obituaries

Apr 6, 2022

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Patricia Ann (nee Valle) Forbes Kuduk, 87, of Wakefield, formerly of Ironwood, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield.

Patricia was born on March 30, 1935, in Montreal, Wisconsin, a daughter of John Joseph and Florence Irene (Wheeler) Valle. She attended Hurley High School and graduated...

Apr 3, 2022

RAMSAY, Mich. – Eric Jan Lundgren, 80, of Ramsay, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield.

Apr 2, 2022

HURLEY, Wis. - Kristine Ilta Giovanoni, 74, of 300 Poplar Street, in Hurley, went to be with the Lord early Saturday morning, April 2, 2022.

Kristine was born on Jan. 11, 1948, in Wakefield, Michigan, a daughter of Lyle Edward and Ilta Sulamit (Maki) Thompson. Kristine attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1966, where she excelled...

Apr 1, 2022

PAYNESVILLE, Mich. – Deborah Faye (nee Cronkright) Teikari, 69, of Paynesville, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022, following a very brief illness. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Deborah was born on March 31, 1953, in Ontonagon, to her parents Daniel and Jean (Pittsley) Cronkright of Trout Creek. She attended Trout Creek School....

Mar 29, 2022

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Andrew William Junget III, 56, of Wakefield, formerly of Rio, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at home, in the comforting, loving care of his wife and friends.

Andrew was born on Dec. 30, 1965, in Melrose Park, Illinois, a son of Donna Louise (Bruce) and Andrew William Junget Jr.

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Mar 28, 2022

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Eugene Thomas "Geno" DeFelice, 55, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022.

Eugene was born on June 15, 1966, in Ironwood, the son of Armand and Helen Anna (Savonen) DeFelice. He attended Luther L. Wright High School and graduated in 1984, where he participated in JROTC....

Mar 26, 2022

BESSEMER, Mich. – James Domenic Chiapuzio, 84, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 26, 2022, with his family at his side.

James was born on Jan. 5, 1938, in Anvil Location, Bessemer Township, a son of Domenic Anton and Albertina Marie (Callovi) Chiapuzio. He attended Bessemer schools.

At a young age, James joined...

Mar 25, 2022

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Earl Charles Gumm, age 88, of Ironwood, formerly of Bessemer, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, March 25, 2022, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood. He was born June 14, 1933, in Crandon, Wisconsin, son of the late Carrie and Curtis Gumm.

Earl grew up...

Mar 24, 2022

MONTREAL, Wis. – Paul Michael Henning, 59, of Montreal, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at his home.

Paul was born on April 17, 1962, in Tacoma, Washington, a son of Michael Paul and Lynda Kay Paulette (Eilo) Henning. He grew up in Kimball and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley with the...

Mar 22, 2022

BESSEMER, Mich. - Helen Josephine Whitburn, age 92, of Bessemer, took Jesus' hand home on March 22, 2022. She was born on Feb. 4, 1930, to her mother and father, Orsolina and Inocente Corozolla in Vulcan, and lovingly raised from infancy by her Mom and Dad, Louis and Agnes Barbacovi in Bessemer, along with her Barbacovi sisters and brother....

Mar 19, 2022

BESSEMER, Mich. - Heather Elaine Steckling, 50, of Bessemer, on Saturday, March 19, 2022, was called to rest from her earthly labors.

Heather Elaine (Gribbins) Steckling was born on July 2, 1971, a daughter of Richard and Debra (Dykema) Gribbins. She was adopted as a child of God through holy baptism on Nov. 21, 1971.

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Mar 14, 2022

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Lawrence A. (Larry the Barber) Rowoldt, 84, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, March 14, 2022, with his loving family around him.

Larry was born at home on May 22, 1937, in Watertown, Wisconsin, the third of five children to Edwin and Katherine (Drost) Rowoldt. He attended school in Watertown...

Mar 14, 2022

BESSEMER, Mich. – Russell W. Nyman, 84, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 14, 2022.

Russ was born on Nov. 26, 1937, in Bessemer, a son of Clifford and Vienna (Tyni) Nyman. He attended Ramsay and Bessemer Schools.

Russ belonged to the National Guard and then joined the U.S. Army. He was a...

Mar 10, 2022

WHITE PINE, Mich. - Raymond Paul Beling, 95, of White Pine, passed away on

Thursday, March 10, 2022.

Ray was born on Nov. 23, 1926, in Wakefield, and was the son

of Joseph and Pearl (Lepinski) Beling. He served in the U.S. Navy

during World War II and after the Navy...

Mar 9, 2022

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Karen Jean Clark, 71, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, with her daughters at her side.

Karen was born on Oct. 7, 1950, in Wakefield, the daughter of Michael "Skippy" and Irja (Kujala) Krznarich. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1968.

On July 21, 1973, Karen...

Mar 3, 2022

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Bradley James "BJ" Boggs, 43, of Ironwood, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at his home from natural causes.

BJ was born on Sept. 24, 1978, in Youngstown Ohio, a son of Donald Wesley and Susan Elaine (Wade) Boggs.

He was always a character and made everyone laugh. BJ will be...

Mar 3, 2022

BESSEMER, Mich. - Our beloved and loving father, Walter D. "Wally" Cook Jr., went home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at the Crestwood Village Assisted Living in Mt. Pleasant, with his children by his side.

Wally was born on Aug. 4, 1944, in Merriweather, to the late Helen and Walter Cook Sr....

Feb 28, 2022

Charles Leonard Gerber

BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. – Charles "Pete or Sonny"

Leonard Gerber Jr., 85, passed away on Monday,

Feb. 28, 2022, in Menominee, with his family by his side.

Charles was born on Jan. 18, 1937, to the

late Charles and Dorothy (Hatfield) Gerber.

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Feb 28, 2022

IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Gordon M. "Gordy" Koski, 91, a longtime resident of Ironwood Township, passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Gordy was born on Nov. 21, 1930, in Copper City, to Micheal and Helmi (Haltunen) Jukuri. He was then adopted at a young age to Mattlius...

Feb 27, 2022

HURLEY, Wis. – Donald John Honkanen, 75, of Hurley, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022.

Don was born on Sept. 7, 1946, in Ironwood, Michigan, a son of John and Jennie (Risku) Honkanen. He attended J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley and graduated in 1964. Don continued his education at Merrill Vocational School.

He...