David L. Imhoff
Sep 29, 2023
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - David L. "Kansas" Imhoff, 66, of Wakefield, passed away on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, following an unexpected medical illness.
David is survived by two daughters, Nicole Lee Ray (Adam) and Jennifer Lynn Imhoff; his mother, Barbara Imhoff, Marenisco; two sisters, Linda Robinson (Jesse), Overland Park, Kansas, and Julie Imhoff, Wakefield; three grandchildren, Jaxyn, Addy...
Geraldine A. 'Geri' Wicklund
Sep 26, 2023
ARKDALE, Wis. - Geraldine A. "Geri" Wicklund, 78, of Arkdale, formerly of Hurley, passed peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids.
Geri was born on Sept. 4, 1945, in Ironwood, Michigan, the daughter of the late John and Jean Kopacz. She grew up on Cary Road...
Kailum James Hupp
Sep 26, 2023
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Kailum James Hupp, of Ironwood, went to be with Jesus while in his mother's arms on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023.
Kailum was a treasured gift to his parents, Glen and Marria Hupp, who were blessed with him on Aug. 21, 2022. Although his earthly struggles were great, he was a special joy to be...
Carol Jean Anderson
Sep 23, 2023
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Carol Jean Anderson, 82, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at her cottage on Chaney Lake, also known as her "happy place." Sept. 23, is a meaningful day for her to leave us, as she was reunited in Heaven with the love of her life, her late husband, Jim, on their wedding...
Laurence 'Larry' J. Lanning
Sep 21, 2023
BESSEMER, Mich. - Laurence "Larry" J. Lanning, 67, of Bessemer, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, after a short battle with cancer.
Larry was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Nov. 25, 1955, to Joseph and Margaret (Peterson) Lanning. He lived in Marion, Iowa, his entire life until his retirement in September...
Benedict J. Cvengros
Sep 19, 2023
BESSEMER, Mich. – Benedict J. Cvengros, 92, a longtime resident of Bessemer, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Benedict was born on June 19, 1931, in Ironwood, a son of Stephen and Josephine (Gorilla) Cvengros.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the...
Arleigh Beryl Cox
Sep 18, 2023
Arleigh Beryl Cox, age 88, of Hickman, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023 at the Optalis Nursing Home in Kingsford, Michigan. He was born on October 9, 1934 in Cooley Valley, Wisconsin, to Clarence Leslie and Mildred Irene Sidie Cox. After serving in the Army during the Korean War, Arleigh began working with Graphite Specialties in...
Gerald W. 'Jerry' Rouse
Sep 11, 2023
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Gerald W. "Jerry" Rouse, 70, of Ironwood, passed away on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, at Aspirus Hospital, in Wausau, Wisconsin, with his cherished wife and children by his side.
Gerald was born on Jan. 3, 1953, in Ironwood, a son of Irving and Lempi M. (Kinnunen) Rouse. He attended Luther L. Wright High School...
Robert J. 'Rob' Peters Jr.
Sep 10, 2023
EWEN, Mich. - Robert J. "Rob" Peters Jr., 67, of Ewen, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023.
Rob was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin, on Sept. 9, 1956, to Robert J. Peters Sr. and Meta A. (Verdien) Peters.
After graduation at Waukesha South High School, he began his working career at Waukesha Pumps, and...
Donna Marie (Nee Mussatti) Rajk
Sep 9, 2023
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Donna Marie (nee Mussatti) Rajk, 65, of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood, surrounded by her loving family.
Donna was born in Wakefield to the late John and Mary Mussatti on Aug. 18, 1958.
Donna was well known by many...
Barbara Ann Perkovich
Sep 8, 2023
BESSEMER, Mich. – Barbara Ann (nee Novascone) Perkovich, 72, of Bessemer, passed away on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, at her home.
Barbara was born on April 7, 1951, in Duluth, Minnesota, the daughter of Marjorie (Mattson) and James Novascone Jr.
On Sept. 27, 1980, she was united in marriage to Peter John Perkovich.
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Robert E. 'Butch' Rowe
Sep 7, 2023
SAXON, Wis. - Robert E. "Butch" Rowe, 83, of Saxon, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 7, 2023.
Robert was born on June 24, 1940, at home in Gurney, Wisconsin. The son of the late Lester and Lucille (Lee) Rowe, he was one of seven kids.
Robert graduated from Saxon High School in 1958, and...
Joanne K. Anderson Magdziak
Sep 5, 2023
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Joanne K. Anderson Magdziak, 86, a longtime resident of Ironwood, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, unexpectedly in her home.
Joanne was born in Ironwood, on Nov. 7, 1936, to Carl E. Anderson and Lily Iris (Paull) Anderson. Joanne graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1954. Following graduation she went to Detroit...
Claire (Ruppe) Mesich
Sep 2, 2023
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Claire J. Mesich, 76, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital.
Claire was born on April 1, 1947, to Theresa (Verbos) Ruppe and Rudolph Ruppe of Ironwood. The only girl of four children, she had an older brother, Rudy, and two younger, Tom and...
Carl G. Makela
Aug 22, 2023
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Carl G. Makela, born April 15, 1923, in Wakefield, and died on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, at the age of 100, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, Wisconsin. His parents were John and Maryann (Hill) Makela. Carl lived his entire life in Wakefield. He was married for 53 years to Catherine Gerovac...
Leo Matt Zalaznik Jr.
Aug 16, 2023
Leo Matt Zalaznik Jr., 72, of Mercer, unexpectedly passed away peacefully on Aug. 16, 2023, at home.
God  definitely broke the mold when Leo was born to the late Leo and Margaret (Suding) Zalaznik on June 29, 1951, in Superior. After graduating in 1969 from Superior High School he lived a life of strong faith, no regrets,...
Merrie G. Giannunzio
Aug 12, 2023
OSHKOSH, Wis. — Our beloved mother, Merrie Gabrielle (Bergquist) Giannunzio, 78, passed away after a 13-year battle with salivary cancer. She went with the Lord on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, at home, surrounded by her children, Jamie, Bree and Ian; son-in-law, Beau.; and grandchildren, Isabella, Mckenzie, Jordan and Kolten. Also present were Nancy Lanctoe and Gout Deng. She was...
Eugene 'Bingo' Vittone
Aug 9, 2023
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Eugene "Bingo" Vittone, 92, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, at Wings of Hope Hospice in Allegan, Michigan, holding his daughter, Jill's hand. He was greeted in Heaven by his wife, Charlotte, who asked, "Eug, what took you so long?"
Bingo was born on July 19, 1931, to Annie and...
William John 'Bobo' Mukavitz
Aug 9, 2023
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - William John "Bobo" Mukavitz of Ironwood Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, at the age of 90, with his beloved family and friends by his side.
William was born in Newport Heights on Sept. 8, 1932, to father, Rudolph Mukavitz, and mother, Annabel (Bonovetz) Mukavitz. Bobo spent his childhood in...
Scott M. Schlicher
Aug 7, 2023
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Scott M. Schlicher, 61, of Ironwood, passed away on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood.
Scott was born on April 28, 1961, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. He graduated from St. Ambrose High School and Gogebic Community College. He continued his education at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. After which he returned...