Joseph Manuel Sanchez
Oct 27, 2017
TOMAHAWK, Wis. – Joseph Manuel Sanchez, 74, passed away late Friday afternoon, October 27, 2017, at Riverview Health Center, surrounded by his wife, family and friends. He died of pancreatic cancer. Joe was born May 16, 1943, in Wakefield to the late Joe and June (Buccanero) Sanchez. He attended Wakefield High School where he lettered in football and track. Joe...
Kenneth E. Pikka
Oct 25, 2017
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Kenneth E. Pikka, 88, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away early Wednesday morning, Oct. 25, 2017. Kenny was born on June 16, 1929, in Wakefield, a son of Tauno and Julia (Sampson) Pikka. He attended Wakefield High School. Kenny proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. On June 27, 1959, he married Patricia J. "Patty"...
Yvonne Marie Younk
Oct 18, 2017
SARASOTA, Fla. – Yvonne Marie Younk, of Bergland, Mich., and Sarasota, our dearest mother, wife, sister and friend, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 18, 2017, with her family by her side. Yvonne is survived by her husband, George; four daughters, Denise, Sharon, Tina and Tracy; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; brothers; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Walter J....
Helen W. Allen
Oct 17, 2017
MARENISCO, Mich. – Helen W. Allen, 85, a long-time resident of Marenisco, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 17, 2017. Helen was born on April 3, 1932, in Owosso, a daughter of Clarence and Goldie (Mason) Wilcox. On April 15, 1950, Helen was united in marriage to Clarence "Junior" Allen in Owosso. They were blessed with four sons. She worked as...
Joan M. Strand
Oct 13, 2017
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Joan M. Strand, 84, a long-time resident of Ironwood Township, passed away Friday afternoon, Oct. 13, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born on May 30, 1933, in Cook County, Ill., daughter of the late Hugh and Pearl (Olson) Heenen. She grew up in Manitowish Waters, Wis. On Aug. 25, 1951, Joan...
Laura D. Olson
Oct 7, 2017
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Laura D. Olson, 100, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away early Saturday morning, Oct. 7, 2017, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. Laura was born on March 12, 1917, in Wakefield, a daughter of William Oscar and Linnea Marie (Torkko) Mackie. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1935. On April 25, 1941, Laura...
Teresa "Tess" Vernetti
Sep 20, 2017
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Teresa "Tess" Vernetti, 73, of Wakefield, formerly of Ironwood, passed away Wednesday evening, Sept. 20, 2017. Tess was born on Oct. 2, 1943, in Hurley, Wis., a daughter of Charles John and Anna Leone (Younger) Baron. On May 18, 1962, Tess was united in marriage to Donald J. Vernetti, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hurley. Together...
Jane C. Abelman
Sep 19, 2017
DULUTH, Minn. – Jane C. Abelman, 72, passed away Tuesday morning, Sept. 19, 2017, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. Jane was the daughter of Joseph and Edna Abelman. She graduated from A.D. Johnston High School and Northern Michigan University. A speech pathologist and teacher of special needs children, Jane was employed by the Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District,...
Janet Marie Mussatti
Sep 17, 2017
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Janet Marie Mussatti, 73, of Bessemer, Mich., passed away Sunday morning, Sept. 17, 2017, at the Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Janet was born on Oct. 30, 1943, in Marenisco, Mich., a daughter of Leslie Edward and Pearl Marie (Hebert) Havenor. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Marenisco in 1962. Following high school,...
Robert J. 'Bob' Bale
Sep 3, 2017
DULUTH, Minn. – Robert J. "Bob" Bale, 79, of Wakefield, Mich., passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, Sept. 3, 2017, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, after a sudden illness. Robert was born on Nov. 24, 1937, in Lakeview, Mich., a son of Frank and Mary (Backman) Bale. He attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, Mich.,...
Mary Ann Negri
Sep 1, 2017
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Mary Ann Negri, 91, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, Sept. 1, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on Sept. 12, 1925, in Ironwood, the daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Raikovich) Pavlovich. She attended Luther L. Wright High School and graduated in 1944. On July 3, 1948, Mary was united...
Marilyn Ann Winter
Sep 1, 2017
LAKE GOGEBIC, Mich. – On early Friday morning Sept. 1, 2017, the Lord swept Marilyn Ann Winter to Heaven. We are deeply grateful to God that "Mama" was home, surrounded by family both in the days and hours leading to her passing and at the very time she took her last breath. This remarkable Christian woman welcomed the angels of...
Raymond Gene Gunderman Sr.
Aug 30, 2017
AURORA, Ill. - Raymond Gene Gunderman Sr., 74, of Aurora, Ill., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017. A celebration of Ray's life will be held Saturday, Sept. 16, from 3 to 6 p.m., at the Marenisco Township Hall. Memorial donations in Ray's honor can be made to Marenisco Township, P.O. Box 198, Marenisco, MI 49947 to be used for the...
Larry Willard Hansen
Aug 28, 2017
EWEN, Mich. - Larry Willard Hansen, 82, of Ewen, passed away on Monday, Aug. 28, 2017. Lakeside Memorial Chapel assisted Cane Funeral Home in Ontonagon.
Victor John Tolemy
Aug 17, 2017
BESSEMER, Mich. - Victor John Tolemy, 59, of Bessemer, passed away Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017. Cremation will take place, and there will be no funeral service.
John A. Kopnick
Aug 17, 2017
ASHLAND, Wis. - John A. Kopnick, 48, died unexpectedly of natural causes, at his home in Ashland, on Aug. 17, 2017. A private service was held on Aug. 21.
Diona Marie Mahler
Aug 13, 2017
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Diona Marie Mahler, 46, of Ironwood, passed away Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017. Cremation will take place, and there will be no funeral service.
Roland Keith Lindberg
Aug 9, 2017
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Roland Keith Lindberg, 89, a long-time resident of Ironwood Township, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, Aug. 9, 2017, after a brief illness. Roland was born on May 23, 1928, in Ironwood, the son of Karlton Axel and Edna Amelia (Tillner) Lindberg. He attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1946 as class valedictorian....
Kenneth I. Forslund
Aug 8, 2017
BESSEMER, Mich. – Kenneth I. Forslund, 80, a lifelong resident of Bessemer, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 8, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born on Oct. 6, 1936, in Ironwood, a son of Elmer and Fannie (Mattson) Forslund. He attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1954. After graduation, Ken proudly served his...
Elmer Robert Haukkala
Jul 28, 2017
ASHLAND, Wis. – Elmer Robert Haukkala, 81, a long-time resident of Ashland, passed away peacefully Friday evening, July 28, 2017. Elmer was born on April 10, 1936, in Wakefield, Mich., a son of Charles John and Senja Sofia (Ekola) Haukkala. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1954. After graduation, Elmer proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy...