Michael Edward

Lapachin

Michael Edward Lapachin, 78, of Ironwood, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at the Westgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Michael was born on March 5, 1948, in Ironwood, to Walter and Irene (Sereno) Lapachin. He worked for the Bessemer Plywood Plant and then in maintenance at Hardee’s before his retirement. Mike enjoyed listening to vinyl records and was an avid Packers fan.

Mike is survived by his two brothers, Lawrence (Jean) and Raymond Lapachin; three sisters, Kathy (John) Dahlke, Tami (Kirey) Camarena, and Mary Ann Bennett; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Irene Lapachin; four sisters, Jean Ann Broemer, Florence Feeney, Barbara Aspinwall, and Helen Bongivanni; and his brother, Ronald Raisanen.

A graveside service for Mike was held at Riverside Cemetery in Ironwood.