obituaries

Nov 2, 2021

BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. – Kimberly Rose Margaritis, 60, of Bruce Crossing, formerly of Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, at home.

She was born on Nov. 9, 1960, in Toledo, Ohio, a daughter of Sam Pete and Beverly Jane Margaritis.

Kimberly was a precious child of God and regularly attended the Covenant...

Oct 28, 2021

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - James K. "Jamer" Tarro, 91, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, with his dear family at his side.

Jamer was born on Oct. 26, 1930, in Wakefield, a son of Joseph and Mary (Bugni) Tarro. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1948.

Jamer proudly...

Oct 28, 2021

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Ralph John Jurmu, 88, of Wakefield, went to his eternal rest on Thursday evening, Oct. 28, 2021.

Ralph was born to J. Oscar and Eva (Pekkola) Jurmu on Nov. 2, 1932, in Wakefield, 15 minutes before his identical twin, Russell. Ralph graduated from Wakefield High School in 1950.

After working on ore...

Oct 26, 2021

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Edward W. Armata, 71, of Ironwood, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021.

Ed was born on March 21, 1950, in Ironwood, the son of Edward Walter and Josephine (Malinowsky) Armata. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1968 and proudly served his country as a lance corporal in the...

Oct 23, 2021

BESSEMER, Mich. – Marge Hanson, 77, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, at her home. She is healthy again, she can breathe.

Marge was born on July 8, 1944, in Ashland, Wisconsin, a daughter of Sylvester and Cora (Watland) Tomczak. She attended St. Sebastian Grade School and graduated from A.D. Johnston...

Oct 20, 2021

BESSEMER, Mich. – In God's perfect time and with family at his side, Roy Charles Brunelle, 66, of Bessemer, peacefully left this world to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021.

Roy was born on Oct. 25, 1954, in Wakefield, a son of Robert Leon "Brute" and Mary Katherine (Dean) Brunelle. He graduated from Wakefield...

Oct 15, 2021

BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. - In the late evening hours of Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, Arlie Higdon, of Bruce Crossing, died at the age of 82.

He was born in Nashville, Michigan to John and Dorothy Higdon, both deceased.

At an early age, his ability and skills with engines led him to a life as an...

Oct 7, 2021

TOWN OF OMA, Wis. - Susan Marie Abelson, 69, a longtime resident of Oma, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021.

Susan was born on Nov. 14, 1951, in Bessemer Township, Michigan, a daughter of Eugene J. and Arlene M. (Yurich) Abelson. She attended Oma Grade School, Cary School and graduated from...

Oct 7, 2021

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Terry D. Erickson, 64, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, at his home.

Terry was born on June 24, 1957, in Ironwood, a son of Floyd E. and Ruth M. (Wolfe) Erickson. He attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood.

On June 30, 1979, Terry was united in...

Sep 30, 2021

SAXON, Wis. - Judith J. "Judy" Sullivan, 82, of Saxon, passed away at home Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on July 5, 1939, in Ironwood, Michigan to Gideon and Saima Lydia (Abramson) Hill of Ironwood.

Judy is survived by her beloved husband of 33 years, Edward Sullivan; her children,...

Sep 22, 2021

MONTREAL, Wis. – After a brave and courageous two-and-a-half year battle with cancer, Karen Ann (nee Fine) Walta, 73, of Montreal, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, while in her home and surrounded by her family.

Karen's love, kindness and strength were an inspiration to those of us she leaves...

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...