obituaries

Nov 19, 2025

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Hugo "Ray" Bastman, 74, of Ironwood, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, with his loving family at his side.

Ray was born on May 26, 1951, in Ironwood, a son of Hugo K. and Joanne (Polvi) Bastman. He attended Luther L. Wright High School and graduated in 1969.

On Aug. 25,...

Nov 16, 2025

MARENISCO, Mich. - Kathleen Frances (Groleau) Gunderman, 75, of Marenisco, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025.

Kathy was born to Catherine and Rudolph Groleau on Jan. 29, 1950, in Manistique, Michigan, and was raised in St. Jacques, Michigan. She attended Big Bay De Noc High School and graduated in 1968.

On May 31, 1969,...

Nov 15, 2025

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Earla Jean Steers, 85, of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Earla was born on May 25, 1940, in Jackson, Michigan, the daughter of the late Beryl E. and Isabelle T. (Forrester) Tuthill. She attended Dexter High School and graduated in 1958.

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Nov 8, 2025

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Mary T. (McHugh) Gribble, 70, of Ironwood, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2025, at her home.

Mary was born on March 17, 1955, in Hayward, California, a daughter of Thomas and Lila (Manninen) McHugh. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, with the class of 1973. Mary continued her...

Nov 7, 2025

HURLEY, Wis. – Daniel Michael "Vito" Zizzo II, 58, of Hurley, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.

An obituary will be forthcoming.

Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, Michigan, is assisting the family with arrangements. To send online condolences or to share a memory, please go to...

Nov 6, 2025

DULUTH, Minn. — "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness." 2 Timothy 3: 7-8 Dennis Besonen, 78, of Ironwood, Michigan, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Nov. 6, 2025. He passed away at Essentia...

Nov 5, 2025

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Michael Richard Wiemeri, age 72, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from complications of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease with his family at his side.

Michael was born on October 25, 1953, to Waino and Aili (Hill) Wiemeri in Ironwood. He grew up on Airport Road and had lots of tales of...

Nov 2, 2025

MONTREAL, Wis. – Kenneth John Pellinen, 69, of Montreal, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, at his home.

Ken was born on Jan. 29, 1956, in Ironwood, Michigan, a son of Stanley and Ellen (Brenden) Pellinen. He attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood and graduated in 1974.

Ken proudly served his...

Oct 30, 2025

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Doris Mae Wroblewski, 84, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at her home.

Doris was born on May 24, 1941, in Magnolia, Arkansas, a daughter of Stephen and Viola (Nettleblad) Dudra. Shortly there after she and her parents moved back to Ironwood. Doris attended Luther L. Wright High School and...

Oct 27, 2025

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Joyce H. Lampart, 83, of Jackson Road, in Ironwood Township, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau, Wisconsin, with her loving family at her side.

Joyce was born on March 15, 1942, in Ironwood, a daughter of Arvo and Helen V. Maki. She graduated from Luther L. Wright...

Oct 15, 2025

Ironwood, MI – David John Nezworski (Nezi), age 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, in his hometown of Ironwood, Michigan, with his loving family at his side after a very brief battle with cancer.

David graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1968. Shortly after, he proudly served in the Army National Guard...

Oct 12, 2025

Joyce Ann (Kontny) Karling of Bessemer, MI, passed away Sunday, October 12 at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Center in Seymour, WI, with her family by her side.

Joyce was admitted to Aspirus Grand View Hospital on May 20, 2025, and  transferred four days later to Aspirus Wausau Hospital; 57 days, total.  During her stay, she fought (and won)...

Oct 9, 2025

James Eugene Francois, known to friends and family as Jim, 81, of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

Born on July 7, 1944, in Stillwater, Minnesota, to John and Dorothy Francois, Jim lived a full and meaningful life. He cared deeply for his community and country. He dedicated much of...

Oct 8, 2025

Kathryn Ann Re (nee Fuller)

Kathy died quietly at home on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Bessemer, MI at the age of 74 after a long & difficult battle with depression & alcoholism.

Kathy was the firstborn to parents Betty & Joe on Nov. 22, 1950, in Appleton, WI, followed later by sister Terry &...

Oct 6, 2025

HURLEY, Wis. - Jay Dee Stump, born October 16, 1962, in Neillsville, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 6, 2025, in Hurley, Wisconsin. His passing leaves a deep void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Jay was a lifelong farmer with a deep love for the land and animals. He...

Oct 4, 2025

Patricia Ann Comparin

IRONWOOD, Mich. - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Patricia Ann Comparin, 79, of Ironwood, on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. She passed away in the comfort and dignity of her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a long battle with dementia.

Patricia was born...

Sep 22, 2025

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Marlene J. Rydeski, 86, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away in comfort and dignity at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield, on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, amidst her family and loved ones who cared for her.

Marlene was born on May 4, 1939, in Ironwood, a daughter of John and Amelia (Taglienti) Chernak....

Sep 21, 2025

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Vivian I. Bolen, 94, of Wakefield, entered into eternal life on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, surrounded by her loving family.

The former Vivian Irene Grayson was born on Feb. 5, 1931, in Wakefield, a daughter of Claude John and Eva Josephine (Smith) Grayson. She spent her childhood...

Sep 14, 2025

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Helen Marie Peterson, age 89, of Ironwood, formerly a long-time resident of Hurley, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood, amidst her family and loved ones who cared for her.

A complete obituary will be published at a later date.

Jerald...

Sep 10, 2025

ASHLAND, Wis. — Brian Mark Pospeck, 54, of Ashland, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. He was born in Ontonagon, Michigan, on Jan. 15, 1971. His family was blessed from the very beginning due to his newborn survival of Hyaline Membrane Disease, a condition of severe respiratory distress. His family relocated to Ironwood, Michigan, shortly after his...