obituaries

Oct 12, 2025

Joyce Ann (Kontny) Karling of Bessemer, MI, passed away Sunday, October 12 at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Center in Seymour, WI, with her family by her side.

Joyce was admitted to Aspirus Grand View Hospital on May 20, 2025, and  transferred four days later to Aspirus Wausau Hospital; 57 days, total.  During her stay, she fought (and won)...

Oct 9, 2025

James Eugene Francois, known to friends and family as Jim, 81, of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

Born on July 7, 1944, in Stillwater, Minnesota, to John and Dorothy Francois, Jim lived a full and meaningful life. He cared deeply for his community and country. He dedicated much of...

Oct 8, 2025

Kathryn Ann Re (nee Fuller)

Kathy died quietly at home on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Bessemer, MI at the age of 74 after a long & difficult battle with depression & alcoholism.

Kathy was the firstborn to parents Betty & Joe on Nov. 22, 1950, in Appleton, WI, followed later by sister Terry &...

Oct 6, 2025

HURLEY, Wis. - Jay Dee Stump, born October 16, 1962, in Neillsville, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 6, 2025, in Hurley, Wisconsin. His passing leaves a deep void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Jay was a lifelong farmer with a deep love for the land and animals. He...

Oct 4, 2025

Patricia Ann Comparin

IRONWOOD, Mich. - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Patricia Ann Comparin, 79, of Ironwood, on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. She passed away in the comfort and dignity of her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a long battle with dementia.

Patricia was born...

Sep 22, 2025

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Marlene J. Rydeski, 86, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away in comfort and dignity at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield, on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, amidst her family and loved ones who cared for her.

Marlene was born on May 4, 1939, in Ironwood, a daughter of John and Amelia (Taglienti) Chernak....

Sep 21, 2025

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Vivian I. Bolen, 94, of Wakefield, entered into eternal life on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, surrounded by her loving family.

The former Vivian Irene Grayson was born on Feb. 5, 1931, in Wakefield, a daughter of Claude John and Eva Josephine (Smith) Grayson. She spent her childhood...

Sep 14, 2025

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Helen Marie Peterson, age 89, of Ironwood, formerly a long-time resident of Hurley, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood, amidst her family and loved ones who cared for her.

A complete obituary will be published at a later date.

Jerald...

Sep 10, 2025

ASHLAND, Wis. — Brian Mark Pospeck, 54, of Ashland, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. He was born in Ontonagon, Michigan, on Jan. 15, 1971. His family was blessed from the very beginning due to his newborn survival of Hyaline Membrane Disease, a condition of severe respiratory distress. His family relocated to Ironwood, Michigan, shortly after his...

Sep 6, 2025

BESSEMER, Mich. - Janice M. Wanden, age 71, of Bessemer, formerly of Janesville, Wisconsin, died on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital surrounded by her family.

Janice was born on June 27, 1954, to Oscar and Ethel (Mc Glin) La Belle. She attended Joseph A. Craig Senior High School in Janesville and graduated in 1972....

Sep 6, 2025

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Roy W. Saari, 77, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, died on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Wakefield.

Roy was born on Jan. 3, 1948, in Ironwood, a son of the late John Emil and Elma (Harju) Saari. He graduated from Wakefield High School in 1966 and Gogebic Community College in 1968 with an Associate...

Sep 6, 2025

HURLEY, Wis. – Mae M. Hendrickson, age 101, a long-time resident of Gile, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley.

Mae was born on Nov. 6, 1923, in Bessemer Township, Michigan, a daughter of Waino F. and Lizzie S. (Johnson) Minkin. She attended Bessemer schools.

Mae...

Sep 5, 2025

HURLEY, Wis. – Frances M. "Fran" Norman, age 92, of Hurley, passed away on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley.

A complete obituary will be published at a later date.

Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, Michigan, is assisting the family with...

Aug 31, 2025

RAMSAY, Mich. – Bruce V. Jacobson, age 62, of Ramsay, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, after a brief illness surrounded by his family.

Bruce was born on July 26, 1963, in Bessemer Township, a son of Bernard A. "Bunny" and Barbara M. "Barb" (Nelson) Jacobson.

He proudly worked as an operating engineer where...

Aug 28, 2025

HURLEY, Wis. - Terri Lee (Pecotte) King, age 68, of Hurley, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025.

Born July 11, 1957, to Joseph and Roberta "Bobi" Pecotte, Terri was the oldest of seven children. She attended St. Mary's Catholic Grade School and J.E. Murphy High School, graduating...

Aug 25, 2025

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Frank Edward Wilson Jr., age 91, of Ironwood, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025.

Frank was born on March 9, 1934, in Terre Haute, Indiana, son of the late Vada and Frank Wilson Jr. He attended school in Terre Haute.

On Dec. 15, 1962, Frank was united in marriage with...

Aug 23, 2025

BESSEMER, Mich. – Shirley Ann Vomastek, age 98, a long-time resident of Bessemer, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025.

Shirley was born on April 20, 1927, in the township of Morse, county of Ashland, Wisconsin. She graduated from St. Sebastian School in 1940, A.D. Johnston High School in 1944 and St. Mary of Nazareth School of...

Aug 19, 2025

BESSEMER, Mich. - Gerald Domenic "Jerry" Massa, 89, of Bessemer, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025.

Born on Jan. 20, 1936, in Bessemer, to Italian immigrant parents, Jerry lived a life rooted in faith, family and community. Except for the years he spent pursuing his education, he made his home in...

Aug 15, 2025

IRON BELT, Wis. - Nancy Ann (Nelson) Luppino, age 91, passed away on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, at her home in Iron Belt.

Nancy was born on May 28, 1934, in Montreal, Wisconsin, to Emil Nelson and Elsa (Swanson) Nelson, the youngest of a family of four girls and three boys. She graduated in 1952 from the...

Aug 13, 2025

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Lydia Ann (Minier) Johnson, age 86, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood.

Lydia was born on May 2, 1939, in Wakefield, a daughter of Jerome and Nettie Minier. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1958.

Lydia...