Margaret E. "Margie" Brown
Jun 19, 2011
Margaret E. "Margie" Brown, 85, of Bergland, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2011, at Aspirus Grand View Hospital in Ironwood. She was born on Dec. 22, 1925, in Greenwood, Wis., the daughter of John and Margaret (Schutte) Vesel. Margie graduated from Greenwood High School in 1943. She was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church in Bergland, and St. Ann's...
Gerilynn (Pikka) Anonich
Jun 14, 2011
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Gerilynn (Pikka) Anonich, 49, of Menominee, Mich., formerly of Wakefield, Mich., passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. She was born on March 2, 1962, in Wauwatosa. Gerilynn graduated from Wakefield High School in 1980. On March 12, 1983, Gerilynn was united in marriage with David J. Anonich in...
Lorraine Barbara Wiita
May 29, 2011
Lorraine Barbara Wiita, 83, of Comet Location, Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 29, 2011, in Wakefield. She was born on Dec. 29, 1927, in West Allis, Wis., the daughter of Paul and Theresa (Stier) Streicher. Lorraine graduated from West Allis Nathan Hale High School in January 1946. On Sept. 26, 1953, she was united in marriage with Irving...
Thomas N. Gustafson
May 24, 2011
Thomas N. Gustafson, 82, a longtime resident of Bessemer, passed away peacefully in Wakefield, with his loving family at his side, on Tuesday, May 24, 2011. He was born on Sept. 9, 1928, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of Carl and Esther (Zachau) Gustafson. On Nov. 13, 1954, Tom was united in marriage with Patricia A. Newman, at Sharon Lutheran...
John J. "Jack" Negro Jr.
May 23, 2011
John J. "Jack" Negro Jr., 65, of Wakefield, passed away at Aspirus Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, with his loving family at his side, on Monday, May 23, 2011. The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, May 28, from 9 to 11 a.m., at All Saints Lutheran Church in Wakefield, with the honor guard beginning at 10:15 a.m....
Emma Paulette Niemi
May 23, 2011
Emma Paulette Niemi, 98, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2011, in Eagan, Minn. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at a later date at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wakefield, with inurnment at Lakeside Cemetery. Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy may contribute to Immaculate Conception...
Richard E. Rajala
May 16, 2011
Richard E. Rajala IRONWOOD, Mich. – Richard E. Rajala, 66, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, May 16, 2011, at Grand View Hospital in Ironwood. He was born on Feb. 15, 1945, in Detroit, son of the late Edwin and Irene (Benson) Rajala. Dick was an honorary graduate of L.L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1963. He proudly...
Marilyn Ellen Michelli
May 15, 2011
Marilyn Ellen Michelli BESSEMER, Mich. – Marilyn Ellen Michelli, 78, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family at her side on Sunday, May 15, 2011. She was born on June 22, 1932, in Bessemer, Ala., the daughter of Irwin "Shine" and Ellen (Leinonen) Oliver. Marilyn and her family moved to Ironwood in 1935. She attended Ironwood...
George D. Miheve
May 13, 2011
George D. Miheve, 89, of Wakefield, passed away Friday morning, May 13, 2011, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. He was born on May 25, 1921, in Wakefield, son of the late Joseph and Anna (Malovrh) Miheve. George graduated from Wakefield High School in 1939. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from Sept. 27, 1940, to Oct....
Peter J. "Red" Barbera
May 11, 2011
Peter J. 'Red' Barbera Peter J. "Red" Barbera, 86, formerly of Wakefield, Mich., and a retired prominent longtime Wakefield businessman, passed away Wednesday morning, May 11, 2011, in Hurley. He was born on Jan. 31, 1925, in Campobello, Italy, the son of Philip and Antonia (Messina) Barbera, and came to the United States and to this area when he was...
Myrtle H. Pingel
May 9, 2011
Mrytle H. Pingel, 101, a longtime resident of Ironwood, formerly of Ramsay, passed away Monday, May 9, 2011. She was born on May 7, 1910, in Ramsay, daughter of the late James and Anna (Johnson) Peterson. Myrtle attended Ramsay School and A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer. She was married to John F. Pingel. He preceded her in death on...
John Oreste Bruno
May 6, 2011
John Oreste Bruno, 62, of Oshkosh, Wis., passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 6, 2011, in Oshkosh. He was born on May 20, 1948, in Wakefield, Mich., the son of Oreste J. and Helen E. (Jarvela) Bruno. John graduated from Wakefield High School in 1966. He continued his education and graduated from Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Mich., with a teaching...
Keith Allen Czarny
May 3, 2011
Keith Allen Czarny, 47, of Watersmeet, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2011, in Phelps, Wis. There will be no funeral service. Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., Wakefield, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Ronald L. Montie
Apr 30, 2011
Ronald L. Montie, 70, of Lake Gogebic, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 30, 2011, at his home, following a brief illness, with his family at his side. He was born on Feb. 8, 1941, in Gillett, Wis., the son of Arnold and Elsie Montie. Ron proudly served in the U.S. Navy for 22 years. Following his honorable discharge, Ron owned...
John Axel Kivi
Apr 27, 2011
John A. Kivi, 74, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 27, 2011, in Wakefield. He was born on May 9, 1936, in Wakefield, son of the late John Axel and Lydia W. (Riipinen) Kivi. John graduated from Wakefield High School in 1955. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957. Following his honorable...
Kenneth Francis Morrison
Apr 25, 2011
Kenneth Francis Morrison, 91, of Wakefield, passed away Monday, April 25, 2011, in Wakefield. There will be no funeral service. Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., Wakefield, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Zakia 'Kay' Korpi
Apr 20, 2011
Zakia "Kay" Korpi, 80, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2011, in Ironwood. She was born on Nov. 6 1930, in Detroit, daughter of the late David and Mary (Nouhan) Nemer. On July 10, 1965, Kay was united in marriage with Edwin M. Korpi Sr. in Detroit. He preceded her in death on Sept. 27, 1990....
Wilma Jo Minier
Apr 18, 2011
Wilma Jo Minier, 91, of Wakefield, passed away Monday, April 18, 2011, in Wakefield. She was born on Feb. 25, 1920, in Mountain, Wis., daughter of the late William and Ethel (Strange) Tucker. On July 3, 1938, Wilma was united in marriage with Elmer Albert "Bert" Minier in Iron River. He preceded her in death on Oct. 21, 1976. She...
Clarence E. Ryskey
Apr 18, 2011
Clarence E. Ryskey, 89, a lifelong resident of Marenisco, passed away Monday, April 18, 2011, in Ironwood. He was born on Feb. 12, 1922, in Marathon, Wis., son of the late Reinhold and Laura (Rominske) Ryskey. Clarence proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II. On June 16, 1950, he was united in marriage with Sylvia A. Polley...
Jack 'John' W. Roebuck
Apr 10, 2011
Jack "John" W. Roebuck, 78, of Bessemer, died peacefully Sunday, April 10, 2011, at home, surrounded by his family. The visitation, Mass of Christian Burial and interment will take place in Chicago. Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., Wakefield, is assisting the family with the arrangments.