Mildred E. 'Millie' (Kraynak) Potts
Jun 7, 2023
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Mildred E. "Millie" (Kraynak) Potts, 83, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Sky View Nursing Center in Hurley, Wisconsin.
Millie was born on Jan. 11, 1940, in Ironwood, a daughter of Joseph and Anna (Verbos) Kraynak. She attended schools in Ironwood and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School...
Nicholas 'Nick' James Nelson
Jun 3, 2023
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Nicholas "Nick" James Nelson, 69, of Ironwood, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Madison, Wisconsin with his loving wife by his side.
Nick was born to Helen (Madden) and Walter Nelson of Wakefield on Oct. 25, 1953, and graduated from Wakefield High School in 1971. He married Marcia Holm, the love of...
Janet D. Patterson
Jun 3, 2023
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Janet D. Patterson, 71, of Ironwood, formerly of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Duluth, Minnesota, with her daughter and son-in-law by her side.
Janet was born on Nov. 17, 1951, in Wakefield, to Anselm "Judge" and Laura (Maki) Jarvenpaa. She graduated from Wakefield High School.
Janet is survived...
Lanetta Lea 'Lanie' Ramme
Jun 3, 2023
IRONWOOD, Mich. - LaNetta Lea "Lanie" Ramme, a longtime resident of Ironwood, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Lanie was 72 years old at the time of her passing.
Lanie was born on April 7, 1951, to the late Arthur and Francis (Snarski) Moselle. She was raised in Gile, Wisconsin, and was a...
Robert "Bob" Liuha
Jun 2, 2023
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Robert "Bob" Liuha, 77, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, June 2, 2023.
Bob was born at the Columbia Hospital, in Astoria, Oregon, on Oct. 13, 1945, the son of William "Bill" and Peggy (Hongisto) Liuha. He was baptized into the Lutheran faith as an infant and was a confirmand...
Clayton Eugene Raymond
May 26, 2023
HURLEY, Wis. – Clayton Eugene Raymond, 93, of Hurley, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023.
Clayton is survived by three children, Daniel Raymond, Christopher Raymond and Nancy Skoviera; and his life partner, Linda Brunell.
Per Clayton's wishes, no services are scheduled.
Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in...
Melvin Eugene Ellison
May 22, 2023
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Melvin Eugene Ellison, 80, of Wakefield, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield.
Melvin was born on May 15, 1943, in Odell, Nebraska, to Lester and Hope (Renz) Ellison. He attended school in Holmesville, Nebraska, and graduated in 1960. He went on to graduate from the...
Melvin E. Ellison
May 22, 2023
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Family and friends are invited to attend the graveside service for Melvin E. Ellison, to be held Friday, June 27, at 2 p.m., at Lakeside Cemetery in Wakefield.
He passed away on May 22, 2023, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield.
Melvin is survived by his wife, Gail, Wakefield; a daughter,...
Ladd E. Honkala
May 18, 2023
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Ladd E. Honkala, 76, of Ironwood, died peacefully at home on Thursday, May 18, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Marion Honkala; his sister, Georgia Taylor; his niece, Sherri Taylor; and his son, Ladd George Honkala II. Also gone before him are Sam, Milo, Kitty Cat, Toivo and Shade....
Jeffrey D. Bertagnoli
May 12, 2023
HURLEY , Wis. – Jeffrey D. Bertagnoli, 67, of Hurley, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Jeffrey was born on March 26, 1956, in Ironwood, the son of James J. and Beatrice B. (Johnson) Bertagnoli. He attended Hurley schools....
Marleen Ellen Farragh
May 11, 2023
IRONWOOD , Mich. – Marlene Ellen Farragh, 84, of Ironwood, formerly of Bessemer, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023.
Marlene was born on Sept. 9, 1938, in Crystal Falls, daughter of the late Edward and Helia Elvira (Korkiamaki) Ross. She was married to James Allan Farragh.
For 63 years, Marlene was...
Debbie A. Alonen
May 8, 2023
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Debbie A. Alonen, 70, of Ironwood, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, peacefully in her sleep.
Deb was born Jan. 2, 1953, in Ironwood, and was the daughter of the late James A. and Hazel M. (Mansfield) Peite. She attended Ironwood Catholic School and graduated in 1971.
Deb...
Anthony 'Tony' Dominic Rodeghiero
May 7, 2023
HURLEY, Wis. - Anthony "Tony" Dominic Rodeghiero, 71, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
Tony was born on June 28, 1951, in Ironwood, Michigan, the son of Andrew and Minnie (Negri) Rodeghiero. Tony attended St. Mary's grade school and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in 1969. After high...
Michael Byron Wells
May 5, 2023
RAMSAY, Mich. – Michael Byron Wells, 77, of Ramsay, as promised, rode his little red tricycle into Eternity on Friday, May 5, 2023. He passed away after a mercifully brief struggle with complications related to lung cancer.
Michael was born May 27, 1945, in Wisconsin, adopted as an infant and raised by B.K. and Orpha...
Daniel 'Dan' J. Rostollan
May 1, 2023
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. - Daniel "Dan" J. Rostollan, 65, of Sheboygan, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023, from a prolonged illness due to complications after a car accident.
He was born on Aug. 7, 1957, in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, to Donald and Dolores (Utto) Rostollan.
He is survived by his father, Donald, Wakefield, Michigan; his...
Clifford Mark Johns
May 1, 2023
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Clifford Mark Johns, 67, of Wakefield, died on Monday, May 1, 2023, in Bessemer.
Mark was born to Kenneth and Bertha (Mikkola) Johns in Wakefield, on Dec. 13, 1955. He graduated from Wakefield High School in 1974, where he was very active in track and field. Mark earned numerous records for the Wakefield Cardinals...
Mary Gene 'Mimi' Moncher
May 1, 2023
GILE, Wis. - Mary Gene "Mimi" Moncher, 71, of Gile, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023.
Our mom was born May 16, 1951, the youngest of six children born to Eugene and Ann (Lopez) Jacquart. When her sister, Sue, had trouble pronouncing Mary, she gained the nickname Mimi and it stuck.
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Raymond James Peterson
Apr 28, 2023
SHEBOYGAN FALLS, Wis. - Raymond James Peterson, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away late Friday night, April 28, 2023, in Olympia, Washington, while visiting family after a brief battle with cancer. He was 68 years old.
Ray was born on Nov. 24, 1954, in Ironwood, Michigan, a son of Raymond J. and Marguerite (Ferguson) Peterson. He grew up...
Deloris Ann Bracket
Apr 22, 2023
RAMSAY, Mich. - Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Deloris Ann Bracket, 84, of Ramsay, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at her residence of natural causes.
Deloris was born on Sept. 12, 1938, to Peter and Ann Valentino in Trimountain. She was a lifelong resident of the Upper Peninsula.
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