Phyllis M. Sunie
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...
Beverly Ann Rohde
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...
Shirley Ardis Rajala
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...
Richard Allen Miller
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. Â He attended Marenisco High School.
Richard proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy....
Thomas E. Brown
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...
Thomas 'Tom' Marzari
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.,...
Jeff Raymond
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...
Sandra Lee Dums
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,...
Nancy Sharon Ojaniemi
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...
Lois P. Passint
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...
Diana Odetta Hyvonen
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....
Patrick D. Clark
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...
Richard Allen Kalbfleisch
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,...
Robert James Rigoni Sr.
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...
David L. Johnson
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...
Corrine A. Lake
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...
Donald J. Rostollan
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...
Maria Lucia Vinci
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...
George N. Nasi
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...
Mary Jean 'Jeannie' Williams
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...