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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...