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...
Jesse David Tice
May 16, 2015
MARENISCO, Mich. – Jesse David Tice, 27, a lifelong resident of Marenisco, passed away early Saturday morning, May 16, 2015, of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Jesse was born on Oct. 31, 1987, at Grand View Hospital in Bessemer Township, a son of Tim and Robin (Hoffman) Tice. He was raised in Marenisco and attended Roosevelt School. Jesse...
Anthony "Tony" V. Piencikowski
May 2, 2015
LAKE GOGEBIC, Mich. - Anthony "Tony" V. Piencikowski, age 71, passed away at his home on Lake Gogebic, May 2, 2015. He was surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer. Tony was born June 19, 1943, in Kenosha, Wis. He is the son of the late Anthony J. and Martha T. (Johnson) Piencikowski. Tony lived on...
Deanna Marie 'Dee' Lane
Apr 16, 2015
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Deanna Marie "Dee" Lane, 76, of Wakefield, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2015, surrounded by her loving family, after an 18-year battle with cancer. Dee was born on April 18, 1938, in Stambaugh, a daughter of John and Elva (Newberg) Dombroski, and sister of Janet (and the late Eugene) Lakso. She attended Stambaugh High School and graduated...
Ronald K. Maki
Apr 15, 2015
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Ronald K. Maki, 82, of 360 W. Midland Ave., Ironwood, formerly of Marenisco, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Ron was born on April 12, 1933, in Marenisco, a son of William and Anna M. (Krueger) Maki. He was baptized in Marenisco and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bessemer. Ron attended grammar school in Marenisco and...
Darlene E. Osborne
Apr 7, 2015
BESSEMER, Mich. – Darlene E. Osborne, 77, a longtime resident of Bessemer, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Darlene was born on Aug. 30, 1937, in Nebraska, the daughter of Theodore and Trena Knehans. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ironwood. Darlene is survived by her husband, John T. Osborne, whom she married on Jan. 31,...
Vivian Edward Revoyr Jr.
Apr 2, 2015
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Vivian Edward Revoyr Jr., 52, of Ironwood, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015. No funeral service is scheduled at this time. Lakeside Memorial Chapel is assisting the family.
John A. Mussatti
Mar 21, 2015
BESSEMER, Mich. – John A. Mussatti, 80, of Bessemer, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2015. John was born on July 11, 1934, in Bessemer, son of the late Magdalene Adamczak Mussatti. He attended Bessemer schools and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in 1952. John proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was...
Hazel G. Anderson
Mar 20, 2015
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Hazel G. Anderson, 90, of 1412 Putnam St., Wakefield, passed away Friday, March 20, 2015. Hazel was born on July 27, 1924, in Marquette, a daughter of James and Ruth (Nebel) Anglim. On June 28, 1943, Hazel married Lawrence R. "Andy" Anderson Sr. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Marquette. They made their home in Wakefield. She...