Dawn Marie Beaudette Erickson
Dec 6, 2017
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Dawn Marie Beaudette Erickson, 58, of Wakefield, went home to Heaven on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 6, 2017, following a courageous fight with multiple myeloma. Dawn was born on Feb. 13, 1959, in Michigan City, Ind., a daughter of Dennis Gerald and Donna Deanna (Pagel) Beaudette. She attended West Iron County School, Hartland School and graduated from Okemos...
Wyllis Charmian Grasso
Dec 3, 2017
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Wyllis Charmian Grasso, 94, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, Dec. 3, 2017, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield, surrounded by her loving family. Wyllis was born on Aug. 9, 1923, in Marenisco, a daughter of Theodore and Myrtle (Reace) Russell. She attended Marenisco High School and graduated in 1941. After graduation, Wyllis worked at Bonifas...
Matt Metzerott
Nov 29, 2017
DULUTH, Minn. – Matt Metzerott, 59, beloved companion of LeeAnn Johnson, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, Nov. 29, 2017, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. Matt was born on April 12, 1958, in Rochester, a son of Kirk Oliver and Beverly Jean (Golberg) Metzerott. He grew up in Louisville, Ky., where he acquired his love of University...
Marian C. Reini
Nov 27, 2017
BESSEMER TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Marian C. Reini, 88, formerly a long-time resident of Anvil Location, Bessemer Township, passed away peacefully Monday evening, Nov. 27, 2017. Marian was born on Sept. 12, 1929, at a mining company hospital in Ironwood, a daughter of Julius L. and Lena M. (Favero) Rigotti. She graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer. Marian lived...
Marlon John Winter
Nov 25, 2017
LAKE GOGEBIC, Mich. – Marlon John Winter, 57, of Lake Gogebic, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, Nov. 25, 2017. The Winter family will meet with family and friends to celebrate a life well-lived at Cornerstone Church, N10344 Mill St., in Ramsay, on Saturday, Dec. 2, starting at 10 a.m. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m., with Pastor Todd...
Richard Lewis 'Moon' Sain
Nov 25, 2017
RAMSAY, Mich. – Richard Lewis "Moon" Sain, 87, a long-time resident of Ramsay, passed away peacefully late Saturday evening, Nov. 25, 2017, at his residence, in the loving, comforting care of his family. Moon was born on Feb. 15, 1930, in Laurium, a son of Richard and Arla Martha (Morse) Sain. He grew up in Ewen and graduated from Ewen...
Cecelia Miljevich
Nov 20, 2017
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – CeCelia Miljevich, 93, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully late Monday evening, Nov. 20, 2017. CeCelia was born on June 17, 1924, in Cordova, S.C., a daughter of John James and Arrie Lee (Murphy) McMillan. She attended Cordova High School and graduated in 1942. CeCelia continued her education and earned a nursing degree, including special...
Ero T. Kivi
Nov 19, 2017
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Ero T. Kivi, 92, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away late Sunday evening, Nov. 19, 2017. Ero was born on July 11, 1925, in Wakefield, a son of John Axel and Lydia Wilhelmina (Riipinen) Kivi. He attended a trade school in Ironwood. During World War II, Ero was employed for a short time at a furniture...
Allan R. 'Sonny' Wicklund
Nov 18, 2017
GILE, Wis. – Allan R. "Sonny" Wicklund, 76, formerly a long-time resident of Gile, passed away early Saturday morning, Nov. 18, 2017. Allan was born on Jan. 28, 1941, at home in Gile during a snowstorm, a son of Allan Jalmer and Enid Unelma (Norena) Wicklund. From 1974 to 2014, Sonny enjoyed working at the Look Up Sheltered Workshop and...
Darlene M. (Aspinwall) Hill
Nov 16, 2017
BESSEMER, Mich. – Darlene M. (Aspinwall) Hill, 64, of 410 E. Longyear St., in Bessemer, passed away peacefully late Thursday evening, Nov. 16, 2017, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous fight with lung cancer. Darlene was born on April 18, 1953, in Bessemer Township, a daughter of James and Della Marion (LaChapelle) Aspinwall. She attended...
Helmi M. Johnson
Oct 29, 2017
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Helmi M. Johnson, 93, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away early Sunday morning, Oct. 29, 2017, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. Helmi was born on Oct. 5, 1924, in Bessemer Township, a daughter of Victor and Elizabeth (Erkkila) Mattson. She attended A.D. Johnston High School and graduated in 1943. On June 8, 1946, Helmi...
Edward Zeliska
Oct 27, 2017
BESSEMER, Mich. – Edward Zeliska, 92, a long-time resident of Bessemer, died Friday evening, Oct. 27, 2017. Ed was born on Oct. 21, 1925, in Puritan Location, Bessemer Township, a son of John and Mary (Mojeck) Zeliska. He spent his early years on what the family lovingly called "the farm" on the back of Powderhorn Mountain. Ed would often reminisce...
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,...