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...
Mary J. (Misuraco) Wiita
Mar 28, 2021
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Mary J. (Misuraco) Wiita, 92, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, March 28, 2021, at her home, with her daughter, Jean, by her side, after a brief illness due to complications of COVID-19.
Mary was born on March 2, 1929, in Hurley, Wisconsin, the 17th child of 19 children to...
Jeanne E. Giackino
Mar 24, 2021
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Jeanne E. Giackino, 82, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, March 24, 2021, at her home. Jeanne was born on Jan. 18, 1939, in Wakefield, the daughter of Waino A. "Wayne" and Lillian M. (Hongisto) Jarvela. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1956. On her 19th birthday, Jan. 18, 1958, Jeanne was united...
Pearl Margaret Kauranen Horvath
Mar 18, 2021
LAKE GOGEBIC, Mich. - Pearl Margaret Kauranen Horvath, 99, of Lake Gogebic, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, March 18, 2021, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, Wisconsin.
Pearl was born on Oct. 25, 1921, in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of George and Margaret (Mielke) Geyer. She attended school at Dever Elementary in...
Donald Bruce Pezzetti
Mar 14, 2021
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Donald B. "Don, Bear, Papa, Sheriff" Pezzetti, 82, a lifelong and proud resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday, March 14, 2021, at home with his loving family.
Donald was born on July 12, 1938, in Wakefield, a son of the late John Joseph and Anna Elizabeth (Johnson) Pezzetti. He...
Francis 'Frank' Joseph Rimkus Jr.
Mar 14, 2021
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Francis "Frank" Joseph Rimkus Jr., 91, of Ironwood, died peacefully Sunday morning, March 14, 2021, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood.
Frank was born Dec. 10, 1929, in Ironwood, the son of Francis "Frank" Joseph Rimkus Sr. and Leocadia (Koleski) Rimkus. He attended Ironwood Schools and graduated from Luther L....
Mark Thomas Piotrowski
Mar 9, 2021
MARENISCO, Mich. - Mark Thomas Piotrowski, 67, of Marenisco, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021.
Cremation has taken place, and no services are scheduled at this time.
Jerald J. Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, is assisting the family with their arrangements.
Jeff Walli
Mar 7, 2021
HURLEY, Wis. - Jeff Walli, 59, of Hurley, suffered a fatal heart attack on Sunday, March 7, 2021.
Jeffery David was born July 9, 1961, in Milwaukee, a son of David and Frances Walli. He loved celebrating his birthday and was so looking forward to celebrating his 60th birthday in July. Jeff attended Menomonee Falls East High...
Lowell 'L.J.' Roderick
Mar 2, 2021
BESSEMER, Mich. - Lowell J. "L.J., Papa, Mr. R., Papa R." Roderick, 69, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at home, surrounded by his greatest love of all, family.
He was born on April 6, 1951, at the Divine Infant Hospital in Wakefield, to Genevieve "Gena" (Ozzello) and Lowell C. "Rod" Roderick, and was raised in...
Sidney Mark Fleishman
Feb 25, 2021
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Sidney Mark Fleishman, 94, of Tallahassee, a former resident of Wakefield, Michigan, died peacefully Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, at home with members of his family by his side.
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and raised in New York City, he was the son of Max and Rose (Schenderovsky) Fleishman.
Sid served in the...