James Robert Gorshe
Apr 4, 2017
WATERSMEET, Mich. – James Robert Gorshe, 57, a long-time resident of Watersmeet, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 4, 2017. James was born on April 12, 1959, in Detroit, a son of John and Dorothy (Jackson) Gorshe. He worked various jobs throughout Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan; including owning his own trucking company at one point. James spent many happy hours...
Sylvia "Dixie" Shutes
Apr 4, 2017
HURLEY, Wis. – Sylvia "Dixie" Kovacevich Shutes moved from this life to the next on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, after celebrating her 95th birthday. She was born Feb. 26, 1922, in Hurley, to Vaso and Johanna Kovacevich. After graduating from Hurley High School and working at Joe's Pasty Shop, Sylvia moved to lower Michigan where she proudly worked on .50...
Julie Ahnen
Mar 25, 2017
RAMSAY, Mich. – Julie Ahnen, 91, a long-time resident of Ramsay, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, March 25, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Julie was born on March 8, 1926, in Anvil, to parents John and Mary (Margetta) Babich, who immigrated from Yugoslavia. She attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1943. Julie enrolled at...
Donald 'Don' Singleton
Mar 23, 2017
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Donald "Don" Singleton, 76, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, March 23, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Don was born on March 9, 1941, in Ironwood, a son of Clarence R. and Anne (Kasieta-Popko) Singleton. He attended Ironwood Schools. Don enrolled at Gogebic Community College in the building trades...
Joseph Eugene Doleshal
Mar 15, 2017
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Joseph Eugene Doleshal, 66, a long-time resident of Watersmeet, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, March 15, 2017, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born on April 19, 1950, in Laona, Wis., a son of Joseph George and Peggy Jane (Otto) Doleshal. He attended Antigo High School in Wisconsin and...
Shirley Mae (Mallgren) Ahola
Mar 14, 2017
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Shirley M. Ahola, 97, a long-time resident of Wakefield, Mich., passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, March 14, 2017, surrounded by loved ones at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior. Shirley was born on March 1, 1920, in Wakefield, a daughter of William and Mabel (Johnson) Mallgren. On Oct. 18, 1941, she married the love of her...
Donald D. Veda
Mar 11, 2017
RAMSAY, Mich. – Donald D. Veda, 86, a long-time resident of Ramsay, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, March 11, 2017. Don was born on Dec. 28, 1930, in Wakefield, a son of John and Helen (Johnson) Veda. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1948. On Feb. 2, 1948, Don was honored by the Wakefield Rotary Club as an...
William 'Bill' Pallin
Mar 11, 2017
IRONWOOD, Mich. – William "Bill" Pallin, 81, a prominent long-time Ironwood and Wakefield businessman, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, March 11, 2017, at his home. Bill was born on Nov. 4, 1935, in Bessemer Township, a son of Gustaf and Blanche (LaForge) Pallin. He attended St. Ambrose High School in Ironwood and graduated in 1953. Following graduation, Bill proudly served...
Eugene R. Maki
Mar 10, 2017
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Eugene R. Maki, 92, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Friday morning, March 10, 2017, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. Eugene was born on June 20, 1924, in Wakefield, a son of William Oscar and Linnea Marie (Torkko) Maki. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1942. Following graduation, Eugene proudly served...
William E. Ribich
Mar 5, 2017
IRONWOOD, Mich. – William E. Ribich, 92, of Ironwood, passed away Sunday morning, March 5, 2017, at his home. William was born on Feb. 3, 1925, in Eveleth, Minn., a son of Vincent and Lucy (Maccani) Ribich. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1943. William was an excellent student and an outstanding athlete. He was the basketball captain...
Mark E. Deichelbor
Mar 1, 2017
CRESTVIEW, Fla. - Mark E. Deichelbor, 66, of Crestview, Fla., passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Rite of Committal will be held at Marenisco Cemetery, Marenisco, Mich., in the spring. Interment will follow. Jerald Rocco of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, Mich., is assisting the family.
John 'Jack' P. Goss
Mar 1, 2017
BESSEMER, Mich. – John "Jack" P. Goss, 83, a long-time resident of Bessemer, passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 1, 2017, surrounded by his family. John was born on Aug. 22, 1933, in Grayling, a son of Oscar and Claribell (Lovely) Goss. He attended Grayling High School and graduated in 1951. John proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps....
Marilyn Marie (Nee Nordine) Bailey
Feb 26, 2017
WAUSAU, Wis. – Marilyn Marie (nee Nordine) Bailey, 72, of Ewen, Mich., died unexpectedly Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, surrounded by her family. Marilyn was born on July 25, 1944, in Stambaugh, Mich., to John "Jack" and Viola (nee Heikkala) Nordine of Kenton. The family later moved to Bergland, Mich. Marilyn was joined in marriage...
Norma Louise (Scoles) Salo
Feb 22, 2017
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Norma Louise (Scoles) Salo, 90, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, Feb. 22, 2017. Norma was born on Nov. 1, 1926, in Waukegan, Ill., a daughter of Raymond Everett and Blanche Mabel (Renshaw) Scoles. She attended school in Waukegan. On July 15, 1950, Norma was united in marriage to the love of her...
James E. Clark
Feb 21, 2017
PRESQUE ISLE, Wis. - James E. Clark, 91, of Presque Isle, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. A graveside service, with military honors, will be held at Evergreen Cemetery, Presque Isle, in the spring. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, Mich.
Lucy J. Golembeski
Feb 20, 2017
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Lucy J. Golembeski, 92, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away Monday morning, Feb. 20, 2017. Lucy was born on Aug. 17, 1924, in Trout Creek, a daughter of Alice (Catterson) and George D. Sworab Sr. She attended school in Marenisco and Chicago. On Sept. 28, 1940, Lucy was united in marriage to Ted T. Golembeski at...
John William Lachapelle Jr.
Feb 20, 2017
IRONWOOD, Mich. – John William LaChapelle Jr., 62, of Ironwood, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Monday morning, Feb. 20, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. John was born on Oct. 3, 1954, in Wakefield, a son of Kathryn Mary (Walczak) and John William LaChapelle Sr. He attended A.D. Johnston High School in...
Carol A. Peterson
Feb 14, 2017
LAKE GOGEBIC, Mich. – Carol A. Peterson, 73, a long-time resident of Lake Gogebic, passed away Tuesday morning, Feb. 14, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born on Sept. 20, 1943, in Bessemer Township, a daughter of Harold E. and Carol A. (Dahl) Lake. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1961. Carol continued her education at...
Glenn D. Harris
Feb 10, 2017
MARENISCO, Mich. – Glenn D. Harris, 83, of Marenisco, passed away peacefully Friday morning, Feb. 10, 2017, at his home. Glenn was born on Feb. 7, 1934, in Saginaw, a son of Harold and Mary (Bourdow) Harris. He attended Resurrection High School in Lansing and graduated in 1952. Glenn continued his education at Michigan State University. He served stateside with...
Mary Ann Walin
Feb 5, 2017
MARENISCO, Mich. – Mary Ann Walin, 93, a long-time resident of Marenisco, passed away Sunday afternoon, Feb. 5, 2017. Mary Ann was born on Dec. 5, 1923, in Rapid River, the daughter of Kenneth and Kathleen (Cavil) Scott. She attended Rapid River schools and graduated in 1941. Mary Ann received her teaching certificate from Menominee County Normal in 1942. She...