Raymond E, Novascone
Nov 18, 2012
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Raymond E. Novascone, 80, a longtime resident of Bessemer, died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood, after a brief illness. Raymond was born on Aug. 22, 1932, in Ironwood, the son of James and Olive (Marzari) Novascone. He graduated from St. Sebastian Catholic School and A.D. Johnston High School....
Alma Alina Plesh Marczak
Nov 18, 2012
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Alma Alina Plesh Marczak, 93, a longtime resident of Wakefield, died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. She was born on July 4, 1919, in Atlantic Mine, a daughter of the late Joseph and Lydia (Wanhatalo) Rautio. Alma attended Jeffers High School in Painesdale through the 11th grade and later graduated...
Marilyn B. (Frisk) Beadles
Nov 9, 2012
HURLEY, Wis. - Marilyn B. (Frisk) Beadles, 87, of Hurley, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2012, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. No funeral service is scheduled at this time. Lakeside Memorial Chapel of Wakefield, Mich., is assisting the family.
Hilja A. Hanganen
Nov 8, 2012
HURLEY, Wis. – Hilja A. Hanganen, 97, formerly of Wakefield, Mich. and Ironwood Township, Mich., died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. She was born on Oct. 4, 1915, in Wakefield, the daughter of Jacob and Amanda (Nasi) Harju. On Aug. 25, 1934, Hilja was united in marriage to William J. "Bill" Hanganen...
Lillian Mae Cruzado
Nov 8, 2012
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Lillian Mae Cruzado, 88, of Ironwood Township, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at her home. There will be no funeral service. Lakeside Memorial Chapel of Wakefield, is assisting the family.
Thomas Mceachern
Nov 5, 2012
FITCHBURG, Wis. - Thomas McEachern, 65, of Stoughton, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, in Fitchburg. Survivors include his beloved companion of many years, Louise Billings, of Madison, and Wakefield, Mich. Funeral services, full military rites and burial will take place in the Spring of 2013, in Hillcrest Cemetery, Bessemer, Mich. Lakeside Memorial Chapel of Wakefield, is assisting the family with...
Eunice L. Johnson
Nov 3, 2012
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Eunice L. Johnson, 85, a longtime resident of Bessemer, died peacefully Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, at Aspirus Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Sept. 8, 1927, in Bessemer Township, the daughter of John W. and Elsie E. (Johnson) Berg. Eunice was a 1945 graduate of Luther L. Wright High...
Helen Josephine Allen
Oct 30, 2012
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Helen Josephine Allen, 91, of Wakefield, formerly of Black River Harbor, Ironwood Township, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at her home. She was born on Aug. 25, 1921, in Dollar Bay, a daughter of the late Emil and Lempi (Jarvi) Sorvala. Helen was a 1939 graduate of Jeffers High School in Painesdale. On Oct. 6,...
Wilbert O. Yon
Oct 25, 2012
MARQUETTE, Mich. – Wilbert O. Yon, 89, of Hulbert, formerly of Saginaw, died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette. He was born on Sept. 4, 1923, in Sault Ste. Marie, the son of Osiber and Ida (Van Norman) Yon. Wilbert proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He...
Ruby L. Snider
Oct 19, 2012
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Ruby L. Snider, 85, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield, after a lengthy illness. She was born on June 12, 1927, in Taft, Tenn., the daughter of Clara Rita Lemons. Ruby worked as a waitress at Bingo's in Wakefield for 20 years, then as...
Pauline Wainio
Oct 14, 2012
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Pauline Wainio, 86, of Ironwood, formerly a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, at her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a brief illness. She was born on Nov. 14, 1925, in Union City, Tenn., the daughter of Howard and Annie B. (Poland) Forester. On Sept. 15, 1945, Pauline was united in...
Elsie Marie Hoffner
Oct 13, 2012
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Elsie Marie Hoffner, 77, a longtime resident of Bessemer, passed away Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. She was born to John William and Mary Johanna (Mattson) Kivi on July 18, 1935, and was raised in Erwin Township. Elsie graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1953. On July 2,...
Shirley M. (Lassila) Hautala
Oct 13, 2012
BESSEMER, Mich. – Shirley M. (Lassila) Hautala, 81, of Bessemer, passed away Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, at her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a brief illness. She was born on May 25, 1931, in Ironwood, the daughter of Herman and Ivy (Hautanen) Lassila. Shirley was very proud of her Finnish heritage. After graduating from Luther L. Wright High...
Leo Urbanski
Oct 10, 2012
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Leo Urbanski, 89, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Wakefield, after a brief illness. He was born on March 12, 1923, in Wakefield, the son of Frank and Rozalia (Pawlowski) Urbanski. Leo graduated from Wakefield High School in 1941. He proudly served his country as a private first class with the...
Donald L. Johnson
Oct 4, 2012
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Donald Lee Johnson, father, mentor and friend, 77, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, at his home. He was born on March 12, 1935, in Huntington, Ind. Donald attended Catholic schools. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Donald was united in marriage to Patricia Hall in Fort...
William D. Maki
Aug 27, 2012
DULUTH, Minn. – William D. Maki, 70, of Ramsay, Mich., passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, Aug. 27, 2012, at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, with his loving family by his side. He was born on March 17, 1942, in Hancock, Mich., the son of Waino O. and Edith C. (Gull) Maki. William graduated from A.D. Johnson High School...
Mary Agnes Beltrame
Aug 25, 2012
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Mary Agnes Beltrame, 96, of Ironwood, died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012, in Ironwood. A private family service will be held at a later date. Lakeside Memorial Chapel of Wakefield is assisting the family.
Victoria M. Takala
Aug 17, 2012
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Victoria M. "Nona" Takala, 84, a lifelong resident of Bessemer, passed away peacefully Friday evening, Aug. 17, 2012, at Aspirus Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, with her loving family by her side, after a brief illness. She was born on Nov. 21, 1927, in Bessemer, the daughter of Vincent and Jenny (Pertile) Corullo. Vicky attended Bessemer schools...
Brian W. Yatchak
Aug 4, 2012
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Brian Yatchak, 72, of Wakefield, found his final "Peace In The Valley" at his home overlooking Sunday Lake Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, surrounded by the love which was the essence of his life. He was born Oct. 26, 1939, to Isadore and Clara (Lepisto) Yatchak. Attending Wakefield schools, Brian graduated with the class of 1957. Always musically...
Frank J. Vukusich
Aug 2, 2012
BESSEMER, Mich. – Frank J. Vukusich, 82, of E7801 Mountain View Road, Bessemer, died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, at his home. He was born on Aug. 22, 1929, in Ironwood, the son of Nick and Mary (Raykovich) Vukusich. Frank graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1948. On Sept. 1, 1951, he married Elizabeth J. Murra at Holy Trinity...