obituaries

Feb 17, 2025

TROUT CREEK, Mich. - Richard Allen Kalbfleisch, 89, of Trout Creek, passed away on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L'Anse.

Richard was born on Nov. 7, 1935, in Goodland Township, Michigan, to Kenneth and Ina (Abbott) Kalbfleisch. He graduated from Brown City High School in 1954.

On Sept. 18, 1954,...

Feb 12, 2025

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Robert James Rigoni Sr., 80, of Ironwood, died on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.

Robert was born on May 22, 1944, in Ironwood, a son of James and Helen (Jussila) Rigoni. He was raised in the Newport Location as his father worked at the Newport Mine. Robert was a graduate of St. Ambrose High School...

Feb 11, 2025

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - David L. Johnson, 78, of Wakefield, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital.

David was born on Nov. 28, 1946, in Ironwood, a son of Leslie and Eunice Johnson. He attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1965.

On May 19, 1973, David married...

Feb 11, 2025

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Corrine A. Lake, 95, of Wakefield, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in Ashland, Wisconsin.

Corrine was born Dec. 12, 1929, in Bessemer, to Louis and Monica Nelson, sister to Conrad and Milton Nelson. She attended A.D. Johnston High School, graduating in 1947. On Dec. 6, 1947, she was united in marriage to...

Feb 4, 2025

CARLTON, Minn. — Donald J. Rostollan, 97, formerly of Wakefield, Michigan, passed away Tuesday Feb. 4, 2025, at the Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. Donald was born on Oct. 10, 1927, in Wakefield, the son of John and Emma (Hietikko) Rostollan. He graduated from Wakefield High School in 1945. After graduating, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving on...

Feb 2, 2025

HURLEY, Wisconsin - Maria Lucia Toquetti Vinci, 90, of Hurley, Wisconsin, passed into the loving arms of our Savior on Monday, February 2, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and boundless love. Born on June 21, 1934, in São Paulo, Brazil, Maria was the cherished daughter of Americo and Antonina Darci Toquetti and the eldest of five...

Feb 2, 2025

HURLEY, Wis. - George N. Nasi left this world on February 2, 2025, after a well lived life.

He was born August 6, 1938, to Einar and Fina Nasi in Montreal. On February 22, 1958, George was united in marriage to Verna Thompson.

George took great pride in his daughters, Suzie (Ace) Wick and Lisa...

Feb 1, 2025

BESSEMER, Mich. - Mary Jean "Jeannie" Williams, 77, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood.

Jeannie was born on May 3, 1947, in Ironwood, to James and Della (LaChapelle) Aspinwall, and was the first of 10 children. She attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, and graduated in...

Jan 31, 2025

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Glenna Gail Cox, 66, of Wakefield, passed away on Friday, January. 31, 2025, at Swedish Hospital in Issaquah, Washington. Glenna was born on September 28, 1958, in Wakefield, to Glenn and Emma (Moilanen) Cox, and was the second of two children. In 1995, Glenna married her soulmate Burke Magee. In High School, Glenna played in the...

Jan 30, 2025

BESSEMER, Mich. - Beverly May Drahn passed into the kingdom of Heaven on Jan. 30, 2025. She was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on June 18, 1939 to Ralph and Ethel B. (Grant) Sosinski. She graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1958. While she loved drawing and painting, she went on to earn her teaching certificate from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh....

Jan 29, 2025

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Thomas Gene Speck Sr., 74, of Ironwood, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood.

Tom was born on Jan. 17, 1951, in Greeley, Colorado, a son of J.F. and Peggy Ann (Davis) Speck. He attended Mercer (Wisconsin) grade school and Parker High School in Janesville, Wisconsin.

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Jan 28, 2025

RAMSAY, Mich. - Eleanor Marlys Turula, 94, a longtime resident of Ramsay, was born on April 15, 1930, in Wakefield, to the late Matt and Saima (Johnson) Wuorinen, and passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at The Deerfield Senior Living Community, New Richmond, Wisconsin. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Eleanor was a devoted wife...

Jan 27, 2025

Irene Marie Hewitt

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Irene Marie Hewitt, 97, of Ironwood, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, Wisconsin.

Irene was born on Sept. 6, 1927, to the late Matt and Saima (Johnson) Wuorinen. She was raised in Wakefield, and left...

Jan 26, 2025

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Laurence Wayne "Larry" Kangas, 75, of Wakefield, died on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. Larry was born on Nov. 22, 1949, in Ironwood, a son of Gust E. and Lillian (Manninen) Kangas. He attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood and graduated in 1968. Larry lived his entire life within...

Jan 23, 2025

MERCER, Wis. - Jerry passed away on January 23, 2025, at the age of 70 in Ironwood, Michigan, surrounded by many loving members of his family. On September 4, 1954, he was the fourth of eight children born to Kenneth Baehman and Mary (Bohman) Baehman Cummings. Jerry was baptized and confirmed at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Stephensville, Wisconsin....

Jan 20, 2025

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Martha Kolesar, of Wakefield, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home, on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, surrounded by friends.

Martha was born to Paul and Betty Kolesar from Ironwood. Her father served in the U.S. Air Force and the family moved frequently, being stationed at air force bases around the country. Martha was born...

Jan 20, 2025

SAXON, Wis. – George Harvey Ehret, 83, of Saxon, was called home on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. His body lost to cancer, but his eternity won to Jesus Christ!

George was Dad to: Martin (Anna), Dawn and Lisa; Grumpa to: Robert and Kim, Kristen, Brent, Christy and Michael, Angela and Sean, Gabriel, Samuel, Logan and Amelia; Great-Grumpa...

Jan 19, 2025

BESSEMER, Mich. – Ida Florence (Laakonen) Wick, 94, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, Wisconsin.

Ida was born on March 21, 1930, in Superior, Wisconsin. She was adopted at six months old to the late George and Mary Magdziak. She was a resident of...

Jan 16, 2025

IRONWOOD, Mich. - With sadness we announce the passing of our sweet and beautiful mother, Nadine Pearl (Sampson) Roebuck. She passed away peacefully at her home in Ironwood, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at the age of 71.

Nadine was born on July 23, 1953, in Gladwin, to Eugene and Vernie (Shirkey)...

Jan 15, 2025

KIMBALL, Wis. — Bruce Tomczyk, 85, of Kimball, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Berniece.

Bruce served in the U.S. Marine Corps and retired from the U.S. Army reserve as a sergeant first class.

He also was employed at White Pine...