Thomas Dale Merle Cousineau
Feb 2, 2026
BERGLAND, Mich. - Thomas Dale Merle Cousineau, 75, of Bergland, passed away on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota.
Thomas was born on July 29, 1950, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Merle and Lila (Nostrant) Cousineau. He lived a life defined by service, family and quiet strength.
Thomas...
Jacquelyn Rae 'Jackie' Busch
Jan 31, 2026
"For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." Philippians 1:21
BESSEMER, Mich. - Jaquelyn Rae "Jackie" (Schaedig) Busch was peacefully called home by our Lord and Savior on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, surrounded by the love of her husband, John. Jackie was born on Sept. 26, 1960, in Rogers City, Michigan, the adored...
Joyce Ann Pikka
Jan 28, 2026
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Joyce Ann Pikka, 69, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin, following a lengthy illness.
Joyce was born on June 13, 1956, and raised in Wakefield, where she remained throughout her life. She attended...
James A. Farragh
Jan 26, 2026
BESSEMER, Mich. - James A. and Marlene E. Farragh, longtime residents of Bessemer were reunited in Heaven on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
Marlene went home to be with the Lord on May 11, 2023, at the age of 84. James followed on Jan. 26, at the age of 91. Both passed away of natural causes.
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Verna Beth Johnson
Jan 22, 2026
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Verna Beth Johnson, 83, of Wakefield, formerly of Ontonagon, passed away suddenly on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood.
Born on Oct. 27, 1942, in Wakefield, to Alice Verna (Hegg) and Reynold Faline, Verna grew up on the family dairy farm, where she learned the values of hard work, kindness...
David John Pleshe
Jan 22, 2026
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - David John Pleshe, 82, of Wakefield, passed away at his home on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026.
David was born on Sept. 10, 1943, in Tri Mountain, Michigan. He was the eldest son of John Anthony and Alma Alina (Rautio) Plesh. The family lived in Painsdale, Michigan, moved to Ironwood for a short time, and...
Joan C. Bale
Jan 22, 2026
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Joan C. Bale, 94, of Ironwood Township, passed peacefully into the presence of Her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Joan was born on Feb. 14, 1931, in Chicago, to Ernest and Cere Berlin. Becoming orphaned around 2 years old, she was raised by her...
Irma Theresa (Canalia) Thomas
Jan 16, 2026
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Irma Theresa (Canalia) Thomas went in peace to her heavenly home on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Ironwood, on March 24, 1925.
During her 100 years, Irma was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and more, who always put her family first. She found true...
Beth Ann Turonie
Jan 15, 2026
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Beth Ann Turonie, 65, of Ironwood, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.
Beth was born on June 13, 1960, in Wakefield, a daughter of George Frederick and Jean Ann (Sereno) Broemer. She grew up in Bessemer and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in 1978. Beth continued her...
Krissy Easley
Jan 14, 2026
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Krissy Easley passed away from natural causes on Jan. 14, 2026, at her home in Ironwood. Krissy Ann Ruha was born to Cliff and Mary Ruha in Ironwood, on Aug. 4, 1977. She spent her childhood in Iron Belt, Wisconsin, where she had special memories of loving times with her family, as well as the fun...
Lisa Marie Kolesar
Jan 14, 2026
IRONWOOD, Mich. Lisa Marie Kolesar, 39, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully of complications of liver failure on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Lisa was born on January 21, 1986, in Ironwood, Michigan, to James and Sharon (Rainaldo) Kolesar. At the age of two months, Lisa was diagnosed with a rare liver...
James A. Wilczewski
Jan 14, 2026
RAMSAY, Mich. – James A. Wilczewski, 59, of Ramsay, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Ramsay.
James was born on April 11, 1966, in Wakefield, a son of Charles L. and Maxine A. (Felix) Wilczewski. He was a graduate of A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer.
Jim enjoyed deer hunting, fishing in waders...
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...