
Obituaries
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Elaine Senia Niemi
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - On the morning of Feb. 18, 2019, Elaine Senia Niemi sat down for a long awaited chat and a cup of tea with her mom. At age 70, Elaine passed away at her home in Ironwood... Full story
Melinda S. Sanchez-Torres
CEDARTOWN, Ga. - Melinda S. Sanchez-Torres, 37, of Cedartown, formerly of Wakefield, Mich., passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. Melinda was born on Oct. 6, 1981, in Ironwood, Mich., a... Full story
Donald L. DeRosie
BESSEMER, Mich. - Donald L. DeRosie, 90, of Bessemer, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 13, 2019. Donald was born on March 10, 1928, in Ironwood, a son of Napoleon and Sophie (Hewitt) DeRosie. He... Full story
Bernard "Bernie" James Henderson
ASHLAND, Wis. — Bernard “Bernie” James Henderson, 76 of Ashland, passed away on Sunday, Feb 17, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center in Ashland with his wife and children by his side. He was a 1961 graduate of Ewen (Mich.) High School. He met his... Full story
Jennifer Lynn Kerkes
DULUTH, Minn. - My sweet daughter, Jennifer Lynn Kerkes, 45, passed away on Feb. 10, 2019, at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, with her loved ones at her side. She was born on Sept. 1, 1973, to... Full story
Apryl J. Anderson
FARMINGTON, Minn. - Apryl J. Anderson, 38, of Farmington, formerly of Bessemer, Mich., passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Minnesota. Apryl was born on April 15, 1980, in Hibbing, a da... Full story
Trudy Palmgren
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Trudy Palmgren, 93, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019. She was born June 17, 1925 in Hulbert, to Lydia (Nelson) and Charles Fournier. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold, on Jan. 14, 2001; her... Full story
June Clara (Kirmse) Tredeau
ONTONAGON, Mich. — June Clara (Kirmse) Tredeau, 89, of Greenland, was called by the Lord to once again be with the love of her life and the man that adored her for over half a century. June passed away on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 in the caring hands... Full story
Raymond H. Berg
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Raymond H. Berg, 77, passed away on Feb. 10, 2019 at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. He was born Feb. 19, 1941, son of Walter and Mildred (Kleimola) Berg. He attended Roosevelt School and graduated from A. D. John... Full story
Gloria M. Stella
DULUTH, Minn. - Gloria M. Stella, 85, of Babbitt passed away Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. She was born on May 24, 1933 in Carey, Wis. to Leno and Mary (Ranario) DeRosso... Full story
Eugene Edwin 'Haka' Willing
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Eugene Edwin "Haka" Willing, 87, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away Wednesday morning, Feb. 6, 2019, after a long battle with multiple myeloma. Haka was born on May... Full story
Arthur 'Artie' Verner Johnson
KENTON, Mich. - Arthur "Artie" Verner Johnson, 74, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Kenton, on Jan. 24, 2019. He was born on March 30, 1944. Artie loved being outdoors riding his four wheeler... Full story
Robert Michael Mattila
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Robert Michael Mattila, 77, of Wakefield Township, passed away late Sunday evening, Feb. 3, 2019, at his home, surrounded by family. Robert was born on July 1, 1941, in Wakefield, a... Full story
Charlotte Alice Sunie
HURLEY, Wis. - Charlotte Alice Sunie, 92, of Carey Township, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Feb. 2, 2019, at Sky View Nursing Center in Hurley. Charlotte was born on June 17, 1926,... Full story
Jean Ann Pauline Endrizzi
DULUTH, Minn. — Jean Ann Pauline Endrizzi, 88, of Duluth, long-time educator and community volunteer, died on Jan. 30, 2019. Born in Hibbing to Ben and Pauline (Calvi) Endrizzi on... Full story
Elaine Esther (Liikanen) Hoff
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Elaine Esther (Liikanen) Hoff, 87, a longtime resident of Bessemer and Wakefield, passed away Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019. She was surrounded by loved ones and dear family members who... Full story
Vernon D. Johnson
NOVA, Ohio - Retired Staff Sgt. Vernon D. Johnson, 81, passed away suddenly in his home in Nova on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. He was born April 10, 1937, to Arthur and Rose P. (Brazzo) Johnson in... Full story
Robert John Linn
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Robert John Linn, 92, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette. Bob was born on Jan. 3, 1927, in... Full story
Charles G. 'Charlie' Thomas
WAUSAU, Wis. — Charles G. “Charlie” Thomas, 70, formerly of Ironwood, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Wausau on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019. He is survived by three daughters, Lisa (Dave) Hegbloom, Michelle (Doug) Crutchley and Ashley... Full story
James Wayne 'Jim' Ansami
SAXON, Wis. - James Wayne "Jim" Ansami, 62, of Saxon, died peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, about two weeks after being diagnosed with brain cancer. The son of... Full story
Elmer H. 'Al' Sass Jr.
MILWAUKEE - Elmer H. "Al" Sass Jr., 84, was born to eternal life Sunday, Jan 27, 2019, with his family by his side at Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical center in Milwaukee. Elmer was born April 5, 1934,... Full story
Robert "Snuffy" Parrell Ofstad
GURNEY, Wis. - Robert "Snuffy" Parrell Ofstad, 88, of Gurney, Wis., passed away with his family by his side on Jan. 27, 2019. Robert was born Aug. 5, 1930 in Superior, Wis., to parents Inga (Swanson)... Full story
Germaine Marie (Kaiser) LeMoine
ONTONAGON, Mich. - Germaine Marie (Kaiser) LeMoine, 101, a longtime resident of Ontonagon, passed into Heaven on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. Germaine was born on April 1, 1917, in Rockland, a daughter... Full story
Robert Gust 'Butchie' Kangas
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Robert Gust "Butchie" Kangas, 80, of Wakefield, and a resident of Gogebic Medical Care Facility, died on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. He was born in Ironwood on Jan. 17, 1939, son of Gust... Full story
Gregory David Arthur
TOMAH, Wis. - Gregory David Arthur, 62, of Tomah, passed Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019. Greg was born Aug. 15, 1956, in Milwaukee, to David and Shirley (Albanese) Arthur. He was a graduate of Luther L.... Full story