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...
Lana M. Warczak
Feb 28, 2016
LAKE VILLA, Ill. – Lana M. Warczak, 74, formerly of Lake Gogebic, Mich., passed away Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, at her daughter and son-in-law's home in Lake Villa. She was born on May 27, 1941, in Oak Park, the daughter of Norman and Mattie (Langlands) Kierland. Lana's passion for life, sense of adventure, love of the Upper Peninsula and abundant...
Mary Helen Whitley
Feb 28, 2016
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Mary Helen (West) Whitley, 62, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. Mary was born on April 5, 1953, in Mason, a daughter of Roy and Helen (Menovske) West. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1971. While in high school, Mary was a cheerleader. On June 19, 1971, she was united...
Larry Driesenga
Feb 26, 2016
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. – Larry Driesenga, 73, of Bruce Crossing, formerly of Allendale, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. He was born Oct. 20, 1942, in Zeeland, son of the late Henry and Ann (Hassevoort) Driesenga. Larry will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years, Mary Lou; their two sons, Mike...
Donna J. Danielson
Feb 19, 2016
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Donna J. Danielson, 78, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away late Friday evening, Feb. 19, 2016. Donna was born on May 5, 1937, in Chippewa Falls, Wis., a daughter of Bert and Dorothy (Booker) Tupper. She graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer. On Aug. 23, 1958, Donna was united in marriage to Glen R....
Delores Jean Gumm
Feb 18, 2016
Delores Jean Gumm, 76, of Bessemer, passed away Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. She was born June 8, 1939, in Bessemer, daughter of the late Dominic and Frances Guglielmotto. Delores grew up in Bessemer and completed her diploma from Bessemer High School in 1969 as part of the Class of 1957. She went on...
Ile R. Oja
Feb 4, 2016
RAMSAY, Mich. – Ile R. Oja, 93, formerly of Sanders Road in Ramsay, passed away early Thursday morning, Feb. 4, 2016. She was born on Aug. 21, 1922, in Wakefield, the second daughter of Elias and Maria (Hautaoja) Oja. Ile attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1941. She continued her education at Suomi College in Hancock. Ile worked as...
Roger William Suomi
Jan 30, 2016
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Roger William Suomi, 71, went home to the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016. Roger was born on Feb. 15, 1944, in Wakefield, to the late William and Hulda (Harju) Suomi. Roger lived in Wakefield most of his life, graduating from Wakefield High School in 1962. Upon graduation, he worked in Minneapolis and Los Angeles for Ausburg...
Irma A. Dossetto
Jan 30, 2016
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Irma A. Dossetto, 86, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016. Irma was born on May 28, 1929, in Wakefield, a daughter of Battista and Carmelina (Bordano) Dossetto. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1946. Irma worked as a bank teller for many years and retired from The First National...
Addie C. Conley
Jan 21, 2016
Addie C. Conley WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Addie C. Conley, 94, of Wakefield, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016. Addie was born on April 1, 1921, in Haldeman, Ky., a son of Breckenridge and Laura (Fraley) Conley. He attended school in Morehead, Ky. Addie proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in military police during World War II and later in...
Gerald John Wiitanen
Jan 20, 2016
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Gerald John Wiitanen, fondly known as "Jerry," 76, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016. Jerry was born on Oct. 6, 1939, in Wakefield, a son of Elias and Helmi (Peterson) Wiitanen. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1957. Jerry proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in the...
J. Scott Lindquist
Jan 4, 2016
BESSEMER, Mich. – J. Scott Lindquist, 56, formerly of Bessemer, completed his earthly journey on Monday, Jan. 4, 2016, following a year-long battle with cancer. Scott was born on April 15, 1959, in Minneapolis, a son of Jon "Jack" and Helen (Gustafson) Lindquist. He attended school in Bessemer and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in 1977. Scott's love for...
Audrey Marie Franti
Dec 28, 2015
EWEN, Mich. – Audrey Marie Franti, 83, of Ewen, passed peacefully Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, with her husband and brother at her side. She was born March 27, 1932, and grew up in the Finnish community of Ewen, Audrey married her childhood sweetheart, David Franti, and recently commemorated 63 years together. In 1952, they embarked on a life journey that...