obituaries

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...

Feb 26, 2022

HURLEY, Wis. – Crystal Marie Buccanero, 37, of Hurley, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022.

Crystal was born on Sept. 24, 1984, in Ironwood, Michigan. She attended Luther L. Wright High School and graduated in 2002. Crystal continued her education at Gogebic Community College and graduated from their cosmetology program with the class of 2004....

Feb 25, 2022

BESSEMER, Mich. – Bonnie Sue Sabec, 63, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022.

She was born on Aug. 15, 1958, in Bessemer Township, a daughter of Donald and Dorothy (Brownell) Sabec.

Bonnie is survived by three sons, Brian Kaseno, Matthew Kaseno and Danny Kaseno; two sisters, Carol Sabec and Theresa Rosendahl;...

Feb 24, 2022

TROUT CREEK, Mich. – Sandra Jean "Sandy" McLaughlin, 69, of Trout Creek, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, at her home, surrounded by loved ones.

Sandy was born on June 25, 1952, in Ontonagon, a daughter of Ernest Sheldon and Lila Mae (Knivila) Hemming. She attended Ewen-Trout Creek High School and graduated in 1970.

Feb 21, 2022

BESSEMER, Mich. – Angela Marie Contratto, 51, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, Wisconsin.

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

Feb 16, 2022

PAULDING, Mich. – Bernita Lee (nee Dembroski) Bieniewski, 67, a lifelong resident of Paulding, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, at her home, surrounded by loved ones.

If you are reading this then it means I have gone on to be with the Lord and the loved ones who have gone on before me. My greatest joy...

Feb 16, 2022

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Clara Amelia Wakevainen, 88, of Wakefield, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022.

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

Feb 12, 2022

BESSEMER, Mich. – Wilford A. Nickel, 87, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at the Memorial Medical Center in Ashland, Wisconsin.

He is survived by four children, Robin Symes, Rondy Moore, Ronald Nickel and Renae Ecker; nine grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.

A celebration of Wilford's life with a luncheon will be...

Feb 11, 2022

HURLEY, Wis. – Elizabeth J. "Dee Dee" Soderman, 79, a lifelong resident of Hurley, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022.

Dee Dee was born on April 21, 1942, in Ironwood, Michigan, a daughter of Albert "Abba" and Betty (Erspamer) Constantini. She attended J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley and graduated in 1960.

On...