Michael Thomas Ikola Jr.
Sep 20, 2015
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Michael Thomas Ikola Jr., 50, of Wakefield, passed away suddenly Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015. He was born on Aug. 11, 1965, in Wakefield, a son of Michael Sr. and Nancy (Powell) Ikola. Michael attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1983. He loved his family and friends wholeheartedly. His death is a reminder of what a huge...
Agnes Lillian (Sanders) Ravanelli
Sep 19, 2015
Agnes Lillian Ravanelli, 88, of Appleton, Wis., formerly of Sanders Road, Ramsay, Mich., passed away Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, at Willow Lane Assisted Living in Appleton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, Oct. 3, at noon, preceded by visitation at 11 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wakefield, Mich., with the Rev. Antony Lukka, celebrant. Also...
Genevieve V. Salo
Sep 18, 2015
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Genevieve V. Salo, 94, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, died Friday, Sept. 18, 2015. Genevieve was born on Jan. 2, 1921, in Wakefield, a daughter of Anton and Michaline (Pieniski) Radowski. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1939. On May 8, 1943, Genevieve was united in marriage to Jerome T. Salo in Wakefield. She was...
Samuel O. Lillie Sr.
Sep 10, 2015
MARENISCO, Mich. – Samuel O. Lillie Sr., age 52, a longtime resident of Marenisco, died suddenly Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015. Sam was born on Jan. 10, 1963, in Wakefield, a son of Edward E. Sr. and Wanna M. (Taylor) Lillie. He served his country in the Michigan National Guard for nine years. Sam worked for Clarence Ryskey Logging, Joe Allen...
Eugene 'Geno' Russell Joseph Kanto
Sep 8, 2015
MARENISCO, Mich. – Eugene "Geno" Russell Joseph Kanto, age 65, a longtime resident of Marenisco, died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, at his home. Eugene was born on July 20, 1950, in Wakefield, the son of Russell Jack and Freda Ann (Granato) Kanto. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1968. On Oct. 20, 1979, Geno was united in marriage...
Betty J. Jakkola
Sep 6, 2015
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Betty J. Jakkola, age 91, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, Sept. 6, 2015, at her home. Betty was born on April 21, 1924, in Rhinelander, Wis., the daughter of Jacob "John" and Katherine Schmid. She attended Catholic school in Rhinelander through the sixth grade. When Betty was a teenager, her family moved...
David Lewis Trezise
Aug 21, 2015
CEDAR, Mich. - David Lewis Trezise, 88, of Cedar, passed away Friday, Aug. 21, 2015. Interment will take place at Lakeside Cemetery, Wakefield. The Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay and Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, are assisting the family.
Bernadette Elizabeth (Rundell) Carlson
Aug 19, 2015
LAKE GOGEBIC, Mich. – Bernadette Elizabeth (Rundell) Carlson, 84, a longtime resident of Lake Gogebic, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, Aug. 19, 2015, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Bernadette was born on Nov. 21, 1930, in Ironwood, the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth (Vida) Rundell. She attended Luther L. Wright High School and graduated in 1949. On...
Vivian Margaret Janiksela
Aug 16, 2015
IRONWOOD, Mich - Vivian Margaret Janiksela, 95, of Ironwood, passed away Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015. Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield is assisting the Frost Home for Funerals in Ashland, Wis.
Stephen John Semenak
Aug 13, 2015
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Stephen John Semenak, 55, of Wakefield, passed away suddenly Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015. Per Stephen's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield is assisting the family with arrangements.
John Charles "Tippy" Novak
Aug 9, 2015
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – John Charles "Tippy" Novak, 84, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away early Sunday morning, Aug. 9, 2015. He was born on June 30, 1931, in Ashland, Wis., the son of John J. and Vera (Johnson) Novak. John graduated from Wakefield High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and...
Theresa (Spagnoletti) Roebuck
Aug 9, 2015
BESSEMER, Mich. – Theresa (Spagnoletti) Roebuck, 80, of Bessemer, passed away Sunday afternoon, Aug. 9, 2015, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Theresa was born on April 30, 1935, in Chicago, the daughter of Alfred and Christine (Capuano) Spagnoletti. On Oct. 23, 1955, she married the love of her life, Jack "John" Roebuck. They were married for 56...
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...