obituaries

Dec 13, 2022

HURLEY, Wis. – Bernice Irene Hannula, 89, of Hurley, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, in Marquette, Michigan, with her loving family by her side.

Bernice was born on Dec. 2, 1933, in Republic, Michigan, a daughter of Arne and Aili (Carlson) Kerkela. She attended Republic High School and graduated in 1953.

Following...

Dec 13, 2022

MILLERSVILLE, Md. - Russell Matteus Jurmu, 90, of Millersville, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022.

Russell was born in Wakefield, Michigan to the late Oskari John and Evi Armeda Jurmu. He attended Anne Arundel Community College in Maryland and went on to receive his Master's degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore Campus.

Russell...

Dec 9, 2022

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Joyce Marie McDonald, 94, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022.

Joyce was born on March 30, 1928, in Trout Creek, a daughter of John and Lillian (Ojala) Maki. She graduated from Trout Creek High School in 1946.

On June 1, 1946, Joyce married William McDonald, who preceded her...

Dec 2, 2022

Mark William Whitley

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Mark William Whitley, 70, of Wakefield, passed away of  pneumonia with his family around him, on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, after many years of fighting and defeating multiple cancers.

Mark was born on March 26, 1952, in Wakefield, a son...

Nov 30, 2022

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Dennis Owen "Bubba" LaMaide, 68, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022.

Dennis was born on Feb. 26, 1954, in Wakefield, a son of Sylvia Ann (Magnuson) and Maxin G. LaMaide Sr. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1972.

Dennis was a chef in Michigan,...

Nov 29, 2022

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Darlene Annette Kangas Perlberg, 84, of Ironwood, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, in Rochester, Minnesota, after suffering a stroke on Nov. 9, at the Mayo Clinic.

Darlene was born on Sept. 15, 1938, in Erwin Township, a daughter of Edward and Martha (Pohjola) Anderson. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School...

Nov 26, 2022

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Carolyn Dianne Niemi, 81, of Ironwood, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022.

Carolyn was born on July 10, 1941, in Erwin Township, the daughter of Eugene and Ruth (Lipponen) Minkin. She graduated at the top of her class from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer in 1959.

Carolyn worked as an...

Nov 25, 2022

MONTREAL, Wis. – James C. Dennis, 90, of Montreal, went to be with the Lord, on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at his home, with his family by his side.

A complete obituary will be published at a later date.

Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, Michigan, is assisting the...

Nov 22, 2022

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Nathan Wayne Mattila passed from this earth, at the age of 55, to be with his dear Father in heaven for eternity on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022. He was blessed to be at home with his cherished wife and children by his side in his final moments. He was an inspiration to many, as his love...

Nov 22, 2022

Sherry Fay (Risku) Kapugia

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Sherry Fay (Risku) Kapugia, 78, of Wakefield, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022.

Sherry was born in Bessemer, to John (Bill) and Feimi (Fay) (Leppala) Risku, on February 4, 1944. She married Curt Matthew Kapugia on March 18, 1966. They shared 53 wonderful years of...

Nov 16, 2022

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Ralph Richard Wirtanen, 69, of Ironwood, died on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, after suffering a fatal heart attack.

Ralph was born in Bessemer Township, on Dec. 17, 1952, to T. R. and Siiri H. (Johnson) Wirtanen. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School and attended Gogebic Community College and Northern Michigan University. He...

Nov 15, 2022

BESSEMER, Mich. – Stanley J. Servia, 91, of Bessemer, a prominent retired longtime businessman died on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022.

He was born in Norway, Michigan, on Jan. 12, 1931, son of the late Joseph and Esther Servia and moved to Bessemer with his parents in 1946.   On Nov. 29, 1952, he was married to Loretta Tarnaski,...

Nov 15, 2022

HURLEY, Wis. - Arlene Mae (nee Yurich) Abelson, 90, a longtime resident of the Town of Oma, was granted her angel wings on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, after a brief hospitalization.

Arlene was born on April 10, 1932, in Rhinelander. Her love story began when she met and then married Eugene "Popeye" Abelson on Jan....

Nov 9, 2022

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Sandra "Sandi" McManman, 77, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022.

Sandi was born at home on Balsam St., in Ironwood, on March 26, 1945, to Nelma (Aho) and Allan Anderson. She attended Norrie Grade School and was a member of the Luther L. Wright High School class of 1963.

Nov 5, 2022

HURLEY, Wis. – August J. "Gus" Giancola, 87, a longtime resident of Hurley, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, while a resident of Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley.

August was born on July 30, 1935, in Bronx, New York, the son of Irene (Dalfonso) and August John Giancola Sr. He attended Lincoln High...

Nov 3, 2022

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Janet Marie Even, 61, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, after a long illness.

Janet was born on April 18, 1961, in Chicago, a daughter to John and Janet Chadderdon. Janet attended Nettelhorst Elementary School and graduated from Lake View High School in Chicago. Janet was...

Nov 2, 2022

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Bernadette Ravelli, 84, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away at home on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Bernadette was born on May 30, 1938, in Wakefield, a daughter of Hannibal and Mary (Guglielmetti) Ravelli. She attended Wakefield Township Schools through the 11th grade and graduated from St. Joseph's Academy...

Oct 27, 2022

MERCER, Wis. – Doug Schulze, 80, of Mercer, formerly of Bessemer, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022.

Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, Michigan, is assisting the family with their arrangements.

Oct 25, 2022

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Brian Scott Lindberg, 62, of Ironwood, formerly of Bruce Crossing, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022.

Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, is assisting the family with their arrangements.

Oct 24, 2022

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Joseph James Buchko Sr., 80, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022.

Joseph was born on Feb. 16, 1942, at the family home, in Wabeno, Wisconsin, to loving parents, Joseph John and Marion Caroline (Peterson) Buchko.

He proudly served his country in...