obituaries

Aug 11, 2025

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Alida Joan "Lidy" Rimkus, age 82, a long-time resident of Ironwood, passed away on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota, with her loving family at her side.

Lidy was born in Marenisco, on June 21, 1943, to Charles "Boots" and Delphia Mae (Beals) Plumley. She was one...

Aug 9, 2025

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Marilyn L. (Holst) Partyka, age 93, a lifelong resident of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Ashland, Wisconsin.

Marilyn was born on Feb. 17, 1932, in Ironwood, a daughter of Oscar and Ida (Berg) Holst. She attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood and graduated in 1949.

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Aug 8, 2025

LAKE GOGEBIC, Mich. – Anthony George "Tote" Trolla, age 73, of Lake Gogebic, passed away on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, with his loving wife at his side.

Anthony was born on Nov. 19, 1951, in Wakefield.

He earned a bachelor's degree in business from Northern Michigan University....

Aug 5, 2025

RAMSAY, Mich. - Beverly Ann Ikola, age 79, of Ramsay, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025.

She was born on Feb. 11, 1946, in Charlevoix, Michigan, to Mildred (Harris) and Douglas Miller.

Beverly was married to her loving husband, Roger Ikola, for 26 years, and was previously married to John R....

Aug 5, 2025

BERGLAND, Mich. – Michael E. "Mike" Crave, 82, of Bergland, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025.

He was born on Jan. 15, 1943, in Beloit, Wisconsin, a son of Peter and Marian Crave.

He was a member of the U.S. Navy from 1965 until 1970.

On Jan. 2, 1965, Mike married Barbara...

Aug 2, 2025

WHITE PINE, Mich. - Cody Michael Letson, age 37, of White Pine, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota, after battling a serious illness. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Cody was born at the Ontonagon Memorial Hospital in 1988, and grew up in Ontonagon. He attended...

Aug 2, 2025

BESSEMER, Mich. — Patricia Hendrickson, 84 years young, of Bessemer, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025. Patricia was born on March 11, 1941, in Norway, Michigan. She later moved with her parents to reside in Bessemer, and called Bessemer "home" for the remainder of her life. At a young age, she married Emery Tarnaski. They...

Jul 30, 2025

IRONWOOD, Mich. - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Fred J. Tezak who departed this life on July 30, 2025, at the age of 93. He led a rich and colorful life, touching the lives of many with his passion for music, hunting and travel.

The son of Matthew "Fred" and Mary...

Jul 29, 2025

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Barbara L. Kaminski, age 72, a lifelong resident of Ironwood, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at her home, after a long, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Barbara was born on June 22, 1953, at the U.S. Naval Hospital, Great Lakes, Shields Township, Illinois. She attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood...

Jul 28, 2025

TROUT CREEK, Mich. - Peter K. Thompson, a lifelong resident of Trout Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully on the evening of July 28, 2025, at Country Terrace Assisted Living in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, just days after celebrating his 88th birthday surrounded by family.

Born on July 22, 1937, to Elmer and Alice Thompson, Peter's life was one of...

Jul 27, 2025

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Patricia A. Daniels, "Grandma Patsy," age 89, of Bruce Crossing, was called home to the eternal kitchen on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield.

Patsy was born on July 2, 1936, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. She attended the Ewen Public Schools and graduated in 1953. Patsy married Leon Daniels in...

Jul 26, 2025

IRONWOOD, Mich. — James Theodore "Kilpy" Kilponen, suomalainen poika with sisu, was called to rest July 26, 2025, in Superior, Wisconsin, at age 90. James was born on June 1, 1935, in Wakefield. He was a faithful Lutheran and proud of his Finnish heritage. James graduated from Wakefield High School in 1953. He served in the U.S. Air Force...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...