obituaries

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...

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...

May 4, 2023

Dr. Dean Dalbec passed away on May...

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...

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...

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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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...

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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Apr 21, 2023

HURLEY, Wis. - James A. Giuliano, 74, of Hurley, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota.

Jim was born on April 28, 1948, in Ironwood, Michigan. He was the son of Alfred Giuliano and Mary Chiapusio.

Jim attended J.E. Murphy High School and graduated in 1966....

Apr 15, 2023

IRONWOOD, Mich. – William "Bill" Newman, 86, of Ironwood, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023.

Bill was born on May 17, 1936, in Thomaston, a son of Burl and Ailie (Sarkkinen) Newman. He attended Wakefield schools.

On Aug. 6, 1960, Bill was united in marriage to Carole Cox in Wakefield.

He started...

Apr 11, 2023

HURLEY, Wis. - Edwin Michael Edmark, 74, of Hurley, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

Edwin "Eddy" was born on Aug. 2, 1948, to Edwin F. and Lillian E. Edmark in Wakefield, Michigan. Eddy attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1966.

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Apr 10, 2023

IRONWOOD, Mich. – It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Rudy Patrick Massi, 37, of Ironwood.

Rudy was born on Feb. 7, 1986, in Ironwood, to Joseph R. and Sue (Harkins) Massi.

Rudy was an amazing father, son, brother, friend and person in general. He was always there to...

Apr 9, 2023

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Linda Evelyn Freeman, 68, of Ironwood, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023, at her home.

Linda was born on July 23, 1954, to Richard and Lois (Swain) Freeman in San Francisco. She lived her childhood years in California.

In 1981, Linda joined the U.S. Army in hopes of being a helicopter pilot...

Apr 6, 2023

RAMSAY, Mich. — John "R" Maki, 75, of Ramsay, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 6, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer.

R was born on April 30, 1947, in Hancock, to Barney and Edith Maki.

He was an avid outdoorsman and loved his camp "Cool Water" on Chaney Lake. He...

Apr 4, 2023

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Michael Clement "Mike" Mesich, 94, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in his daughter and son-in-law's home in Montreal, Wisconsin.

Mike was born on Sept. 29, 1928, in Ironwood, a son of John Carl and Anna Mary (Yelich) Mesich. Mike attended Newport grade school and graduated from Luther L. Wright...

Apr 3, 2023

BURNSVILLE, Minn. - Deb was born on May 27, 1960, near Ipswich, England, and passed on Monday, April 3, 2023, in Burnsville.

The fourth child in an Air Force family, she grew up understanding the value and challenge of travel; how to make friends and create memories; and adapt to new situations. Those qualities served her in...

Mar 29, 2023

IRONWOOD, Mich. — Michael "Mike" Anthony Holmes, 61, of Ironwood, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

He was born on Sept. 16, 1961, to Jack and Carol Holmes in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He graduated from Ironwood Catholic High School where he played varsity basketball. Following graduation, Mike attended Gogebic Community College for welding.

In...

Mar 18, 2023

WINCHESTER, Wis. – Roger Lynn Miller, 83, of Winchester, engineer, carpenter, foodie, leader, hunter, fisherman and social butterfly died on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at home with his family at his side. Roger was known for his thriftiness and was a social extrovert. He enjoyed a lifelong love of hunting ducks, deer, turkeys, squirrels, rabbits, gin martinis, cheeses, tools,...

Mar 15, 2023

BESSEMER, Mich. – Jerry L. Busch, 76, of Bessemer, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

Jerry was born on May 17, 1946, in Ironwood, a son of John and Dorothy (Erickson) Busch. He attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1964.

In 1966, Jerry enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served...

Mar 15, 2023

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Our sweet baby boy, Carston Hayes Nault, a.k.a. Bubbs-A-Boo, Mr. Mr., and Tank, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

He was a sweet, loving boy with enough "chunk" to go around for everyone. He was goofy, always saying, "this and that" while pointing his finger, and Carston was so smart, and loved his...