William 'Wilbur' Robert Hatcher
May 10, 2020
GILE, Wis. - Will was born April 2, 1958 to Bob and Betty Hatcher in Dayton, Ohio, and was the eldest of five children. Will was truly blessed with a fun loving childhood, and spent his early school years in Huber Heights, Ohio, with the family later relocating to Yellow Springs, Ohio. He inherited his love of baseball and...
Ronald J. Strand
May 9, 2020
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Ronald J. Strand, 89, a longtime resident of Ironwood Township and St. Augustine, Florida, passed away early Saturday morning, May 9, 2020, at his home.
Ronald was born on June 13, 1930, in Roselle, Illinois, and moved to Michigan with his parents at the age of seven. He graduated from Luther L. Wright...
Mary Lou Pelissero
May 3, 2020
Mary Lou Pelissero, 90, of Bessemer passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2020, with her sons by her side. Her walls were covered with hundreds of family photos that celebrated special events. There were greeting cards, well wishes from friends and brightly colored artwork from her great-grandchildren on the walls – each item a reminder of a life...
Glen Hill
Apr 30, 2020
Glen Hill, 60, a lifelong resident of Bessemer, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020, at his home.
Glen was born on June 16, 1959, in Wakefield, a son of Lloyd and Marilyn (Jacisin) Hill. He graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in 1979. Glen was a loving and caring son and brother. He was always willing to...
Barbara Jean Ellsworth
Apr 29, 2020
MERRIWEATHER, Mich. - Barbara Jean Ellsworth, 81, passed at her home in Merriweather on Wednesday, April 29 th , 2020 after complications related to cancer. Barbara was born April 13, 1939, in Traverse City, to Sally and John Rosinski. She was a loving wife and homemaker for her children, grandchildren, and cared for several members of the community. On...
Mary Louise Young
Apr 27, 2020
BERGLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Mary Louise Young, a resident of Bergland Township, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital after her third courageous battle with cancer at the age of 69.
Mary was born on April 26, 1951, in Medford, Wisconsin, a daughter of  Harry C. and Mary Louise (Gibson) Beintker. She graduated...
David V. Stelmark
Apr 27, 2020
IRONWOOD, Mich. - David V. Stelmark born in Ironwood, on Oct. 24, 1939, passed away on April 27, 2020, under hospice care at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield.
He is survived by his sister, Mari (Dale) Tessmer; daughter, Laura; three grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Grace A. Cvengros
Apr 23, 2020
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Grace A. Cvengros, 86, a lifelong resident of Ironwood, entered into eternal life Thursday, April 23, 2020.
Grace was born June 9, 1933, to the late Henry and Pearl (Gamache) Ellis at home, in Puritan Location. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1951, and began employment at Sher's Grocery Store.
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Roland Richard Niemi Jr.
Apr 22, 2020
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Roland Richard Niemi Jr., 76, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020.
Roland was born on July 5, 1943, in Bessemer Township, the son of Jean Margaret (St. Louis) and Roland Richard Niemi Sr.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1963 in...
Mary Jo Valesano
Apr 22, 2020
Mary Jo (Tarnaski) Valesano, 71, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on April 22, 2020.
She was born on August 14, 1948, in Milwaukee to Peter and Dolores (Hyppa) Tarnaski.
She attended the Wakefield Schools and graduated in 1966. Mary Jo earned a bachelor of arts degree from Northern Michigan...
Bonnie Dalbec
Apr 21, 2020
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Bonnie Dalbec, 73, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, after fighting her third battle with cancer.
Bonnie was born on July 29, 1946, in Wakefield, one of eight children to Harvey and Dorothy (Newman) Grayson. She graduated from Wakefield Schools in 1964 and married David Dalbec in 1966....
Harold 'Beans' Hallberg
Apr 21, 2020
Harold 'Beans' Hallberg
LAKE GOGEBIC, Mich. - Harold "Beans" Hallberg, 73, a longtime resident of Lake Gogebic, passed away Tuesday April, 21, 2020, at his home.
Beans was born on Sept. 19, 1946, in Bessemer Township, son of the late Harold and Mary (DeCur) Hallberg. He graduated in 1964 from Wakefield High School....
James Lawrence Davey
Apr 17, 2020
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – James Lawrence Davey, 63, of Wakefield, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield.
Jim graduated from Wakefield High School in 1974, and went on to achieve an art degree from Gogebic Community College. Part of the family's treasured items are a few paintings he had done in...
Joellyn 'Joey' (Drake) Pezzetti
Apr 16, 2020
WAKEFIELD , Mich. – Joellyn "Joey" (Drake) Pezzetti, 78, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, April 16, 2020, after a lengthy illness.
Joellyn was born on Aug. 6, 1941 at Divine Infant Hospital in Wakefield to Francis W....
Robert W. 'Bob' Michaels
Apr 11, 2020
MONTREAL, Wis. – Robert W. "Bob" Michaels, 86, a longtime resident of Montreal, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 11, 2020, at his home.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, Michigan, who will release a complete obituary notice later.
Arvella Marie Hellman
Mar 23, 2020
BESSEMER, Mich. – Arvella Marie Hellman, 89, of Bessemer, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020.
Arvella was born on Jan. 16, 1931, in Wakefield, a daughter of Arvo John and Marion Lempi (Hakenen) Torkko and was raised in Wico Location. She graduated from Wakefield High School in 1949 and attended Gogebic Community College where she met the...
A. Chris Bergquist
Mar 23, 2020
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Arthur Christian Bergquist, 77, of Ironwood Township, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital.
Chris, a son of George and Gertrude (Trier) Bergquist, was born Nov. 29, 1942, in Ironwood.
On Nov. 30, 1963, he was united in marriage to Sonia Anne Caruso at Our Lady of Peace...
Roger B. Langa
Mar 19, 2020
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Roger B. Langa, 77, a longtime resident of Bessemer Township, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020, in Wakefield.
Roger was born on Sept. 6, 1942, in Oregon City, Oregon, the son of Ted and Mary (Soffietti) Langa. He attended school in Wakefield and graduated in 1961.
On July 4, 1964, Roger married...
Leola Irene 'Ducky' Dalbeck Cook
Mar 11, 2020
MERRIWEATHER, Mich. – Leola Irene "Ducky" (Dalbeck) Cook, 82, a longtime resident of Merriweather, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020.
Leola was born on May 8, 1937, in Wakefield, a daughter of Clarence and Elizabeth (Minier) Dalbeck. She graduated from Bergland High School.
On Feb. 20, 1954, Leola was united in marriage to Lloyd L....
Billi C. (Galarno) Tauer
Mar 5, 2020
HURLEY, Wis. – Billi C. (Galarno) Tauer, 67, a longtime resident of Hurley, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 5, 2020.
Billi was born on June 23, 1952, in Ashland, a daughter of Bill and Charlotte (Youngs) Galarno of Gurney.
On Dec. 22, 1970, she married the love of her life, David A. Tauer.
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