Carl W. Lehto
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...
Julianna Johanna Abramson
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.
Sharon Anne Hill
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...
Rory G. Kariainen
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....
Thor Livingston Wiita
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...
Paul J. Magdziak
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...
Delores Mae Trolla
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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Julie Morgan Silc
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...
Gloria R. (Nee Pedrin) Gumm
Dec 31, 2021
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Gloria R. (nee Pedrin) Gumm, 69, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully Friday, Dec. 31, 2021.
Gloria was born on Dec. 15, 1952, in Sault Ste. Marie, a daughter of Bernard Anthony and Helen Margie (Biermaker) Pedrin. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1972.
Gloria is survived by two daughters, Anita...
Dolores L. (Nee Utto) Rostollan
Dec 28, 2021
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Dolores L. (nee Utto) Rostollan, 91, of Wakefield, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021.
Dolores was born on Feb. 13, 1930, in Highbridge, Wisconsin, (Bass Lake, Wisconsin), the daughter of Mathias and Femmie (Hakala) Utto. Her mother died when Dolores was four years old and she was raised by her loving father.
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Kathie Jo Brady
Dec 28, 2021
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Kathie Jo Brady, 51, of Wakefield, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, due to COVID-19, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, in Duluth, Minnesota, with her loving children at her side.
Kathie was born on March 18, 1970, in Bessemer Township, to Dorothy (Brownell) and Donald Sabec. She graduated from Wakefield High School in...
Eugene W. Johnson
Dec 24, 2021
EWEN, Mich. - Eugene W. Johnson, 82, a lifelong resident of Ewen, went to heaven on Friday, Dec. 24, 2021, after a four-year battle with stage 4 melanoma.
Eugene was the loving husband of Alice (Tulppo) Johnson for 59 years.
In addition to Alice, Eugene is survived by three children, Jean Marczak (Clarence Cook), Peggy...
Ronald Chipperi
Dec 24, 2021
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Ronald Chipperi, 82, a lifelong resident of Ironwood, passed away Friday, Dec. 24, 2021.
Ronald was born on Jan. 8, 1939, in Ironwood, a son of John and Esther (Erickson) Chipperi.
He was employed at Netz Glove Factory, Schult Mobile Homes and Ironwood Products.
Ronald is survived by a brother,...
John L. Dewitt
Dec 23, 2021
NORTH MUSKEGON, Mich. – John L. DeWitt, 76, of North Muskegon, formerly of Wakefield, passed away Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
John was born on Jan. 2, 1945, in Muskegon, a son of John Henry and Evelyn Rose (Kartes) DeWitt.
In 1962, he was united in marriage to...
Michael Robert Wiita
Dec 19, 2021
BESSEMER, Mich. - Michael Robert Wiita, 73, of Bessemer, beloved husband, father, brother, brother-in-law, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend, was received with open arms to our Lord on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital.
Mike was born on Nov. 10, 1948, in Bessemer Township, a son of Donald Andreas and Viola Marie (Sipponen) Wiita. Mike...
Dessie Dossetto
Dec 16, 2021
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Dessie Dossetto, 92 years young, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Novi, on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021.
Dessie was born on Aug. 1, 1929, in Wakefield, a daughter of Milan and Jelena Popovich. She graduated from Wakefield High School in 1947.
On Oct. 14, 1950,...
Douglas Gene Brady
Dec 13, 2021
Douglas Gene Brady
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Douglas Gene Brady, 54, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, due to COVID-19, at UP Health System-Marquette, with his loving children at his side.
Douglas "Doug" was born on Dec. 14, 1966, at the Divine Infant Hospital in Wakefield, to Ida (Oinas) and Forrest...
Jean M. Kovachich
Dec 7, 2021
BESSEMER, Mich. – Jean M. Kovachich, 66, of Bessemer, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield.
Thomas L. Lanham
Dec 7, 2021
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Tom L. Lanham, 70, was one of the kindest, most humble souls you'll ever have known. Tom unexpectedly said goodbye and went to be with the Lord with his wife, Becky, and their children by his side on Tuesday. Dec. 7, 2021. Two days before Tom's passing, he accepted Jesus Christ into his heart as his...
Anne R. Coron
Dec 7, 2021
RAMSAY, Mich. – Anne R. Coron, 94, a longtime resident of Ramsay, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021.
Anne was born on Jan. 5, 1927, in Marenisco, a daughter of Edward and Rose (Milness) White. She attended Marenisco High School and graduated in 1946.
On Nov. 16, 1946, Anne was united in marriage to Lawrence...