obituaries

Nov 26, 2023

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Alma Jean Lucas, 91, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023.  She was born Sept. 20, 1932 at home on the Runestad family ranch outside Highmore, South Dakota, to John A. and Amelia C. (Hale) Runestad.  She graduated from Mitchell High School in Mitchell, South Dakota, in 1950.

Alma obtained her...

Nov 18, 2023

BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. – Geraldine "Geri" Sikkila, 90, of Bruce Crossing, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, with her family by her side.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wes; her parents, Carl and Cecelia Conrad; and her brothers, Terry (Bunny) Conrad and Donald Conrad.

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Nov 17, 2023

HURLEY, Wis. - Barbara Jean (Allen) Lemmons, a long-time resident of Hurley, passed away in her sleep early Friday morning, Nov. 17, 2023, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley.

She was born on Feb. 4, 1933, a daughter of Harold and Ethel Allen.

Barbara attended a one-room schoolhouse in Coopersville, Michigan....

Nov 16, 2023

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Patricia Ann Sybeldon, 88, of Ironwood, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023.

Patricia was born on Sept. 25, 1935, in Hurley, Wisconsin, the daughter of Joseph F. and Julia (Organist) Sybeldon. She attended Lincoln High School in Hurley, and graduated in 1953.  Patricia continued her education and earned a degree from Spencerian Business...

Nov 11, 2023

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Delores Budgick, 87, of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood.

Delores was born on March 23, 1936, in Marenisco, a daughter of Earl Richard and Elsie (Russell) Bishop. She graduated from Marenisco High School.

On March 22, 1969, Delores was united in marriage with...

Nov 9, 2023

Wakefield, Mich. - Patricia Alice "Patti" Olson, 74, of Ramsay, died peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield.

Patti was born on Sept. 27, 1949, in Wakefield, a daughter of Edward and Alice (Sloma) Olson. She graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer in 1967.

Patti was...

Nov 9, 2023

ASHLAND, Wis. - Carol Ann (Banovetz) Haukkala, a long-time resident of Ashland, passed away peacefully in her sleep early Thursday morning, Nov. 9, 2023, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley.

Carol was born on Dec. 16, 1940, a daughter of Joseph J. and Arvilla I. (Boleau) Banovetz. She attended St. Sebastian Catholic School...

Nov 7, 2023

BESSEMER, Mich. - Marilyn Louise Wroblewski, 82, of Bessemer, gained her angel wings on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in Kronenwetter, Wisconsin. She passed peacefully with her daughters by her side.

Marilyn's life would seem too short to many, but those of us who were blessed to be touched by her, understand the imprint she left on our...

Oct 30, 2023

BESSEMER, Mich. - Joe Simcoe, 75, of Bessemer, was reunited for all eternity with his wife and the love of his life, the former Donna Johnson, on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023.

Joe and Donna were married on May 2, 1970, at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Bessemer. She preceded him in death on June 2, 2009.

Oct 25, 2023

RAMSAY, Mich. - A Mass of Christian Burial remembering JoAnn Harvey, 85, of Ramsay, who was born on Nov. 26, 1937, and who passed away on Oct. 25, 2023, will be celebrated Tuesday, July 2, at 11 a.m., preceded by memorial visitation at 10 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 407 Ascherman St., in Wakefield. The Rev. Dominic Agyapong...

Oct 24, 2023

IRONWOOD, Mich. — Irene Suvanto, 82, a resident of Ironwood Township, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood.

Irene was born on Aug. 17, 1941, in Ironwood, the oldest of 11 children to Reuben and Martha (Reini) Kinnunen. She attended Roosevelt School and graduated from...

Oct 24, 2023

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Mary Jo Anderson, 81, of Ironwood, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023.

Mary Jo was born on Feb. 23, 1942, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, to Joseph and Agnes (Dewing) Zuiker. She graduated from high school in 1960. While growing up, Mary Jo worked at the A&W Root Beer stand and the Tomahawk Hospital.

Oct 20, 2023

BESSEMER, Mich. - Savina J. Kyrola, 96, of 1 N. Fairview Street Apartments, Bessemer, died on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at her residence.

Savina was born on April 12, 1927, in Anvil Location, Bessemer, a daughter of Massimo and Mamie (Borgo) Mattie. She attended Anvil School and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer in 1944....

Oct 18, 2023

Helen J. (Turkal) Schaller, 99, died peacefully in a family home on Oct. 18, 2023. She was the last surviving sibling of 11 children.

Helen was one of the first female nurse anesthetists in the country beginning in the mid-1940s. She received her "on-the job" training in Detroit, spent a short time in Philadelphia, and then spent...

Oct 12, 2023

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Paul Francis "Putt Putt" Morrison, 59, of Wakefield, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield.

Paul was born on Aug. 15, 1964, in Wakefield, a son of Francis J. "Chummy" and Verna I. (Kinnunen) Morrison. He graduated from Wakefield High School.

Paul loved watching...

Oct 12, 2023

EWEN, Mich. - Alice Ann Johnson, 82, of Ewen, passed away Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. She was an excellent and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt.

Alice was born on July 16, 1941, in Stannard Township, a daughter of Reino M. and Margaret G. (Sorola) Tulppo. She attended Ewen-Trout Creek High School and graduated with...

Oct 9, 2023

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Gene L. LaCosse, 85, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield.

Gene was born on Oct. 28, 1937, in Negaunee, to Eugene and Sylvia (Saari) LaCosse. He attended school within the Champion School District. Gene was united in marriage to Karen J. Sampson...

Oct 9, 2023

CAPAC, Mich. - Patricia L. Slattery, 95, of Capac, passed away on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023.

She was born on May 31, 1928, in Wakefield.

Patricia is survived by her children, Nicholas E. Slattery and Kathleen M. Quandt; six grandchildren, Nicholas E. Slattery, Michael J. Slattery, Toni Quandt, Heidi Quandt, Kevin Quandt and Kelsie Quandt;...

Oct 4, 2023

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Thomas John Saari, 79, of Wakefield, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, after a brief battle with liver cancer.

Tom was born on May 2, 1944, at Divine Infant Hospital in Wakefield, a son of Ernest and Inez (Silvonen) Saari. He attended Wakefield High School until his senior year and then decided to...

Oct 3, 2023

BESSEMER, Mich. - David W. Paynter, 80, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.

Dave was born on Feb. 14, 1943, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to Vivian (Kelto) and Walter Paynter. He moved to Bessemer as an infant.

Dave attended school in Bessemer and graduated...