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.
Mario John Ravanelli
Oct 19, 2014
APPLETON, Wis. – Mario John Ravanelli, 89, of Appleton, Wis., formerly of Sanders Road, Ramsay, Mich., passed away Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, at Willow Lane Assisted Living in Appleton, after a short stay. His elder years became difficult and he is now at peace. Mario was born on March 23, 1925, in Bessemer, Mich., the son of Nicholas and Archangela...
John Stanley Johnson
Oct 15, 2014
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – John Stanley Johnson, 82, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, at his home. He was born on Nov. 24, 1931, in Bessemer Township, a son of Stanley and Mary (Huhtala) Johnson. John attended the Wico and Wakefield Schools. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, and was...
Mike Orlich
Oct 12, 2014
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Mike Orlich, 98, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014. He was born on Nov. 5, 1915, in Chisholm, Minn., a son of Rade and Milosava (Susnar) Orlich. His family moved to Plymouth Location in Wakefield, when Mike was a young boy. He attended the Plymouth and Wakefield Schools and graduated with...
Sharon L. Salonen
Oct 5, 2014
BERGLAND, Mich. – Sharon L. Salonen, 74, of Bergland, passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, surrounded by her loving husband and family by her side. Sharon was born on March 4, 1940, in Reed City, a daughter of Ora and Goldie (Richert) Borton. She attended Bergland Community High School and graduated in 1958. On Aug. 20, 1960, Sharon was...
John A. Krone
Oct 3, 2014
IRONWOOD, Mich. – John A. Krone, 83, a lifelong resident of Ironwood, passed away Friday, Oct. 3, 2014. He was born on Jan. 13, 1931, in Ironwood, a son of Gust and Wilhelmina "Minnie" Krone. John attended Luther L. Wright High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War in Germany. John was employed...
Michael Albert Hazen
Sep 28, 2014
WATERSMEET, Mich. — Michael "Mike" Albert Hazen passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family and close friends on the evening of Sept. 28, 2014, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Mike was born on April 17, 1946, in Watersmeet, to Margaret and Chester "Jack" Hazen. He attended both Holy Childhood Catholic Boarding School in Harbor Springs and Watersmeet...
Robert Popovich
Sep 4, 2014
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. – Bob Popovich, 88, a longtime resident of Roseville, Minn., passed away peacefully Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Crystal Lake, with his son, Jim, and family by his side. He was born on April 23, 1926, in Wakefield, Mich. Bob learned early the virtue of hard work. After completing high school, he served in World War II...
Liviya Raye Traczyk
Sep 1, 2014
BESSEMER, Mich. – Liviya Raye Traczyk, became an Angel in God's great kingdom on Monday, Sept. 1, 2014. She will be sadly missed by her loving parents, Joshua and Lisette; her sister, Rhiya; her brother, Easton; her grandparents, Ray and Patti Corullo, Elizabeth "Betty" and Doug Anderson and Tom and Connie Pallin; and her aunts and uncles. A private funeral...