Alvin August Liikanen
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...
Charles Loran Gossen
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...
June M. Whitley
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...
Carol E. Lahti
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...
Joann Lane
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...
Arlene M. Gierl
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...
Cynthia Elsie Massi
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...
Ward C. 'Zeke' Zuidmulder
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.
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James H. 'Jim' Bale
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...
Anthony 'Tony' Or "T" John Mukavitz
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...
Carol Kalla-Jakkola
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...
Michael Mathew Eva Jurakovich
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...
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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