Dorie L. Olson
Sep 1, 2016
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Dorie L. Olson, 98, of Wakefield, died Sept. 1, 2016. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 11 a.m., preceded by visitation at 10 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wakefield, with the Rev. Dominic Agyapong, celebrant. Rite of Committal and interment will be at Lakeside Cemetery, Wakefield. Luncheon will be...
Laverne J. 'Pete' Bailey
Aug 26, 2016
LAKE GOGEBIC, Mich. – Laverne J. "Pete" Bailey, 86, a long-time resident of Lake Gogebic, passed away Friday afternoon, Aug. 26, 2016. Laverne was born on Nov. 28, 1929, in Dexter, son of the late George Herman Bailey and Geraldine (Ward) Thurston. He attended Roosevelt High School in Dexter and graduated in 1948. On March 26, 1949, Laverne was united...
Michelle M. Vinoski
Aug 25, 2016
DULUTH, Minn. – Michelle M. Vinoski, 49, of Superior, Wis., formerly of Ironwood, Mich., passed away peacefully after a brief illness, Thursday afternoon, Aug. 25, 2016, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, with her family at her side. Michelle was born on Sept. 10, 1966, in Elkins, W.Va., a daughter of Edward and Dooley (Cosgrove) Vinoski. She...
Margaret 'Peggy' (Kinnunen) Berg
Aug 14, 2016
RAMSAY, Mich. – Margaret "Peggy" (Kinnunen) Berg, 70, of Ramsay, passed away Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016. Margaret was born on July 10, 1946, in Wakefield, a daughter of Raymond Edward and Louise Eda (Rigotti) Kinnunen. She grew up in Ramsay, and attended Ramsay School and A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer. Margaret is survived by six children, Raymond Kinnunen, Deborah...
Julius B. 'Pepe' Rigotti
Aug 1, 2016
HURLEY, Wis. – Julius B. "Pepe" Rigotti, 90, of Hurley, formerly a long-time resident of Bessemer, Mich., passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, Aug. 1, 2016, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Julius was born on July 5, 1926, in Ironwood, the son of Julius and Lena (Favero) Rigotti. He grew up in Anvil, Mich., and attended Anvil School and...
Erma I. Sgaggio
Jul 27, 2016
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Erma I. Sgaggio, 95, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, July 27, 2016. Her two sons were at her side. Erma was born on Jan. 18, 1921, in Ironwood, the daughter of Dominic and Elizabeth (Valente) Rigoni. She attended St. Ambrose High School and graduated in 1939. On Sept. 28, 1955, Erma was...
Thomas Richard 'Dick' Decota
Jul 7, 2016
MARENISCO, Mich. – Thomas Richard "Dick" DeCota, 83, a resident of Marenisco for 35 years, formerly of Macon, Ill., and New Orleans, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, July 7, 2016. His loving wife, Joan, was at his side. Dick was born on March 24, 1933, in Decatur, Ill., a son of August Thomas and Marguerite Belle (Nanna) DeCota. He attended...
Niles Glen Sanders
Jul 3, 2016
RAMSAY, Mich. – Niles Glen Sanders, 81, a lifelong resident of Ramsay, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, July 3, 2016, at his home. He was surrounded by his loving wife and family. Niles was born on March 1, 1935, in Ramsay, a son of Edward and Catherine (Cebolski) Sanders. He graduated from Ramsay School and attended A.D. Johnston High School...
Walter F. 'Wally' Maslanka
Jul 3, 2016
BESSEMER, Mich. – Walter F. "Wally" Maslanka, 88, of Bessemer, went home to Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior early Sunday morning, July 3, 2016, following a short struggle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving wife and family. Wally was born on June 30, 1928, in Bessemer, a son of Stanley and Bernice (Hlopek) Maslanka. He...
Tanya Jean Mcgeshick
Jun 16, 2016
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Tanya Jean McGeshick, 47, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Watersmeet, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016. Tayna was born on March 13, 1969, in Big Rapids, a daughter of Daniel Jr. and Judith (Aten) McGeshick. Tanya is survived by her father, Daniel Jr., Watersmeet; a son, Ethan, Marenisco; four grandchildren; a special friend, James Benedict, Grand...
Patricia Ann Cook
Jun 11, 2016
BERGLAND, Mich. – Patricia Ann Cook, 75, a lifelong resident of Bergland, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, June 11, 2016. Pat was born on Aug. 22, 1940, in Bergland, the daughter of Lyle John "Johnny" and Mildred Mae (Osborne) Fruik. She attended Bergland High School and graduated in 1958. On May 11, 1963, Pat was united in marriage to...
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...