Marylee Favero
Dec 25, 2015
BESSEMER TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A Mass of Christian Burial, remembering MaryLee Favero, of Anvil Location, Bessemer Township, who died on Dec. 25, 2015, will be celebrated Friday, May 20, at 11 a.m., preceded by memorial visitation at 10 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wakefield. The Rev. Antony Kalapura will be the celebrant. A luncheon will follow in the...
Norman A. 'Norm' Waurio
Dec 10, 2015
KIMBALL, Wis. – Norman A. Waurio, 79, of Kimball, passed away peacefully Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Norm was born on Feb. 10, 1936, in Ironwood Township, Mich., a son of Arnold John and Sigrid (Manninen) Waurio. He attended Roosevelt School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1955....
George William Phillips Jr.
Dec 10, 2015
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - George William Phillips Jr., 82, of Wakefield, passed away suddenly Thursday morning, Dec. 10, 2015. No funeral service is scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Jerald Rocco, owner-manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield. Online condolences may be made to lakesidememorialchapel.com.
Roger Andrew Lackman
Dec 6, 2015
BESSEMER, Mich. – Roger Andrew Lackman, 89, of Bessemer, passed away Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, at his home. Roger was born on May 2, 1926, in Waterbury, Conn., the youngest of nine children to Edward Roach and Rena Delight (Buell) Lackman. He grew up in Thomaston, Conn. Roger served as a private in the 104th Infantry Division (Timberwolves) in Germany...
Florence Nightingale (Borseth) Daniels
Dec 5, 2015
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Florence Nightingale (Borseth) Daniels, 90, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away Saturday morning, Dec. 5, 2015, at her home, with her loving family by her side. Florence was born on May 12, 1925, in Marquette, a daughter of Adolph and Carlotta Mae (Hargrave) Borseth. Florence was born premature, weighing just three pounds and was not expected...
Gilbert R. 'Gilly' Erickson
Nov 30, 2015
BESSEMER, Mich. – Gilbert R. "Gilly" Erickson, 93, a lifelong resident of Bessemer, passed away Monday, Nov. 30, 2015. Gilly was born on Nov. 6, 1922, in Bessemer, a son of Herman and Elizabeth (Gustafson) Erickson. He attended Bessemer schools and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in 1942. Gilly was an honorably discharged World War II veteran, who proudly...
William F. Stratman
Nov 29, 2015
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – William F. Stratman, 94, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. He was born on May 10, 1921, in Bessemer, the son of Leonard and Lilly (Hardy) Stratman. Bill attended Bessemer schools and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in 1939. He was part of the Civilian Conservation Corps in Marenisco before entering...
Gertrude Irene 'Gerty' Nara
Nov 24, 2015
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. – Gertrude Irene "Gerty" Nara, 88, a longtime resident of Bruce Crossing, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. Gerty and her twin sister, Ruth, were born on Nov. 23, 1927, in Ironwood, the daughters of Emil and Amanda (Frantila) Johnson. She graduated from Ewen High School. On July 27, 1946,...
Marie Irene Livingston
Nov 15, 2015
Under a topaz blue sky on Sunday morning, November 15, Marie Irene Livingston gently passed into her new life after a brief illness with the arms of her loved ones around her and her beloved cats curled by her side at her home in Topaz, Michigan. Marie was born in 1925 in Topaz, Michigan to Laura and Steven McDonald. She...
Virginia Lou 'Ginny' (Minier) Patterson
Nov 10, 2015
DE PERE, Wis. – Virginia Lou "Ginny" (Minier) Patterson, 61, of De Pere, formerly of Wakefield, Mich., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, at her home. Ginny was born on Aug. 13, 1954, in Wakefield, a daughter of Jerome and Nettie (Manchester) Minier. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1972. Ginny continued her education at Gogebic Community College...
Faye Cornish
Nov 10, 2015
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Faye Cornish, 84, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 10, 2015. Her final days were spent surrounded by her family and friends. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and companion. Faye will be remembered fondly by all who knew her. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under...
Denise M. Finch
Nov 4, 2015
RHINELANDER, Wis. - Denise M. "Lou Lou" Finch, of Rhinelander, passed away early Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, 2015. Visitation will be held at the Hildebrand-Russ Funeral Home, 24 E. Davenport St., in Rhinelander, on Sunday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. until noon. Jerald Rocco, owner-manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, Mich., assisted Hildebrand-Russ Funeral Home with local arrangements.
Rita Marie Grasso
Oct 31, 2015
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Rita Marie Grasso, 89, of Wakefield, walked into Heaven peacefully Saturday morning, Oct. 31, 2015, surrounded by loved ones. Rita was born on March 9, 1926, in Jessieville Location in Ironwood, a daughter of Alois and Ann (Bonazza) Budy. She attended St. Ambrose Catholic High School and graduated in 1944. On June 10, 1947, Rita was united...
Maitland F. Harvey
Oct 28, 2015
HURLEY, Wis. – Maitland F. Harvey, 89, of Hurley, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, Oct. 28, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Mait was born on Dec. 19, 1925, in Chicago, the son of Maitland B. and Nettie G. (Maloney) Harvey. He attended Grant High School in Fox Lake, Ill. and graduated in 1944. Mait was a...
Lois Jean (Bailey) Dalbeck
Oct 24, 2015
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Lois Jean (Bailey) Dalbeck, 66, of Wakefield, formerly a longtime resident of Thomaston, passed away suddenly Saturday evening, Oct. 24, 2015. Lois was born on Jan. 19, 1949, in Crandon, Wis., a daughter of Alvin and Joyce Geraldine (Sheldon) Bailey. She attended school in Idaho. On May 1, 1964, Lois was united in marriage to Gary Armedas...
David Lee Vandonsel
Oct 22, 2015
LAKE GOGEBIC, Mich. – David L. VanDonsel, 70, of Lake Gogebic, formerly a longtime resident of Green Bay, Wis., passed away early Thursday morning, Oct. 22, 2015, after a short, but very courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving wife, daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren and his beloved companion, Daisy. Dave was born on Dec. 27, 1944, in Green...
Nancy E. Huber
Oct 22, 2015
HURLEY, Wis. – Nancy Estella Huber, 80, of Hurley, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and caregivers on Thursday evening, Oct. 22, 2015, at Villa Maria Health and Rehab. Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family at 12:30 p.m. directly followed by a 1 p.m. memorial service Monday, Nov. 2, at the Manitowish Waters Presbyterian...
Rosemary Gembolis
Oct 20, 2015
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Rosemary "Rosey" Gembolis, 66, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away suddenly Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015. Rosey was born on Nov. 12, 1948, in Wakefield, a daughter of Joseph D. and Dorothy E. (Zuidmulder). She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1966. Rosey continued her education at Michigan Technological University in Houghton and earned her bachelor...
Beulah Mae "Bootsie" Banfield
Oct 20, 2015
BESSEMER, Mich. – Beulah Mae "Bootsie" Banfield, 84, of Bessemer, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015. Bootsie was born on Dec. 12, 1930, in Hardwood, a daughter of Carl and Lena (Rudolph) Peronto. She attended Iron Mountain High School and graduated in 1948. On Dec. 15, 1951, Beulah was united in marriage to Douglas Raymond Banfield. With Doug serving in...
Roy Douglas 'Buttercup' Lane
Oct 19, 2015
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Roy Douglas "Buttercup" Lane, 95, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2015. Roy was born on Feb. 9, 1920, in Wakefield, the 10th child of John Charles and Martha (Trevithick) Lane. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1939. Roy proudly served his country in the U.S. Army under General George Patton...