obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

May 10, 2026

WHITE PINE, Mich. – Eugene Francis Lane Sr., 76, of White Pine, passed away in the comfort and dignity of his home early Sunday morning, May 10, 2026, amidst his family and loved ones who cared for him.

Eugene was born in Wakefield on Dec. 8, 1949, to the late Edward and Ann Rita (Grabrick) Lane. Raised locally, he attended Wakefield...

May 7, 2026

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Charles Perry Hinseth, 69, of Wakefield, formerly a long-time resident of Ironwood, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 7, 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.

May 4, 2026

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Michael L. “Mike” Lehto, 70, of Ironwood, passed away in the comfort and dignity of his home on Monday, May 4, 2026, amidst his family and friends, after a courageous battle with cancer.

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...

Apr 27, 2026

LA CROSSE, Wis. – Sara Louise Osier, 76, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, in La Crosse.

Sara was born on April 12, 1950, in Wakefield, Michigan, the only daughter to George Louis and Aili Serafina (Santti) Osier. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1968.

After high school, Sara left Wakefield and eventually settled in St. Paul, Minnesota. She...

Apr 25, 2026

IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP,  Mich. – Joseph R. Pisco, 76, of N12592 Vanderhagen Road, Ironwood Township, died unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, April 25, 2026, at his residence.

He was born March 11, 1950, in Ironwood, son of the late Joseph J. and Bernadine (Sepanski) Pisco. Joe attended Roosevelt School in Ironwood Township and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School with the Class of 1968....

Apr 21, 2026

Ruth was born in Ellensburg, WA, to Rev. William Robert Huth and Flora Ann (nee Luck) Huth. Ruth's father William was a pastor in the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). Ruth was baptized by her father at Good Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ellensburg.

Ruth was confirmed at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, WI, on March 25, 1934 by Rev. Paul Born....

Apr 16, 2026

BESSEMER, Mich. – Gladys DeRosie, 96, born and raised in Bessemer, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, April 16, 2026, at Sky View Nursing Center in Hurley, Wisconsin.

The former Gladys Nyman was born May 16, 1929, daughter of the late Alfred and Anna (Marander) Nyman. She graduated from the A.D. Johnston High School with the class...

Apr 13, 2026

HURLEY, Wis. - Lorraine Ann Andrashie, 95, of Hurley, formerly of 133 W. Ash St., Ironwood, Michigan, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, April 13, 2026, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley.

The former Lorraine Urbanski was born June 9, 1930, in Wakefield, Michigan, daughter of the late Joseph and Eva (Zazeski) Urbanski. She attended Wakefield High School...

Apr 8, 2026

MONTREAL, Wis. - Sandra Arlene Kuhn Machesky, 86, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Sky View Nursing Center in Hurley. Sandy was born on March 27, 1940, in Oakland, California, daughter of Henry and Leola Kuhn. She was one of three children, including her sister, Judy Kuhn, and her brother, Don Kuhn, who all preceded her in...

Apr 6, 2026

BESSEMER, Mich. - Rita Ann (Wroblewski) Johnson, 80, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully Monday morning, April 6, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin, with her loving family at her side.

Rita was born on Nov. 10, 1945, in Ironwood, to Andrew and Margaret (Hamel) Wroblewski. After graduating from Northern Michigan University in Marquette in 1965,...

Apr 4, 2026

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Julie Anne Mallison of Ironwood, passed away in her home Saturday April 4, 2026. Julie had celebrated her 60th birthday on March 27th. Julie loved the Green Bay Packers, and had a special love for her dogs, Cheyenne and Covid; and her cats, Grizz, Mommas and Cotton. Julie was preceded in death by her partner of...

Apr 4, 2026

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Anthony J. “Tony” Trolla, 98, of Wakefield, died on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at home.

Tony was born on July 23, 1927, in Wakefield, son of the late Middio and Pacifica (Ferrori) Trolla. He graduated from Wakefield High School in 1945.

Tony started working as a pin setter at Lake View Bowling Alley in high school. After graduation, he...

Apr 3, 2026

TOMAH, Wis. – Paul David Carlson, 77, of Tomah, formerly of Ironwood, Michigan, died Friday, April 3, 2026, at his home.

Paul was born Oct. 27, 1948, to Frank E. and Anna E. (Dahlin) Carlson at Grand View Hospital in Ironwood. He attended Ironwood schools, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1966. Paul then...

Apr 2, 2026

IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Charles H. "Chuck" Bauer, 83, of Ironwood Township, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Zephyrhills, Florida.

The family is honoring his life in a private service.

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.

Apr 1, 2026

   James Errol “Jim or Grumpy” Rundell, 88, of Menomonee Falls, WI, went home to Jesus peacefully surrounded by much love on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton, WI.

   Born in Bessemer Township, MI, on October 31, 1937, he was the son of the late Uno and Jennie (Piispanen) Rundell. He attended Roosevelt School and graduated...

Mar 26, 2026

KIMBALL, Wis. – Michael Paul Henning, 83, of Kimball, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, surrounded by his loving family, following a battle with cancer.

Michael was born on Aug. 24, 1942, in Kimball, a son of Paul and Theresa Henning. He graduated from Hurley High School in...

Mar 19, 2026

IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Darwin E. Olson, 2, of Ironwood Township, on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

He was born on March 28, 2023, in Shawano, Wisconsin.

Darwin is survived by his mom, Jessica Fernandez; his dad, Edward Olson; his paternal grandma, Charlene Olson; his...