Janice M. Makinen
Jul 9, 2026
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Janice M. Makinen, 80, a lifelong resident of Ironwood, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Janice was born on May 19, 1946, in Ironwood, a daughter of John G. and Harriet E. (Hyke) Kaseno.
She was united in marriage to James E. Makinen. They were blessed with two children, Lisa D. (John) Ursini and Richard J. Makinen.
As we...
Roger Lee Paige
Jul 2, 2026
HURLEY, Wis. – Roger Lee Paige, 89, of Hurley, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood, Michigan, with his loving family at his side.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Monday, July 6, from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 404 Iron St., in Hurley, where...
Katherine A. (Seppa) Scarpelli
Jun 30, 2026
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Katherine A. (Seppa) Scarpelli, 71, of Tinley Park, Illinois and Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
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. Condolences may be expressed online at lakesidememorialchapel.com
Jaret M. Luppino
Jun 27, 2026
IRON BELT, Wis. – Jaret M. Luppino, 69, passed away early Saturday morning, June 27, 2026, at her home in Iron Belt. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Jaret was born on March 4, 1957, to Geraldine and Donald Anderson who made their home in Montreal. Jaret graduated from Hurley High School in 1975, where she enjoyed being involved in...
Miloslav Kosc
Jun 25, 2026
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Miloslav “Mike/Milo” Kosc, 76, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
Mike was born on Nov. 11, 1949, in Czechoslovakia, and he came to the United States of America in 1972.
Mike worked as a truck driver for 30 years, and lived in Illinois for 32 years, before moving to Wakefield with his wife, Mary, in...
James Nadreau Huss
Jun 23, 2026
IRONWOOD, Mich. - James Nadreau “Jim” Huss, 88, of Ironwood, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Born and raised in Ironwood, Jim spent his entire life in the community he loved, leaving a legacy defined by hard work, civic devotion and an unshakeable love for his family.
Jim was born on Sept. 18, 1937, the second of five children born...
Jill Juli (Sliva) Watson
Jun 17, 2026
SUDBURY, Mass. - Jill Juli (Sliva) Watson, 60, of Sudbury, and formerly of Bessemer, Michigan, passed peacefully while surrounded by her family on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
Jill was born on Dec. 13, 1965, in Wakefield, Michigan. She was a graduate of A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, and received her bachelor's degree in English from Michigan State University. Jill completed...
Charles Francis Tauer
Jun 17, 2026
BESSEMER, Mich. – Charles Francis Tauer, 83, a lifelong resident of Bessemer, (Anvil), passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026, with his loving family at his side.
Chuck was born on Jan. 10, 1943, in Bessemer, a son of Joseph and Leona (Sobieski) Tauer. He attended Ramsay School and A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer.
Chuck worked at Milwaukee Tool in Milwaukee for...
Morris "Mike" Warsop
Jun 14, 2026
MATCHWOOD, Mich. - Morris “Mike” Warsop, 87, of Matchwood, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, after a short illness, at home.
Mike was born on July 24, 1938, in Athens, Michigan, to Harry “Pike” and Reta Warsop. He graduated from Athens High School in 1956 along with lifelong friends, Billy Reese and Terry Hinckel, who he shared time with skipping...
Theresa M. Talaska
Jun 12, 2026
MONTREAL, Wis. - Theresa M. Talaska, 62, of Montreal, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at home, with her daughter by her side.
Theresa was born June 25, 1963, in Cudahy, the daughter of Louis E. and Marilyn (Maradik) Smollar. Raised on the family farm in Ironwood Township, Michigan, where she grew up. During her high school years, she participated...
George William Karling
Jun 11, 2026
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - George William Karling, 96, of Wakefield, died peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield.
George was born on April 22, 1930, in Wakefield, a son of George Mathew and Vienna Maria (Lowney) Karling. He attended school in Wakefield and graduated in 1948.
He also attended Gogebic Community College in the building trades.
George...
Brian "Kuchie" Kuchinski
Jun 8, 2026
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Our hero, our dad, Brian “Kuchie” Kuchinski, 63, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly with his loving wife, Monica, by his side on Monday, June 8, 2026.
Brian was born on Aug. 18, 1962, in Iron Mountain, a son of Lee and Elsie (Schjoth) Kuchinski. He was the brother of Dave (Anne-Marie), Doug (Donna) and Steve (Melissa). Growing up...
Sonia Anne Bergquist
Jun 6, 2026
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Sonia Anne Bergquist, 81, of Ironwood Township passed away on June 6, 2026.
Sonia, daughter of Louis Caruso and Mary (Leigh) Caruso Zasadni, was born on July 12, 1944, in Ilfracombe, North Devon, England. She was raised in Ironwood and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School with the class of 1962.
She married the...
William Julius 'Bill' Korpela Jr.
Jun 3, 2026
IRONWOOD, Mich. - It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of William Julius “Bill” Korpela Jr., 48, of Ironwood, who went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Bill will be deeply missed by family, friends and all those in the community who knew him. He will be remembered...
Ryan Aaron Fyle
Jun 1, 2026
BESSEMER, Mich. – Ryan Aaron Fyle, 51, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully in his home, Monday, June 1, 2026.
Ryan was born Feb. 24, 1975, in Minneapolis, a son of Keith and Alaine (Cass) Fyle. He was only 7 years-old when his mom died. Ryan and his older brother, Eric, were raised by their father and stepmother, Linda. He attended White...
Mary Louise Glentz
May 26, 2026
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Mary Louise (nee Russ) Glentz, 90, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Born on Nov. 15, 1935, Mary was raised in Wakefield, alongside her 11 siblings by her loving parents, John and Victoria Russ. She graduated from Wakefield High School in 1953 and carried the values of family, hard work and...
Gladys Eileen Margetta
May 25, 2026
Gladys Eileen Margetta was peacefully called home on Monday, May 25th, 2026, at Mount View Care Center in Wausau, Wisconsin. She was born February 10, 1924, to the late August and Brita Johnson of Bessemer, Michigan. Gladys was one of eight children raised on a 38-acre family farm on Johnson Rd. in Bessemer, Michigan. She grew up in the home...
Clark M. Torma
May 16, 2026
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Clark M. Torma, 63, of Ironwood Township, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Clark was born on Feb. 27, 1963, in Ironwood, a son of Maryann and Dick Torma. He attended Luther L. Wright High School and graduated in 1981. He continued his education at Dunwoody College of Technology in Minneapolis for welding.
After graduating, Clark joined the...
Joanne T. Smith
May 14, 2026
RAMSAY, Mich. – Joanne T. “Ma S” Smith, 90, a long-time resident of Ramsay, passed away early Thursday morning, May 14, 2026, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, with her loving family by her side. She had resided at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, Wisconsin for the past five years.
The former Joanne Dianich was born on Nov. 22,...
Susan Charlotte Perhalla
May 10, 2026
HURLEY, Wis. - Susan Charlotte Perhalla, 86, of Hurley, died on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota.
Born on June 7, 1939, the daughter of Charlotte and Fredrick Nichols, Susan graduated from Hurley High School in 1957. She went on to earn her nursing degree from Northern Michigan University.
Susan worked as a school nurse for...