OBITUARIES
Richard P. Olds
Nov 1, 2026
Richard “Rick” Paul Olds, 84, of Iron Mountain, Michigan passed away peacefully at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay, WI on Sunday, November 1, 2026, with his loved ones by his side holding his hands. Richard was born on February 17, 1942, in Marquette, MI to the late Bernie and Fay Olds. His undergraduate school years were spent at John D....
Karen Judith Peronto
Oct 31, 2026
Kingsford- Karen J. Peronto, 86, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, Wisc.
She was born February 4, 1940, in Kingsford, daughter of the late George and Mildred (Molnaa) Anderson. Karen was a lifelong resident of Kingsford and graduated from Kingsford High School. She worked as a telephone operator for Michigan Bell, and...
Carolyn Rae (Clontz) Jacobsen
Oct 28, 2026
Pembine – Carolyn R. (Clontz) Jacobsen, 62, of Pembine, WI, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 9:25 p.m., in the ICU of St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, WI.
She was born on September 5, 1964, in Orange County, CA, and became part of the Clontz Family in Pembine on February 8, 1972.
Carolyn was a graduate...
Don Xavier Kirby
Oct 28, 2026
Aurora- Don X. Kirby, 74, of Aurora, Wisc., passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich., from a short battle with cancer.
He was born August 19, 1952, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Clyde and Jeanette (Brouliette) Kirby. Don grew up in Aurora and was a graduate of Florence High...
Jeffrey "Jeff" A. Hansen
Oct 27, 2026
Jeffrey Arnold Hansen, a carpenter and beloved father and grandfather from Amasa, MI, passed away on Tuesday, October 27th at 58 years old.
Born in Crystal Falls on September 5th, 1968, to Barbara (Lange) and Ruben Hansen, Jeff lived most of his life in Amasa. It was the only place he ever would have liked to call his home. As a...
Tena L. Thomas
Oct 22, 2026
Florence- Tena L. Thomas, 65, of Florence, Wisc., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, October 22, 2026, following a long and courageous battle with cancer for the past 23 years.
Tena loved anything outdoors, especially camping, fishing, and family picnics, and let's not forget the Mud Trucks! She also loved listening to all kinds of music.
Tena is...
Paul G. Bjorkman
Oct 19, 2026
Niagara - Paul G. Bjorkman, 61, of Niagara, WI, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026, at his home. He was born on May 24, 1965, in Iron Mountain, MI, to the late James and Carol (DeClark) Bjorkman.
Paul was a graduate of Niagara High School, class of 1984. He was a carpenter throughout most of his life. He enjoyed fishing,...
Cornelius "Neil" J. Veeser
Oct 18, 2026
Iron River – Cornelius “Neil” J. Veeser, 87, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Florence Health Services, Florence, WI.
He was born on August 6, 1939, in Alpha, MI, to the late William H. and Mary Jane (Moore) Veeser.
Neil was born and raised in Alpha, MI, where he was a graduate of Alpha High School....
Marilyn Kaye Sinelli
Oct 17, 2026
IRON MOUNTAIN - Marilyn Kaye Sinelli, 80, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson. She was born October 10, 1946, in Iron Mountain, the fifth child of the late George and Irene Fayas.
Marilyn graduated with honors from Kingsford High School in 1964 She was a member of the National Honor Society and a...
Bernice Ann Popp
Oct 15, 2026
Iron Mountain – Bernice Ann Popp, 87, of Iron Mountain, MI, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at her home.
She is survived by her brother Steve Stanislawczyk, Conemaugh, PA, sister Irene Piker, Mesa, AZ, sons Bill (Laura) Popp, Clarkston, MI, and Rick (Sue) Popp, Florence, WI, and her daughter Alison Popp (Tom) Meier, Grand Haven, MI; her cherished grandchildren...
William "Bill" George Beaudin
Oct 15, 2026
Loretto -William “Bill” G. Beaudin, 88, of Loretto, Mich., passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich.
He was born at home on June 5, 1938, in Harvey, Mich., to the late Lawrence and Mildred (Saxton) Beaudin.
Bill was raised in Harvey, and left in 1955 at the age of seventeen years...
William N. Hall
Oct 13, 2026
William Norman Hall, age 80, of Iron Mountain, formerly of Bark River, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of family, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Bill was born on July 11, 1946, in Daggett to the late Edwin and Lois (Neville) Hall. His family lived in Stephenson before moving to Bark...
Armand Orlan Jackson
Oct 12, 2026
Armand Orlan Jackson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 12th, 2026, at the age of 85, in Chillicothe, Ohio. Armand's life was marked by his profound love for the outdoors and his dedication to family, friends, and community.Born on Monday, February 3rd, 1941, Armand developed a passion for nature that would guide his...
Maurice E Casper, Sr.
Oct 9, 2026
Goodman – Maurice E. Casper, Sr., 88, of Goodman, WI, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, MI.
He was born on September 15, 1938, in Chicago, IL, to the late Maurice E., Sr., and Bernice May (Clark) Casper.
He served in the United States Navy from 1957 until his honorable discharge in 1963. He loved...
Dorothy Ann Occhietti
Oct 7, 2026
Iron Mountain- Dorothy Ann Occhietti, 99, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Optalis Health & Rehab., Kingsford, Mich.
She was born June 18, 1927, in Niagara, Wisc., daughter of the late Martin and Anna (Kososki) Boerner. Dorothy graduated from Niagara High School in 1945 and attended the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater where she earned a degree...
Terry "Squirrel" Patrick Kosiba
Oct 7, 2026
Fence- Terry P. “Squirrel” Kosiba, 82, of Fence, Wisc., passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at his home.
He was born June 1, 1944, in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of the late Patrick and Genevieve (Grailer) Kosiba. Terry grew up on the family farm in Florence and was a graduate of Florence High School. After graduation, Terry proudly served in the...
Howard Shubert Madsen
Oct 3, 2026
Crystal Falls- Howard S. Madsen, 82, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, Wisc.
He was born on January 1, 1944, in Pampa, Texas, son of the late Shubert and Martha (Hillson) Madsen. Howard grew up in Waukegan, IL, and graduated from Waukegan Township High School. After graduating, Howard enlisted in the...
Dr. Donald J. Jacobs
Sep 27, 2026
Dr. Donald Jacobs passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones by his side on Sunday, Sept 27th at the age of 95.
He was born in 1931 and raised in Iron Mountain, Michigan. He was always determined to return to the U.P. after graduating medical school at the University of Michigan in 1957.
Donald was from humble beginnings, but with the help...
Geraldine "Gerri" Weber
Sep 22, 2026
Geraldine "Gerri" Weber, 94, of Aurora, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
Gerri was born on July 1, 1932, in Kingsford, Michigan, daughter of the late Walter and Rose (Schlicht) Gothe. She grew up in Kingsford alongside her five brothers and two sisters. From a young age, Gerri always held a quiet dream in her heart that she...
Ann L McMahon
Sep 19, 2026
Aurora, WI—Ann McMahon (neé Backlund), 83, passed away in her home on September 19, 2026, surrounded by family.
She was born to John Albert “Spike” and Margaret Kathleen (neé Cavalieri) Backlund on March 27, 1943, at her home on Blaine Street in Iron Mountain and graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1961.
After high school, she worked at the courthouse for...
