Lana M. Warczak
Feb 28, 2016
LAKE VILLA, Ill. – Lana M. Warczak, 74, formerly of Lake Gogebic, Mich., passed away Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, at her daughter and son-in-law's home in Lake Villa. She was born on May 27, 1941, in Oak Park, the daughter of Norman and Mattie (Langlands) Kierland. Lana's passion for life, sense of adventure, love of the Upper Peninsula and abundant...
Mary Helen Whitley
Feb 28, 2016
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Mary Helen (West) Whitley, 62, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. Mary was born on April 5, 1953, in Mason, a daughter of Roy and Helen (Menovske) West. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1971. While in high school, Mary was a cheerleader. On June 19, 1971, she was united...
Larry Driesenga
Feb 26, 2016
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. – Larry Driesenga, 73, of Bruce Crossing, formerly of Allendale, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. He was born Oct. 20, 1942, in Zeeland, son of the late Henry and Ann (Hassevoort) Driesenga. Larry will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years, Mary Lou; their two sons, Mike...
Donna J. Danielson
Feb 19, 2016
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Donna J. Danielson, 78, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away late Friday evening, Feb. 19, 2016. Donna was born on May 5, 1937, in Chippewa Falls, Wis., a daughter of Bert and Dorothy (Booker) Tupper. She graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer. On Aug. 23, 1958, Donna was united in marriage to Glen R....
Delores Jean Gumm
Feb 18, 2016
Delores Jean Gumm, 76, of Bessemer, passed away Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. She was born June 8, 1939, in Bessemer, daughter of the late Dominic and Frances Guglielmotto. Delores grew up in Bessemer and completed her diploma from Bessemer High School in 1969 as part of the Class of 1957. She went on...
Ile R. Oja
Feb 4, 2016
RAMSAY, Mich. – Ile R. Oja, 93, formerly of Sanders Road in Ramsay, passed away early Thursday morning, Feb. 4, 2016. She was born on Aug. 21, 1922, in Wakefield, the second daughter of Elias and Maria (Hautaoja) Oja. Ile attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1941. She continued her education at Suomi College in Hancock. Ile worked as...
Roger William Suomi
Jan 30, 2016
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Roger William Suomi, 71, went home to the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016. Roger was born on Feb. 15, 1944, in Wakefield, to the late William and Hulda (Harju) Suomi. Roger lived in Wakefield most of his life, graduating from Wakefield High School in 1962. Upon graduation, he worked in Minneapolis and Los Angeles for Ausburg...
Irma A. Dossetto
Jan 30, 2016
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Irma A. Dossetto, 86, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016. Irma was born on May 28, 1929, in Wakefield, a daughter of Battista and Carmelina (Bordano) Dossetto. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1946. Irma worked as a bank teller for many years and retired from The First National...
Addie C. Conley
Jan 21, 2016
Addie C. Conley WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Addie C. Conley, 94, of Wakefield, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016. Addie was born on April 1, 1921, in Haldeman, Ky., a son of Breckenridge and Laura (Fraley) Conley. He attended school in Morehead, Ky. Addie proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in military police during World War II and later in...
Gerald John Wiitanen
Jan 20, 2016
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Gerald John Wiitanen, fondly known as "Jerry," 76, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016. Jerry was born on Oct. 6, 1939, in Wakefield, a son of Elias and Helmi (Peterson) Wiitanen. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1957. Jerry proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in the...
J. Scott Lindquist
Jan 4, 2016
BESSEMER, Mich. – J. Scott Lindquist, 56, formerly of Bessemer, completed his earthly journey on Monday, Jan. 4, 2016, following a year-long battle with cancer. Scott was born on April 15, 1959, in Minneapolis, a son of Jon "Jack" and Helen (Gustafson) Lindquist. He attended school in Bessemer and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in 1977. Scott's love for...
Audrey Marie Franti
Dec 28, 2015
EWEN, Mich. – Audrey Marie Franti, 83, of Ewen, passed peacefully Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, with her husband and brother at her side. She was born March 27, 1932, and grew up in the Finnish community of Ewen, Audrey married her childhood sweetheart, David Franti, and recently commemorated 63 years together. In 1952, they embarked on a life journey that...
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,...