Jeffrey Bryan Betlewski
Jun 25, 2024
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Jeffrey Bryan Betlewski, 73, of Ironwood, formerly of Bessemer, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota.
Jeffrey was born on March 6, 1951, in Wakefield, a son of Edward and Betty (VanHolla) Betlewski. He attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1969. He...
William A. 'Bill' Luoma
Jun 23, 2024
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - William A. "Bill" Luoma, age 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was a lifelong resident of Wakefield. He was born on Dec. 30, 1946, at Grand View Hospital in Bessemer Township, a son of William V. and Anne (Ribich) Luoma. He attended Wakefield High...
Jean Sawaski
Jun 15, 2024
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Jean Sawaski, 92, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield.
Jean was born on July 8, 1931, in Wakefield, the daughter of James and Louisa (Fenoglio) Noasconi. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1949.
On July 5, 1952,...
Dennis E. Munn
Jun 7, 2024
HURLEY, Wis. – Dennis E. Munn, 69, of Hurley, passed peacefully on Friday, June 7, 2024, at his home.
A celebration of his life will take place on Saturday, July 6, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Kimball Community Center.
Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., Wakefield, Michigan, is assisting...
Michael W. Antoine
Jun 7, 2024
WHITE PINE, Mich. – Michael W. Antoine, 65, of White Pine, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 7, 2024.
Michael was born on Oct. 5, 1958, in Wakefield, a son of Elaine (Powell) and Roland Antoine Sr. He grew up in Ramsay. In 1972, his family moved to White Pine, and he attended White Pine High School...
Clyde Martin Taivalmaa
Jun 4, 2024
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Clyde Martin Taivalmaa, 77, of Erwin Township, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at home, surrounded by family.
Clyde was born July 4, 1946, the son of Martin and Helmi (Salo) Taivalmaa. After graduating from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, he enlisted in the National Guard for six years, attaining the rank of...
Theodore 'Theo' Joseph Fabbri
May 31, 2024
BESSEMER, Mich. - Theodore "Theo" Joseph Fabbri was born on May 28th at 10:05 p.m. at Tamarack Health in Ashland, Wisconsin. Shortly after a healthy and successful birth, Theodore began to have complications breathing and was transported to the NICU in Duluth, Minnesota. After battling for his life over the following days and nights, Theodore passed away peacefully in...
John Richard Kahila
May 20, 2024
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – John Richard Kahila, 77, of Wakefield, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood.
John was born on April 3, 1947, in Bessemer Township, the son of Kauno and Evelyn June (Grenfell) Kahila. He attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1965. John completed a 32...
Thomas J. Dersnah
May 18, 2024
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. – Thomas J. Dersnah, 73, of Bruce Crossing, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, at his home. He was born on June 1, 1950, in Wakefield, a son of Stanley L. and Marjorie E. (Elsner) Dersnah. Tom married the love of his life, Roxane Berger, in Wausau, Wisconsin. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting and...
David Daniel Devowe
May 12, 2024
Buffalo, Minn. – David Daniel DeVowe, 61, of Buffalo, the son of Jon David and Leona A. (Kananen) DeVowe, formerly of Bergland, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, after a long illness with cancer.
David is survived by his father, Jon David; his stepmother, Ann; three sisters, Debra (Wally) Rankin, Lori (Mark) Niemi and Cathy...
Jon Axel Bergquist
May 11, 2024
GILE, Wis. – Jon Axel Bergquist, 85, of Gile passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Iron River Care Center in Iron River, Michigan. Jon, a son of George and Gertrude (Trier) Bergquist, was born April 21, 1939 in Ironwood, Michigan. On Sept. 7, 1964, he was united in marriage to Roberta (Bobbie) Peterson at St. Mary's Catholic Church...
Nancy Lee Gutowski
May 8, 2024
BESSEMER, Mich. – Nancy Lee Gutowski, 87, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, in Ironwood, with her loving family at her side. The former Nancy Buehler was born April 29, 1937, in Chelsea, Michigan, a daughter of the late William C. and Leona G. (Culhane) Buehler. On May 13, 1956, Nancy...
Richard A. 'Dick' Pikka
May 6, 2024
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Richard A. "Dick" Pikka, 72, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, at the Friendly Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
Dick was born on Feb. 29, 1952, in Wakefield, a son of the late Herbert Tauno and Betty Irene (Stonelake) Pikka. He grew up on the...
Antoinette M. (Rigoni) Pertile
Apr 26, 2024
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Antoinette M. (Rigoni) Pertile, 86, of Ironwood, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024.
Antoinette was born on May 10, 1937, in Ironwood, a daughter of Matthew and Lena (Vescovi) Rigoni. She attended St. Ambrose High School and graduated in 1955.
On May 18, 1957, Antoinette was united in marriage to Anton...
Jerry 'Yeds' Anderson
Apr 26, 2024
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Jerry "Yeds" Anderson, 77, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau, Wisconsin, with his beloved family at his side.
Jerry was born on Feb. 15, 1947, in Wakefield, a son of Wally and Verna (Schult) Anderson.
He proudly served his country in the...
Bertha (Nee Kooping) Erickson
Apr 25, 2024
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Bertha (nee Kooping) Erickson, 96, of Ironwood Township, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee.
Bertha was born on July 23, 1927, in Ironwood Township, a daughter of Jacob and Sophie (Korpela) Kooping. She grew up in Ironwood Township.
Bertha spent her entire life...
Milton G. Teige
Apr 24, 2024
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Milton G. Teige, 82, of Ironwood, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born in Wausau, Wisconsin. Milton is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Debbie; five children, Mike, Chris, Scott, Lisa Westeen (Nathan) and Shawn; eight grandchildren, Alison, Rachel, Melissa, Dominic, Delwyn, Braelyn, Arianna and Carolanne; three...
Kenneth L. 'Ken' Maki
Apr 19, 2024
Ken Maki, a resident of Hurley, Wisconsin, and formerly of Kenosha, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on April 19th, 2024 at the age of 89. Born on July 9th, 1934 in Ironwood, Michigan, Ken lived a long and fulfilling life.
Ken's work ethic was instilled on the family farm in North Ironwood, MI. After leaving the farm, he...
Bette L. Rigoni
Apr 18, 2024
EWEN, Mich. – Bette L. (Toomey) Rigoni, 79, of Ewen, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, with her loving family at her side.
Bette was born on Oct. 14, 1944, in Bessemer Township, a daughter of William and Yaga (Smolich) Toomey. She attended Bergland High School and graduated in...
Angelo 'Tony' Fabbri
Apr 14, 2024
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Angelo "Tony" Fabbri of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield, surrounded by his loving family. Tony was born on April 2, 1940, in Ironwood to the late Chester Fabbri and Minnie (Lombardo) Fabbri. Tony attended St. Ambrose High School in Ironwood, and then went on...