OBITUARIES
William Farnham Bell
May 27, 2026
William Farnham Bell died on May 27, 2026. Bill was born in Escanaba, Michigan, on October 4, 1945, son of James Hunt Bell and Edythe (Farnham) Bell. He lived in Escanaba during his boyhood then moved with his family to La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dad was a guitarist, a singer and a songwriter. While in high school he played with the...
Joan M. Kupchynsky
May 26, 2026
Joan Kupchynsky passed away at her home in Crystal Falls, MI, surrounded by love, on May 26, 2026.
Joan began developing her charming British accent and her love of Branston Pickle when she was born on July 13, 1947 to Flight Lieutenant John Hardy Douglas and Godelieve Douglas née Deuss, in Chalfont Saint Giles, in Buckinghamshire outside London, England.
She moved to...
John T. Benedetto
May 24, 2026
John T. Benedetto, 59, of Green Bay, Wisc., passed away with his loving family by his side after a year-long battle with cancer on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
John was born on March 10, 1967, in Nyack, New York, to Thomas and Patricia (Hickey) Benedetto. He grew up in New York and moved to Green Bay as a young adult. John...
Joan T. Dennis
May 21, 2026
Crystal Falls – Joan T. Dennis, 88, of Crystal Falls, Michigan, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center–Dickinson in Iron Mountain, Michigan.
Joan was born October 19, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Paul and Cecilia (Pachter) Jaeger. The second of seven children, Joan spent her early years moving throughout the Chicagoland area.
As a teenager, Joan met...
Patricia A. Barbeau
May 17, 2026
Iron Mountain – Patricia A. Barbeau, 86, of Iron Mountain, MI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at her home with her family by her side.
Patricia was born on November 2, 1939, in Iron Mountain, to the late Antone and Madeline (Quagliotti) Ballario. She spent her life devoted to her family, friends, and community.
Patricia enjoyed volunteering at the...
Debbie Jean Zaupa
May 12, 2026
Crystal Falls – Debbie Jean Zaupa, 65, of Crystal Falls, MI, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on January 18, 1961, in Crystal Falls, to the late Harold and Ellen (Lahti) Foucault, Sr.
She is survived by her husband, James “Jim” Zaupa; sons, Shaun Zaupa (Nicole), and Jesse Zaupa; grandchildren, Bree...
Christine A. Santi James
May 12, 2026
Kingsford- Christine A. Santi James, 77, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at her home.
She was born July 27, 1948, in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of the late James and Lucille (Klatt) Santi. Christine grew up in Iron Mountain and graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1966. Following graduation, she attended Bay College and earned her...
George Joseph Freeman
May 6, 2026
George Joseph Freeman, 77, of Felch, MI, passed away on May 6, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center - Dickinson. George was born on October 29, 1948. He grew up in Niagara and graduated from Niagara High School.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edwin Freeman; his mother, Geraldine Morrow; and two brothers, Paul and John Freeman.
He is survived by...
Myrna Jean Ward
May 4, 2026
Quinnesec- Myrna Jean Ward, 93, of Quinnesec, Mich., entered the church triumphant on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, Mich. In comfort and in peace, she passed away from natural causes, embraced by the love of family and friends.
Myrna was born on November 11, 1932, in Lanse, Mich to the late John and Alva (Nelson) Koski....
David John Wagner, Jr.
Apr 25, 2026
Norway Township – David J. Wagner, Jr., 76 of Norway Township, MI, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at his home.
He was born on August 10, 1949, in Norway, MI, the son of David and Helen (Abraham) Wagner.
David was a member of the Niagara High School, class of 1968. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, class of...
Betty Ann Steber
Apr 25, 2026
Florence- Betty Ann Steber, 88, lifelong resident of Florence, Wisc., passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Woodside Lutheran Home, Green Bay, Wisc.
She was born September 2, 1937, in Florence, daughter of the late Thomas and Ethel (Sindars) Taff. Betty grew up in Florence and graduated from Florence High School. Following graduation, she was united in marriage to Jim Steber...
Deanna Juranek
Apr 22, 2026
Deanna Juranek, 45, of Kingsford, Mich., went to be with her mom Eva on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in a tragic housefire.
Deanna was born on November 10, 1980, in Manistique, Mich., to Eddie Juranek and Eva Barrow. She attended Munising High School, graduating in 1999. Deanna then went on to get her cosmetology license. She decided it was not a...
Theodore E Hetzer
Apr 22, 2026
Crystal Falls – Theodore E. “Ted” Hetzer, 70, of Crystal Falls, MI, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital, Iron River, MI.
He was born on February 27, 1956, in Waukesha, WI, to the late Edward and Helen (Abrams) Hetzer.
Born and raised in Waukesha and Brookfield, WI, Ted spent time in the warm states of Arizona,...
Marcia Jane Garverick
Apr 22, 2026
Sagola- Marcia J. Garverick, 88, of Sagola, Mich., passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Freeman Nursing & Rehab., Kingsford, Mich.
She was born June 27, 1937, in Hartford, Mich., daughter of the late Clarence and Hattie (Hutchins) Haney. Marcia grew up in Hartford, Mich., and graduated from Hartford High School. Following graduation, she received her Associate's Degree in Nursing. Marcia...
John Stephen Gasparach Jr.
Apr 19, 2026
Kingsford- John S. Gasparach Jr., 89, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away on Sunday. April 19, 2026, at his home.
He was born October 10, 1936, in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of the late John Gasparach Sr. and Viola (Moln) Christensen. John grew up and attended school in Iron Mountain. He served in the United States Army from 1953 until his honorable...
Thomas A. Lueneburg
Apr 17, 2026
Thomas A. Lueneburg, 65, passed away peacefully in his sleep on his birthday, April 17, 2026.
Tom was born on April 17, 1961, in Escanaba and grew up in Iron Mountain, Michigan, where he graduated with the Class of 1979. He went on to attend Gogebic Community College, earning his degree in Auto Body in 1982.
A dedicated and hardworking man, Tom...
Jerome D. Drake
Apr 14, 2026
Iron Mountain – Jerome “Jerry” Drake, 91, of Iron Mountain, MI, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Maryhill Manor, Niagara, WI, with his loving family by his side.
He was born on February 16, 1935, in Mosinee, WI, to the late Shirley and Bernice (Laszewski) Drake.
Jerry graduated from Mosinee High School, class of 1953. He received his Bachelor’s Degree...
James Joseph Kunz
Apr 13, 2026
James “Jim” Joseph Kunz passed away peacefully at his home on April 13, 2026, surrounded by loved ones after a brief illness.
He was born on September 18, 1940, in Ironwood, Michigan, to the late Ed and Loretta (Nadolny) Kunz.
Jim quickly developed a passion for hockey and baseball that would continue throughout his life. Jim graduated from St. Ambrose Catholic High...
Terry Lee Michaud
Apr 11, 2026
Florence- Terry Lee Michaud, 70, of Florence, Wisc., passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026, at his home.
He was born March 4, 1956, in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of the late Gerald and Rose (Jackson) Michaud. Terry grew up in Iron Mountain and graduated from Florence High School. He worked as a carpenter for many years.
Terry was known for taking his...
Bernice Ann Kadulski (Wojner)
Apr 2, 2026
Bernice Ann Wojner Kadulski, age 100, passed away at her home in Niagara on Thursday, April 2, 2026. She was born on Thursday, December 10, 1925, on the family farm in Norway, Michigan to John and Anna (Bal) Wojner. This is our farewell for a great woman, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, great aunt and friend.
Our...
