Rose Barbara Zambrovitz
Nov 27, 2020
HURLEY, Wis. - Rose Barbara Zambrovitz, 95, of Hurley, passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2020.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., of Wakefield, Michigan.
Vienna Helen Kaartunen
Nov 24, 2020
Vienna H. Kaartunen
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Vienna Helen Kaartunen, 98, of Ironwood, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, just two weeks before her 99th birthday. She had tested positive for COVID-19.
She was born Dec. 8, 1921, in North York, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Victor and Hilda (Martilla) Warren.
She married Eugene G. Kaartunen on...
B. John Wolfe
Nov 24, 2020
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. – B. John Wolfe, 70, of Bruce Crossing, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020.
John was born on May 15, 1950, in Ironwood, a son of Jim and Ingrid (Korsman) Wolfe. He attended Ewen-Trout Creek School and graduated in 1968.
After graduation, John moved to Milwaukee and was employed at Briggs & Stratton/Strattec...
Andrew 'Andy' Aho
Nov 22, 2020
TROUT CREEK, Mich. – Andrew "Andy" Aho, 64, of Trout Creek, passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born Nov. 21, 1956, in Flint, a son of Russell and Doris (Daly) Aho.
On Feb. 16, 2002, Andy was united in marriage to Pamela at Trinity Lutheran...
Virginia 'Gin' Mae Halverson
Nov 21, 2020
IRONWOOD - Virginia "Gin" Mae Halverson, 93, of Ironwood , died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, from complications related to COVID-19.
She was born July 22, 1927, in Winegar, Wisconsin, to the late Merritt and Theodora (Thompson) Haralson.
She married the love of her life, Gordon J. Halverson, at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Ironwood ,...
Saverio 'Sam' Vinci
Nov 16, 2020
HURLEY, Wis. - Saverio "Sam" Vinci 95, of Hurley, died Monday, November 16, 2020.
Sam was born March 9, 1925 in Colla, Catanzaro, Italy. He was the son of Gregorio and Luigina (Bruni) Vinci. While in his 20's, Sam traveled to Brazil where he met & married the love of his life, Maria Lucia (Toquetti) Vinci. There,...
Ruth Elaine Johnston
Nov 15, 2020
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Ruth Elaine Johnston, 77, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020.
Ruth was born on Nov. 27, 1942, at home in Oma, Wisconsin, the daughter of Reino and Irene (Rintala) Peltomaki.
Those left behind to cherish her memory include her husband, Jerome Sr.; sons, Jerry Jr. (Michelle) and Brian (Corine); daughters, Kathy...
Mary Johanna Tiradani
Nov 15, 2020
BESSEMER, Mich. – Mary Johanna Tiradani, 98, a longtime resident of Bessemer, passed away Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020.
Mary was born on Aug. 27, 1922, in Ironwood, a daughter of Domenic and Catterina (Bortoli) Dalle Ave. They moved to Lombard, Illinois when she was a child and later to Asiago, Italy. Mary began schooling there until the...
Jean Passint
Nov 7, 2020
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Jean Passint, 90, of Ironwood, passed away Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.
Jean was born to Stanley and Frances Oman on Oct. 24, 1930, in Ironwood, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1948. Jean married Adolph Passint on Sept. 16, 1950, and they recently celebrated their 70th wedding...
John E. Carlson
Nov 5, 2020
HURLEY, Wis. – John E. Carlson, 99, of Hurley, formerly a lifelong resident of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020.
John was born on Aug. 31, 1921, in Ashland, a son of Charles and Dora (Forst) Carlson.
The family moved to Ironwood. John attended Norrie Grade School and graduated from Luther L. Wright...
Donna Mae Colberg
Nov 4, 2020
RAMSAY, Mich. – Donna Mae Colberg, 82, of Ramsay, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020.
Donna was born on Aug. 19, 1938, in Ironwood, a daughter of Michael and Lempi LeGessa of Ramsay.
She was employed at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield for more than 30 years.
Donna loved her family...
James L. Brogan
Nov 4, 2020
MARQUETTE, Mich. - James L. Brogan, 73, of Wakefield and Marquette, died peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, at home, surrounded by his loving family.
James was born on Oct. 7, 1947, in Howell, a son of William and Rosa (Raymer) Brogan. He graduated from St. Thomas High School in Ann Arbor in 1965. Having grown up in...
John Edwin Smith
Nov 1, 2020
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - John Edwin Smith, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.
The family is planning a gathering to be held at a later date.
Evelyn Joyce Mezzano
Oct 31, 2020
MONTREAL, Wis. – Evelyn Joyce Mezzano, 91, a lifelong resident of Montreal, passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.
Evelyn was born on April 16, 1929, in Montreal, a daughter of John C. and Impi (Eilo) Johnson. She attended J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley and graduated in 1947 as covaledictorian. After high school, she worked at Hansen...
Elvira Elizabeth Svoke
Oct 30, 2020
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Elvira E. Svoke, 79, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2020 at her home surrounded by family.
Elvira was born on June 30, 1941, in Ironwood Township, the daughter of John and Ruth (Grandahl) Minkin. She attended Luther...
Shirley Mae Urbanski
Oct 28, 2020
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Shirley Mae Urbanski, 88, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020.
Shirley was born on Dec. 25, 1931, the daughter of John and Angeline (Libertoski) Lane. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1949.
On Sept. 16, 1950, Shirley was united in marriage to Zigmund "Ziggy" Urbanski...
Robert 'Bob' N. Fredrickson
Oct 26, 2020
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Robert "Bob" N. Fredrickson, 86, of Ironwood Township, passed away at his home on Oct. 26, 2020.
A spring memorial service honoring his memory will take place at his beloved property. No date has been set.
Condolences may be expressed online at lakesidememorialchapel.com. Cards may be sent to his family in...
Patricia Ann Filippini
Oct 26, 2020
Patricia A. Filippini, of Bessemer, passed peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. Pat was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, friend and educator.
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for immediate family only at the St. Sebastian Catholic Church and a memorial service will be announced at...
Anita J. Milewski
Oct 23, 2020
BESSEMER, Mich. - Anita Joy (Hauta) Milewski, of Bessemer, passed away quietly with loving family at her side, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, at the age of 86.
Anita was born on Nov. 9, 1933, to Verner and Elmi (Betty) Hauta in Bessemer Township. She graduated from A.D. Johnston High...
Frank Louis Kichak
Oct 20, 2020
WATERSMEET, Mich. – Retired Gogebic County Deputy Sheriff Frank Louis Kichak, 69, of Watersmeet, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020.
He was born on March 23, 1951, in Ironwood, a son of Frank Edward and Jean Lucille (Kostelny) Kichak. On Oct. 4, 1974, Frank received an electronics technician diploma from the United Electronics Institute in Grand Rapids....