obituaries

Sep 22, 2021

TROUT CREEK, Mich. – Marjorie Ellen Voigt, 81, of Trout Creek, died peacefully at home with family by her side on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021.

Marjorie was born on Oct. 23, 1939, the daughter of Ellen and Walfred Perttula Sr.

On May 20, 1959, she was married to Emmanuel Voigt at Trinity Lutheran Church in...

Sep 22, 2021

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Larry Gulan, 84, of Ironwood, passed away in his sleep, as he wanted, on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021. Larry was born on May 3, 1937, a son of Anton and Leone Gulan. On May 16, 1964, he was married to Sally Jakeway, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Ironwood. He was a dedicated husband and enjoyed...

Sep 20, 2021

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Ida Marie Johnson, 73, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, at her home.

Ida was born on Aug. 21, 1948, in Wakefield, a daughter of Edward Eino and Edna Geraldine (Ziegler) Johnson.

Ida was employed by the Department of Natural Resources and the state of Michigan.

For...

Sep 13, 2021

BESSEMER, Mich. – Willard John Seeke, 93, of Bessemer, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021.

Willard was born on March 26, 1928, in Bessemer, the son of John V. and Ellen Johana (Carlson) Seeke. He attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1947.

On Dec. 3,...

Sep 9, 2021

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Raymond Joseph Baker, 71, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield.

A private family service will be held Saturday, Oct. 2, at Lakeside Memorial Chapel in Wakefield, followed by a celebration of life luncheon at Sharon's Coffee Company in Hurley, Wisconsin that will be...

Sep 8, 2021

IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Frank Pusakulich, 94, of Ironwood Township, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021.

Frank was born on July 29, 1927, in Ramsay, a son of George and Anna (Soztonich) Pusakulich. He attended the Ramsay School and A.D. Johnston High School.

Frank worked in Detroit for a few years, and returned to...

Sep 4, 2021

BURNSVILLE, Minn. - Douglas Kenneth Wuorinen, 60, of Burnsville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021.

Douglas was born on June 23, 1961, in Wakefield, Michigan, the son of Kenneth and Beverly (Hill) Wuorinen.

Doug attended Washington School in Bessemer, Michigan until his family moved to Bloomington in August 1973. In Bloomington, he attended...

Sep 2, 2021

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Veronica Lynn "Roni" Harvey, (nee Shea), 62, of Wakefield, passed away Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021.

Veronica was born on Oct. 1, 1958, in Elgin, Illinois, a daughter of Harold Wayne and Marilyn Kay (Vasey) Shea.

She worked as an office supply buyer at Kemper Insurance, then at Randall Bakery and concluded her...

Sep 2, 2021

CLOQUET, Minn. - Donald Keith Forslund, 87, of Cloquet, was reunited with the love of his life on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. His beloved wife of 51 years, Shirley Ann (Lindquist) Forslund, died in 2006.

Don lived a long, happy life and died peacefully at home under the care of compassionate hospice professionals and his family. He...

Aug 30, 2021

RAMSAY, Mich. – James R. Scholar, 86, of Ramsay, passed away Monday, Aug. 30, 2021.

Jim was born on July 25, 1935, in Ramsay, a son of Frederic P. and Bessie M. (Celik) Scholar. He graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer.

Jim proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force, and was...

Aug 28, 2021

BESSEMER, Mich. - Susan Olive "Sue" Selin, 74, of Bessemer, died peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021.

Sue was born July 21, 1947, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Lloyd and Helvi (Nummi) Erickson. She attended and graduated from the J.E. Murphy High School in 1965, growing up in...

Aug 22, 2021

IRONWOOD, Mich. — Michael Wayne Wesa, 63, of Ironwood , died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, at home in Ironwood .

Michael was born April 20, 1958, in Milwaukee to George R. Wesa and Verna L. Gormley. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1976, and served in the U.S. Army from August 1977...

Aug 20, 2021

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Brian "Bones" Wasielewski, 55, of Wakefield, passed away Friday, Aug. 20, 2021.

Brian was born on Jan. 5, 1966, in Two Rivers, Wisconsin.

He was a hard working heavy machinery mechanic who loved fishing in his spare time.

Brian is survived by his mother, Myla; brothers, Alan, John and Jared;...

Aug 19, 2021

KENTON, Mich. - John Edward Bonin, 55, of Kenton, passed away Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, at his home.

John was born on April 8, 1966, in L'Anse, a son of Robert and Gladys (Maxfield) Bonin. He attended Ewen-Trout Creek School.

On July 19, 1991, John was united in marriage to Shelly Winberg. They made their...

Aug 14, 2021

BESSEMER, Mich. – Marlene Ann (nee Wanhaaho) Thomas, 67, of Bessemer, passed away Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.

She was born on July 12, 1954, in L'Anse, a daughter of Martin Arnold and Sylvia Mary (Kiviranta) Wanhaaho.

On Aug. 4, 1984, Marlene was united in marriage to David Lyle Thomas in Evanston, Wyoming.

She...

Aug 11, 2021

IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Russell Saari, 81, a lifelong resident of Ironwood Township, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, with his family by his side.

Russell was born on May 18, 1940, to Arvo and Marian (Kooping) Saari. He attended Roosevelt School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1958. After graduation, Russell enlisted in...

Aug 2, 2021

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Betty Lou Pelkola, 93, passed away on Aug. 2, 2021, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community due to complications from a stroke.

Betty was born in Ironwood on June 26, 1928, the daughter of George and Mary (Danowski) Segerlind.

She was a lifetime resident of Ironwood. She attended Central Grade...

Jul 31, 2021

IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Harold Oliver Vuorenmaa, 91, of Ironwood Township, passed away in the comfort of his home Saturday evening, July 31, 2021.

Harold was born on June 19, 1930, in Ironwood, a son of Eric and Selina (Kitula) Vuorenmaa. He attended Roosevelt School and graduated in 1949.

He was a hard and dedicated...

Jul 14, 2021

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - The Rev. Raymond Ford Moncher, 89, of Wakefield, formerly of Marenisco, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021.

He was born on March 23, 1932, in Ironwood, son of the late Raymond Louis and Cletha Elizabeth (Ford) Moncher.

He attended St. Lawrence Seminary, then went on to St. Francis Seminary and completed his...

Jul 10, 2021

IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Clarence J. "Sonny" Fredrickson, 89, of Ironwood Township, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021.

He was born on Oct. 14, 1931, to parents Einar Clarence Fredrickson and Helmi Emily (Hautanen) Fredrickson, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death was his brother, Robert.

Sonny graduated from Luther L. Wright...