Rose Struzynski
Jun 21, 2025
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Rose Struzynski, 97, a lifelong resident of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood.
Rose was born on Sept. 1, 1927, in Ironwood, a daughter of John and Tillie (Meckowski) Struzynski. She was a graduate of Luther L. Wright High School.
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Ruth J. Nelson
Jun 19, 2025
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Ruth J. Nelson, 91, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield.
The former Ruth June Virginia Suliin was born June 21, 1933, in Erwin Township, daughter of the late Walter and Hulda (Mackey) Suliin. She was the eldest of their four children and attended K.P....
Christopher W. 'Chris' Ravelli
Jun 18, 2025
FARMINGTON, Minn. - On June 18, 2025, Christopher W. "Chris" Ravelli, of Farmington, passed away at the home of his parents in Ironwood, Michigan. He was 44 years of age.
Chris was born on Feb. 17, 1981, in Ironwood, to Thomas and Sharon (Carlson) Ravelli. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1999. Chris went...
Robert 'Bobby O' Orlich
Jun 14, 2025
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Robert "Bobby O" Orlich, of Wakefield, was gifted eternal life on Saturday, June 14, 2025, following an automobile accident. Born at home in Plymouth Location, Wakefield, on March 18, 1944, Bob was a lifelong Wakefield Cardinal, graduating from Wakefield High School in 1962, where he was proudly part of the Wakefield 1960 Class C State Champion...
Marion I. Niemela
Jun 12, 2025
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Marion I. Niemela, 98, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025, following a brief illness at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born on Dec. 13, 1926, in Wausau, Wisconsin, to William and Hattie (Moeser) Froehlich. Marion was working at the Wausau Hospital when she...
Geraldine 'Gerri' Burt
Jun 12, 2025
BESSEMER, Mich. - Geraldine "Gerri" Burt, 99, of Bessemer, died Thursday evening June 12, 2025, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Center in Ironwood, after a brief illness. The family would like to thank the caring staff of Westgate for the loving care that they provided to Gerri for the two years she was a resident. She especially...
Susan M. Eilo
Jun 4, 2025
KIMBALL, Wis. - Susan M. Eilo, 77, of Kimball, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at her home.
Susan was born on Feb. 13, 1948, in Ironwood, Michigan, to the late Josephine and Edward Armata. She attended Luther L. Wright High School and graduated in 1966. Susan continued her education at Gogebic Community Junior College....
Leroy 'Lee' Johnson
Jun 3, 2025
LeRoy 'Lee' Johnson
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – LeRoy "Lee" Johnson, 92, a prominent longtime Ontonagon businessman, resident of Wakefield, formerly of Ontonagon, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025, with his loving wife and family at his side.
Lee was born on Nov. 26, 1932, in Escanaba, to Albert "Al" and Goldie Johnson. He lived a life...
James E. Berg Sr.
Jun 3, 2025
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - James E. Berg Sr., 81, a prominent long-time Wakefield businessman passed away on Tuesday June 3, 2025, at his home. Jim was born on Feb. 28, 1944, in Wakefield, a son of Jacob Erland Berg and Martha Odelia (Mustapaa) Berg. Jim graduated from Wakefield High School in 1962. In 1963, he enlisted in the U.S. Army....
Joseph Warren Green Jr.
Jun 1, 2025
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Joseph Warren Green Jr., 81, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, June 1, 2025, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital.
Joseph was born on April 1, 1944, in Bremerton, Washington, a son of Joseph W. Green Sr. and Isabel J. (Nesbitt) Green. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1962.
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Kenneth J. 'Ken' Danielson
May 29, 2025
MILACA, Minn. – Kenneth J. "Ken" Danielson, 64, of Milaca, formerly of Wakefield, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Burnsville, after a long illness.
Ken was born on May 13, 1961, in Wakefield, a son of Glen and Donna (Tupper) Danielson. He graduated from Wakefield High School.
For many years, Ken worked...
Rebecca Joanne 'Becky' Schlais
May 27, 2025
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Rebecca Joanne "Becky" (nee Ahola) Schlais, age 81, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on Aug. 12, 1943, in Wakefield, Becky was the beloved daughter of Jack and Shirley Ahola. She lived a life rooted in kindness, creativity and deep devotion to her family...
Michael Richard Karliner
May 27, 2025
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Michael Richard Karliner, a resident of Ironwood Township, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the age of 63, after a brief illness.
Michael was born on Jan. 5, 1962, in Hinsdale, Illinois, to Elsbeth and Rudolf Karliner.
A friend to all he encountered, Michael always had a warm smile and...
Harry Parker Sharpe
May 25, 2025
MANITOWISH WATERS, Wis. - Harry Parker Sharpe, 87, of Manitowish Waters, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 25, 2025, surrounded by family.
He is deeply missed by his beloved wife of 67 years, Mildred ("Mid"); daughters, April Kolar (Todd) and Allison Sharpe; grandchildren, Isabel Collins (Ian) and Callaway Kemp; brother, David Sharpe (Pat); and many...
Paul Gust Forslund
May 25, 2025
Paul Gust Forslund, 77, of Ironwood, MI passed on May 25, 2025 after a lengthy battle with chronic kidney disease. At the time of his death, he was in his Cape Coral, FL home with family by his side. Paul was born on January 25, 1948 to Carl and Lillian Forslund in Ironwood, MI. After graduating from Luther L....
Arthrene Elmire Plumley
May 25, 2025
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Arthrene Elmire Plumley, 87, of Wakefield, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, with her family at her side.
Artie was born on March 15, 1938, in Waukegan, Illinois, to Arthur and Ruth (Stanley) Marcelain.
She loved reading, cooking, gardening, her pets, having coffee with friends at
Randall Bakery in...
Dr. Maurice Anthony Shively
May 22, 2025
WATERSMEET, Mich. - It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Dr. Maurice Anthony Shively, of Watersmeet. He passed away peacefully at home on May 22, 2025, at the age of 94.
Maurice was born on Nov. 18, 1930, in Wyatt, Missouri, to Roy Lee Shively and Marion Margaret Shively (née Kunz).
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Peggy Ann Thompson-Loop
May 20, 2025
MARENISCO, Mich. – Peggy Ann Thompson-Loop, 77, of Marenisco, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota.
Peggy was born on June 5, 1947, in New Orleans, a daughter of George Edward and Mattie M. (Jones) Thompson. She was raised in Conway, Arkansas.
Peggy earned her master's...
Lona (Seppamaki) Jacobson
May 12, 2025
SAXON, Wis. - Lona (Seppamaki) Jacobson, of Saxon, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Milwaukee, at the age of 80 years old.
She was born on April 20, 1945, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Isaac and Edna (Mommo) Seppamaki. Lona was born the second of four children. They moved to Bruce Crossing, Michigan, when Lona was...
Gary Gustafson
May 11, 2025
TROUT CREEK, Mich. – Gary Gustafson, 70, of Trout Creek, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Gary was born on Oct. 22, 1954, in Wakefield, a son of Toivo  and Ellen (Lindell) Gustafson. He attended Ewen-Trout Creek High School and graduated in 1972.
Gary worked on the family farm and lived in his family...