Jack Duane Franklin
Jun 9, 2016
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Jack Duane Franklin, 73, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016. Jack was born on Oct. 4, 1942, in Manistee, the son of Frank Floyd and Eileen Edessa (Pierson) Franklin. He attended Manistee High School and graduated in 1960. Jack entered the U.S. Navy and proudly served his country for three years aboard...
Roy William Reini
Jun 8, 2016
WAUKESHA, Wis. – Roy William Reini, 89, of Muskego, formerly a long-time resident of Bessemer, Mich., passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital after a period of failing health. His loving family was at his side. Roy was born on Dec. 21, 1926, in Ironwood, Mich., a son of Waldemar and Katherine (Alavarvi) Reini. He attended...
Muriel Elizabeth (Pezzetti) Vidakovich
Jun 8, 2016
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Muriel Elizabeth (Pezzetti) Vidakovich, 90, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, June 8, 2016. Muriel was born on Dec. 2, 1925, in Wakefield, a daughter of John Joseph and Anna Elizabeth (Johnson) Pezzetti. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1943. On Oct. 25, 1946, Muriel married Nick Vidakovich in Wakefield. She...
Katherine Janet (Grimes) Nordby
Jun 3, 2016
BESSEMER, Mich. - Katherine Janet (Grimes) Nordby, 84, of Berwyn, Ill., passed away Friday, June 3, 2016, in Bessemer. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 9, at 11 a.m., preceded by visitation at 9 a.m., at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home in Westchester, Ill. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Forest Park, Ill. Local arrangements were entrusted to...
John D. "Jack" Nordberg
Jun 2, 2016
The family will greet relatives and friends on Thursday, June 9, from 9 to 11 a.m., at the Marenisco Town Hall, with the honor guard beginning at 10:15 a.m. A funeral service will follow the visitation at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Roy Speck officiating. Following the service, military rites will take place at the town hall under the auspices...
Gladys Mae Kummer
Jun 1, 2016
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Gladys Mae Kummer, 83, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, June 1, 2016. She was born on June 13, 1932, in Sagola, a daughter of Charles Horace and Delphia Mae (Beals) Plumley. On Sept. 4, 1948, Gladys married Mike Zeckovich in Bessemer. Later they divorced, and he preceded her in death on...
Donald K. Luoma
May 29, 2016
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Donald K. Luoma, 84, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, May 29, 2016. Don was born on April 19, 1932, in Wakefield, the son of Andrew and Aila (Rintamaki) Luoma. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1950. Don worked for Kimberly Clark in Marenisco until he enlisted in the U.S....
John A. Sawaski
May 28, 2016
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – John A. Sawaski, 88, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away Saturday evening, May 28, 2016. John was born on May 8, 1928, in Wakefield, a son of Louis and Mary (Rydeski) Sawaski. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1945. On Sept. 4, 1954, John was united in marriage to Irene D. Lanctoe in Marenisco....
Elsie A. Pedrin
May 28, 2016
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Elsie A. Pedrin, 91, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord early Saturday morning, May 28, 2016, surrounded by her family. Elsie was born on Dec. 24, 1924, in Merrill, Wis., a daughter of August Carl and Mary Etta (Martz) Kottman. She attended school in Merrill. Elsie worked in Chicago, Merrill and at...
E. Pauline 'Polly' 'Sis' Trestrail
May 26, 2016
WHEATON, Ill. – E. Pauline "Polly" "Sis" Trestrail, 89, formerly of Wakefield, Mich., passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016, in Wheaton. Polly was born on Jan. 13, 1927, in Minneapolis, to Lola and Paul Bloom, joining her older brother Ralph. She was raised in Center City, Minn., and completed one year of college at the University of Minnesota before marrying...
Frank David Gamache
May 26, 2016
BESSEMER, Mich. – Frank David Gamache, 84, a long-time resident of Bessemer, passed away Thursday evening, May 26, 2016. Frank was born on Jan. 26, 1932, in Bessemer Township, a son of Frank and Anna (Chovan) Gamache. He attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1949. Frank proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the...
Paul R. Oberg
May 16, 2016
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Paul R. Oberg, 84, of Wakefield, passed away Monday evening, May 16, 2016, at his daughter's home in Wakefield. Paul was born on Nov. 19, 1931, in Bessemer, a son of Paul Julius and Bernice Evelyn (Champagne) Oberg. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1949. On Sept. 9, 1952, Paul was united in marriage to...
Kenneth James Huybrecht
Apr 12, 2016
MERCER, Wis. – Kenneth J. Huybrecht, 83, of Mercer, died peacefully Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at his home. Ken was born on Sept. 24, 1932, in Ashland, a son of Frederick and Inez (Hruska) Huybrecht. He attended Ashland High School and graduated in 1950. Ken proudly served his country at the beginning of the Korean War. He was honorably discharged...
Esther Evelyn Wacker
Apr 5, 2016
Esther Evelyn Wacker WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Lady Esther became Heaven's newest social director on Tuesday afternoon. We will miss her dearly and celebrate her indomitable spirit. For 93 she added brightness and spark to any room she entered. She loved nonjudgmentally everyone she met, finding joy in each encounter. She was a presence, a force to be reckoned with and...
Gwen Marie Piotrowski
Apr 2, 2016
MARENISCO, Mich. – Gwen Marie Piotrowski, 52, a long-time resident of Marenisco, passed away Saturday morning, April 2, 2016, after a long struggle with lupus. Gwen was born on July 26, 1963, in Wakefield, a daughter of Clarence Edward and Sylvia Ann (Polley) Ryskey. She attended Marenisco High School and graduated in 1981. On June 29, 1985, Gwen was united...
Anna Mae (Miskovich) Richards
Mar 21, 2016
LAKE GOGEBIC, Mich. – Anna Mae (Miskovich) Richards, 78, a long-time resident of Lake Gogebic, passed away peacefully Monday morning, March 21, 2016, surrounded by loved ones. Anna Mae was born on Nov. 8, 1937, in Wakefield, a daughter of Steve and Mary Ann (Grivicich) Miskovich. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1956. On Jan. 12, 1957, Anna...
Kenneth Duane Balcom
Mar 19, 2016
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Kenneth Duane Balcom, 84, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, March 19, 2016. At his request, cremation has taken place and no services will be held.
Mary Siklich
Mar 9, 2016
RAMSAY, Mich. – Mary Siklich, 90, a lifelong resident of Ramsay, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, March 9, 2016. Mary was born on Feb. 18, 1926, in Ironwood, the daughter of Anton and Anna (Ducich) Siklich. She attended A.D. Johnston High School and graduated in 1943. For more than 40 years, Mary worked in the display and retail departments...
David J. Rampanelli
Mar 6, 2016
BESSEMER TOWNSHIP, Mich. – David J. Rampanelli, fondly known as "Ramp," 86, a long-time resident of Anvil Location, Bessemer Township, passed away peacefully in his sleep early Sunday morning, March 6, 2016. He was born Sept. 6, 1929, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Aldo and Catherine (Morrow) Rampanelli. Dave attended St. Sebastian Catholic School in Bessemer and was...
Eugene 'Elky' Syrjala Sr.
Mar 2, 2016
PORT RICHEY, Fla. – A funeral service for Eugene J. Syrjala Sr., 92, formerly of Lake Gogebic, Mich., who died on March 2, 2016, will be held Saturday, May 14, at 11 a.m., at All Saints Lutheran Church, 1202 Putnam St., in Wakefield, Mich. The Rev. Bill Jacobson will officiate. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 10...