Nathan Wayne Mattila
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...
Sherry Fay (Risku) Kapugia
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...
Ralph Richard Wirtanen
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...
Stanley J. Servia
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,...
Arlene Mae Abelson
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....
Sandra 'Sandi' Mcmanman
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.
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August J. 'Gus' Giancola
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...
Janet Marie Even
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...
Bernadette Ravelli
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...
Doug Schulze
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.
Brian Scott Lindberg
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.
Joseph James Buchko Sr.
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...
Raymond E. Maki
Oct 23, 2022
BERGLAND, Mich. - Raymond E. Maki, 91, of Kingsford, formerly of Bergland, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, at 10:40 p.m., surrounded by his family.
He was born on June 20, 1931, in Ishpeming, son of the late Toivo and Viola (Lakanen) Maki and attended the Ishpeming Schools.
Ray served in the U.S. Army...
Richard Arthur Blomberg
Oct 23, 2022
BESSEMER, Mich. – Richard Arthur Blomberg, 73, of Bessemer, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 23 2022, at his home.
Richard was born on Jan. 5, 1949, to Arthur and Clara (Behrendt) Blomberg. He attended school in North Ironwood and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1967. Richard attended Gogebic Community College and received an...
Clayton Thomas Mccosker
Oct 22, 2022
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Clayton Thomas McCosker, 53, of Wakefield, was born to eternal life on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Carol McCosker.
Clayton is survived by his brother, Wayne (Janis); his sister, Karen (Alan Lemke); an aunt, Jaoana Dean; and a nephew and four nieces, Tom,...
Ryan Jacob Kontny
Oct 18, 2022
RAMSAY, Mich. - Ryan J. Kontny, age 47, of Ramsay, died on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, after a brief illness.
He was born Jan. 15, 1975, to Dennis and Susan Kontny. He was 2 months early, weighing 3 pounds, 6 ounces. He was a fighter. He was in the hospital for a month before he could come...
Phyllis Margaret Perry
Oct 11, 2022
HURLEY, Wis. - Phyllis Margaret Perry, 94, of Hurley, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, with her family by her side. She, one of four children, was born on Jan. 12, 1928, in Plum City, to Fred and Clara Zeilinger and joined a great generation. Her parents owned and ran a farm and the children rode...
Aiden Luke Ozzello
Oct 10, 2022
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Aiden Luke Ozzello, 18, of Ironwood Township, passed away on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022.
Aiden was born on Aug. 26, 2004, to Bonnie Estola and Ted Ozzello. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School with the class of 2022. While in high school, Aiden participated in multiple team sports. He was currently...
William L. Webb
Oct 7, 2022
WATERSMEET, Mich. – William L. Webb, 82, of Watersmeet, passed away on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022.
William was born on July 12, 1940, in Greenville, Texas, and was raised in Dallas. He followed the Dallas Cowboys football team and was their number one fan.
On Sept. 9, 1989, William married Cyndi in Dallas.
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Dennis W. Mattson
Oct 5, 2022
OMA TOWNSHIP, Wis. - Dennis W. Mattson, 87, of Ishpeming, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his Pine Lake cottage, Oma Township, on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022.
Dennis was born on July 10, 1935, in Wakefield, Michigan, to Walfred and Lyme (Brompsi) Mattson. He graduated in 1953 from Wakefield High School. After graduation, Dennis worked at the Plymouth...