obituaries

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...

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...

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....

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

May 2, 2025

PENCE, Wis. — Paula Irene (Vuorenmaa) Manzanares, 57, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on May 2, 2025. She was being cared for by her fiancé and "rock" of 16 years, Steve Korpela. Paula was born July 22, 1967, in Ironwood, Michigan, to parents Harold and Irene Vuorenmaa. She attended Luther L. Wright High School and...

Apr 21, 2025

JACKSON, Mich. – Lisa Ann "Oggie" Ogren, of Jackson, formerly of Ewen, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 21, 2025.

Lisa was born on Sept. 20, 1965, in Racine, Wisconsin, to Robert and Shirley (Hautamaki) Ogren. She grew up in Ewen, and graduated from Ewen-Trout Creek Consolidated Schools in 1983. A talented basketball and track star, Lisa...

Apr 19, 2025

HURLEY, Wis. – Helen E. (nee Wiemeri) Ademino, age 93, of Hurley, went home to be with her Lord, on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

Helen was born on April 6, 1932, to Gust R. and Alice M. (Sarlund) Wiemeri, and grew up in Bessemer, Michigan. She attended the Puritan School and A.D. Johnston High School graduating in...

Apr 15, 2025

Rodney James Passuello

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Rodney James Passuello, age 72, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Facility in Hurley, Wisconsin. A devoted family man, respected public servant and beloved friend, Rodney was born on March 24, 1953, in Ironwood, to Reno and Ethel Passuello.

Apr 12, 2025

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Richard Traczyk, 69, of Ironwood, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital.

Richard was born on Dec. 7, 1955, in Hurley, Wisconsin, a son of Edward and Eleanore Ann (Lukaski) Traczyk.

He worked as a drywall installer in the construction business.

Cremation has taken place.

Apr 11, 2025

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Jack Raymond Huotari, 72, of Ironwood, passed away unexpectedly on Friday April 11, 2025, at his home.

Jack was born on Aug. 7, 1952, in Bessemer Township, a son of Frederick and Edna (Elsila) Huotari. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood.

Jack proudly served his country in the...

Apr 7, 2025

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Long-time Ironwood business owner, Bill Penrose, age 74, took his final earthly ride and is now cruising on his motorcycle in the Great Beyond.

William Norman "Bill" Penrose was born to William and Gertrude (Nelmark) Penrose on April 23, 1950, at Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, and passed away at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital...

Apr 6, 2025

HURLEY, Wis. - Ronald F. Morzenti, 84, of Hurley, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Ron was born May 28, 1940, in Montreal, to Albert and Pauline (Cornetto) Morzenti. He graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley, with the class of 1958. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S....

Apr 5, 2025

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Ruth Vivian (nee Koivisto) Johnson, born on Aug. 12, 1926, earned her angel wings peacefully in her sleep on April 5, 2025, in Ironwood.

She grew up on a farm in Erwin Township with 11 siblings as a beloved daughter of Jacob and Maria Koivisto. Her brothers were Jack, Matt, John, Reino, Eugene, Carl,...

Apr 4, 2025

IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Robert "Bob" Lynn, 89, a longtime resident of Ironwood Township, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Bob was born on May 6, 1935, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the only child of Harold and Irene (DeGowin) Lynn. He graduated from Traverse City Central High School in Traverse City, Michigan, and...

Apr 3, 2025

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Paul Leslie Linna, 59, of Wakefield, passed away on Thursday April 3, 2025, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota.

Paul was born on May 13, 1965, in Wakefield, a son of Edward William and Patricia C. (Wood) Linna. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1983.

Paul was employed...

Apr 2, 2025

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Joann Eva Mattson, of Ironwood, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital.

JoAnn was born Jan. 4, 1940, in Ironwood. She grew up as the youngest child in a large family on Margaret Street. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School, Gogebic Community College and the University of...