James R. Scholar
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...
Susan O. Selin
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...
Michael Wayne Wesa
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...
Brian 'Bones' Wasielewski
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;...
John Edward Bonin
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...
Marlene Ann Thomas
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...
Russell Saari
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...
Betty Lou Pelkola
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...
Harold Oliver Vuorenmaa
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...
Rev. Raymond Ford Moncher
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...
Clarence J. "Sonny" Fredrickson
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...
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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