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...
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...