bradley Gene Londo

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...

Stanley John Mrozinski Jr.

Stanley John Mrozinski Jr.

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...

Dorothy M. Bates

Dorothy M. Bates

Aug 3, 2024

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Dorothy M. (nee Myers) Bates, 82, of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on April 16, 1942, in Chicago, a daughter of Bernard and Ruth Myers.

On Aug. 20, 1960, Dorothy married the love of her life, Richard W. Bates Sr., at...

June M. Bulinski

June M. Bulinski

Aug 2, 2024

BESSEMER, Mich. – June M. Bulinski, 86, of Bessemer, passed away on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, after a brief illness, with her son at her side.

June was born on June 21, 1938, in Bessemer, a daughter of William and Gladys Walls. She attended Bessemer schools and graduated from A.D. Johnston...

Michael 'Risko' Roman Ryskewecz

Michael 'Risko' Roman Ryskewecz

Aug 2, 2024

EAGAN, Minn. – Michael "Risko" Roman Ryskewecz, 71, of Eagan, formerly of Hurley, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, after a 20-year battle with Parkinson's disease.

He was born on May 5, 1953, in Ironwood, Michigan, a son of Roman and Iris (Richards) Ryskewecz. Michael graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1971. After...

Jean Burke

Jean Burke

Aug 1, 2024

OCALA, Fla. - Jean Burke, 81, of Ocala, formerly of Wakefield, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024.

Jean was born on June 22, 1942, in Wakefield, the oldest daughter to Ralph and Laura (Maki) Olson. She was a 1961 graduate of Wakefield High School.

On Jan. 4, 1964, Jean married Walter "Buz"...

Darrol Keith 'Dud' Dalbec

Darrol Keith 'Dud' Dalbec

Aug 1, 2024

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Darrol Keith "Dud" Dalbec, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Thursday Aug. 1, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau, Wisconsin, following a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving family as he passed on to a better place.

Dud was born on Nov. 12, 1938, in Wakefield, son of the...

Daniel 'Hotdog' Haltug

Daniel 'Hotdog' Haltug

Jul 17, 2024

BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. – Daniel "Hotdog" Haltug, 71, of Bruce Crossing, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at his home, with his loving family at his side.

A private graveside service will be held at the Hillside Cemetery in Bruce Crossing, at a later date.

Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial...

Dale E. Hedman

Dale E. Hedman

Jul 16, 2024

MONTREAL, Wis. – Dale Edward Hedman, 69, a longtime resident of Montreal, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, with his family at his side.

Dale was born on Sept. 21, 1954, in Ironwood, Michigan, a son of Oiva E. and Frances M. (Moncher) Hedman. He graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley. Dale continued...

Alvin Douglas Niemi

Alvin Douglas Niemi

Jul 16, 2024

BESSEMER, Mich. - Alvin Douglas Niemi, 76, of Bessemer, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Duluth, Minnesota, surrounded by his loving family, following five-and-a-half years of peritoneal at home dialysis treatment and an 11-day hospitalization for a peritonitis infection.

On Aug. 21, 1947, in Ironwood, he was born to Arvo and Jane (Grenfell) Niemi. Al...

Donna R. Lake

Donna R. Lake

Jul 13, 2024

SPOONER, Wis. - Donna R. Lake, 77, of Spooner, formerly a longtime resident of Wakefield, Michigan, died on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Glenview Assisted Living in Shell Lake, Wisconsin.

Donna was born on March 21, 1947, at the Wakefield Hospital, a daughter of Harold E. and Carol A. (Dahl) Lake. She was baptized and confirmed at...

Carole Newman

Carole Newman

Jul 5, 2024

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Carole Newman, 84, of Ironwood, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota.

Carole was born on Oct. 7, 1939, at Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, the daughter of Charles and Eva (Wood) Cox. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1958.

Carole worked...

Allen Roy 'Packy' Pakkala

Allen Roy 'Packy' Pakkala

Jul 3, 2024

RAMSAY, Mich. - Allen Roy Pakkala, 82, of Ramsay, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, Wisconsin.

Allen, affectionately known as "Packy," was born on Oct. 17, 1941, in Houghton, to Clarence "Buck" and Lucille Pakkala. He grew up alongside his two sisters, Irene and Jean, and...

John P. Suzik

John P. Suzik

Jul 1, 2024

IRONWOOD, Mich. - John P. Suzik, 82, of Ironwood, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, at home with his family at his side.

John was born on July 26, 1941, in Evanston, Illinois, a son of John and Lucille (Stanczak) Suzik. After graduating from Luther L. Wright High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving...

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