OBITUARIES
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, Tempe, 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...
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...
