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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.

Alice G. Harvey

Alice G. Harvey

Nov 1, 2010

Alice G. Harvey, 96, of Wakefield, passed away Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, in Wakefield. Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 5, at All Saints Lutheran Church, 1202 Putnam Blvd., Wakefield, with the Rev. Bill Jacobson officiating. Burial will take place in Lakeside Cemetery. Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., Wakefield, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Viola Blanche Craven

Viola Blanche Craven

Oct 31, 2010

Viola Blanche Craven, 91, of Wakefield, Mich., passed away Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010, in Wakefield. There will be no funeral service. Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., Wakefield, is assisting the family.

Margaret Frances Yesney

Margaret Frances Yesney

Oct 18, 2010

Margaret Frances Yesney, 79, of Topez, passed away Monday, Oct. 18, 2010, in Wakefield. Visitation will be on Saturday, Oct. 23, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. EDT at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bergland, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. EDT with the Rev. Sebastian Ettolil officiating. Rite of Committal and burial will take...

Beverly Avis Bria

Beverly Avis Bria

Oct 17, 2010

Beverly Avis Bria, 81, of Bessemer, passed away Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010. Visitation will be on Thursday, Oct. 21, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Bessemer, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Allan J. Mayotte officiating. Following the Mass, a reception will be in the church...

James Clyde Pezzetti

James Clyde Pezzetti

Oct 12, 2010

James Clyde Pezzetti IRONWOOD, Mich. – James Clyde Pezzetti, 78, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, at Aspirus Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, after a brief illness. He was born on July 4, 1932, in Wakefield, son of the late John Joseph and Ann Elizabeth (Johnson) Pezzetti. Jim graduated from Wakefield High School in 1951....

Louis Gabriel "Louie" Conterio

Louis Gabriel "Louie" Conterio

Oct 10, 2010

Louis Gabriel Conterio IRONWOOD, Mich. – Louis Gabriel Conterio, 92, a longtime resident of Marenisco, passed away Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, at Aspirus Grand View Hospital in Ironwood. He was born on Oct. 23, 1917, in Ramsay, son of the late James and Lucia (Doiso) Conterio. In 1927, the family moved to Dunham and farmed. Louie later moved to Marenisco...

Joyce Ann Fenn

Joyce Ann Fenn

Oct 4, 2010

Joyce Ann Fenn, 63, passed away on Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, in Ironwood. There will be no funeral service.

Lillian Shirley Yatczak

Lillian Shirley Yatczak

Oct 1, 2010

Lillian Shirley Yatczak WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Lillian Shirley Yatczak, 77, of 712 Hancock St., Wakefield, passed away peacefully Friday, Oct. 1, 2010. She was born on July 13, 1933, in Park Falls, Wis., daughter of the late Thomas and Emily (Miller) Albiniak. Lillian attended Bessemer schools. In August 1952, she married Edward V. Yatczak at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in...

Bill "Cotton" Tankka

Bill "Cotton" Tankka

Sep 21, 2010

Bill "Cotton" Tankka, 61, of Merriweather, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minn. Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., Wakefield, is assisting the family.

Alice Rose Bretall

Alice Rose Bretall

Sep 20, 2010

Alice Rose Bretall, 83, of E7881 Summit Drive, Anvil Location, Bessemer, passed away peacefully Monday, Sept. 20, 2010, at her home. She was born Sept. 15, 1927, in Wakefield, daughter of the late Royal S. and Alice R. (Guglielmetti) Smith. Alice attended Ramsay School and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in 1945. Early in life, Alice knew she wanted...

Elmer Charles Minier

Elmer Charles Minier

Sep 20, 2010

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Elmer Charles Minier, 52, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Monday, Sept. 20, 2010, in Ironwood. He was born June 13, 1958, in Wakefield, the son of Elmer A. "Bert" and Wilma J. (Tucker) Minier. Elmer attended Wakefield schools. His hobbies were rummage sales, riding his moped and spending time at the Holiday Station Store...

Donald Walstra

Donald Walstra

Sep 18, 2010

Funeral services for Donald Walstra, 58, of DeMotte, Ind., who died unexpectedly Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, at Lake Gogebic, will be held Wednesday, Sept. 22, at 10:30 a.m., at First Christian Reformed Church in DeMotte. Burial will follow in Holland Cemetery in DeMotte. Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., Wakefield and Jackson Funeral Service, DeMotte, are assisting the family.

Fay L. Ulvila

Fay L. Ulvila

Sep 6, 2010

Funeral services for Fay L. Ulvila were held Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, at All Saints Lutheran Church in Wakefield.

Marie Carolyn Pogliano

Marie Carolyn Pogliano

Aug 20, 2010

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Marie Carolyn Pogliano, of 705 Luxmore St., Ironwood, formerly of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Friday, Aug. 20, 2010, at her home, after a long illness. She was born March 20, 1939, in Wakefield, the daughter of John and Mary Tosco. Carolyn graduated from Wakefield High School in 1957. She was employed by Liberty Loan Office, Dr. J.R....

Richard Joseph Jerow

Richard Joseph Jerow

Jul 9, 2010

Rite of Committal for Richard Joseph Jerow, 86, of Merrill, Wis., who died on July 9, will be held Friday, Oct. 8, at 1 p.m., in Lakeside Cemetery. The Rev. Louis P. Bracket will officiate. Military rites will follow the graveside service under the auspices of Wakefield American Legion Post 11 and Wakefield Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9084 Honor...

Elsie Kangas

Elsie Kangas

Jan 19, 2010

Graveside services for Elsie Kangas were held Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010, at 10 a.m., at Lakeside Cemetery in Wakefield.

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