Joanna M. Saari
Dec 25, 2020
HURLEY, Wis. – Joanna M. Saari, 84, of Hurley, passed away Friday, Dec. 25, 2020.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 28, at 11 a.m., preceded by memorial visitation at 10 a.m., at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 404 Iron St., in Hurley.
The Rev. Frank Kordek, OFM, will be the...
Doris E. Carlson
Dec 24, 2020
HURLEY, Wis. – Doris E. Carlson, 100, of Hurley, formerly a lifelong resident of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020.
Doris was born on July 25, 1920, a daughter of Paul and Clarice DeFelice. Doris attended St. Ambrose Grade School.
She worked at the A&P store where she met her husband, John. She...
Joseph 'Joe' Miskovich
Dec 23, 2020
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Joseph "Joe" Miskovich, 75, of Wakefield, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Jackson, after a long battle with Dementia.
Joe was born on March 28, 1945, in Wakefield, a son of Mary Ann (Grivicich) and Steve Miskovich Sr. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1964.
Joe proudly served his country...
Linda Marie Cole
Dec 22, 2020
MARENISCO, Mich. - Linda Marie Cole, 73, of Marenisco, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020.
Linda was born on June 21, 1947, in Grand Rapids to Leroy and Elnora (Smith) Taylor. She was the fifth of 10 children.
On Aug. 2, 1963, Linda married Stanley Cole. They made their home in Marenisco for the last...
Mary E. Samuelli
Dec 20, 2020
HURLEY, Wis. – Mary Samuelli, 102, of Hurley, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley after complications related to COVID-19.
Mary was born at home in Carey to Vincent and Maria (DeRosso) Stella on Dec. 23, 1917. She survived the first pandemic as a baby and almost...
Don Wakevainen
Dec 20, 2020
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Don Wakevainen, 91, of Wakefield, passed away Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield.
Don was born on Dec. 18, 1929, in Wakefield to Donald T. and Elsie (Ruha) Wakevainen. He graduated from Marenisco School.
Don served his country in the U.S. Army and enlisted in 1948...
Eileen M. Stempihar
Dec 19, 2020
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Eileen Milda Stempihar, 91, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
Eileen was born on Aug. 19, 1929, in Hurley, Wisconsin to Amund and Verna (Hill) Nygard. She attended Hurley High School and graduated in 1947.
On July 29, 1950, Eileen was united in marriage to Frank Stempihar at St....
Gerald E. Niemi
Dec 19, 2020
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Gerald E. Niemi, 76, of Wakefield, passed away Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, at his home, with his family by his side.
Gerald was born on April 8, 1944.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Eleanor Niemi.
On Oct. 13, 1979, he married Kathleen A. Lampart. She...
William A. Suvanto
Dec 18, 2020
IRONWOOD, Mich. – William "Bill" Suvanto, 80, a resident of Ironwood Township, entered into eternal life on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, Wisconsin after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.
William was born on June 10, 1940, in Ironwood Township the youngest of 12 children to Arvo and Emma...
Chester Oliver Raymond Sr.
Dec 17, 2020
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Chester Oliver Raymond Sr., 91, of Wakefield, passed away Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Ironwood.
Chester was born on March 5, 1929, on beautiful Lake Gogebic, a son of Frank Oliver and Vera Idessa (Cook) Raymond.
Chet proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was honorably...
Caryl Faye Coxey
Dec 16, 2020
BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. - Caryl Faye Coxey, 87, of Big Bear Lake, tragically passed away Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, due to complications from COVID-19. Caryl was an incredibly strong fighter her entire life, but the insidious, sinister pandemic virus proved itself to be unconquerable.
Caryl was born on Sept. 12, 1933, and raised in Neenah, Wisconsin,...
Alex B. Marciniak
Dec 16, 2020
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Alex B. Marciniak, 64, of Ironwood, left his pain behind on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota.
Alex was born on Feb. 26, 1956, in Duluth to Bernard and Elda (Cirilli) Marciniak. He graduated from Hurley High School in 1974. While in high school, Alex was selected for Badger...
Nancy I. Forchette
Dec 12, 2020
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Nancy I. Forchette, 84, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020.
Nancy was born on Aug. 17, 1936, in Wakefield, a daughter of Matt and Katri (Vainionpaa) Waataja. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1954.
On Aug. 14, 1982, Nancy was united in marriage to Bruce...
John T. Osborne
Dec 12, 2020
BESSEMER, Mich. – John T. Osborne, a longtime resident of Bessemer, passed away Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020.
John was born on Dec. 19, 1931, in Bergland, the son of Leonard J. and Anna (Bergland) Osborne.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force.
On Jan. 31, 1957, John married Darlene E....
Stanley Roy Johns
Dec 9, 2020
BARAGA, Mich. - Stanley Roy Johns, 69, of Baraga, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, at UP Health System - Marquette after a month-long battle with COVID-19.
Stan was born on April 4, 1951, in Wakefield. He graduated from Wakefield High School in 1969 and later attended Gogebic Community College before earning his bachelor of science...
Shirley Ann Kuehnl
Dec 7, 2020
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Shirley Kuehnl, formerly of Wakefield, passed away the morning of Dec. 7, 2020.
Shirley was born Nov. 27, 1931, in Flint to Alfred and Lempie (Stenfors) Peth of Clio.
She graduated from Clio High School in 1950, and served two years in the U.S. Air Force as a control tower operator.
...
Nancy Prosek
Dec 3, 2020
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Nancy Ruth Prosek, 80, of Ironwood, died peacefully Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, in Wakefield.
Nancy was born March 28, 1940, in Ironwood, daughter of the late George and Doris (Gehrman) Prosek. She attended and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood.
Nancy moved to Milwaukee and worked for Wisconsin Electric...
Alvin M. Paulsen
Dec 1, 2020
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Alvin M. Paulsen, 89, of Ironwood, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020.
Alvin was born in Minneapolis on May 22, 1931, son of the late Alvin Paulsen Sr. and Esther Sondergaard Paulsen. Alvin was married to the former Marilyn Mae Martin in Frederic, Wisconsin, on May 3, 1952.
He is survived by...
Richard C. 'Skip' Gusman
Nov 30, 2020
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Richard C. "Skip" Gusman, 71, of Ironwood, passed away on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital.
He was born in Ironwood on April 2, 1949, to Frank and Shirley (Anderson) Gusman, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School. After high school, he moved to Los Angeles seeking adventure.
During...
Mary Diana (Sjoblom) Marten
Nov 28, 2020
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Mary Diana (Sjoblom) Marten, 63, of Wakefield, passed away Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020.
Mary was born on Sept. 20, 1957, in Wakefield, a daughter of Theodore S. and Ida D. Sjoblom. She had resided in Wakefield, Cudahy, Wisconsin and Albuquerque, New Mexico.
On Aug. 30, 1986, Mary was united in marriage to...