obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

Oct 1, 2022

HURLEY, Wis. - Helen Josephine Kasper, (nee Severia Helen Misuraco), our mother, passed away peacefully at age 98 on Oct. 1, 2022, while a resident of Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley.

She was predeceased by her husband, Alexander Kasper; her eldest son, Darryl Anthony; her grandson, Max Kasper; and twin infant granddaughters along with...

Sep 30, 2022

BILLINGS, Mont. — Michael Thomas "Mike" "Waz" Wasley, of Billings, Montana, passed away on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, at the age of 34. Michael was born in Ashland, Wisconsin, on Aug. 19, 1988, to Jeffrey and Debra Wasley of Ironwood, Michigan. He went to Newport and Norrie Elementary Schools and was a graduate of Luther L. Wright High School...

Sep 21, 2022

BESSEMER, Mich. – Donald J. Chiapuzio, 77, of Bessemer, passed away at home on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield.

Sep 17, 2022

BESSEMER, Mich. - Donna M. Brown, 80, of Bessemer, peacefully passed away on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, at her home, with her loving family by her side. She was the only child of Samuel and Mary (Samarziya) Ulianelli of Detroit.

Donna was born on July 16, 1942, and graduated in 1960 from Cody High School in Detroit....

Sep 14, 2022

Gene Dominic Fabbri

BESSEMER, Mich. - Gene Dominic Fabbri, 82, a longtime resident of Anvil Location, Bessemer, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022.

Gene was born on Aug. 30, 1940, in Euccica-Suarella, Corsica, France, a son of Gino and Leonilda (Ciabattari) Fabbri. He moved with his family to Ironwood in 1949....

Sep 12, 2022

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Russell L. "Susie" Danielson, 63, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022.

Russ was born on Sept. 2, 1959, in Wakefield, a son of Glen R. and Donna J. (Tupper) Danielson. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1977.

For several years, Russ worked for his...

Sep 8, 2022

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Dale James Mattson, 67, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022.

Dale was born on Jan. 11, 1955, in Wakefield, the son of Arnie Oliver and Dorothy Ann (Makela) Mattson. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1973. Dale continued his education and graduated from...

Sep 8, 2022

RAMSAY, Mich. – Frances Arlene Johnson Callovi, 93, a longtime resident of Ramsay, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022.

Frances was born on Oct. 16, 1928, in Odanah, Wisconsin, a daughter of Frank and Frieda (Wietrzykowski) Rohn.

On June 14, 1942, she was united in marriage to Arthur F....

Sep 5, 2022

GILE, Wis. – Roberta Lee "Bobbie" Bergquist, 78, a lifelong resident of Gile, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022.

Roberta was born on Jan. 9, 1944, in Ironwood, Michigan, a daughter of Robert James and Lena Mary (Redolphi) Peterson. She attended Hurley High School and graduated in 1962.

On Sept. 7, 1964, Roberta...

Aug 25, 2022

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Donna Bell (Asher) Welch, 90, of Wakefield, formerly a longtime resident of Bath, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. Donna was born on Aug. 31, 1931, in Lansing, a daughter of Florence Evelyn and Earl Mike Asher.

She was a proud member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Bath, and the Veterans...

Aug 25, 2022

BESSEMER, Mich. - Gary Malcolm Erickson, 71, a lifelong resident of Bessemer, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022.

Gary was born on May 26, 1951, to Agnes and Malcolm Erickson.

After graduating from the A.D. Johnston High School in 1969, he attended Northern

Michigan University and received training and...

Aug 21, 2022

Doris (Hudec) LaRock

MELBOURNE, Fla. – Doris (Hudec) LaRock, 93, of Melbourne, formerly a longtime resident of Marenisco, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022.

Doris was born on March 2, 1929, in Marenisco, a daughter of Peter and Blanch (Smith) Hudec. She attended Marenisco High School and graduated in...