obituaries

Mar 30, 2025

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Mike Andrashie, 97, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Born on May 1, 1927, Mike was the youngest of seven siblings, Julie, Mary, Anna, Andy, Joe and John, and was the last surviving member of his family. He lived a full and vibrant life marked by kindness, dedication and adventure....

Mar 29, 2025

Barbara Jean Westeen

BESSEMER, Mich. - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Barbara Jean (Bubba) Westeen, who left us on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the age of 82. She was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Mar 29, 2025

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Roxanne Dee DiGiorgio (née Westeen; formerly Korhonen), age 78, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2025, surrounded by family.

Born on Aug. 23, 1946, in Bessemer Township, Roxanne lived a life filled with kindness, quiet strength and a deep love for learning. A former teacher, she was passionate about education and...

Mar 25, 2025

HURLEY, Wis. - Gloria (Finco) Siirila, 88, of Hurley, formerly of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Gloria married Arnold Siirila of Gile, Wisconsin, in 1956.

They raised four children: Bonnie, Dan, Roy and Mary. Gloria was involved in many organizations, MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) after her son, Roy, died at...

Mar 23, 2025

WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Evert A. Kivi, 93, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. Evert was born on May 4, 1931, in Wakefield, a son of John Axel and Lydia Wilhelmina (Rippinen) Kivi. He graduated from Wakefield High School. Evert proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during...

Mar 17, 2025

BESSEMER, Mich. - Francine Ann Kuse Sedovic, of Bessemer, died peacefully at home on St Patrick's Day, March 17, 2025, one week after celebrating her 81st birthday.

Franny was born on March 10, 1944, in Marshfield, Wisconsin, to Caroline Dorothy Feit Kuse and Ernest John Kuse, and raised in Park Falls, Wisconsin.

She married Ronald...

Mar 13, 2025

ANVIL, Mich. - Daniel T. Jurakovich, age 71, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, surrounded by his immediate family, shortly after meeting his great-granddaughter, Eden.

Daniel was born Oct. 2, 1953, to Joseph and Inez (Krainak) Jurakovich. He graduated from A.D. Johnston High School. He had various jobs from mechanic to truck driver.

On Aug....

Mar 12, 2025

MARENISCO, Mich. - Kathleen "Kathy" Angeline Mae Kauranen, 80, of Lake Gogebic in Marenisco, was called to her eternal home on Wednesday, March 12th, 2025, while surrounded by her family in a family home setting, just as she would want it.

Kathy was born in Chicago, to the late Salvatore (Sam) Battaglia and Mafalda (Mae) Martin Battaglia....

Mar 10, 2025

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Phyllis M. Sunie, 89, of 5135 MacDonald Lane in Ironwood, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Phyllis was born at home on April 6, 1935, to John and Ione (Nelson) Gormley. She attended Hurley schools. At the age of 51, Phyllis went to night school and was very proud...

Mar 10, 2025

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Beverly Ann Rohde, 81, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood, with her loving husband, Joe, and her two sons, Michael and David Runge, at her side.

She was born in Ironwood.

For many years, Beverly and Joe owned...

Mar 9, 2025

DENMARK, Wis. - Shirley Ardis (nee Wuolo) Pittsley Rajala, 89, of Denmark, formerly of Waukegan, Illinois, and Bruce Crossing, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Bellin Memorial Hospital in Green Bay.

Shirley was born on Aug. 29, 1935, in Ironwood, Michigan, to Charles and Martha (Niemi) Wuolo.

Shirley graduated from L'Anse High...

Mar 7, 2025

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Richard Allen Miller, 84, of Ironwood, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, at his residence, with his loved ones at his side.

Richard was born on Jan. 11, 1941, in Marenisco Township, to Alton and Celia Miller.  He attended Marenisco High School.

Richard proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy....

Mar 4, 2025

BESSEMER, Mich. - Thomas E. Brown of Bessemer was received into the hands of our Lord on March 4, 2025.

He was the son of Richard (Dick) and Lucille (Trevarthen) Brown. Tom was born on April 6, 1945, in Ironwood. He attended school in Bessemer and Wakefield, graduating in 1963 from Northern Michigan University. After graduation, Tom...

Mar 3, 2025

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Thomas "Tom" Marzari, 77, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital.

Tom proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.

At his request, cremation has taken place and there will be no service.

Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc.,...

Mar 3, 2025

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Jeff Raymond, 68, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 3, 2025, at his home.

A complete obituary will be published at a later date.

Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, is assisting the family with arrangements. To send online condolences or to share a...

Mar 2, 2025

BESSEMER, Mich. – Sandra Lee (nee Anderson) Dums, 79, of Bessemer, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at her home.

Sandra was born on June 4, 1945, in Ironwood, the daughter of Benjamin and Martha (Johnson) Anderson. She attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood and graduated in 1963.

On April 1,...

Feb 24, 2025

BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. - Nancy Sharon Ojaniemi, age 77, of Bruce Crossing, passed away at home on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, after a culmination of health issues.

Nancy was born on May 13, 1947, in Ironwood, a daughter of Edwin and Sylvia (Anderson) Haataja. Nancy graduated from Bergland High School with the Class of 1965. Nancy was...

Feb 24, 2025

GRAYLING, Mich. — Lois P. Passint, age 100, a long-time resident of Bessemer, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Grayling home of her daughter, Rita, and son-in-law, Alan, on Feb. 24, 2025. Lois was born on June 14, 1924, in Ashland, Wisconsin, to Andrew and Claire Anderson. She was the oldest of four daughters. She graduated from...

Feb 21, 2025

BESSEMER, Mich. - Diana Odetta (nee Pergande) Hyvonen, 75, of Bessemer, passed away on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, following a brief illness.

She was born on Feb. 25, 1949, in Sparta, Wisconsin, to the late Vernon L. and Loretha M. "Rita" (Prescott) Pergande.

Diane married Steven D....

Feb 21, 2025

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Patrick D. Clark, 82, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, Wisconsin, after a brief illness.

Patrick was born on Jan. 3, 1943, in Wakefield, a son of John Robert and Hazel Leona (Dalbeck) Clark. He attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated...