Ludene Marie (Dums) Johnson
Aug 2, 2015
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – LuDene Marie (Dums) Johnson, 70, of Wakefield, passed away suddenly Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015. LuDene born on Feb. 11, 1945, in Wakefield, the daughter of William and Madeline (Aspinwall) Dums. She attended school in Wakefield. On Dec. 17, 1968, LuDene was united in marriage to John Stanley Johnson in Wakefield. LuDene is survived by two daughters, Sheryl...
Janet Mae Lincoln Giacherio
Aug 2, 2015
ASHLAND, Wis. – Janet Mae Lincoln Giacherio, 80, of Washburn, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, Aug. 2, 2015, at the Memorial Medical Center in Ashland. A silent warrior has gone home to rest. The former Janet Mae Lincoln Jones was born on Dec. 7, 1934, in Winchester, Mass., the daughter of Elmer Winchel and Dorothy Mae (Lincoln) Jones. She...
Clemens R. Chlebowski
Jul 15, 2015
RAMSAY, Mich. - Clemens R. Chlebowski, a longtime resident of Ramsay, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2015. No funeral service is scheduled at this time. Lakeside Memorial Chapel, Inc., in Wakefield is assisting the family.
Robert J. Delich
Jul 14, 2015
BESSEMER, Mich. – Robert J. Delich, 83, of Bessemer, formerly of Wakefield, passed away peacefully late Tuesday evening, July 14, 2015. Robert was born on Aug. 12, 1931, in Wakefield, a son of Michael and Jennifer (Vukobradovich) Delich. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. Robert was known as "the Bull of the Woods" and...
Juan "Johnny" Ponce
Jul 14, 2015
HURLEY, Wis. – Juan "Johnny" Ponce, of South Carey, completed his earthly journey on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, in his home. Juan was born on Jan. 16, 1931, in the small village of Arecibo on the island of Puerto Rico. At the age of 19, Juan left his home and family to begin a new life in Waukegan, Ill., working...
David Karl Brach
Jul 7, 2015
PORT LAVACA, Texas - David Karl Brach, 75, of Port Lavaca, passed away early Tuesday morning, July 7, 2015, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Port Lavaca. Friends are invited to attend the Rite of Committal, to be held on Friday, July 31, at 11 a.m., at...
Leslie Charles Weisinger
Jul 2, 2015
BESSEMER, Mich. - Leslie Charles Weisinger, 72, of Bessemer, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2015. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 6, at 4 p.m., preceded by visitation at 3 p.m., at Lakeside Memorial Chapel in Wakefield, with the Rev. Antony Lukka officiating. Following the service, military rites will be accorded by the Wakefield American Legion Post 11 and...
Barbara Ann Polkus
Jul 2, 2015
BESSEMER, Mich. – Barbara Ann Polkus, 82, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, July 2, 2015, at Aspirus Grand View Hospital surrounded by the love of her immediate family. Barbara was born on April 10, 1933, in Houghton, the daughter of John and Mabel (Gregory) Croze. She grew up in Houghton, and met her future husband there while he...
Ann Busch
Jun 27, 2015
BESSEMER, Mich. – Ann Busch, 96, a lifelong resident of Bessemer Township, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, June 27, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Ann was born on July 14, 1918, in Anvil Location, Bessemer, a daughter of George and Rose (Peer) Smiljanich. She attended Bessemer Schools. On April 24, 1937, Ann was united in marriage to Paul W....
Bernice E. Valesano
Jun 26, 2015
DULUTH, Minn. – Bernice E. Valesano, 91, a longtime resident of Wakefield, Mich., passed away early Friday morning, June 26, 2015, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. Bernice was born on June 1, 1924, in Stratford, Wis., a daughter of Albert and Anna (Drexler) Grambow. She resided in Stratford for 12 years, before moving with her family...
Carol A. Lake
Jun 25, 2015
MARENISCO, Mich. – Carol A. Lake, 91, a longtime resident of Marenisco, passed away Thursday morning, June 25, 2015. Carol was born on April 29, 1924, in Black River Falls, Wis., the daughter of Henry and Irma (Haralson) Dahl. She attended Marenisco High School and graduated in 1942. On May 29, 1942, Carol was united in marriage to Harold E....
Gwendolyn Lavender Gilbert
Jun 22, 2015
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Gwendolyn Lavender (Tregembo) Gilbert, 102, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away Monday afternoon, June 22, 2015. Gwen was born on Dec. 1, 1912, in Ironwood, the daughter of Thomas Roy and Martha Jane (Williams) Tregembo. She attended Luther L. Wright High School and graduated in 1930. On Oct. 6, 1934, Gwen was united in marriage to...
Martha J. Dapra
Jun 20, 2015
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Martha J. DaPra, 98, of Wakefield, passed away Saturday morning, June 20, 2015. Martha was born on March 19, 1917, in Wakefield, a daughter of Frank and Agnes (Patyk) Skolasinski. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1935. On June 21, 1941, Martha was united in marriage to Peter Charles DaPra in Wakefield. She was a...
Helen E. (Mcgeshick) Smith
Jun 18, 2015
WATERSMEET, Mich. - Helen E. (McGeshick) Smith, 80, started her journey on Thursday, June 18, 2015, at home, surrounded by family. Services will be held at Lakeside Memorial Chapel in Wakefield, with viewing on Monday, June 22, from 4 to 6 p.m. Visitation will be at 1:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Watersmeet on Tuesday, June 23. Following...
Philip E. Cormier
Jun 16, 2015
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Philip Erwin Cormier, 82, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, and a retired prominent longtime Wakefield businessman, passed away Tuesday morning, June 16, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Cremation has already taken place. A celebration of Phil's life will be held Monday, June 29, 2015, at 3 p.m., preceded by visitation at 1:30 p.m., at the Wakefield...
Steven Albert Allen
Jun 9, 2015
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Steven Albert Allen, 36, of Wakefield, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2015. Cremation has already taken place. A private family service will be held at a later date. Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., Wakefield, is assisting the family.
Kennedy Lee Ryskey
Jun 9, 2015
MONTREAL, Wis. – Kennedy Lee Ryskey, became an Angel in God's great kingdom, on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. She will be sadly missed by her loving parents, Heather Lee Maki and Jonathan Lee Ryskey; her two brothers, Kodie Lee Levra and Seth Lee Ryskey; her grandparents, Brenda Lee Maki, Daniel Lee (Deanna) Maki, Evelyn Gladys (John) Gunderman and Patrick Lee...
Roy A. Winter
May 28, 2015
LAKE GOGEBIC, Mich. – Roy A. Winter, 82, of Lake Gogebic, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 28, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Cremation has already taken place. The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, June 6, 2015, from 10 to 11:45 a.m., at Cornerstone Church in Ramsay, with the honor guard beginning at 11:15 a.m. A celebration...
Ernest E. Kariainen
May 22, 2015
BERGLAND, Mich. – Ernest E. Kariainen, 84, a longtime resident of Bergland, passed away suddenly Friday morning, May 22, 2015. He was born on May 19, 1931, in Trout Creek, a son of Charles and Nelma (Peterson) Kariainen. Ernie attended Trout Creek High School and graduated in 1949. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the...
James F. Daniels
May 20, 2015
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – James F. Daniels, 88, of Wakefield, known as "Coach" to many in the area, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, May 20, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on Nov. 29, 1926, in Trimountain, a son of George and Lucille (Radell) Daniels. He grew up and attended school in Channing and...