Preston Roy Heikkinen
Jul 8, 2021
WILLISTON, N.D. - Preston Roy "Roy Boy" Heikkinen, 25, of Williston, died tragically Thursday, July 8, 2021, in Williston.
Preston was born to Janet (Dean) and Jacob Heikkinen of Williston, on Oct. 3, 1995, at Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, Michigan. "If we knew what love was, it was because of you." He attended both grade school...
Dorinda A. (Lund) Holm
Jul 2, 2021
SAXON, Wis. – Dorinda A. (nee Lund) Holm, 72, of Saxon, passed away peacefully Friday, July 2, 2021, with her loving family at her side.
Dorinda was born on Oct. 24, 1948, in Ironwood, Michigan. She married Ryckie A. Holm on June 6, 1971, and they made their home in Saxon. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding...
Donald Ernest Berquist
Jun 27, 2021
LAKE GOGEBIC, Mich. - On June 27, 2021, veteran Donald Ernest Berquist met with the angels in heaven.
Don "Big Don" lived on Lake Gogebic and was the owner of Gogebic Lodge since 1981.
Don was born in Chicago. He earned his bachelor of engineering degree from University of Arizona and master's degree of business...
Elsbeth Elisabeth Karliner
Jun 26, 2021
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Elsbeth Elisabeth Karliner, 82, a resident of Ironwood Township, passed away Saturday morning, June 26, 2021.
Elsbeth was born on March 22, 1939, in Düsseldorf, Germany, a daughter of Franz and Minna (Scheffler) Hölscher.
Elsbeth is survived by her beloved husband of 64 years, Rudolf; three children, Monika, Michael and Mark;...
Karen Ann Korpi
Jun 18, 2021
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Karen Ann Korpi, 76, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 18, 2021. Karen is preceded in death by her parents, Ann and Paul Busch. She wanted a private family get-together in their home to celebrate her life.
Karen was born on April 14, 1945, in Ironwood. She shared her birthday...
Patricia Ann Peterson
May 27, 2021
PAHRUMP, Nev. - On May 27, 2021, Patricia "Pat" (nee Childers) Peterson, of Pahrump, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 81.
Pat is survived by her daughter, Teresa (Michael) Peterson/Linner, Pahrump; four sons, Lawrence (Chris) Peterson Jr., Sparta, Wisconsin, Charles (Joan) Peterson, Phillips, Wisconsin, Michael Peterson, Presque Isle, Wisconsin, and Timothy (Sandra Haines-Elliot) Peterson, Phoenix, Arizona;...
Doris M. Scavarda
May 19, 2021
BESSEMER, Mich. – Doris M. Scavarda, 89, a longtime resident of Bessemer, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021.
Doris was born on April 24, 1932, in Milwaukee. She attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1951.
Doris worked for Ray Barbacovi and Art Stancher at the HiWay 2 Super Valu in Bessemer...
Patricia L. Pensala
May 18, 2021
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Patricia L. Pensala, 85, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021.
Patricia was born on Nov. 21, 1935, in Wakefield, the daughter of John William and Linnea Susannah (Autio) Makela. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1954.
Patricia married Rueben Nurmi and they raised four children....
Lloyd G. Hill
May 12, 2021
BESSEMER, Mich. - Lloyd G. Hill, 94, a lifelong resident of Bessemer, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021.
He was born on Dec. 18, 1926, in Bessemer, son of the late Oscar and Edith (Reed) Hill. Lloyd attended the Barber School in Yale and the Washington School in Bessemer. He graduated from A.D. Johnston High School.
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David John Ramme Sr.
May 8, 2021
IRONWOOD, Mich. – David John Ramme Sr., 68, a prominent long-time businessman, passed away early Saturday morning, May 8, 2021, at his home in Ironwood.
Dave was born on July 31, 1952, in Ironwood, a son of Floyd and Marion (Chouinard) Ramme. He graduated from high school, attended Gogebic Community College and received his bachelor's degree in...
Raymond Edward Lamaide
May 3, 2021
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Raymond Edward LaMaide, 92, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Monday, May 3, 2021.
He was born on March 4, 1929, in Mellen, Wisconsin, a son of George and Helen (Vitek) LaMaide.
Raymond proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged as a private first...
Craig Steven Lindberg
May 3, 2021
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Craig Steven Lindberg, 52, a resident of Ironwood Township, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 3, 2021.
Craig was born on Dec. 19, 1968, in Wakefield, the son of Roland and Carol (Leinonen) Lindberg. He attended Luther L. Wright High School and graduated in 1986.
After graduation, Craig moved to Big Rapids...
Susan M. Bahr
Apr 30, 2021
HURLEY, Wis. – Susan M. Bahr, 72, a resident of the Town of Oma (Hurley), passed away Friday morning, April 30, 2021, at her home.
Susan was born on Aug. 24, 1948, in Milwaukee, a daughter of Harvey O. and Ethel E. (Thompson) Klumb.
She was a dedicated secretary and retired from Waukesha County Technical...
Iris Brunell
Apr 29, 2021
HURLEY, Wis. - Iris Brunell, 81, of Hurley, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Thursday, April 29, 2021.
Iris was born March 6, 1940, in Ironwood, Michigan, a daughter of Peter and Marion Thom.
On Nov. 9, 1957, she married William "Bill" Brunell. Together they raised their family in Hurley. Iris was...
Darwin Duane Livingston
Apr 23, 2021
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. - Darwin Duane Livingston, 85, of Bruce Crossing, died unexpectedly on Friday, April 23, 2021.
Darwin was born on April 17, 1936, in Parma, to L.D. and Madeline (McMurtry) Livingston. He graduated from Parma High School.
Darwin proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy.
On Aug. 29, 1959, he...
Catherine B. Strnad
Apr 22, 2021
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. - Catherine Barbara Strnad, 86, of Bruce Crossing, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, April 22, 2021.
Catherine was born Feb. 25, 1935, in Shawano, Wisconsin, to Louis and Rose Stengel. She was affectionately known as "Kitty" by her siblings. She graduated from East High School in Green Bay,...
Patricia Ann 'Pat Ann' Hilsabeck
Apr 22, 2021
WATERSMEET, Mich. - Patricia Ann "Pat Ann" Hilsabeck, a lifelong resident of Watersmeet, was granted her angel wings on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Her final days were spent at the Iron River Care Center and she was surrounded by family, friends and her beloved Pastor Rob Yerks.
Pat Ann was 83 years young and will be lovingly...
Loretta Genevieve Radowski
Apr 22, 2021
LA CROSSE, Wis. - Loretta Genevieve Radowski, 93, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2021, in La Crosse.
She was born in Wakefield, Michigan, on July 25, 1927, to Anton and Amelia (Capra) Cassietto. Loretta was a lifelong resident of Wakefield until moving to Marquette, Michigan, in 2016 and a year later to La Crosse, where she...
Josephine Ann Kopnick
Apr 15, 2021
BESSEMER, Mich. - Josephine Ann Kopnick, 86, went to her heavenly home on April 15, 2021.
She is survived by three children, Mary McCready, Ann Marie Hunt and Joseph Kopnick; 10 grandchildren; a sister, Helen Schaller; daughters-in-law, Renee and Sherry Kopnick; and sons-in-law, Charles McCready and Phil Hunt. She also has more than 60 nieces and nephews...
Terry Gene Decker
Mar 30, 2021
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Terry Gene Decker, 62, of Ironwood, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Duluth, Minnesota, after a brief illness.
Terry was born on March 13, 1959, in Waupaca, Wisconsin, the son of Robert E. and Goldie Lou (Georgeson) Decker. He graduated from Waupaca High School.
Terry proudly served his country in the...