obituaries

Aug 21, 2022

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Lee Baron, 88, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, knowing his family loved him dearly.

Lee was born on Dec. 15, 1933, in Montreal, Wisconsin, the son of Emil and Esther (Freberg) Baron. Lee graduated from Hurley High School in 1951. Then, he enlisted...

Aug 15, 2022

BESSEMER, Mich. – Rose Marie (Cerne) Anderson, 95, a longtime resident of Bessemer, passed away on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022.

Rose was born on Feb. 24, 1927, in Bessemer, a daughter of Anton and Rose (Markovich) Cerne. She attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1945.

Rose was employed at various offices...

Aug 14, 2022

HURLEY, Wis. – Thomas Augustine Pallin, 81, a longtime resident of Hurley, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Thomas was born on Jan. 10, 1941, in Ironwood, Michigan, a son of Gustaf and Blanche (LaForge) Pallin. He attended St. Ambrose High School in Ironwood.

On...

Aug 14, 2022

BESSEMER, Mich. – Priscilla Ann "Pat" Duchaine, 85, formerly of Bessemer, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022.

Priscilla was born on Feb. 10, 1937, in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, the daughter of Henry Theodore and Marilee (Card) Boynton.

On March 3, 1956, Pat was united in marriage to Robert H. Duchaine.

They celebrated more...

Aug 13, 2022

Michael William Juleff

BESSEMER, Mich. – Michael William Juleff, 56, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, at his home.

Cremation will take place and a celebration of Mike's life will be held at a later date.

He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Aug 9, 2022

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Barbara I. Jackson, 96, a longtime resident of Erwin Township, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood.

She was born on March 31, 1926, to the late Impi (Eilo) Johnson.

Barbara grew up in Iron Belt,...

Aug 3, 2022

Carole Patricia Ozzello

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Carole Patricia (Gulan) Ozzello, 92, of Wakefield, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, at her home.

Carole was born on April 6, 1930, in Saxon, Wisconsin, a daughter of Anton and Theodosia Gulan.

On Oct. 30, 1960, she married James D. "Chocolate" Ozzello, in...

Jul 30, 2022

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Josephine (Malinowski) Armata, 95, of Ironwood , passed away peacefully on Saturday July 30, 2022.

Josie was born on March 8, 1927, in Hurley , Wisconsin, a daughter of Leo and Mary (Shelky) Malinowski.

On Nov. 30, 1947, she married Edward W. Armata. They resided in Ironwood their entire married life, and...

Jul 29, 2022

WATERSMEET, Mich. - William "Buck" Haluska, a lifelong resident of Watersmeet, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, with his loving family by his side.

Buck was born on Aug. 22, 1927, and was blessed with 94 amazing years. In 1945, he graduated from Watersmeet High School.

After graduation, Buck sailed on the Great Lakes...

Jul 23, 2022

Lewis Joseph Bordeaux Jr.

ESTEPONA, Spain - Lewis Joseph Bordeaux Jr., 79, of Estepona, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, in Estepona.

Lewis "Lew" was born on June 1, 1943, in Alameda, California, the son of Florence Bordeaux and Lewis J. Bordeaux. Lew and Florence moved to Wakefield, Michigan,  (Brotherton Location) when...

Jul 22, 2022

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Anna Jane Ozzello, 87, of Wakefield, went to be with Jesus in Heaven on Friday, July 22, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Anna Jane was born on Feb. 1, 1935, in North Carolina, and she grew up there with her parents and three brothers. Anna Jane was always proud of her...

Jul 22, 2022

BERGLAND, Mich. – Marguerite Irene Barthels, 92, of Bergland, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 22, 2022.

Marguerite was born on Jan. 13, 1930, in Topaz, a daughter of Sigurd and Irene (Osier) Hokens. She attended Bergland High School and graduated in 1947.

On May 6, 1950, Marguerite married Carl F. Barthels at the Trinity...

Jul 21, 2022

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Marie Joyce "Ann" Mesich, 87, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 21, 2022, with her loving family by her side.

Marie was born on Nov. 22, 1934, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, a daughter of Anthony W. and Gertrude (Winker) Ungerer. Ann graduated from Tomahawk High School in 1952, and she went to Milwaukee...

Jul 19, 2022

Russell David Trevarthen

BESSEMER, Mich. - Russell David Trevarthen, 82, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, with his loving family by his side.

Russell was born on July 22, 1939, in Ramsay, a son of Fredrick and Lila (Johnson)

Trevarthen. He attended Ramsay School and graduated from...

Jul 16, 2022

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Arnie O. Mattson, 92, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 16, 2022.

Arnie was born on June 17, 1930, in Wakefield, a son of Hjalmer and Signe (Wiitanen) Mattson. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1948.

Arnie proudly served his country in the...

Jul 10, 2022

WATERSMEET, Mich. - Caryl Ann DeBroder-Zelinski, 83, of Watersmeet, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 10, 2022.

Caryl was born on July 13, 1938, in Chicago, a daughter of Fredrick John and Gladys (Perrin) DeBroder. She and her twin brother, Charles, were the youngest of seven children.

Caryl was married to Gilbert L....

Jul 6, 2022

HURLEY, Wis. - Brenda J. (Julin) Kostecki, 82, of Hurley , passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, surrounded by her loving children at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota.

Brenda was born on Feb. 22, 1940, in Ironwood , Michigan, to Birger and Margaret (Krueger) Julin (deceased). She graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in...

Jul 1, 2022

Wayne Carl Beckman

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Wayne Carl Beckman, age 88, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Wayne was born on Nov. 29, 1933. He lived in Ironwood his entire life attending local schools and playing high school baseball for Coach Jack Kraemer.

Jun 28, 2022

BESSEMER, Mich. – Kathryn F. Rundell, 95, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 28, 2022, with her children by her side.

Kathryn was born on Sept. 28, 1926, in Bessemer, to Lawrence L. and Lillian I. Martin. She was the eldest of their six children. She attended local schools and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School...

Jun 27, 2022

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Sharon Marie Colassaco, 76, of Ironwood, died Monday, June 27, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, in Wausau, Wisconsin, with her loving family by her side.

She was born June 18, 1946, in Ironwood, a daughter of Natale' James and Mary Cecelia (Innanti) Vernetti. Sharon graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley, Wisconsin, with...