OBITUARIES
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...
David Eugene Watts
Sep 15, 2026
David Eugene Watts, 77, passed away on September 15, 2026, in Iron Mountain, Michigan, with Dawn Knapp, his partner of 12 years and best friend, lovingly by his side.
Born to Wayne Rudolph Watts and Evelyn Louise Gangloff Watts, David grew up in Logansport, Indiana, before moving to Lafayette, where he graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School. He also studied psychology...
Lo Anne M Smith
Sep 15, 2026
Lo Anne Marie Smith, 85 of Channahon Illinois, died peacefully at Lightways Hospice House on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Lo Anne was born on April 25, 1941, in Norway, MI, to George Bernard LaPointe and Zenaide Adele LaPointe (Bastian).
She graduated from Quinnesec High School and attended Northern Michigan University in Marquette Michigan.
Lo Anne was an incredible mother who raised five children...
Glen "Midge" William Erickson
Sep 6, 2026
Glen William Erickson, Sr., 79, passed away in the comfort of his home Sunday, September 6, 2026.
Born December 16, 1946, Glen was the son of the late Toivo H. Erickson and May (Owens) Wilgren Erickson and brother to the late Joyce (Wilgren) Novey, June (Wilgren) Farvour, and Robert H. Erickson. A lifelong resident of Crystal Falls, he attended Forest Park...
Ronald Joseph Wloszczynski
Sep 6, 2026
Crystal Falls- Ronald Joseph Wloszczynski, age 89, of Crystal Falls, MI., passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026
He was born June 26, 1937, in Milwaukee, WI., son of the late Emil and Nina (Calearo) Wloszczynski. Ron grew up in Tipler, WI., and was a graduate of Florence High School, class of 1955. After graduation, he served in the United States...
Shaughn V Hanley
Sep 6, 2026
Green Bay, WI – Shaughn V. Hanley, 66, of Green Bay, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
He was born on January 7, 1960, in Stambaugh, Michigan, to the late David and Mary (Kotlowski) Hanley.
Shaughn was best known for his quick wit and fun-loving personality. He had a big heart and an exceptional ability to connect with people, qualities...
Anne Wieden Hansen
Sep 2, 2026
Niagara - Anne (Hanna) Wieden Hansen, 88, of Niagara, Wisconsin, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at Maryhill Manor in Niagara. She was born on January 17, 1938, in Bromberg, Germany (now Bydgoszcz, Poland), to the late Emil and Else Marie (Raese) Wieden.
Anne grew up in Bromberg until her family was forced to flee the...
Peter A Calo
Aug 28, 2026
Peter Anthony Calo, 78, of Ishpeming, formerly of Iron Mountain, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 28, 2026, at his home. He was born in Iron Mountain on December 24, 1948, son of Carlo “Chuck” and Kathleen (Kernan) Calo.
Peter graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1967. He was an exceptional student and a standout athlete, particularly on the football...
Coralie Cederna Johnson
Aug 26, 2026
Coralie Cederna Johnson, 86 of Jackson, Michigan died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
Coralie Ann Cederna was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1939, in Stambaugh, Michigan to John A. Cederna and Carrie (Weirmack) Cederna.
She graduated from Stambaugh High School, earned a BA in Human Resource Management from Concordia College and a master’s degree in Women’s Studies...
Gerald "Jerry" R. Morelli
Aug 26, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” Morelli, 87, passed away on August 26, 2026. Jerry was born March 22, 1939, to Edmondo (“Moe”) and Louise (Turnquist) Morelli.
He was the brother of Edmund, Barbara, Sharon, Patricia, and Marilyn. Jerry was the beloved husband of 67 years to Jeanette (Raiche) and proud father of Mike (Tonya Roe) Morelli, Denise (Ken) Gauthier, Greg (Ashley) Morelli, and Kathy...
Gary J Hilberg
Aug 21, 2026
Gary John Hilberg, 69, of Crystal Falls, passed away on August 21, 2026.
Gary was a hardworking man who built his life around the things that mattered most to him—family, friends, the outdoors, and the simple pleasures of life. He was married to his wife, Diane (Harrington) Hilberg, for 47 years, sharing a lifetime of companionship and memories together.
Through Hilberg Logging,...
Robert Ray Paul
Aug 17, 2026
Florence- Robert Ray Paul, 78, of Spread Eagle, Wisc., passed away Monday, August 17, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, Wisc.
He was born July 18, 1948, in Stambaugh, Mich., son of the late Charles and Shirely (Jonaus) Paul. Robert grew up in Caspian and graduated from Stambaugh High School. Robert proudly served in the United States Army during the...
Patricia M. Heisenfeldt
Aug 16, 2026
Patricia M. Heisenfeldt, 79, of Iron Mountain, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Kingsford.
Pat was born on Dec. 16, 1946, in Iron Mountain, the daughter of the late Walter J. and Enrica (Aimone) Nault. Several days after being born
Pat's mother died. She was cared for by her aunt, Emily Nault, and family members until...
June "Kathy" Ann Tesch
Aug 13, 2026
Norway- June “Kathy” A. Tesch, 84, of Norway, Mich., passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Freeman Nursing & Rehab, Kingsford, Mich.
She was born February 6, 1942, in Green Bay, Wisc., daughter of the late Neil and Margaret (Meyer) Stordeur. Kathy grew up in Green Bay and was a graduate of Green Bay West High School, class of 1960. On...
Gary J. Beaudoin
Aug 11, 2026
Aurora- Gary J. Beaudoin, 80, of Aurora, Wisc., passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at his home.
He was born October 4, 1945 in Dagget, Mich., one of two children born to Arthur and Elorine (McCleod) Beaudoin. Gary graduated from Escanaba High School and immediately joined the United States Navy. He was an Air Crew Radar operator serving two tours in...
Robert Raymond Theer
Aug 10, 2026
Florence- On August 10, 2026, Robert Raymond Theer, 87, of Florence, Wisc., surrounded by his loving family, was carried on the wings of an angel to the home of his heavenly father.
He was born at home in Davenport, Iowa, on October 17, 1938, son of the late Raymond and Florence (Cooper) Theer. Robert was a graduate of Davenport Senior High...
