Ricky Furaitar
Jul 21, 2025
EWEN, Mich. – Ricky Furaitar, 78, of Ewen, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood.
Ricky was born on Jan. 13, 1947, in Stambaugh, to Charles and Christine (Cornelia) Furaitar.
He was married to Gloria G. Knickerbocker and together they were blessed with two children,...
Marlene K. (Rodeghiero) Maffesanti
Jul 18, 2025
PENCE, Wis. – Marlene K. (Rodeghiero) Maffesanti, 78, of Pence, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley.
The family is honoring her life in a private service.
Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, Michigan, is assisting the family with arrangements....
Sharon Charles
Jul 10, 2025
HURLEY, Wis. - Beloved mother and grandmother, Sharon Charles, 81, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 10, 2025, surrounded by family and her beloved dogs.
Sharon was born in Ironwood, Michigan, and was a long-time resident of Hurley. Whether she was shopping for treasures, cheering at the races, dining out or enjoying a night at...
Eileen B. Ahonen
Jul 9, 2025
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Eileen B. Ahonen was born on Dec. 10, 1927, in Wakefield, to August and Sanna Klemettila. She passed away peacefully at the age of 97, on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield.
Eileen was married to Reuben Ahonen on July 19, 1947. They resided in Wakefield and then later...
August 'Butch' Semmerling
Jul 3, 2025
BESSEMER, Mich. – August "Butch" Semmerling, 82, a lifelong resident of Bessemer, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, with family at his side.
Butch was born on Oct. 3, 1942, in Bessemer, a son of August Sr. and Mary (Forno) Semmerling. He attended St. Sebastian grade school and...
Karen Marie (Saari) Neumann
Jun 29, 2025
DULUTH, Minn. — Karen Marie (Saari) Neumann, of Ironwood Township, Michigan, passed away on June 29, 2025, in Duluth, Minnesota, surrounded by family. Karen was born on June 30, 1944, in Ironwood, Michigan, to parents Rachel (Hill) and Arvo Saari of Ironwood Township. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1962. Shortly after graduation, Karen...
Sharon 'Sherri' (Lindberg) Laabs
Jun 29, 2025
Sharon (Lindberg) Laabs, age 77, formerly of Ironwood, MI passed away peacefully with her daughters and caregiver by her side June 29, 2025 following a lengthy illness. She was born April 3, 1948 in Michigan, daughter of the late John Ruona and Mayme (Niemi) Ruona and was the eighth sibling of nine children. She was a graduate of Luther...
Russell K. Korpi
Jun 27, 2025
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Russell K. Korpi, 83, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025.
Russ was born on Oct. 24, 1941, in Wakefield, the son of Reino Edwin and Elizabeth Irene (Mustapaa) Korpi. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1959.
Russ proudly served his country in the...
Rose Struzynski
Jun 21, 2025
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Rose Struzynski, 97, a lifelong resident of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood.
Rose was born on Sept. 1, 1927, in Ironwood, a daughter of John and Tillie (Meckowski) Struzynski. She was a graduate of Luther L. Wright High School.
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Ruth J. Nelson
Jun 19, 2025
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Ruth J. Nelson, 91, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield.
The former Ruth June Virginia Suliin was born June 21, 1933, in Erwin Township, daughter of the late Walter and Hulda (Mackey) Suliin. She was the eldest of their four children and attended K.P....
Christopher W. 'Chris' Ravelli
Jun 18, 2025
FARMINGTON, Minn. - On June 18, 2025, Christopher W. "Chris" Ravelli, of Farmington, passed away at the home of his parents in Ironwood, Michigan. He was 44 years of age.
Chris was born on Feb. 17, 1981, in Ironwood, to Thomas and Sharon (Carlson) Ravelli. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1999. Chris went...
Robert 'Bobby O' Orlich
Jun 14, 2025
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Robert "Bobby O" Orlich, of Wakefield, was gifted eternal life on Saturday, June 14, 2025, following an automobile accident. Born at home in Plymouth Location, Wakefield, on March 18, 1944, Bob was a lifelong Wakefield Cardinal, graduating from Wakefield High School in 1962, where he was proudly part of the Wakefield 1960 Class C State Champion...
Marion I. Niemela
Jun 12, 2025
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Marion I. Niemela, 98, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025, following a brief illness at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born on Dec. 13, 1926, in Wausau, Wisconsin, to William and Hattie (Moeser) Froehlich. Marion was working at the Wausau Hospital when she...
Geraldine 'Gerri' Burt
Jun 12, 2025
BESSEMER, Mich. - Geraldine "Gerri" Burt, 99, of Bessemer, died Thursday evening June 12, 2025, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Center in Ironwood, after a brief illness. The family would like to thank the caring staff of Westgate for the loving care that they provided to Gerri for the two years she was a resident. She especially...
Susan M. Eilo
Jun 4, 2025
KIMBALL, Wis. - Susan M. Eilo, 77, of Kimball, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at her home.
Susan was born on Feb. 13, 1948, in Ironwood, Michigan, to the late Josephine and Edward Armata. She attended Luther L. Wright High School and graduated in 1966. Susan continued her education at Gogebic Community Junior College....
Leroy 'Lee' Johnson
Jun 3, 2025
LeRoy 'Lee' Johnson
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – LeRoy "Lee" Johnson, 92, a prominent longtime Ontonagon businessman, resident of Wakefield, formerly of Ontonagon, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025, with his loving wife and family at his side.
Lee was born on Nov. 26, 1932, in Escanaba, to Albert "Al" and Goldie Johnson. He lived a life...
James E. Berg Sr.
Jun 3, 2025
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - James E. Berg Sr., 81, a prominent long-time Wakefield businessman passed away on Tuesday June 3, 2025, at his home. Jim was born on Feb. 28, 1944, in Wakefield, a son of Jacob Erland Berg and Martha Odelia (Mustapaa) Berg. Jim graduated from Wakefield High School in 1962. In 1963, he enlisted in the U.S. Army....
Joseph Warren Green Jr.
Jun 1, 2025
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Joseph Warren Green Jr., 81, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, June 1, 2025, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital.
Joseph was born on April 1, 1944, in Bremerton, Washington, a son of Joseph W. Green Sr. and Isabel J. (Nesbitt) Green. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1962.
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Kenneth J. 'Ken' Danielson
May 29, 2025
MILACA, Minn. – Kenneth J. "Ken" Danielson, 64, of Milaca, formerly of Wakefield, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Burnsville, after a long illness.
Ken was born on May 13, 1961, in Wakefield, a son of Glen and Donna (Tupper) Danielson. He graduated from Wakefield High School.
For many years, Ken worked...
Rebecca Joanne 'Becky' Schlais
May 27, 2025
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Rebecca Joanne "Becky" (nee Ahola) Schlais, age 81, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on Aug. 12, 1943, in Wakefield, Becky was the beloved daughter of Jack and Shirley Ahola. She lived a life rooted in kindness, creativity and deep devotion to her family...