obituaries

May 24, 2022

Maria Inez Chiantello Marshall

ORLANDO, Fla. - In loving memory of Maria Inez Chiantello Marshall, wife, daughter, sister, great aunt, godmother, niece, cousin, amazing friend and dog mom to Bella. She is survived by her husband, Sammy Dean; her parents, Tom and Bonnie Chiantello; and a sister, Anita Tuccillo.

Maria was born in South Bend,...

May 22, 2022

Myrtle Belk WAKEFIELD — Myrtle Belk, 85, of Wakefield, died in peace on May 22, 2022, in Gogebic Medical Care Facility. She was born as Myrtle Norris on Nov. 3, 1936 to Wilmer and Wyrtle (Sullivan) Norris in Collins, Miss., where she also was raised. She was the last surviving member of her parents' five children. Myrtle — who...

May 20, 2022

Ruth Cychosz

BESSEMER, Mich. - Ruth (nee Boesen) Cychosz, of Bessemer, 100, peacefully entered eternal life on Friday, May 20, 2022. Ruth was born Nov. 8, 1921, in Chicago, to Henry C. and Johanna F. (Ilcewicz) Boesen. She graduated from the Cook County School of Nursing and interned at Cook County Hospital. After becoming a...

May 17, 2022

Elizabeth Anne Little

BESSEMER, Mich. – Elizabeth Anne (nee Jurakovich) Little, 62, of Bessemer, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

Elizabeth was born on Sept. 8, 1959, in Wakefield, the daughter of Mathew and Rose (Petroff) Jurakovich. She attended A.D. Johnston High School and graduated in 1977. Liz continued her education at...

May 16, 2022

Susy Gusman

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Susy Gusman, 70, of Wakefield, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022, after a long-courageous battle with multiple sclerosis.

Susy was born on Jan. 30, 1952, in Wakefield, a daughter of Nels M. and Edith Elizabeth (Mikkola) Krook. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1970.

May 7, 2022

RAMSAY, Mich. - Donald James Smith Sr., U.S. Navy veteran, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, sports trash-talker extraordinaire, first-rate cribbage partner, music aficionado and world-class storyteller, left us for his mansion in the sky on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Leaving us at 77 years old, he proved you can be here for both a good time and a long time,...

May 2, 2022

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Dewey L. Morrison, 98, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield.

Dewey was born on Sept. 13, 1923, in Tula, a son of Henry and Esther (Hick) Morrison. He attended Wakefield High School.

In 1940, Dewey enrolled in the...

May 1, 2022

BESSEMER, Mich. - Ada Fortunata Dalle Ave Facchinello, 94, died in peace and comfort at Sky View Nursing Center in Hurley, Wisconsin, on Sunday, May 1, 2022.

Ada was born on June 4, 1927, in Asiago, Italy, a daughter of Catterina Bortoli and Domenic Dalle Ave. The family moved to the United States of America in 1930,...

Apr 30, 2022

TROUT CREEK, Mich. – Katherine "Catarina" Tacella Moilanen, 93, of Trout Creek, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at her home.

Katherine was born on Jan. 10, 1929, in Ishpeming, the eldest of 12 children to Thomas and Jennie (Pelkola) Metos. She attended school in Trout Creek.

On June 14, 1947, Katherine was united...

Apr 27, 2022

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Douglas Ray Nurmi, 60, of Wakefield, formerly of Marenisco, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, April 27, 2022.

Doug was born on July 19, 1961, in Wakefield, a son of Raymond Nurmi and Delores Will.

Doug graduated from Wakefield High School and the State Technical Institute of Michigan. He worked at...

Apr 21, 2022

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Helen Anna (nee Savonen) DeFelice, 92, of Ironwood, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022.

Helen was born on Nov. 21, 1929, in Ironwood Township, the daughter of Onni E. and Ida Mary (Sillampaa) Savonen. She attended Roosevelt Junior High School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1948.

On...

Apr 10, 2022

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Nancy Jean Kangas, 84, of Wakefield, formerly of Ironwood, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield.

Nancy was born on Aug. 3, 1937, in Wakefield, the daughter of Nels W. and Lillian E. (Huhtala) Luoma. She attended Wakefield High School and...

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...