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Recent obituaries in Wakefield, Michigan.

The obituaries in the Wakefield area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of Michigan's history and identity.

Robert Frederick Waters

Robert Frederick Waters

Oct 12, 2011

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Robert Frederick Waters, 90, of Watersmeet, passed away early Wednesday morning, Oct. 12, 2011, at Grand View Hosptial in Ironwood, after a brief illness. There will be no funeral service. Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., Wakefield, is assisting the family.

Joseph Noel Ryder Jr.

Joseph Noel Ryder Jr.

Oct 11, 2011

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Funeral services for Joseph Noel Ryder Jr., infant son of Brittany and Joseph, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, at the Lakeside Memorial Chapel in Wakefield. The Rev. Todd Winkler, pastor of Cornerstone Church in Ramsay, will officiate. Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., Wakefield, is assisting the family.

Steven A. "Muck" Marchello

Steven A. "Muck" Marchello

Oct 2, 2011

Steven A. 'Muck' Marchello BESSEMER, Mich. – Steven A. "Muck" Marchello, 54, of Bessemer, passed away Sunday afternoon, Oct. 2, 2011, at his home, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on Dec. 13, 1956, in Wakefield, the son of John Joseph and Marjorie Katherine (Sopko) Marchello. Muck graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer with the...

Frank A. Chlebowski

Frank A. Chlebowski

Oct 1, 2011

Frank A. Chlebowski IRONWOOD, Mich. – Frank A. Chlebowski, 96, a longtime resident of Bessemer, passed away peacefully late Saturday evening, Oct. 1, 2011, in Ironwood, after a brief illness. He was born on May 27, 1915, in Wakefield, the son of Vincent and Helen (Langa) Chlebowski. On Jan. 30, 1937, Frank married Anna T. Kowalski, in Milwaukee. He was...

Rose (Stempihar) Harris

Rose (Stempihar) Harris

Sep 22, 2011

Rose (Stempihar) Harris RACINE, Wis. – Rose Marie Harris, 95, of Racine, formerly of Anvil and Ramsay, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, Sept. 22, 2011, after a brief illness. She was born on March 8, 1916, in Anvil, the daughter of Frank and Anna (Verbonac) Stempihar, who emigrated from Yugoslavia. Rose graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer,...

Margaret R. "Marne" Anderson

Margaret R. "Marne" Anderson

Sep 17, 2011

Margaret R. 'Marne' Anderson WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Margaret R. "Marne" Anderson, 85, of 413 Main St., Marenisco, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, Sept. 17, 2011, in Wakefield. She was born on Nov. 30, 1925, in Winegar, Wis., the daughter of Carl John and Agnes Anna (Hunt) Anderson. Marne graduated from Roosevelt High School in Marenisco with the class of...

Earl W. Maki

Earl W. Maki

Sep 3, 2011

Earl W. Maki WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Earl W. Maki, 92, of 101 Eddy St., Wakefield, passed away peacefully Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. He was born on Oct. 7, 1918, in Wakefield, the son of William O. and Linne (Torkko) Maki. Earl graduated from Wakefield High School with the class of 1937. He...

Richard L. "Dick" Doney

Richard L. "Dick" Doney

Sep 2, 2011

Richard L. 'Dick' Doney WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Richard L. "Dick" Doney, 76, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away Friday, Sept. 2, 2011, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield, following a brave battle with cancer. He was born on Dec. 11, 1934, in Wakefield, the son of Edward Richard and Beatrice (Windberg) Doney. Dick graduated from Wakefield High...

Ronald D. "Ron" Schwartz

Ronald D. "Ron" Schwartz

Sep 2, 2011

Ronald D. 'Ron' Schwartz BESSEMER, Mich. – Ronald D. "Ron" Schwartz, 60, of Johnson Road, Bessemer, passed away Friday, Sept. 2, 2011, at his home, after a two-year battle with cancer. He was born on Oct. 25, 1950, in Wakefield, the son of Bruce and Florence (Hill) Schwartz. Ron attended Bessemer schools and graduated in 1968 from A.D. Johnston High...

Vernard D. "Vern" Larose

Vernard D. "Vern" Larose

Aug 29, 2011

Vern LaRose WHITE PINE, Mich. – Vern LaRose, 76, of White Pine, passed away Monday, Aug. 29, 2011. Visitation will be held on Friday, Sept. 2, from 10 to 11 a.m., at Lakeside Memorial Chapel in Wakefield, where funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Phillips, Wis. Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., Wakefield, is assisting...

Herta "Mutti" Liedtke

Herta "Mutti" Liedtke

Aug 28, 2011

Herta 'Mutti' Liedtke WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Herta "Mutti" Liedtke, 91, of Bessemer, passed away Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Jan. 9, 1920, in Danzig, Germany, the daughter of Paul and Margaret Schulz. Herta attended school in Germany. On March 4, 1939, she married Erich...

Tamera Lynn Rice

Tamera Lynn Rice

Aug 14, 2011

Tamera Lynn Rice, age 49, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011, in Ironwood, with her loving family at her side. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at Cornerstone Church in Ramsay. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

Louis P. 'Louie' Miskovich Sr.

Louis P. 'Louie' Miskovich Sr.

Aug 1, 2011

Louis P. 'Louie' Miskovich Sr. RAMSAY, Mich. – Louis P. "Louie" Miskovich Sr., 57, of Ramsay, died Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Aug. 18, 1953, in Wakefield, the son of George and Marcella (Ryskey) Miskovich. Louie graduated from Wakefield High School in 1971. In earlier years, he owned and...

Carmella M. Lasinski

Carmella M. Lasinski

Jul 24, 2011

Carmella M. Lasinski WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Matriarch of the Misuraco family, Carmella M. Lasinski, 97, a longtime resident of Wakefield, died Sunday, July 24, 2011, in Wakefield. She was born on June 10, 1914, in Hurley, Wis., the seventh child of 19 children to the late Vincent and Josephine (Bruno) Misuraco. Carmella graduated from Hurley High School in 1934. Her...

Ted Thomas Corolewski

Ted Thomas Corolewski

Jul 21, 2011

Ted 'Ski' Corolewski IRONWOOD, Mich. – Ted "Ski" Corolewski, 85, a longtime resident of Ironwood, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2011, at Grand View Hospital in Ironwood. There will be no visitation or funeral service. Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., Wakefield, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Joan M. Russell

Joan M. Russell

Jul 18, 2011

Joan M. Russell, 77, of Wakefield, went to be with her Lord Monday, July 18, 2011, in Wakefield, after a brief illness. The former Joan Trevarthen was born on Nov. 12, 1933, in Bessemer, the daughter of Roy and Elma (Koivunen) Trevarthen. She graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in 1951. Joan then went to business school and became a...

Katherine Martin

Katherine Martin

Jul 10, 2011

Katherine (Samarziya) Martin BESSEMER, Mich. – Katherine (Samarziya) Martin, 89, a longtime resident of Bessemer, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2011, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Feb. 1, 1922, in Bessemer, the daughter of Marko and Julia (Tirpik) Samarziya. Katherine attended the Barber School for seven years, Washington School for two years and...

Rolf Lehtinen

Rolf Lehtinen

Jul 10, 2011

Rolf Lehtinen LAKE GOGEBIC – Rolf Lehtinen, 52, of Lake Gogebic, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 10, 2011, due to a heart attack. He was born on Feb. 28, 1959, in Wakefield, son of the late Kauko and Anja Lehtinen. Rolf graduated from Wakefield High School in 1977. After graduation, he proudly served in the U.S. Army for three years,...

William 'Wyoming' Anonich

William 'Wyoming' Anonich

Jul 7, 2011

William 'Wyoming' Anonich WAUSAU, Wis. – William "Wyoming" Anonich, 80, of Wakefield, Mich., passed away Thursday, July 7, 2011, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 25, 1931, in Montreal, the son of Matthew and Mary (Smee) Anonich. Bill graduated from Hurley High School in 1949. He proudly served in the...

Mary M. Pikka

Mary M. Pikka

Jun 30, 2011

Mary M. Pikka WAKEFIELD – Mary M. Pikka, 100, of Wakefield, died Thursday, June 30, 2011, in Wakefield. The former Mary Lucas (Kutrovoc) was born on July 15, 1910, in Bessemer, the daughter of the late Paul and Magdeline (Turkal) Lucas (Kutrovoc). Mary attended Bessemer schools. On Oct 30, 1936, she was married to Toivo M. Pikka. Mary was a...

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