obituaries

Feb 11, 2022

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Jean Mary Ann Maki, 89, a longtime resident of Wakefield, died on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, at her home surrounded by loved ones.

Jean was born Jan. 29, 1933, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Fritz Pearson

and Anna Axilia (Johnson) Pearson. She attended schools in Ironwood, graduating

from Luther...

Feb 10, 2022

ALBANY, Ga. - Lizzette (nee Collins) Obiden loved and was loved. On Feb. 10, 2022, she left this world surrounded by that love. She is missed, especially by her family and friends. Some friendships were decades-long and from all over the world. All are profoundly saddened by her passing. All remember her sharp wit, style, sense of humor, infectious...

Feb 9, 2022

IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Clara Mae Lynn, 88, a longtime resident of Ironwood Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, Wisconsin.

Clara Mae was born on Sept. 30, 1933, in Bessemer, the daughter of Einar and Mabel (Johnson) Brown. She attended Ramsay School and graduated from A.D. Johnston...

Feb 7, 2022

BERGLAND, Mich. - John F. Korich, 80, of Bergland, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022.

John was born on June 29, 1941, at his family's home in Bergland, to the late George and Hedwig (Franzel) Korich. He was raised in Topaz, and graduated from Bergland High School.

John was drafted into the U.S....

Feb 4, 2022

Richard Arthur Estola

IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Richard Arthur Estola, 74, of Ironwood Township, passed away into glory on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022.

Rick was born on Nov. 9, 1947, in Detroit, a son of Waino and Mayme (Sirvio) Estola.

He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Joan Ruotsala...

Feb 3, 2022

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Mark D. Miljevich, "The Mighty Oak," 43, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Mark was the second of four very well loved children. He experienced a happy childhood with many fond memories of growing up in Wakefield. He was a graduate of Wakefield...

Jan 31, 2022

BESSEMER, Mich. - Deb Aspinwall, 57, of Bessemer, passed away unexpectedly in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022.

Deb was born on Nov. 28, 1964, in Frankfurt, Germany, a daughter of Jim and Kay (Baluha) Paremsky. She was raised in Ironwood, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School with the class of 1982. While Deb...

Jan 28, 2022

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Ellen Marie (nee Koski) Maki, 99, of Wakefield, passed away Friday, Jan. 28, 2022.

Ellen was born on Sept. 24, 1922, in Wakefield, a daughter of Sulo Eli and Lydia Kathryn (Laine) Koski. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1940.

Ellen proudly served her country in the U.S. Navy during...

Jan 24, 2022

BESSEMER, Mich. – Lawrence J. Pearson, 82, a longtime resident of Bessemer, passed away on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022.

He was born on Feb. 15, 1939, in Chicago, a son of Harold and Bertha (Alberts) Pearson.

Lawrence served in the U.S. Army for two years.

He was a master mason.

Lawrence...

Jan 23, 2022

IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Loyal Howard Taskila Sr., 85, a longtime resident of Ironwood Township, passed away Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Loyal was born on July 6, 1936, in Painesdale, a son of Mikko and Hattie (Johnson) Taskila.

In his early years, Loyal was a logger, farmer (as a ramrod of...

Jan 22, 2022

HURLEY, Wis. – Richard D. Livingston Sr., 75, of Hurley, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, with his family at his side.

Richard was born and raised in Ironwood, Michigan, a son of Clyde and Hazel Livingston. He attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood and graduated in 1966.

He joined the U.S....

Jan 22, 2022

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Joseph J. Magdziak, 85, of Ironwood, passed away Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022.

Joe was born on March 19, 1936, in Ironwood, a son of George and Mary (Modzelewski) Magdziak.

Joe proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for three years, and was honorably discharged on Dec. 31, 1957. He was a...

Jan 13, 2022

BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. - Carl W. Lehto, 82, a longtime resident of Bruce Crossing, passed away Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022.

Carl was born on April 16, 1939, in Bruce Crossing, a son of Wilho Leonard and Hilma Suzanna (Maki) Lehto. He attended Ewen High School and graduated in 1957.

During high school and for a...

Jan 12, 2022

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Julianna Johanna Abramson, 97, of Ironwood, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, with her family by her side.

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

Jan 11, 2022

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Sharon Anne Hill, 76, of Ironwood, gained her wings on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Ironwood.

Sharon was born on Jan. 16, 1945, in Ironwood, a daughter of John J. and Mary C. (Serbin) Finco. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood.

Sharon was united in marriage to Gregory...

Jan 10, 2022

Rory G. Kariainen

BERGLAND, Mich. – Family and friends are invited to attend the graveside service for Rory G. Kariainen, 56, of Bergland, to be held Tuesday, June 21, at 1 p.m. EDT, at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Bergland.

The Rev. Timothy Steckling will officiate.

Rory passed away on Jan....

Jan 9, 2022

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved Thor Livingston Wiita, 41, of Wakefield. He passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, with his mom and other family members at his side.

Thor was born on Sept. 15, 1980, at Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, the son of Michael...

Jan 7, 2022

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Paul J. Magdziak, 84, a longtime resident of Ironwood, passed away Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, with his family by his side.

February 15, 1937 - January 7, 2022. These are two dates that will live with us forever; however, it is not the dates that are most important. It is the dash representing the...

Jan 3, 2022

HURLEY, Wis. – Delores Mae Trolla, 91, a longtime resident of Hurley, passed away Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, with family members at her side.

Delores was born on May 27, 1930, in Ironwood, Michigan, a daughter of William and Luella (Manchester) Ludlow. She attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood and graduated in 1948.

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Jan 1, 2022

Julie Morgan Silc

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Julie Morgan Silc, 80, of Ironwood, was born on Feb. 1, 1941, in Lansing, to Morgan and Angeline Gingrass, and died on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Ironwood.

Julie grew up in Marquette. She graduated from Graveraet High School, attended college at the University of Michigan and...