Marie (Nora) Cormier
Jan 8, 2018
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Marie Joyce (Nora) Cormier, 91, a long-time resident of Wakefield, died peacefully surrounded by her beloved family in Minneapolis, Minn. on Jan. 8, 2018. Marie was born on March 28, 1926 in Wakefield, the second daughter to Joseph and Mary (Delmet) Nora of Iron Mountain, Michigan. Marie graduated from Iron Mountain High School (1944), received her nurses...
Patricia Jane Jacobson
Jan 5, 2018
WOODRUFF, Wis. – Patricia Jane Jacobson, 92, of Minocqua, formerly a long-time resident of Wakefield, Mich., died peacefully Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, at Season of Life Hospice House in Woodruff. Pat was born Feb. 21, 1925, in Two Harbors, Minn., the second daughter of Charles R. and Margaret Jane (Wright) Hemkes. The family moved to Wakefield in 1927, where her...
John David Koski
Dec 31, 2017
BESSEMER TOWNSHIP, Mich. – John David Koski, 73, a long-time resident of Anvil Location, Bessemer Township, passed away Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, at his residence. John was born on Dec. 18, 1944, in Anvil, the son of Francis Oscar and Betty Ann (Kyllonen) Koski. He attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1963. Following graduation, John worked...
Randy Alan Liddicoat
Dec 30, 2017
EVANSVILLE, Wis. - Randy Alan Liddicoat, 52, of Evansville, passed away Saturday afternoon, Dec. 30, 2017, as a result of injuries sustained in a snowmobile accident in Bessemer Township, Mich. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, at noon, preceded by visitation at 9 a.m., at St. Paul Catholic Church in Evansville, with the Rev. Kevin Dooley...
Joseph John Tiradani
Dec 29, 2017
BESSEMER, Mich. – Joseph John Tiradani, 99, a long-time resident of Bessemer, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, Dec. 29, 2017. Joe was born on Nov. 6, 1918, in Ironwood, a son of Demetrio and Lena (Beauchamp) Tiradani. During his early teenage years, the family moved to Pennsylvania. They returned to Hurley, Wis., and he graduated from Hurley High School....
Michele Marie 'Shelly' Megard
Dec 29, 2017
HUDSON, Wis. - Michele Marie "Shelly" Megard, 51, of Hudson, passed away Friday afternoon, Dec. 29, 2017, as a result of injuries sustained in a snowmobile accident in Bessemer Township, Mich. A celebration of Shelly's life will be held Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, at 11 a.m., preceded by visitation at 10 a.m., at Bethel Lutheran Church, Highlands Campus, 504 Frontage...
Veronica B. Skolasinski
Dec 29, 2017
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Veronica B. Skolasinski, 99, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Friday morning, Dec. 29, 2017. Veronica was born on Dec. 20, 1918, in Ironwood, a daughter of John and Mary (Sentko) Vronch. She attended schools in Ironwood and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School. On June 29, 1940, Veronica was united in marriage to...
Edward C. Anderson
Dec 21, 2017
RAMSAY, Mich. – Edward C. Anderson, 96, a long-time resident of Ramsay, passed away peacefully late Thursday morning, Dec. 21, 2017. He was surrounded by his beloved family. Ed was born on June 9, 1921, in Ironwood, a son of Erick and Mary J. (Anderson) Anderson. He attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1941. Ed proudly...
Jack Lobb Gribble
Dec 20, 2017
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Jack Lobb Gribble, 85, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, Dec. 20, 2017, at his residence. In lieu of a memorial, please honor Jack by offering a random act of kindness or generosity to another, as well as remembering a favorite time you shared with him. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Jerald Rocco, owner and...
Frances J. Rampanelli
Dec 9, 2017
BESSEMER TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Frances J. Rampanelli, 87, formerly a long-time resident of Anvil Location, Bessemer Township, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, Dec. 9, 2017. Frances was born on July 10, 1930, in Bessemer, a daughter of Frank and Mary (Babicky) Probelski. She attended St. Sebastian Catholic School and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in 1948. Frances moved to...
Dorothy Ann (Kasmarick) Maslanka
Dec 8, 2017
BESSEMER, Mich. – Dorothy Ann (Kasmarick) Maslanka, 85, formerly a long-time resident of Bessemer, went home to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday evening, Dec. 8, 2017. She passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, where she had resided. Dorothy was born on May 25, 1932, in Ironwood, a daughter of John...
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...