obituaries

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...

Jul 2, 2020

IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Carol E. Lahti, 81, of Ironwood Township, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020.

Carol was born on Jan. 10, 1939, in Bessemer Township, a daughter of Matt E. and Jennie M. (Wiitanen) Jarvi. She attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood and graduated in 1957.

On March 16, 1963, Carol...

Jun 27, 2020

JoAnn Lane

WHITE PINE, Mich. – JoAnn Lane, 66, of White Pine, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020.

JoAnn was born on Oct. 2, 1953, at Divine Infant Hospital in Wakefield, a daughter of Eino Matt and June Johanna (Wiita) Haukkala. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1971.

On...

Jun 27, 2020

BESSEMER, Mich. - Arlene Gierl, 87, of Bessemer, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020.

Arlene was born on Sept. 6, 1932, in York, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Calvin and Elnora Mills. In 1950, she graduated from Owen High School in Owen, Wisconsin. She continued her education and graduated from Spencerian Business College in Milwaukee in...

Jun 23, 2020

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Cynthia Elsie Massi, 53, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, June 23, 2020, at her home.

She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

At Cynthia's request, cremation will take place and no funeral service will be held.

Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, is assisting...

Jun 10, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS - Ward C. "Zeke" Zuidmulder, 88, of Minneapolis, went peacefully to eternal rest on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, in his daughter's home while receiving hospice care.

A celebration of life will be held at the war memorial at Lakeside Cemetery, Wakefield, Michigan, at 11 a.m., on Saturday, June 27, along with interment at the graveside.

Jun 5, 2020

IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - James H. "Jim" Bale, 87, of Ironwood Township went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Friday, June 5, 2020, while surrounded by his loving family, and holding hands with the love of his life of 69 1/2 years, Joan Berlin Bale.

A celebration of life and picnic will be held...

May 28, 2020

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Anthony "Tony" or "T" John Mukavitz, 56, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 28, 2020, while biking on the Iron Belle Trail which he frequently enjoyed after a day of work.

The family will be having a private memorial Mass.

In honor of Tony, the family would like to invite friends to...

May 27, 2020

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Carol Kalla-Jakkola, 65, of Wakefield, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020.

Carol was born on May 16, 1955, in Ironwood, a daughter of Arnold and Dorothy (Hendrickson) Kalla. She grew up in a very large and loving family and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1973.

Carol was a longtime...

May 21, 2020

RAMSAY, Mich. – Michael Mathew Jurakovich, 62, of Ramsay, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020.

Michael was born on May 13, 1958, at Divine Infant Hospital in Wakefield, a son of Mathew and Rose (Petroff) Jurakovich. He attended Ramsay School and then A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, graduating with honors with the class of 1976. Michael...