John Henry Cain
May 26, 2019
IRONWOOD, Mich. – John Henry Cain, 65, of Ironwood, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 26, 2019, with his dear family by his side, after a long and courageous battle with diabetes.
John was born on Oct. 15, 1953, in Ironwood, a son of William James and Maryann Lucille (King) Cain. He...
Theresa C. Foryan
May 25, 2019
HURLEY, Wis. – Theresa C. Foryan, 97, a lifelong resident of Hurley, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019.
She was born on Dec. 15, 1921, in Hurley, daughter of the late Silvio and Adelaide (Delboni) Calgaro.
Theresa attended Hurley schools and was later married to Michael Foryan in Hurley. Together they raised five children.
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Conchita Luoma
May 24, 2019
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Conchita Luoma, 81, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, May 24, 2019, surrounded by her three children and special loved ones.
She was born in La Coruna, Spain on Sept. 16, 1937, the daughter of Pedro and Estrella Garcia. She came to the United States with her father in...
Marilyn Rhea Karling
May 22, 2019
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Marilyn Rhea Karling, 84, passed in peace Wednesday, May 22, 2019.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, William and Linda Karling and all of her brothers and sisters.
She was a beloved aunt, sister, sister-in-law, daughter and friend and took great joy in her family, walking, biking and cheering on...
Laura Johanna Keski
May 22, 2019
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Laura Johanna Keski, 99, of Wakefield, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019.
Laura was born on Nov. 22, 1919, in Wakefield, a daughter of Nestor and Eliina (Lahti) Juoni. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1938.
On June 22, 1945, Laura was united in marriage to Henry Andrew Keski at...
Madeline Rose "Maddie" Jackson
May 18, 2019
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Madeline Rose "Maddie" Jackson, 15, of Ironwood, died early Saturday morning, May 18, 2019, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Madeline was born on July 9, 2003, at Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, a daughter of Tonya Mata and Dave Jackson Jr. Maddie was a sophomore student at A.D. Johnston...
Patricia J. Trevarthen
May 15, 2019
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Patricia J. Trevarthen, 66, a longtime resident of Wakefield passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at her home.
Pat was born on Feb. 11, 1953, in Pontiac, the daughter of Charles and Virginia (McClure) Burcham.
On June 19, 1976, Pat married Robert R. Trevarthen at Houghton Lake.
She was...
Grant Philip Wirtanen
May 11, 2019
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Grant Philip Wirtanen, of Ironwood, died on Saturday morning, May 11, 2019.
Grant was born in Houston, on Sept. 8, 1980. In his youth, he had lived in a variety of additional cities including Naperville, Ill., Wausau, Wis., and Southlake, Texas. Subsequent to his school years, he trained to be a professional chef, attending...
Conrad Nelson
May 9, 2019
Conrad 'Connie' Nelson
BESSEMER, Mich. – On Thursday, May 9, 2019, Conrad "Connie" Nelson, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 91.
Conrad was born on March 2, 1928, in Bessemer, a son of Louis and Monica (Holup) Nelson.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army,...
Ronald W. Hill
May 7, 2019
PINE LAKE, Wis. – Ronald W. Hill, 68, of Pine Lake (Town of Oma), died Tuesday, May 7, 2019, after a lengthy and courageous battle with metastatic melanoma.
Ron was born on March 27, 1951, in Wakefield, Mich., the son of Elmer and Pearl Hill. He attended Wakefield Schools, graduating in 1969. He married Diane Lanctoe on...
Helen Ann (Vitich) Soffietti
May 6, 2019
BESSEMER, Mich. – Helen Ann (Vitich) Soffietti, 92, a lifelong resident of Bessemer, passed away peacefully Monday, May 6, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.
Helen was born on May 22, 1926, in Bessemer, a daughter of John and Anna (Berkley) Vitich. She attended A.D. Johnston High School and graduated in 1944.
After high school,...
Lucille A. Wasielewski
Apr 30, 2019
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Lucille A. Wasielewski, 89, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019.
Lucille was born on July 15, 1929, in Wakefield, the daughter of Adam and Anna Lucille (Kuiawa) Selsemeyer. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1947. Lucille continued her education at The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth,...
Keith Eric Wolters
Apr 30, 2019
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Keith Eric Wolters, 60, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 30, 2019.
Keith was born on July 16, 1958, in Park Ridge, Ill., the son of Donald and Erika (Rossmann) Wolters.
He was a mechanical designer and loved all remote control stuff especially model trains.
Keith is survived by...
Alfrieda Marie Mattila
Apr 29, 2019
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Alfrieda Marie Mattila, 77, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Monday, April 29, 2019.
Alfrieda's passions in life were her family and home, the love of animals and wildlife, fishing and camping. She took great pleasure cooking and baking for others.
Alfrieda is survived by two daughters, Dianna Semenak and...
Mary M. Janov
Apr 22, 2019
RAMSAY, Mich. – Mary M. Janov, 93, formerly a longtime resident of Ramsay, passed away peacefully Monday, April 22, 2019.
She was born on June 26, 1925, in Anvil, a daughter of Stephan and Anna (Buchak) Oravecz.
On Nov. 14, 1944, Mary was united in marriage to the love of her life, Joseph Eugene Janov...
Joann Marie (Tarnaski) Balduc
Apr 21, 2019
BESSEMER, Mich. – Joann Marie (Tarnaski) Balduc, 57, of Bessemer, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019, at her home, after a 10-month courageous battle with cancer.
Joann was born on July 13, 1961, in Wakefield. She attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1979. She continued her education at Gogebic Community College.
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James "Jim" Mchugh
Apr 20, 2019
IRONWOOD, Mich. – James "Jim" McHugh, 69, of Ironwood, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019, at his home.
Jim was born on March 30, 1950, in Oakland, Calif., a son of Thomas and Lila (Manninen) McHugh. He attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood and graduated in 1968. He continued his education at Gogebic Community College,...
Ramon Robert William Massey
Apr 14, 2019
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Ramon "Ray" Massey, 63, of Wakefield, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019.
Ray was born on Oct. 13, 1955, in London, England, a son of Peter and Joyce (Crouch) Massey.
On Sept. 1, 2012, Ray married the love of his life, Kristi.
He was employed at various jobs throughout his...
Dean A. Maki
Apr 12, 2019
BESSEMER, Mich. – Dean A. Maki, 82, of 400 E. Mary St., in Bessemer, passed away peacefully Friday, April 12, 2019, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, after a courageous battle with congestive heart failure and Alzheimer's disease.
Dean was born on Nov. 22, 1936, in Marenisco, a son of William O. and Anna M. (Krueger) Maki. He attended...
Melvin Jacob William Lehto
Apr 11, 2019
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. – Melvin Jacob William Lehto, 86, of Bruce Crossing, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019, at his residence.
Melvin was born on Jan. 5, 1933, in Bruce Crossing, a son of Wilho Leonard and Hilma (Maki) Lehto. He attended Ewen High School and graduated in 1951.
Melvin proudly served his country in...