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...
Janet Rosalind Gheller
Apr 14, 2024
HURLEY, Wis. – A Mass of Christian Burial remembering Janet Rosalind (Saari) Gheller, 84, town of Oma resident, who died on April 14, 2024, will be celebrated on Thursday, Aug. 8, at 11 a.m., preceded by visitation at 9:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 108 S. Marquette St., in Ironwood, with the Rev. Brian Gerber, celebrant....
Mary Ann Anderson
Apr 12, 2024
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Mary Ann (Grivicich) Anderson, 99, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 12, 2024, with her daughters at her bedside.
Mary was born on March 27, 1925, in Ironwood, the youngest of seven children to Marco and Matilda (Smolich) Grivicich. She attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood and graduated...
Lee James Cummings
Apr 11, 2024
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Lee James Cummings, 57, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and close friends at his home on Thursday, April 11, 2024, after a long heroic battle with cancer.
Lee was born on Sept. 6, 1966, in Ironwood, the son of the late Ernest and Janice (Brace) Cummings. On April 23,...
Dorothy A. Kusz
Apr 2, 2024
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Dorothy "Dots" Anne Kusz, 96, of Ironwood, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, with her family at her side. Dorothy was born on March 21, 1928, in Ironwood, a daughter of Clinton and Teresa Hagelin. On Nov. 18, 1948, Dorothy married John Kusz Sr. at St. Michael's Catholic...
Kathleen 'Kay' Tenlen
Mar 31, 2024
MONTREAL, Wis. - Kathleen "Kay" Mary Tenlen, age 97, of Montreal, passed away on March 31, 2024, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, Michigan. Fiercely independent and able she lived in her home until a brief illness before her passing.
The former Kathleen Mary Hanley was born on June 20, 1926, to John and Margaret Hanley in...
Robert 'Bob' Bruno
Mar 31, 2024
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Robert D. "Bob" Bruno, 71, of Wakefield, died after a long battle with cancer on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at his home.
Bob "Mooda" was born on Nov. 18, 1952, in Wakefield, to the late Peter Bruno and Julia (Decur) Bruno. Bob graduated from Wakefield High School in 1971 and went on to graduate...
Robert 'Bob' 'Ogie' Ogren
Mar 22, 2024
EWEN, Mich. – Robert "Bob" "Ogie" Ogren, 79, of Ewen, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Bayside Village in L'Anse.
Bob was born on Feb. 11, 1945, in Torrance, California, the son of Hjalmer and Lempi (Niemi) Ogren. He attended Ewen High School and graduated in 1963.
On Aug. 30, 1963, Bob was...
Timothy G. Ducharme
Mar 21, 2024
MARENISCO, Mich. – Timothy G. DuCharme, 61, of Marenisco, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at his home. A celebration of Tim's life will be held on Thursday, March 28, at the Marenisco Town Hall, from 10 to 11 a.m. A luncheon will take place immediately following the visitation. Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial...