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.
Irene Alice Holcombe
Apr 5, 2011
Irene Alice Holcombe, 96, of Watersmeet, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2011, in Wakefield. There will be no funeral service. Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., Wakefield, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Robert L. Mielke
Apr 4, 2011
A memorial service for Robert L. Mielke, 91, of Ft. Myers, Fla., who died on April 4, 2011, will be held Saturday, April 30, at 11 a.m., at Living Water Missionary Assembly, 236 S. Mansfield, Ironwood. Bob's son-in-law, Pastor Gary Grabow will officiate. Following the service, military rites will be accorded by the Ironwood American Legion Post 5 Honor Guard....
Clara Bates
Apr 4, 2011
Clara Bates, 95, of Winchester, Wis., passed away Monday, April 4, 2011, in Wakefield. There will be no funeral service. Interment will take place at Restlawn Memorial Park in Wausau, Wis. Lakeside Memorial Chapel, Inc., Wakefield, is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Miriam E. Williams
Apr 3, 2011
Miriam E. Williams, 91, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011, in Wakefield. The former Miriam Niemi was born May 24, 1919, in Wakefield, daughter of the late John and Lydia (Maki) Niemi. She graduated from Wakefield High School in 1937. On Oct. 9, 1940, Miriam was united in marriage with Frederick Webb Williams in Wakefield....
Walter Albert Robert Krueger
Apr 2, 2011
Walter Albert Robert Krueger, 91, of Wakefield, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2011, in Wakefield, from complications of pneumonia, surrounded by his loving family. He was a resident of Gogebic Medical Care Facility for the past five years while battling Alzheimer's disease. Walter was born July 4, 1919, at home in the town of Corning, Wis., son of the late...
Viola Winkka
Mar 31, 2011
Viola Winkka WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Viola S. Winkka, 85, of Wakefield, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2011, in Wakefield. She was born on Jan. 22, 1926, in Wakefield, the daughter of Matt and Jennie Wuorinen. Viola was united in marriage with Oscar Winkka. She is survived by several stepsisters and stepbrothers, Irene Hewitt, Eleanor Turula, Matt Wuorinen, Kenneth Wuorinen, Linda...
Mary Frances Richardson Danielson
Mar 24, 2011
Mary F. Richardson Danielson, 88, of Verona Location in Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 24, 2011, in Wakefield. She was born on Feb. 20, 1923, in Wakefield, the daughter of Dominic and Domenica (Tuzzio) Bravatto. Mary was an excellent baker and cook, and loved to visit with her family and friends. Her hobbies included gardening, canning and bird watching....
Steven James Rydzinski
Mar 22, 2011
Steven James Rydzinski, 49, a resident of Ironwood Township, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at his home. He was born on Aug. 12, 1961, in Waukegan, Ill., the son of Edward and Sylvia (Hedberg) Rydzinski. Steven graduated from Maine Township High School West in Des Plaines, Ill., on June 4, 1980. Steve was an avid fisherman, loved all...
Annie Estelle Helberg
Mar 15, 2011
Annie E. Helberg, 84, a longtime resident of Wakefield, went to be with her Lord Tuesday, March 15, 2011. The family will greet relatives and friends on Sunday, March 20, from 1:30 to 2 p.m., at Calvary Baptist Church in Wakefield, where a memorial service will follow at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Thomas D. Bauder officiating. The Ladies Auxiliary...
Dennis L. "Gabby" Brunelle
Mar 15, 2011
Dennis L. "Gabby" Brunelle, 57, of Wakefield, died Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on April 15, 1953, in Ashland, Wis., the son of Robert and Mary (Dean) Brunelle. He lived in Wakefield most of his life. Gabby attended Wakefield schools and while there held the mile track record. He was employed by White Pine...
Bertha S. Johns
Mar 11, 2011
Bertha S. Johns, 77, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Friday, March 11, 2011, in Ironwood. She was born April 28, 1933, in Bruce Crossing, daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Anderson) Mikkola. On Aug. 12, 1950, Bertha married Kenneth Roy Johns in Wakefield. He preceded her in death on Dec. 4, 2006. Bertha was an active...
William Frank Mccambridge
Mar 10, 2011
William F. McCambridge, 73, of Lake Gogebic, died Thursday, March 10, 2011, at his home. There will be no funeral service.