Earl 'Bud' Charles
Jul 4, 2018
MARENISCO, Mich. – Earl "Bud" Charles, 79, a long-time resident of Marenisco, passed away Wednesday morning, July 4, 2018.
Bud was born on Aug. 11, 1938, in Winegar, (Presque Isle) Wis., a son of Earl Victor and Elizabeth "Betty" (Andersen) Charles. He attended school in Presque Isle and Marenisco. Bud survived having polio as a child.
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Ann Marie Turkal
Jun 30, 2018
BESSEMER, Mich. – Ann Marie Turkal, 98, died peacefully at her home in Bessemer on June 30, 2018.
She is survived by two sisters: Helen Schaller and Josephine Kopnick, both of Bessemer, and her sister-in-law, Beverly, of Illinois. She also has more than 75 nieces and nephews to the third generation.
Ann Marie is a...
Tim Borseth
Jun 16, 2018
Tim Borseth
DES MOINES, Iowa – Tim Borseth, 48, of Truro, formerly of Bergland, Mich., passed away Saturday evening, June 16, 2018, in Des Moines.
Tim was born on Aug. 5, 1969, in Wakefield, Mich., a son of Thomas and Connie (Londo) Borseth. He attended school in Bergland, Wakefield and graduated from Ewen-Trout...
Theresa Lee (Teri) Pavlovich
Jun 15, 2018
Theresa Lee (Teri) Pavlovich
HALEIWA, Hawaii – Theresa Lee (Teri) Pavlovich, 52, passed away unexpectedly in Haleiwa, on June 15, 2018.
Teri was born on Sept. 20, 1965, to parents Paul and Bonnie (McKenzie) Pavlovich, who were long-time residents of Marenisco, Mich. Teri attended Marenisco School and graduated with high honors in 1983....
Irene Paulette Hantula
May 30, 2018
BESSEMER, Mich. – Irene Hantula, 66, of Bessemer, passed away Wednesday evening, May 30, 2018.
Irene was born on Nov. 21, 1951, a daughter of Eino and Julia Nerva.
Most recently she worked as a home health aide.
Those left behind include: her loving husband, Mike; siblings, Ronald Nerva (Sylvia), Evelyn...
Dorothy A. Miesbauer
May 22, 2018
EWEN, Mich. – Dorothy was born on May 21, 1925, to Rena and Harry Fleming in Breckenridge, Minn. The family moved to Ewen and then to Maple Grove on Taylor Road. At age 12, Dorothy lived and worked for her Aunt Bernice (Taylor) Greeno at the Greeno Hotel in Ewen, where she graduated from school in 1943.
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Harry B. Martin
May 12, 2018
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Harry B. Martin, 53, of Wakefield, passed away late Saturday evening, May 12, 2018.
Harry was born on Feb. 28, 1965, to Vivian Marie Ranta and Harry James Martin. He attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood and graduated in 1983.
Harry worked at a local saw mill.
He...
David N. Walls
May 11, 2018
TROUT CREEK, Mich. – David N. Walls, 84, of Trout Creek, passed away early Friday morning, May 11, 2018.
Dave was born on Nov. 19, 1933, in Trout Creek, a son of Wilbert and Taimi (Moilanen) Walls. He graduated from Trout Creek High School in 1952 and married his high school sweetheart, Patsy Pittsley.
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Russell E. Aho
May 8, 2018
TROUT CREEK, Mich. – Russell E. Aho, 86, of Trout Creek, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at his home, with family by his side.
He was born July 10, 1931, in Trout Creek, to Nels and Ida (Paivarinta) Aho.
Russ is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Doris (Daly); a daughter,...
Woodie Gene Ozzello
Apr 30, 2018
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Woodie Gene Ozzello, 56, of Wakefield, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, April 30, 2018.
Woodie was born on April 13, 1962, in Okinawa, Japan, a son of Richard Gene and Anna Jane (Warrick) Ozzello. In 1972, Woodie became a Yooper when the family moved to Wakefield. He graduated from Wakefield High...
Isabelle J. 'Isa' Graikoski
Apr 26, 2018
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Isabelle J. "Isa" Graikoski, 90, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away Thursday morning, April 26, 2018.
Isabelle was born on July 6, 1927, in Wakefield, a daughter of George and Bessie (Szczepecka) Graikoski. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1945.
Isa worked at Mic-Adeles Clothing in Wakefield for a...
Delores Rosemarie 'Dilly' Rolando
Apr 25, 2018
BESSEMER, Mich. – Delores RoseMarie "Dilly" Rolando, 72, a long-time resident of Bessemer, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, April 25, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.
Delores was born on July 4, 1945, in Wakefield, a daughter of Hugo William and Helen Marie (Bloomquist) Mattila. She was valedictorian of the Wakefield High School Class of 1963.
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Linnea J. Bishoff
Apr 22, 2018
EWEN, Mich. – Linnea J. Bishoff, 71, a long-time resident of Ewen, passed away Sunday afternoon, April 22, 2018, at her home, surrounded by loved ones, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Linnea was born on Dec. 2, 1946, in Marquette, a daughter of Ernest and Olga (Seppanen) Cummings. She attended L'Anse High School and graduated in...
Samantha Lee (Singleton) Merrill
Apr 16, 2018
WATFORD CITY, N.D. – Samantha Lee (Singleton) Merrill, 27, of Watford City, formerly of Wakefield, Mich., passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 16, 2018, at her home.
Sami was born on July 8, 1990, in Ashland, Wis.
On April 26, 2009, she was united in marriage to her loving and devoted husband, Matthew Merrill. They made...
An De Lesky
Apr 16, 2018
IRONWOOD, Mich. – An De Lesky, 58, of Ironwood, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, April 16, 2018, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood.
An was born on June 24, 1959, in Wakefield, a daughter of John A. and Nancy J. (Kleimola) Leskoviansky. She attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1977. An continued her...
Shirley Ann Hanisko
Apr 15, 2018
STURGEON BAY, Wis. – Shirley Ann Hanisko, 93, of Sturgeon Bay, formerly a long-time resident of Bessemer, Mich., passed away Sunday morning, April 15, 2018, at Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay.
Shirley was born on Nov. 13, 1924, in Ironwood, Mich., a daughter of Peter and Margaret (Brach) Lotzer. She attended St. Ambrose Catholic High...
Jacqueline Canfield Bassett
Apr 12, 2018
WOODRUFF, Wis. - Jacqueline Jane Canfield Bassett, 89, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, surrounded by her family. Born on Aug. 9, 1928, in Indianapolis, Ind., attended Tudor Hall School for Girls. Even as a young woman, her interests and pursuits were varied. She read widely, rod and showed American saddlebred horses, earned...
Glen Arvid Peterson
Apr 8, 2018
Glen A. Peterson
LAKE GOGEBIC, Mich. – Glen A. Peterson, 75, a long-time resident of Lake Gogebic, died Sunday afternoon, April 8, 2018.
Glen was born on Dec. 23, 1942, in Wakefield, a son of Arvid and Esther (Joki) Peterson. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1960.
On Dec....
Brian Ross Kujala
Apr 8, 2018
Brian R. Kujala
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Brian Ross Kujala, 66, former resident of Wakefield, Mich., passed away unexpectedly at home of an apparent heart attack on April 8, 2018.
Brian "Quee" was born on June 25, 1951, in Wakefield, the son of Jack and Ruth (Holmquist) Kujala. He attended Wakefield schools and graduated...
Norman L. Ahola
Mar 27, 2018
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Norman L. Ahola, 85, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away early Tuesday morning, March 27, 2018. Norman was born on Dec. 11, 1932, in Wakefield, a son of Hannah (Mustapaa) and John Ahola Sr. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1951. Norman proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War....