obituaries

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...

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...