Beverly Jean (Havenor) Kaufman
Dec 30, 2014
MARENISCO, Mich. – Beverly Jean (Havenor) Kaufman, 82, a longtime resident of Marenisco, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Beverly was born on Aug. 26, 1932, in Winegar, Wis., a daughter of Leslie Edward and Pearl Marie (Hebert) Havenor. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Marenisco. In July 1956, Beverly was united in marriage...
Gretchen Deichelbor
Dec 27, 2014
NEWNAN, Ga. - Gretchen Deichelbor, 73, of Newnan, passed away Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014. Visitation and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Newnan. Rite of Committal and interment will be held at a later date in Marenisco Cemetery, Marenisco, Mich. Arrangements are under the direction of Higgins, Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home in Newnan and Lakeside Memorial Chapel...
Arvesta Violet Tibaldo
Dec 26, 2014
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Arvesta Violet Tibaldo, 74, of Wakefield, passed away Friday, Dec. 26, 2014. Arvesta was born on July 30, 1940, in Thomaston, a daughter of Harvey and Dorothy (Newman) Grayson. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1958. On April 30, 1960, Arvesta was united in marriage to Orlando Louis Tibaldo in Wakefield. They made their home...
Hertha Westphal
Dec 24, 2014
BESSEMER, Mich. – Hertha Westphal, 97, of Bessemer, formerly of St. Francis, Wis., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014. Hertha was born on Oct. 24, 1917, in Germany, the daughter of August and Helen (Thiel) Serfort. On June 4, 1938, she was united in marriage to Willi Westphal in Milwaukee. Loving Mother to Caroline (Mike) Totka, St. Francis; Cherished Oma...
Clara Yatchak
Dec 11, 2014
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Clara Yatchak, 95, joined her fellow angels on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014, in the capable and caring hands at Gogebic Medical Care Facility, where she had been a resident for 11 years. Clara lived in Wakefield her entire life, born March 20, 1919, to Henry and Margaret (Hill) Lepisto, who migrated to Wakefield from Finland. She attended...
Joyce Arlene Pachmayer
Dec 4, 2014
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Joyce Arlene Pachmayer, 87, a longtime resident of Ironwood, died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014. No funeral service is scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Lakeside Memorial Chapel, Wakefield, Jerald Rocco, owner-manager.
Delores May 'Tookie' Zwick
Nov 30, 2014
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Delores May "Tookie" Zwick, 72, a longtime resident of Wakefield, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014. Delores was born on Feb. 18, 1942, in Merriweather, a daughter of Frank Oliver and Vera Idessa (Cook) Raymond. She attended Bergland High School and graduated in 1960. On June 8, 1963, Delores was united in marriage to William Larue Zwick at...
Eunice Marie Holder
Nov 29, 2014
GURNEE, Ill. – Eunice Marie Holder, 84, of Gurnee, formerly of Marenisco, Mich., passed away Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014. Eunice was born on July 27, 1930, in Laurium, Mich., a daughter of William James and Ellen Marie (Maki) Davidson. The family moved to Wakefield, Mich., and later to Dunham, Mich., where they farmed. She attended Roosevelt High School in Marenisco...
Eleanore Helvi Martinson
Nov 29, 2014
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Eleanore Helvi Hyvonen Martinson, 94, of Wakefield, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014. She was born on June 9, 1920, to Hugo William and Marie Sivia (Siren) Hyvonen, two Finnish immigrants, who raised her in the mining community of Palms Location, Bessemer among those of many nationalities whom she call "The Gentle People." Eleanore attended Tilden School, Washington...
Sidney Earl Riley
Nov 24, 2014
"Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers, singers of songs." Pam Brown Husband and most importantly, father, Sidney Earl Riley, 86, of N10476 Belmont Dr., Ramsay, passed away peacefully Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, at his home. He was a part of what Tom Brokaw described as "The Greatest Generation," a generation that had a...
Dorothy Koruga
Nov 19, 2014
PARMA, Mich. - Dorothy Koruga, 91, of Parma, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014. No funeral service is scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Lakeside Memorial Chapel, Wakefield, Jerald Rocco, owner-manager.
Kenneth Francis Lannet
Nov 19, 2014
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. – Kenneth Francis Lannet, 57, a lifelong resident of Bruce Crossing, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, at his home of natural causes. Kenny was born on Oct. 21, 1957, in Wakefield, a son of Einar George and Elsie Irene (Pokela) Lannet. He attended Ewen High School and graduated in 1976. Kenny worked for 20 years...
Betty Lou Kaczmarek
Nov 17, 2014
RAMSAY, Mich. – Betty Lou Kaczmarek, 72, a longtime resident of Ramsay, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Nov. 17, 2014. Betty was born on July 18, 1942, in Wakefield, the daughter of William John and Linda (Maki) Karling. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1960. Betty continued her education in Milwaukee and earned a degree in cosmetology. On Jan....
Gladys Marie Tauer
Nov 13, 2014
ANVIL, Mich. – Gladys Marie Tauer, 78, a longtime resident of Anvil, passed away peacefully Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, with her loving family by her side. Gladys was born on Nov. 17, 1935, in Anvil Location, Bessemer, the daughter of the late Domenic and Albertina (Callovi) Chiapuzio. She attended Anvil and Ramsay grade schools and graduated from A.D. Johnston High...
Ethelyn Pearl Mccorkle
Nov 10, 2014
HURLEY, Wis. - Ethelyn Pearl McCorkle, 91, of Lily, passed away Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, at her daughter's home in Hurley. No funeral service is scheduled at this time. Lakeside Memorial Chapel, Wakefield, Mich., is assisting the family.
Mabel Elizabeth Zielinski
Nov 10, 2014
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Mabel Elizabeth Zielinski was born on Nov. 13, 1919 to Charles "Harry" and Lillian (Johns) Grigg, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014. Mabel graduated from Wakefield High School in 1937 and from Eau Claire (Wis.) Business College in 1939. On Dec. 16, 1941, she married Zeno Zielinski at St. Pat's Catholic...
Kenneth James Lillie
Nov 7, 2014
BESSEMER, Mich. – Kenneth James Lillie, 51, of Bessemer, formerly of Marenisco, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Nov. 7, 2014, at his home. Ken was born on May 25, 1963, in Wakefield, a son of Darlene C. (Mattila) Lillie and Patrick Larry Lillie Sr. He attended Marenisco High School and graduated in 1981. Ken proudly served his country in the U.S....
James A. Olson
Nov 4, 2014
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Jim "Eaglebeak" Olson, 75, passed away Tuesday evening, Nov. 4, 2014, at his home in Wakefield. Jim was born on Jan. 6, 1939, in Bergland, a son of Edward Walker and Dorie Loretta (Negro) Olson. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1957. Eagle was recognized for his athletic talents in all sports, particularly exceling in...
Helen Sophie Wakevainen
Oct 23, 2014
MARENISCO, Mich. – Helen Sophie Wakevainen, 83, a longtime resident of Marenisco, passed away Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014. She was born on June 10, 1931, in Bessemer Township, a daughter of Donald Theodore and Elsie (Ruha) Wakevainen. Helen graduated from Roosevelt High School in Marenisco. She was an office worker in various states and enjoyed oil painting. Helen is survived...
Lawrence Russell Jackson
Oct 23, 2014
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Lawrence Russell Jackson, 87, of Wakefield, passed away Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014, at his home. No funeral service is scheduled at this time. Lakeside Memorial Chapel of Wakefield is serving the family.