Cliff Ruha
Jan 10, 2026
IRON BELT, Wis. - Cliff Ruha of Iron Belt, entered into Eternal Life on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at age 85. His loving wife of 51 years, Mary Ruha, and his cat, Keekers, and canine buddy, Scrappy, surrounded him with care, comfort, dignity and love at home following his incredibly valiant battle against cancer. They were all supported with...
Tracy Earl Conley
Jan 10, 2026
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Tracy E. Conley of Verona Road, Wakefield, passed away at home on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. He was born to Addie C. and Rosemary (nee Hamilton) Conley in Wakefield, in November 1953. Tracy attended elementary school in Montana. The family returned to Wakefield where he graduated from Wakefield High School in 1973. While in school, he...
David E. Cormier
Jan 9, 2026
------------------------------ Lasso the sun is what I want to do, Shine the light upon your face. Shine the light upon the love I have for you, Even when life gets in the way. We wait and it goes on, weather darkly calls your name. Hangs on 'til it burns off and it's summer once again. And let the stars...
Vicki Lynne Mussatti
Jan 7, 2026
BESSEMER, Mich. – Vicki Lynne Mussatti, 73, of Bessemer, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026.
Vicki was born on June 27, 1952, in Superior, Wisconsin, a daughter of Veikko and Pearl (Andrews) Jarvi.
She married David Charles Mussatti. They made their home in Bessemer and were blessed with two sons.
Vicki is...
Richard Lee Traczyk
Jan 6, 2026
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Richard Lee Traczyk, 42, of Ironwood, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, of natural causes.
Richard was born on Jan 26, 1983, in Ironwood, a son of Richard and Marilyn (Abramson) Traczyk.
Surviving are his mother, Marilyn, Ironwood; a brother, Jeffery, Ironwood; and numerous cousins and uncles.
He was...
Eunice Vivian Kinnunen
Jan 3, 2026
LYMAN, S.C. - Eunice Vivian Kinnunen of Lyman, South Carolina, passed on to glory on Jan. 3, 2026, at the age of 91.
She was born on Jan. 14, 1934, in Ironwood, Michigan, to the late Ernest and Mayme Hannu. On Dec. 15, 1951, in Ironwood, she married the love of her life, Wayne Kinnunen. They were...
Donna Lee Korpela-Pedrin
Dec 30, 2025
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Donna Lee Korpela-Pedrin, 61, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Donna was born on Aug. 7, 1964, in Flint, Michigan, a daughter of Bernard Leroy and Karen Rachel (Grinivic) Pedrin. She grew up in a loving family with her three sisters and a brother. She...
Walter John 'Wally' Lannet
Dec 26, 2025
TROUT CREEK, Mich. - Walter John "Wally" Lannet, 79, passed away peacefully at his home on December 26, 2025, while surrounded by the love of his family after battling unexpected illness.
Born June 24, 1946, Wally was raised by exemplary parents on a rural dairy farm where he developed a lifelong disciplined work ethic, a deep appreciation...
Bert R. Saari
Dec 20, 2025
HURLEY, Wis. — Bert R. Saari, 90, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born on Dec. 15, 1935, in Ironwood, Michigan, to the late Isaac (Ike) and Lempi (Jalonen) Saari.Bert graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley in 1953.
He was united in marriage...
Mary Margaret Cestkowski
Dec 15, 2025
WATERSMEET, Mich. - Mary Margaret Cestkowski, 92, long-time resident of Watersmeet, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. She was born Mary Margaret Gorshe on Feb. 26, 1933, in L'Anse, Michigan, to Joseph and Myrtle Gorshe. They later moved to Kenton and then Watersmeet, where she graduated from high school in 1950. After graduation, she moved to Detroit...
James Edward Zeckovich
Dec 13, 2025
IRONWOOD, Mich. – James Edward Zeckovich, 70, a resident of Ironwood since 2023, formerly an 18-year resident of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, and formerly a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood.
Jim was born on July 30, 1955, in Wakefield, a son of...
Larry A. Gerbig Sr.
Nov 29, 2025
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Larry A. Gerbig Sr., 73, of 707 Garvey Street, Ironwood, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, while hospitalized at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Larry was born on Feb. 11, 1952, in Milwaukee, son of the late Robert Gerbig Sr. (predeceased 2009) and Marylyn (Grayson) Gerbig (predeceased 1999). He was a graduate of Wakefield...
Lucille Rose Beling
Nov 27, 2025
WHITE PINE, Mich. - Lucille Rose Beling, 93, of White Pine, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in North Attleborough, Massachusetts.
Lucille was born on April 9, 1932, in Bessemer, and was the daughter of Richard and Margaret (Grasso) Zanetti. She was married to Raymond Paul Beling in 1955, and they had a wonderful 65+ years...
Anton A. 'Tony' Pertile
Nov 27, 2025
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Anton A. "Tony" Pertile, 89, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, at his home.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, May 8, from 10 to 10:45 a.m., in the St. Joseph Family Room at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 108 S. Marquette St., in Ironwood.
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Robert Charles 'Bob' Vittone
Nov 26, 2025
KIMBALL, Wis. - Robert Charles "Bob" Vittone, 85, of Kimball, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, at home with family.
He was born Aug. 22, 1940, in Kimball, a son of James and Esther Vittone. Robert served honorably in the National Guard. He was united in marriage to Delores Erickson on June 25, 1960, at Holy...
Bernard John 'Bernie' Santini
Nov 26, 2025
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Bernard John "Bernie" Santini, 77, of Wakefield, died on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. He was born on Oct. 3, 1948, the son of the late Domenic and Ellen (Lein) Santini, and grew up in Ironwood. Bernie is survived by his daughters, Lori Ann Santini and Carrie Spratt (Stephen); sons, Tony Santini and Patrick Santini; sister, Linda...
Jerry Dale Grenfell
Nov 19, 2025
RAMSAY, Mich. – Jerry Dale Grenfell, 87, of Ramsay, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield.
Jerry was born on Sept. 9, 1938, in Bessemer Township, a son of Richard and Grace (Barron) Grenfell. He graduated from A.D. Johnston High School and Michigan Technological University.
Jerry proudly served...
Hugo 'Ray' Bastman
Nov 19, 2025
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Hugo "Ray" Bastman, 74, of Ironwood, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, with his loving family at his side.
Ray was born on May 26, 1951, in Ironwood, a son of Hugo K. and Joanne (Polvi) Bastman. He attended Luther L. Wright High School and graduated in 1969.
On Aug. 25,...
Kathleen Frances (Groleau) Gunderman
Nov 16, 2025
MARENISCO, Mich. - Kathleen Frances (Groleau) Gunderman, 75, of Marenisco, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025.
Kathy was born to Catherine and Rudolph Groleau on Jan. 29, 1950, in Manistique, Michigan, and was raised in St. Jacques, Michigan. She attended Big Bay De Noc High School and graduated in 1968.
On May 31, 1969,...
Earla Jean Steers
Nov 15, 2025
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Earla Jean Steers, 85, of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Earla was born on May 25, 1940, in Jackson, Michigan, the daughter of the late Beryl E. and Isabelle T. (Forrester) Tuthill. She attended Dexter High School and graduated in 1958.
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