obituaries

Sep 20, 2020

EWEN, Mich. – Dorothy Pauline Kempainen, 97, of Ewen and Bessemer, passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020.

Dorothy was born on March 19, 1923, in Henribourg, Saskatchewan, Canada, the daughter of Joseph and Jennie (Sain) Bezotte. She attended Ewen High School and graduated in 1942.

Dorothy is survived by her daughter-in-law, Carol (Tim) Pulkas; daughters,...

Sep 19, 2020

Diane Noel Dean, age 79 of Marenisco, MI, went to be with the Lord on September 19, 2020 in Wausau, WI. Diane was born September 25th, 1940 in Omaha, NE. On March 18, 1961, Diane married the love of her life, Ronald Dean of Marenisco, MI. Diane was an active member of the Ironwood Assembly of God Church, wholeheartedly...

Sep 18, 2020

EVANSTON, Ill. - Kathleen M. LeBlanc, 77, of Lake Zurich, died peacefully on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, with her family by her side at NorthShore Evanston Hospital in Evanston.

Kathleen was born on Aug. 11, 1943, to Charles and Anna Galamba in Wakefield, Michigan.

In 1989, Kathleen moved to Chicago, the city she loved. She...

Sep 4, 2020

SAXON, Wis. – Elizabeth Ann Cvengros, 58, of Saxon, passed away Friday, Sept. 4, 2020. She was born on Aug. 28, 1962, in Ironwood, Michigan.

She married John Martilla in 1980 and they had one child, Angella Paulson, in 1978. Elizabeth later met and fell in love with Thomas "Nitro" Knight in 1994, who has been by...

Aug 31, 2020

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Jack William Netzel Sr., 71, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away Monday, Aug. 31, 2020.

He was born on Aug. 9, 1949, in Park Falls, Wisconsin, a son of Eugene and Ruth Marie (Lemke) Netzel. Jack was raised in Butternut, Wisconsin and graduated from Butternut High School. He continued his education and earned...

Aug 31, 2020

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Doris Joanne Kindred (nee Silkworth), 89, died peacefully on Aug. 31, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband, James; and her siblings.

Born April 12, 1931, in Prentice, Wisconsin, she married James Kindred on Oct. 18, 1952. They had seven children, Michael, Patricia Martin, Christine Oftedahl (Phil), Robert (Donna), Tina Larson, Karen...

Aug 25, 2020

BESSEMER, Mich. – Paul R. Erickson, 66, a lifelong resident of Bessemer, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, at home.

Paul was born on Jan. 23, 1954, in Wakefield, a son of Reino Matt and Fay Muriel (Peronto) Erickson. He attended A.D. Johnston High School and graduated in 1972. Paul continued his education at Gogebic Community...

Aug 22, 2020

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Susan "Susie" "Sue" Braspenick, 70, of Westgate, 1500 N. Lowell St., Ironwood, passed away early Saturday morning, Aug. 22, 2020.

Susan was born to Charles and Viola Soffiette on Jan. 12, 1950, in Ironwood. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School.

Susan was united in marriage to Rene Braspenick on Nov....

Aug 22, 2020

IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Richard John Aho, 76, a longtime resident of Ironwood Township, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, Aug. 22, 2020, at his residence, surrounded by loved ones.

Richard was born on Jan. 17, 1944, in Ironwood, a son of John Toivo and Mary Josephine (Waldros) Aho. He attended Roosevelt School through the 9th grade,...

Aug 20, 2020

Bernard (Barney) V. Johnson

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Bernard (Barney) V. Johnson, of Wakefield, passed away Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, at Special Health Services Home for Veteran Hero's Home in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, after a long battle with cancer.

Barney was born on Dec. 6, 1949, to Algot B. and Gernith (Olson) Johnson in Wakefield. He graduated from Dugway...

Aug 16, 2020

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Bernard "Bunsie" McQuiggin, 87, a lifelong resident of Ironwood, passed away peacefully Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, at home. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Bunsie was born on Oct. 25, 1932, in Ironwood, a son of John S. and Margaret C. (Perrero) McQuiggin. He attended St. Ambrose High School and graduated in 1950. ...

Aug 5, 2020

WHITE PINE, Mich. - On Aug. 5, 2020, Anna Mae Reath went to be with her husband, Buster, and the Lord while at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. She was 95 years old.

Anna Mae was born in Aurora, Wisconsin on July 26, 1925, the daughter of Leon and Isabelle (Terrian) Case. When she was...

Jul 26, 2020

IRON BELT, Wis. - Lee "Flash" Mattson 63, passed away unexpectedly at his home Sunday July 26, 2020.

Lee was born Sept. 4, 1956, to Toivo and Sylvia Mattson. He and twin sister, Lisa, were #10 and #11 of the #13 Mattson children and the third set of twins.

Lee grew up in Oma, Wisconsin,...

Jul 25, 2020

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Aaron John Anderson, 45, of Ironwood, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020.

Aaron was born on April 14, 1975, at Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, a son of James and Kathryn (Hendrickson) Anderson. He attended Luther L. Wright High School and graduated in 1993.

On April 19, 1997, Aaron was blessed to...

Jul 20, 2020

GURNEY, Wis. - Charlotte E. Galarno, 84, of Gurney, passed away peacefully Monday, July 20, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

The family is honoring Charlotte's life in a private funeral service.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, Michigan.

Jul 20, 2020

RAMSAY, Mich. - Stephen "Steve" P. Jurasin, 77, of Ramsay, passed away peacefully Monday July 20, 2020. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Steve was born on Jan. 2, 1943, in Ironwood, a son of Joseph and Julia (Serbin) Jurasin. He graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer with the class of 1960.

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Jul 19, 2020

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Josephine J. Morrison, 84, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, July 19, 2020, at her home. She was surrounded by her beloved family.

Josephine was born on Jan. 17, 1936, in Merrill, Wisconsin, a daughter of August Carl and Mary Etta (Martz) Kottman.

She worked at Piggly Wiggly/Tiberi's...

Jul 18, 2020

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Alvin August Liikanen, 88, of Ironwood, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield.

Alvin was born on Sept. 14, 1931, in Bessemer Township, along with his twin sister, Elaine (Hoff) at Grand View Hospital. Alvin, Elaine and his other sister, Gloria (Erickson) were the children of John...

Jul 17, 2020

IRONWOOD, Mich.  – Charles L. Gossen, 75, of Ironwood, died unexpectedly Friday, July 17, 2020.

Charles was born on Nov. 25, 1944, in Ironwood. He was the son of Charles G. and Geraldine "Gerry" M. (Richards) Gossen.

Charles graduated from Michigan Technological University with a degree in biology. After graduating, he started working for Quaker...

Jul 4, 2020

MARENISCO, Mich. – June M. Whitley, 95, a longtime resident of Marenisco, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020.

June was born on June 19, 1925, in Wakefield, a daughter of John and Elli Maria (Linn) Kangas. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1943.

Following graduation, June moved to Milwaukee and worked at Cutler-Hammer...