Jean Forini
Mar 13, 2024
Jean Teresa Forini, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. She led a long and happy life filled with love. Jean was born in Ironwood, Michigan on March 29, 1933, the daughter of John and Mary (Kapets) Wilcheck. There was a big snowstorm that day and she liked to say she blew into this...
Shawn L. Heckathorn
Mar 8, 2024
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Shawn L. Heckathorn, 57, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Shawn is survived by his wife, Coleen; children, David (Vanessa), Christina, Alycia (Aaron), Brittany (Ian) and Brian (Clare); grandchildren, Tyler, Spencer, Paige, Alejandro, Jackson, Aaliyah and Camden; brothers, Michael (Tammy) and Jesse...
Harold M. Pospeck
Mar 7, 2024
Harold M. Pospeck, 77, of Ironwood passed away peacefully on March 7, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. He was the son of Bernard and Catherine and the brother of wonderful siblings and their spouses: Donald (Marvella), Betty Rigoni (Omar), Connie Figuli (Robert), Gerald (Marlene), Henry (Mary), Laura Modjewski (John), Charlotte Wells (Al), James (Patricia), and Darlene Green...
Jackie L. Milewski
Feb 24, 2024
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Jacqueline L. Milewski, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Jackie is survived by her husband, Eugene "Geno" Milewski; three daughters, Diana (Jim) Alexandroni, Donna Milewski-Dorner and Debbie (Jeff) Lekies; grandchildren, Barbie Esterline, Robby Lampart, Nicki (Chris) Hudson, Janelle "Jelly" Lekies, Carissa VanVonderen and Alesha Dorner; and...
Patrick J. Niemi
Feb 23, 2024
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Patrick J. Niemi, age 55, of Ironwood Township, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024.
Patrick was born on Dec. 1, 1968, in Ironwood, to the late Olive and Raymond Niemi. He is survived by his loving sons, Andrew and Michael Niemi; brother, Raymond Niemi Jr.; sister-in-law, Paulette Niemi; nephews, Anthony and...
Sylvia Ann Lamaide
Feb 19, 2024
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Sylvia Ann LaMaide, 88, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield, with her family at her side.
She was born on Dec. 14, 1935, in Ashland, Wisconsin, a daughter of Robert and Laura (Englund) Magnuson.
On Aug. 8,...
Sally Louise Tourville
Feb 18, 2024
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Sally Louise Tourville, 90, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. A lifelong resident of Gogebic County, Sally was a much loved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt.
Sally was born on Oct. 29, 1933, in Wakefield, to Arvo and Marion Torkko. She met and married...
Nona Lee Rooni
Feb 15, 2024
RAMSAY, Mich. – Nona Lee Rooni, 83, a longtime resident of Ramsay, enjoyed living with her son and daughter-in-law, David and Stacie Rooni, and their children in Wakefield, for the past year. She passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield, with her loving family at her side.
Nona...
Ardythe Constance Niemela
Feb 14, 2024
Our beloved mother, Ardythe Constance (Budnik) Niemela went home to be with Jesus on February 14, 2024 after a brief illness. She was born on March 16, 1929 to Joseph and Elodese Crystal (Rice) Budnik in Bessemer, Michigan. She spent her youth enjoying summers on her grandparent's farm in Princeton, Wisconsin. This was the beginning of her love for...
Thomas Joseph Rigden
Feb 14, 2024
MINOCQUA, Wis. - Thomas Joseph Ridgen, 68, of Minocqua, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, in Ironwood, Michigan.
Tom was born on July 23, 1955, a son of Thomas and Darlene (Welch) Rigden. He grew up in Berkeley, Illinois.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine...
Lorraine L. 'Pud' Anderson
Feb 7, 2024
MARENISCO, Mich. – Lorraine L. "Pud" Anderson, 99, a longtime resident of Marenisco, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield.
Lorraine was born on Dec. 20, 1924, in Ashland, Wisconsin, a daughter of Reinhold and Laura (Rominske) Ryskey. She attended Roosevelt High School in Marenisco and graduated in 1943....
Jean Barbacovi
Feb 2, 2024
HURLEY, Wis. - Jean (Pancheri) Barbacovi, 94, of Hurley, formerly a longtime resident of Bessemer, Michigan, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, while residing at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley.
Jean was born on June 19, 1929, in Norway, Michigan, to Emanuel and Josephine (Stevens) Pancheri, and...
Mark D. Mattson
Feb 2, 2024
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Mark D. Mattson, 69, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at his home.
Mark was born on Sept. 18, 1954, in Wakefield, a son of Elmer and Viola (Hongisto) Mattson. He was a graduate of Wakefield High School.
On July 14, 1975, Mark was united in...
Barbara Jean Maki
Feb 2, 2024
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Barbara Jean Maki, 80, a longtime resident of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at her home.
Barbara was born on Sept. 28, 1943, in Ironwood, the daughter of the late Conrad and Edith (Berg) Swanson. She attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood and graduated in 1961.
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Gary W. Ellis
Jan 28, 2024
SAXON, Wis. - Gary W. Ellis, 88, of Saxon, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, in Beaver Dam.
Gary was born on Aug. 25, 1935, in Ashland, the son of the late Clarence and Hildur (Peterson) Ellis. He was a graduate of Saxon High School.
Gary was drafted into the U.S. Army and spent...
Martin Joseph Lipske
Jan 23, 2024
HURLEY, Wis. - Martin Joseph Lipske, 69, of Hurley, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, with his loving family at his side.
Marty was born on Oct. 30, 1954, to Joseph and Caroline (Boho) Lipske of Upson, "The center of the universe," as he always said.
Marty attended Hurley High School and graduated...
James B. Peterson
Jan 21, 2024
BESSEMER, Mich. - James B. Peterson, 80, of Bessemer, passed away from health complications on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024.
James was born on May 9, 1943, to Evald and Mary Peterson. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in pharmaceutical studies from Ferris State University in 1965.
James worked as a pharmacist for 50 years....
Barbara A. Laguna
Jan 18, 2024
PENCE, Wis. — Barbara A. (Anderson) Laguna, 84, of Pence, passed away peacefully Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, at her home, with her family at her side, after 23 long years of battling cancer. Barb was born on Dec. 1, 1939, to Leon J. and Ann D. (Umolac) Anderson. She attended J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley, and...
John William Johnson Iii
Jan 18, 2024
BESSEMER, Mich. – John William Johnson III, 83, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, at the Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, Wisconsin, with his loving family at his side.
John was born on June 4, 1940, in Milwaukee, a son of Gladys Clara (Gerlach) and John W. Johnson Jr. He attended A.D. Johnston...
Joyce Virginia Seeke
Jan 14, 2024
BESSEMER, Mich. - Joyce Virginia Seeke, 94, of Bessemer, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024.
Joyce was born on July 27, 1929, in Wakefield, a daughter of Weitta and Senia (Hendrickson) Mars. Joyce grew up in Ramsay and was always proud to be from there. She attended Ramsay School and graduated from...