Helen E. Bruno
Jan 27, 2014
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Helen E. Bruno, 86, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Monday evening, Jan. 27, 2014. She was born on Aug. 30, 1927, in Wakefield, the daughter of Emil and Hilda Jarvela. Helen graduated from Wakefield High School with the class of 1945. On June 1, 1946, she was united in marriage to Oreste J. Bruno...
Evelyn J. Graves
Jan 18, 2014
HUTCHINSON, MINN. - Evelyn J. Graves, 96, Hutchinson, formerly of Marenisco, Mich., passed away Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, in Hutchinson. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 31, in Hutchinson. Rite of Committal and interment will be in Marenisco Cemetery in the spring. Dobratz-Hange Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson and the Lakeside Memorial Chapel in Wakefield are assisting the family.
Catherine 'Kay' Lopez Jacquart
Jan 18, 2014
NEW BRIGHTON, Minn. – Catherine "Kay" Lopez Jacquart, 89, of Ironwood, Mich., passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, in New Brighton. She was born May 18, 1924, in Hurley, Wis., a daughter of the late Sam and Maria (Tiano) Lopez. She graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in 1942. On Dec. 27, 1943, Catherine married the love of...
Carl William Beeksma
Jan 9, 2014
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Carl William Beeksma, 67, of Wakefield, passed away Thursday evening, Jan. 9, 2014. Lakeside Memorial Chapel in Wakefield assisted the family.
Mary Langa
Jan 1, 2014
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Mary Langa, 99, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away Wednesday morning, Jan. 1, 2014. She was born on Jan. 23, 1914, in Anvil, the daughter of Victor and Cilia (Broler) Soffietti. Mary attended Ramsay School and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer with the class of 1932. On Nov. 5, 1938, she was united...
Elaine Ila Shauger
Dec 19, 2013
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Elaine Ila Shauger, 88, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away Thursday morning, Dec. 19, 2013, in the company of her children. She was born on Feb. 18, 1925, in Marshfield, Wis., daughter of the late Joseph and Ida (Taube) Parsons. Elaine was united in marriage to Reino Hill. He passed away on April 30, 1952, at...
Leslie Dale 'Les' Havenor
Dec 6, 2013
MARENISCO, Mich. – Leslie Dale "Les" Havenor, 80, a longtime resident of Marenisco, passed away peacefully Friday evening, Dec. 6, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Sept. 6, 1933, in Winegar, Wis., the son of Leslie Edward and Pearl Marie (Hebert) Havenor. Les proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and...
Richard Carlo Mikkola
Dec 6, 2013
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Richard Carlo Mikkola, 76, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Friday morning, Dec. 6, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 25, 1937, in Bruce Crossing, the son of Charles and Anna K. (Anderson) Mikkola. Richard proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, and was honorably...
Ronald Udell 'Ron' Taylor
Dec 6, 2013
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Ronald Udell "Ron" Taylor, 69, of Wakefield, was taken to be with the Lord, Friday evening, Dec. 6, 2013. Ron was born on Nov. 17, 1944, in Harriman, Tenn., son of the late Cletus U. and Enith (Hall) Taylor. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1961 - 1964. On Sept. 5, 1964, Ron...
Mary Ellen Noskowiak
Nov 29, 2013
BERGLAND, Mich. - Mary Ellen Noskowiak, 80, of Deerbrook, Wis., passed away peacefully Friday morning, Nov. 29, 2013, at her home in Bergland. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or funeral service. Lakeside Memorial Chapel in Wakefield and the Bradley Funeral Home in Antigo, Wis., assisted the family.
Constance Fern 'Connie' Sandquist
Nov 23, 2013
RAMSAY, Mich. – Constance Fern "Connie" Sandquist, 86, a longtime resident of Ramsay, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, Nov. 23, 2013. Connie was born on Aug. 27, 1927, in Ironwood, the daughter of James Francis and Mildred Leolla (Bowker) Delmet. She grew up in Wakefield and graduated from Wakefield High School with the class of 1945. On June 29, 1946,...
Roger Bernard Randall
Nov 19, 2013
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Roger Bernard Randall, 91, a prominent longtime Wakefield businessman, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 19, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Roger was born on Oct. 7, 1922, in St. Paul, Minn., the son of James H. and Mabel L. (Simonson) Randall. He graduated from Wakefield High School with the class of 1941. While at WHS, Roger...
Doris A. Bodoh
Nov 17, 2013
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Doris A. Bodoh, 95, a longtime resident of Ironwood, passed away late Sunday evening, Nov. 17, 2013. The former Theodoris Gorski was born on May 25, 1918, in Wakefield, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Yatzchak) Gorski. Doris graduated from Wakefield High School with the class of 1935. After graduation, she worked numerous jobs for a government...
Robert Carl Goetz
Nov 12, 2013
BESSEMER, Mich. – Robert Carl Goetz, 85, a longtime resident of Bessemer, passed away early Tuesday morning, Nov. 12, 2013, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born on May 14, 1928, in East Saint Louis, Ill., the son of Edgar Carl and Frieda Fay (Wright) Goetz. Bob proudly served as a Ranger in the U.S. Army during...
Gladys Marie Salmi
Nov 8, 2013
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Gladys Marie Salmi, 96, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away early Friday morning, Nov. 8, 2013. She was born on Oct. 9, 1917, in Wakefield, the daughter of Matt S. and Aili E. (Pikka) Jarvi. Gladys graduated from Wakefield High School with the class of 1935, where she performed as their very first Cardinals cheerleader. On...
Joann Adamczak-Havenor
Nov 7, 2013
MARENISCO, Mich. – Joann Adamczak-Havenor, 71, a longtime resident of Marenisco, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, Nov. 7, 2013, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Aug. 18, 1942, in Ashland, Wis., the daughter of Aili and Joe Adamczak. On Nov. 1, 1958, Joann was united in marriage to Leslie Dale Havenor in Bessemer. She...
Gail Frances Charles
Nov 4, 2013
MARENISCO, Mich. – Gail Frances Charles, 74, of Marenisco, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, surrounded by her loving family, after a year-long courageous battle with cancer. She was born on Nov. 25, 1938, in Wakefield, the daughter of Peter H. and Mildred F. (Running) Eschenbauch. Gail graduated from Wakefield High School...
Melvin D. Rooni
Nov 4, 2013
RAMSAY, Mich. – Melvin D. Rooni, 81, a longtime resident of Ramsay, passed away peacefully Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness. He was born on May 24, 1932, in Tula, the son of Urho and Saima (Lepisto) Rooni of North Bessemer. Melvin attended North Bessemer Grade School, Roosevelt Junior High School and graduated...
Bernard Henry Jedlicka
Oct 31, 2013
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Bernard Henry Jedlicka, 88, of Ironwood, passed away Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, at Aspirus Grand View Hospital in Ironwood. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Washburn, Wis. Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield assisted the family with local arrangements.
Maxine E. Lillar
Oct 30, 2013
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Maxine E. Lillar, 90, of Wakefield, formerly of Flint and Davison, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 12, 1923, in Akron, the daughter of Bert and Wavia (Enos) Wolverton. Maxine graduated from Flint Northern High School. She was united in marriage to James N. Lillar in...