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....
Adolph Passint
Oct 18, 2020
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Adolph Passint, 94, of Ironwood, passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.
Adolph was born to Steven and Anna Passint on March 25, 1926, in Bessemer. He graduated from A.D. Johnston High School, Gogebic Community College and Northern Michigan University.
Adolph proudly served his country in the U.S. Army...
Matilda Boller
Oct 6, 2020
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Matilda Boller, 100, of Wakefield, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020.
Matilda was born on Aug. 30, 1920, in Wakefield, a daughter of Battista and Carmelia (Bordano) Dossetto. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1938.
On Jan. 25, 1947, Matilda was united in marriage to Willis E. Boller at Immaculate...
Bethesda 'Beth' Lynn Durant
Oct 5, 2020
BESSEMER, Mich. – Bethesda "Beth" Lynn Durant, 43, of Bessemer, passed away Monday, Oct. 5, 2020.
Beth was born on Dec. 27, 1976, in Portland, Oregon, a daughter of Melvin Joseph Durant and Julie Kathleen (Melanen) Chiapuzio. She attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood and graduated in 1996.
Beth is survived by her...
Ronald 'Ron' J. Kangas
Sep 30, 2020
PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. - Ronald "Ron" J. Kangas, 77, of Prescott Valley, formerly of Tucson, Kenosha, Wisconsin and Ramsay, Michigan, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, with his cousin by his side.
Ron was an only child born to John and Elsie (Kujala) Kangas on June 30, 1943, in Wakefield, Michigan. He was confirmed at the...
Sharon Dee Gheller
Sep 29, 2020
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Sharon Dee Gheller, 56, of Ironwood, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, at her home.
Sharon was born on Feb. 9, 1964, in Flint, the daughter of Ronald and Bonnie Rodgers. She graduated from Flint Northern High School.
Sharon is survived by her loving husband, Richard; two stepdaughters, Riki Gheller and Joy...
Edward Deloria
Sep 26, 2020
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Ed Deloria, 74, suddenly passed away at home Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020.
Ed was born on Aug. 25, 1946, in Manistique. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Christine; five children, Ed Jr., Cindy (Brian), Dave, Lauri (Bob) and Patty (Cory); eight grandchildren, Alysha, Kailey, Abbey, Trevor, Darienne, Mariah, Ethan and Connor;...
James G. Corgiat
Sep 26, 2020
BERGLAND, Mich. – James G. Corgiat, 80, of Bergland, died Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020.
He was born Feb. 22, 1940, to the late Bernard and Mary (Pertile) Corgiat in Bessemer.
Jim was an all-star athlete at A.D. Johnston High School earning 12 varsity letters. He went on to play football for Michigan State. He was...
Joseph Ransford Delfavero
Sep 25, 2020
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Joseph Ransford DelFavero, 75, of Wakefield, entered into eternal life on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020.
Joe was born on Dec. 29, 1944, in Wakefield, a son of Roland and Marie (Salo) DelFavero. He attended Wakefield area schools and graduated from Wakefield High School in 1963. He was married to Kay Salo on July 31,...