Roy Kenneth Hill
Jun 22, 2019
KELSO, Wash. – Roy K. Hill, 88, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019, in Kelso, Wash.
Roy was born on Dec. 17, 1930, in Wakefield, Mich., a son of Theodore and Vienna (Nurmikko) Hill. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1948.
Roy proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from March...
Gerald D.W. Olson
Jun 21, 2019
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Gerald D.W. Olson, 83, a lifelong resident of Ironwood Township, passed away peacefully Friday, June 21, 2019.
Gerald was born on Nov. 8, 1935, in Ironwood, a son of Frank and Maymie (Greku) Olson. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1953. During his teen years, he loved going to...
William J. Sikonia
Jun 20, 2019
WAUSAU, Wis. - William J. Sikonia, 62, a former resident of Erwin Township, Mich., passed away Thursday evening, June 20, 2019, under the hospice care of the Mount View Care Center in Wausau with family and friends at his side.
The family is honoring Bill's life with visitation from 9 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26,...
Gary D. Johnson
Jun 16, 2019
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Gary D. Johnson, 78, a longtime resident of Ironwood, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019.
Gary was born on Sept. 20, 1940, in Painesdale, a son of Hugo and Martha (Maki) Johnson. He attended Luther L. Wright High School and graduated in 1958.
Gary proudly served his country in the U.S. Army...
Marvin E. Kangas
Jun 13, 2019
BESSEMER, Mich. – Marvin E. Kangas, 91, a longtime resident of Bessemer, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 13, 2019, with his dear family by his side.
Marvin was born on June 8, 1928, in Ironwood Township, a son of Gust E. and Lillian (Manninen) Kangas. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood.
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Maxin G. Lamaide Sr.
Jun 10, 2019
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Maxin G. LaMaide Sr., 91, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019.
He was born on Dec. 21, 1927, in Mellen, Wis., a son of George James and Helen (Vitek) LaMaide.
Maxin proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged...
Debra Kay Laverdure
Jun 7, 2019
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Debra Kay LaVerdure, 64, a lifelong resident of Ironwood, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield.
John E. Tarro
Jun 3, 2019
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – John E. Tarro, 90, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Monday, June 3, 2019, with his dear family by his side.
John was born on Jan. 1, 1929, in Wakefield, a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Bugni) Tarro. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1946.
John...
Helvia Irene Maki
Jun 3, 2019
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Helvia Irene Maki, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019, at the age of 103.
Helvia was born on May 1, 1916, in Wakefield, a daughter of Jack Ludwig and Aurora Amelia (Vatajakoski) Nirva, who were both born in Kauhajoki, Finland. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1934....
Doris Carol Lindberg
Jun 1, 2019
Doris Carol Lindberg, 86, of Bruce's Crossing went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 1, 2019, with her loving family at Westgate in Ironwood.
Doris was born on March 23, 1933, daughter of the late Onnie and Toini Mattson both deceased. United in marriage to Robert Norman Juopperi (deceased) and remarried Reino Lindberg (deceased)...
Wallace Z. Golembeski
May 29, 2019
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Wallace Z. Golembeski, 83, of Wakefield, formerly a long-time resident of Bessemer, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019, with his loving family by his side, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Wally was born on Aug. 6, 1935, in Wakefield, a son of Charles and Victoria (Langa) Golembeski. He attended Wakefield schools.
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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,...