James Alan Niemi
Mar 26, 2018
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. – James Alan Niemi, 62, a lifelong resident of Bruce Crossing, died early Monday morning, March 26, 2018. Jim was born on Sept. 15, 1955, in Wakefield, a son of Albert and Judy (Mattson) Niemi. He attended Ewen-Trout Creek High School and graduated in 1973. Jim made several trips out west with friends, Mike and Marvin. He...
Raymond Don Kivi
Mar 25, 2018
KIMBALL, Wis. – Raymond Don Kivi, 80, a lifelong resident of Kimball, passed away Sunday evening, March 25, 2018, at his residence. Raymond was born on Aug. 24, 1937, in Kimball, the son of Louis and Tyyne (Maki) Kivi. On Dec. 5, 1970, he was united in marriage to Frances D. Williams at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Ironwood. Raymond...
Katherine A. O'Brien
Mar 15, 2018
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Katherine A. O'Brien, 93, a long-time resident of Long Beach and formerly of Ironwood, Mich., died Thursday, March 15, 2018.
Katherine was born on Dec. 10, 1924, in Minnesota, a daughter of James M. O'Brien and Philomena Eva (Thebert) Jacisin. She attended St. Ambrose Catholic High School in Ironwood and graduated in 1942....
Samuel Sheldon Sordahl
Mar 9, 2018
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Samuel Sheldon Sordahl, 77, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away early Friday morning, March 9, 2018. Sheldon was born on Dec. 21, 1940, in Marenisco, a son of Sam and Gertrude (Anderson) Sordahl. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for more than 11 years. Sheldon is survived by a stepdaughter, Debbie (Jim) Danielson;...
Bertha Helen Huhtala
Mar 1, 2018
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Bertha Helen Huhtala, 94, a long-time resident of Bruce Crossing, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield.
Bertha was born on March 17, 1923, in Topaz, the daughter of William Jacob and Alina (Latvala) Maki. She graduated from Bergland High School and attended two years of college....
Michael Lee Lillie
Feb 26, 2018
ROLLA, Mo. – Michael Lee Lillie, of Rolla, 78, passed away Monday, Feb. 26, 2018.
Michael was born on Aug. 22, 1939, in Marenisco, Mich., a son of Edward and Evelyn (Lund) Lillie.
He was united in marriage to Barbara Ann Uerling.
Michael was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, who served...
Esther Mae (Rutherford) Schwan
Feb 22, 2018
PEORIA, Ariz. - Esther Mae (Rutherford) Schwan, 94, of Peoria, passed away Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. Esther was born Feb. 17, 1924, in Winegar, Wis., daughter of the late Henry and Lela (Elam) Rutherford. A graveside service will be held Thursday, June 7, at 2 p.m., at Evergreen Cemetery, Presque Isle, Wis. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Jerald Rocco,...
Ralph Howard Fruik Jr.
Feb 22, 2018
BERGLAND, Mich. – Ralph Howard Fruik Jr., 70, a long-time resident of Bergland, passed away peacefully late Thursday evening, Feb. 22, 2018, at his home, with his family by his side. Ralph was born on July 14, 1947, in Chicago, a son of Eleanor (Besonen) and Ralph Howard Fruik Sr. He graduated from Bergland High School in 1965. He married...
Mark Arnold Verrette
Feb 21, 2018
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Mark Arnold Verrette, 57, of Ironwood, passed away in the recent fire on Feb. 21, 2018. No funeral service is scheduled at this time. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., Wakefield.
Levi Dean Watkins
Feb 21, 2018
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Levi Dean Watkins, 27, of Ironwood, passed away in the recent fire on Feb. 21, 2018. A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 8, at 3 p.m., at Christ Community Church - Seventh Day Adventist, Bessemer. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., Wakefield.
Jeremy Ray Olson
Feb 17, 2018
BESSEMER, Mich. – Jeremy Ray Olson, 28, of Bessemer, passed away late Saturday evening, Feb. 17, 2018, as a result of injuries sustained in a snowmobile accident. Jeremy was born on July 21, 1989, at Grand View Hospital in Bessemer Township, a son of Tracy Damm and Jerry Olson. He graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer in 2008...
Margaret H. 'Marge' Ahola
Feb 16, 2018
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Margaret H. "Marge" Ahola, 88, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, Feb. 16, 2018. Marge was born on June 29, 1929, in Wakefield, a daughter of Oscar and Hazel (Sero) Nicholson. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1947. On Aug. 7, 1947, Marge married George S. Autere. They were proud parents...
Wesley C. Rautiola
Feb 6, 2018
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Wes Rautiola, 82, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, Feb. 6, 2018. Wes was born on Jan. 18, 1936, in Mass, a son of Andrew and Allie (Moilanen) Rautiola. He attended Mass High School and graduated in 1954. Wes was inducted into the U.S. Army and proudly served his country for two years....
Enc William B. Sikonia, Usn, Retired
Feb 2, 2018
IRONWOOD, Mich. – ENC William B. Sikonia, USN, Retired, 88, a long-time resident of Erwin Township, passed away Friday morning, Feb. 2, 2018. Bill was born on Aug. 5, 1929, at Grand View Hospital in Bessemer Township, a son of Carl and Mary (Kozens) Sikonia. He attended Norrie School from kindergarten through the third grade. In 1937, his family bought...
Verna (Blaskowski) Urbanski
Jan 29, 2018
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Verna (Blaskowski) Urbanski, 88, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. Verna was born on Dec. 26, 1929, in Wakefield, a daughter of Frank and Pearl (Maciejewski) Blaskowski. She graduated from Wakefield High School. On June 18, 1949, Verna was united in marriage to Kazmirz "Charlie" Urbanski. They shared more than 66...
Ruth E. Perry
Jan 26, 2018
RAMSAY, Mich. – Ruth E. Perry, 94, a long-time resident of Ramsay, passed away Friday morning, Jan. 26, 2018. Ruth was born on Jan. 19, 1924, in Portage Township, a daughter of Henry and Anna (Wayrynen) Antilla. She graduated from Jeffers High School in Painesdale. On Aug. 2, 1941, Ruth was united in marriage to William T. Perry at the...
Douglas Yon
Jan 22, 2018
ROYAL OAK, Mich. – Douglas Yon, 75, of Royal Oak, formerly of Wakefield, passed away Monday evening, Jan. 22, 2018. Doug was born on Jan. 25, 1942, in Baraga, a son of Osiber and Ina Yon. He attended school in Wakefield and graduated from Sandusky High School in Sandusky. Doug proudly served his country for two years in the U.S....
Marvin Gumm
Jan 19, 2018
BESSEMER, Mich. – Marvin Gumm, 77, of Bessemer, formerly of Racine, Wis., passed away peacefully early Friday morning, Jan. 19, 2018. Marvin was born on Feb. 12, 1940, in Laona, Wis., a son of Curtis and Carrie (Combs) Gumm. He worked as a metallurgist at a foundry in Racine. Marvin is survived by three children, Leticia, Tyrone and Tina and...
David Pedrin
Jan 14, 2018
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – On Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018, David Pedrin, 71, left the love of his life and family only to be reunited with his family in Heaven. After a courageous battle with multiple illnesses, Dave is no longer suffering. Dave was born Oct. 30, 1946, in Sault Ste. Marie, to Bernard and Margie (Biermaker) Pedrin. He was the seventh...
Leona Dorothy (Patyk) Sailer
Jan 11, 2018
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Leona Dorothy (Patyk) Sailer, 97, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, Jan. 11, 2018, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family and cherished dog, Lucy. Leona was born on Sept. 1, 1920, in Wakefield, a daughter of Joseph Harry and Jennie Frances (Budgick) Patyk. She graduated from Wakefield High School. On...