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...
Howard William Beaudoin
Jul 28, 2017
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Howard William Beaudoin, 88, a resident of Wakefield and North Fort Myers, Fla., passed away peacefully Friday morning, July 28, 2017. Howard was born on Feb. 20, 1929, in Milwaukee, a son of William and Emma Mary (Polacek) Beaudoin. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Howard is survived by his beloved wife, Roseann; three...
Ernest Victor Salonen Sr.
Jul 24, 2017
BERGLAND, Mich. – Ernest Victor Salonen Sr., 84, a lifelong resident of Bergland, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, July 24, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Ernie was born on March 9, 1933, in Bergland, a son of Ernest Edwin and Ida Helen (Kasper) Salonen. He attended Bergland Community School and graduated in 1951. After graduation, Ernie proudly served...
Bobby John Hantula
Jul 22, 2017
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Bobby John Hantula, a long-time resident of Ironwood, passed away peacefully Saturday on his 83rd birthday, July 22, 2017. Bobby was born on July 22, 1934, in Ironwood Township, a son of John and Signe (Kruutari) Hantula. He attended Roosevelt Grade School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1953. After graduation, Bobby proudly served...
Angie (Favero) Fabbri
Jul 19, 2017
BESSEMER, Mich. – Angie (Favero) Fabbri, 75, of Bessemer, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 19, 2017, after a brief illness. Angie was born on Oct. 30, 1941, in Ironwood, a daughter of Peter Ernest and Mary A. (Sabor) Favero of Anvil Location. She attended Anvil and Ramsay schools and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer in 1959. Angie...
Gerald W. Gustafson
Jul 19, 2017
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Gerald W. Gustafson, 85, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, July 19, 2017, after a brief illness. Gerry was born on Sept. 27, 1931, in Davis Location, Bessemer Township, a son of John P. and Mildred (Crowley) Gustafson. He attended Puritan School in Bessemer Township, Roosevelt School in Ironwood Township and graduated from Luther L. Wright...
Roderick J. Newman
Jul 16, 2017
WAUSAU, Wis. – Roderick J. Newman, 63, of Wakefield, Mich., passed away Sunday evening, July 16, 2017, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau. Rod was born on Feb. 11, 1954, in Wakefield, a son of Bertil Gustav and Ellen Ebba (Niemi) Newman. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1972. He continued his education at Gogebic Community College in...
Margie Chiapuzio
Jul 13, 2017
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Margie Chiapuzio, 77, a long-time resident of Milwaukee, formerly of Bessemer, Mich., passed away peacefully Thursday, July 13, 2017. Her final days were spent surrounded by her devoted family and loved ones. Margie was born on Sept. 9, 1939, in Ironwood, Mich., a daughter of Domenic Anton and Albertina Marie (Callovi) Chiapuzio. She attended A.D. Johnston High...
Fern A. Dutemple
Jul 5, 2017
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Fern A. Dutemple, 91, of Los Angeles, passed away early Wednesday morning, July 5, 2017, at Serrano South Convalescent Hospital in Los Angeles. Fern was born on March 22, 1926, in Wakefield, Mich., a daughter of Victor and Mary Lydia (Keskey) Lepisto. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1943. Fern continued her education and...