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Recent obituaries in Wakefield, Michigan.

The obituaries in the Wakefield area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of Michigan's history and identity.

Jesse David Tice

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

James L. Rajk Sr.

James L. Rajk Sr.

Mar 16, 2015

BESSEMER, Mich. – James L. Rajk Sr., 74, of Bessemer, passed away Monday, March 16, 2015. Jim was born on Oct. 8, 1940, in Bessemer, the son of Marco and Catherine (Milakovich) Rajk. He attended Bessemer schools and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in 1958. Turk was recognized for his athletic talents in all sports. Jim proudly served his...

Mary Rose Lester

Mary Rose Lester

Mar 15, 2015

BESSEMER, Mich. – Mary Lester, 101, a longtime resident of Bessemer, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015. The former Mary Rose Kott was born on Jan. 31, 1914, in Ramsay, daughter of the late Theodore and Mary (Pospeck) Kott. The Kott family moved to Raber in 1920, where Mary's father with her uncle Peter Kott, established the Kott Brothers General...

Rita J. Cross

Rita J. Cross

Mar 7, 2015

MARENISCO, Mich. – Rita J. Cross, 88, a longtime resident of Marenisco, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2015. Rita was born on Oct. 17, 1926, in Park Falls, Wis., the daughter of Louis W. and Ella (Amo) Steiner. She graduated from Park Falls High School in 1944. Rita loved her family, friends, knitting, crocheting and long rides on Sunday afternoons....

Joan Marie Cobleigh

Joan Marie Cobleigh

Mar 2, 2015

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Joan Marie Cobleigh, 90, of Ironwood, formerly of Chicago, passed away Monday, March 2, 2015. Joan was born on Sept. 30, 1924, in Chicago, the daughter of Clarence Henry and Josephine Ellen (Flanagan) Allie. She attended St. Bernard Grammar School and graduated from Loretto High School. While living in Chicago, Joan owned and operated CJ Gifts, a...

Esther E. Eschenbauch

Esther E. Eschenbauch

Mar 1, 2015

MINOCQUA, Wis. – Esther E. Eschenbauch, 94, a longtime resident of Presque Isle, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015, at Avanti Health and Rehabilitation Center in Minocqua. Esther was born on Jan. 4, 1921, in Ironwood, Mich., the daughter of Oscar E. and Ragna M. "Rena" (Lundsrud) Berg. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School. Esther and her beloved...

Peter L. Samarziya

Peter L. Samarziya

Feb 13, 2015

BESSEMER, Mich. – Peter L. Samarziya, 91, of Bessemer, passed away Friday, Feb. 13, 2015. Pete was born on Sept. 16, 1923, in Bessemer, a son of Marko and Julia (Tirpik) Samarziya. He attended Barber School, Washington Junior High School and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School with the class of 1941. Peter played one year of basketball at Washington...

Edward Irving Hocking Sr.

Edward Irving Hocking Sr.

Feb 9, 2015

RAMSAY, Mich. – Edward Irving Hocking Sr., 76, a longtime resident of Ramsay, passed away suddenly Monday, Feb. 9, 2015. Ed was born on March 9, 1938, in Wakefield, a son of William and Lena (Wanink) Hocking. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated on June 5, 1956. Ed was a member of the football and track teams. He was...

Caroline Lytwyniuk

Caroline Lytwyniuk

Jan 22, 2015

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Caroline Lytwyniuk, 94, a longtime resident of Ironwood, passed away Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015. Caroline was born on Oct. 30, 1920, in Wels, Austria, the daughter of Karl and Marie (Kaltenbock) Taubel. She was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Ironwood. Caroline is survived by a son, Eric, Ironwood; and a granddaughter, Katie,...

Margaret A. "Peg" Borseth

Margaret A. "Peg" Borseth

Jan 19, 2015

BERGLAND, Mich. – Margaret A. "Peg" Borseth, 99, a longtime resident of Bergland, passed away Monday, Jan. 19, 2015. Margaret was born on Sept. 21, 1915, in Belleville, Wis., a daughter of Charles Justin and Augusta Emma (Grillot) Menigoz. The family moved to Topaz in 1918 to the family farm. She attended Topaz School, then Bergland School and graduated from...

Roger A. Radowski

Roger A. Radowski

Jan 9, 2015

RAMSAY, Mich. – Roger A. Radowski, 66, a longtime resident of Ramsay, passed away suddenly Friday, Jan. 9, 2015. He was born on Aug. 6, 1948, in Wakefield, the son of Joseph W. and Catherine (Bendotti) Radowski. Roger attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1966. He attended Gogebic Community College and continued his education at Northern Michigan University graduating...

Victor Eugene Hanson

Victor Eugene Hanson

Jan 8, 2015

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Victor Eugene Hanson, 86, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015, after a brief illness. Victor was born on March 31, 1928, in Wakefield, a son of Hans Victor and Lydia A. (Thompson) Hanson. He attended Wakefield Schools. On June 27, 1959, Victor was united in marriage to Cleo Bell Nelson at Zion...

Anna 'Jane' Chlebowski

Anna 'Jane' Chlebowski

Jan 3, 2015

BESSEMER, Mich. – Anna "Jane" Chlebowski, 95, a longtime resident of Bessemer, passed away Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, after a brief illness. She was born on Nov. 30, 1919, in Milwaukee, a daughter of Stephen and Anna Kowalski of Milwaukee. On Jan. 30, 1937, Anna was united in marriage to Frank A. Chlebowski in Milwaukee. Anna is survived by two...

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