obituaries

Feb 22, 2026

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Roger John Koivu, 78, of Wakefield, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, after a lengthy illness.

Roger was born on Feb. 17, 1948, at Divine Infant Hospital in Wakefield, son of the late Onni and Irene Koivu. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1966....

Feb 22, 2026

IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Sulo William "Bill" Romo, 83, of Ironwood Township, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 22, 2026, amidst his family.

Bill was born on Feb. 13, 1943, in Bessemer Township, a son of Hiski and Ina Martha Romo. He attended A.D. Johnston High School and graduated in 1961.

Bill was a proud...

Feb 21, 2026

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Wayne R. Allen Sr., 76, of Ironwood, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.

Wayne was born on Aug. 25, 1949, in Mercer, Wisconsin, son of the late Clarence and Bernice (Elias) Allen. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. Wayne continued his education at Gogebic Community College and earned...

Feb 15, 2026

IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Joseph Thomas "Joe" Ruppe, 89, of Ironwood Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Duluth, Minnesota.

Born on April 17, 1936, in Ironwood, Joe was the firstborn son of Joseph S. and Katherine L. (Verbos) Ruppe. A devout Catholic throughout his life, he was a long-time member of Our Lady...

Feb 13, 2026

BESSEMER, Mich. - Rose "Rosie" Aspinwall, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota. Daughter of Peter and Alma (Barbacovi) Pelissero, she was born on Jan. 7, 1937, in Bessemer. She lived to be 89 years young, and lived in Bessemer her entire life.

Rosie graduated from A.D. Johnston...

Feb 9, 2026

HURLEY, Wis. – Shirley E. McRaniels, 86, of Hurley, passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau.

The former Shirley E. Stuhr was born on June 6, 1939, in Mercer, daughter of the late John Henry and Georgia Ann (Schwartz) Stuhr.

She was married to Joseph M. McRaniels on...

Feb 8, 2026

Margaret Elizabeth Richard, 80, of Saxon, Wisconsin, was peacefully called home by her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 8th, 2026, surrounded by her family. Margaret was born on July 19, 1945, in Door County, Wisconsin. She graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1963 and married her high school sweetheart, Keith Richard, on April 20, 1963. Margaret was...

Feb 8, 2026

Michael Anderson

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Michael Anderson, 88, of Ironwood, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood.

Mike was born on Oct. 2, 1937, in Augusta, Wisconsin, to Otis and Myrtle (Olson) Anderson. He graduated in 1955 from high school and 1959 from UW Eau...

Feb 8, 2026

IRONWOOD, Mich. — Gary Francis Silc, 85, of Ironwood, passed away on Feb. 8, 2026, in Chicago. He was born on Sept. 20, 1940, in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, to Frank and Minnie Silc, and lived a life defined by adventure, integrity and deep devotion to family. Gary grew up in Sudbury and graduated from Sudbury High School, where he...

Feb 8, 2026

IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Bartley Edward Domin, 70, of Ironwood Township, passed away at home on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, following a lengthy illness.

Bart was born on June 9, 1955, in Duluth, Minnesota, son of the late Edward J. and Norma A. (St. Catherine) Domin.

On Sept. 8, 1990, he married the love of...

Feb 7, 2026

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Edith M. Rundell, 90, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026.

Edith was born on April 3, 1935, in Ironwood, a daughter of Julius and Ruby (Kent) Vandenberg. She attended St. Ambrose Catholic Grade School and Central Elementary School, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High...

Feb 2, 2026

BERGLAND, Mich. - Thomas Dale Merle Cousineau, 75, of Bergland, passed away on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota.

Thomas was born on July 29, 1950, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Merle and Lila (Nostrant) Cousineau. He lived a life defined by service, family and quiet strength.

Thomas...

Jan 31, 2026

"For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." Philippians 1:21

BESSEMER, Mich. - Jaquelyn Rae "Jackie" (Schaedig) Busch was peacefully called home by our Lord and Savior on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, surrounded by the love of her husband, John. Jackie was born on Sept. 26, 1960, in Rogers City, Michigan, the adored...

Jan 28, 2026

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Joyce Ann Pikka, 69, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin, following a lengthy illness.

Joyce was born on June 13, 1956, and raised in Wakefield, where she remained throughout her life. She attended...

Jan 26, 2026

BESSEMER, Mich. - James A. and Marlene E. Farragh, longtime residents of Bessemer were reunited in Heaven on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.

Marlene went home to be with the Lord on May 11, 2023, at the age of 84. James followed on Jan. 26, at the age of 91. Both passed away of natural causes.

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Jan 22, 2026

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Verna Beth Johnson, 83, of Wakefield, formerly of Ontonagon, passed away suddenly on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood.

Born on Oct. 27, 1942, in Wakefield, to Alice Verna (Hegg) and Reynold Faline, Verna grew up on the family dairy farm, where she learned the values of hard work, kindness...

Jan 22, 2026

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - David John Pleshe, 82, of Wakefield, passed away at his home on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026.

David was born on Sept. 10, 1943, in Tri Mountain, Michigan. He was the eldest son of John Anthony and Alma Alina (Rautio) Plesh. The family lived in Painsdale, Michigan, moved to Ironwood for a short time, and...

Jan 22, 2026

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Joan C. Bale, 94, of Ironwood Township, passed peacefully into the presence of Her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Joan was born on Feb. 14, 1931, in Chicago, to Ernest and Cere Berlin. Becoming orphaned around 2 years old, she was raised by her...

Jan 16, 2026

IRONWOOD, Mich. — Irma Theresa (Canalia) Thomas went in peace to her heavenly home on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Ironwood, on March 24, 1925.

During her 100 years, Irma was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and more, who always put her family first. She found true...

Jan 15, 2026

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Beth Ann Turonie, 65, of Ironwood, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.

Beth was born on June 13, 1960, in Wakefield, a daughter of George Frederick and Jean Ann (Sereno) Broemer. She grew up in Bessemer and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in 1978. Beth continued her...