Local obituaries for Jacobs Funeral Homes & Crematory

Jan 29, 2025

Crystal Falls – Robert "Bob" J. Otto, Sr., 95, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital, Iron River, Mich.

He was born on March 23, 1929, in Chicago, Ill., to the late Charles and Esther (Clarin) Otto.

He was a graduate of Lane Tech High School...

Jan 29, 2025

Hermansville- Alvina L. Tomasi, 97, of Hermansville, Mich., passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Pinecrest Medical Care Center, Powers, Mich.

She was born January 17, 1928, in Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late Walter and Victoria (Bialoracki) LaKomy. Alvina grew up and attended school in Chicago. She married David Tomasi on July 2, 1949.

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Jan 25, 2025

Naples, FL – Barbara Ann Biolo, 87, of Naples, Florida, on January 25, 2025, passed into her new life peacefully with her children by her side at Avow Hospice in Naples, Florida.

She was born on March 2, 1937, to Harold and Cecelia Reimer in Neenah, Wisc, she was the middle of three sisters, Mary and Elizabeth....

Jan 23, 2025

Amasa – Joan P. Olson, 97, of Amasa, Mich., passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich.

She was born on February 21, 1927, in Elmhurst, Ill., to the late John and Marie (Clemitus) Olson. Joan loved God, children, horses and nature. Her love of horses began as a...

Jan 18, 2025

Christopher Durocher, 39, of Iron Mountain, Michigan, passed away at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan on Jan. 18, 2025, as the result of a highway accident which occurred on Jan. 12, 2025 near Southfield, Michigan.

Christopher was born in Denver, Colorado on Dec. 2, 1985, and moved to Kingsford, Michigan with his...

Jan 11, 2025

Iron Mountain- Howard James Malm, 83, of Iron Mountain., Mich passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at his home.

He was born on December 12, 1941, in Norway, Mich., son of the late Edward and Maxine (Root) Malm.

Howard grew up in Garden City, Mich., and was a graduate of Garden City High school, class...

Jan 7, 2025

Iron Mountain- Bruce W Lange, 75, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 at St Vincent's Hospital Green Bay Wisc .

He was born on July 18, 1949 in Chicago Heights, IL. To the late Robert W. and Dalores (Rinne) Lange.

Bruce lived in the Iron Mountain area for the last 25+...

Jan 7, 2025

Iron Mountain – Nicholas "Nick" L. Pietrantonio, 94, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at his home.

He was born on June 2, 1930, in Iron Mountain, to the late Frank and Anna (DesJardin) Pietrantonio.

Nick married Virginia "Ginny" Allgeyer on June 28, 1952, at Immaculate Conception Church in Iron...

Jan 5, 2025

Thomas Allan "Tomcat" Peerenboom , 63, of Florence, Wisconsin, passed away on January 5, 2025. He was born on November 27, 1961. Tom proudly served in the United States Navy from 1979-2001 as a Gyro Technician on active duty and later in recruiting.

Some of the locations Tom served were Naval Station Great Lakes, Naval Support Facility-Diego...

Jan 5, 2025

Helen R. Arcand, 95, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Optalis Health & Rehabilitation Center, Kingsford, Mich.

She was born on September 9, 1929, in Rockford, Illinois, daughter of the late Thelma Kublie. Helen grew up and attended school in Rockford. She married John Arcand in 1954. He preceded her in death...

Jan 3, 2025

Iron Mountain - Lynn Marie Testolin, 68, of Iron Mountain, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family at home as she left this world to join her beloved husband, Terry.

Born on October 14, 1956, in Garden City, Mich., daughter of Ralph and Maria...

Jan 2, 2025

Florence- Robert Harvey Whaley, 90, of Florence, Wisc., passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich.

He was born on May 30, 1934, in Florence, Wisc., to the late Howard and Chrystal (Jensen) Whaley. Chrystal later married Frances LaChapelle. Bob grew up in Florence and graduated from...

Jan 1, 2025

With great sadness we announce the passing of Anita Sussan (Leardi) Romagnoli, 80, of Iron Mountain. Known throughout her life as, "Suzie," she passed away at home on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Suzie was born August 27, 1944, in Iron Mountain, the daughter of Louis A. Leardi and Frances W. (Thomas) Leardi. A lifelong...

Dec 31, 2024

Crystal Falls – Ida L. (Schiavo) Furmanski Nelson, 98, of Crystal Falls, Mich., died on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls.

She was born on August 21, 1926, in Crystal Falls to the late Pietro and Eliza (Pedranzen) Schiavo.

She attended the Crystal Falls School and then worked...

Dec 28, 2024

Niagara – Dolores A. Lesperance, 92, of Niagara, Wisc., passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, Mich.

She was born on March 9, 1932, in Marinette, Wisc., to the late James and Florence (Kingston) Sanborn.

She was a graduate of Marinette High School, class of 1950. She married Robert...

Dec 25, 2024

Crystal Falls – Douglas Howard Groop, 71, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at his home in Crystal Falls.

He was born on December 17, 1953, in Crystal Falls, Mich., to the late Howard and Linda (Mills) Groop.

Douglas spent his entire life in the Crystal Falls area and graduated...

Dec 23, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margaret Louise Loper, beloved wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunt and friend, who left us peacefully on December 23, 2024.

Margaret was a beloved wife of sixty-five years to Lesly Loper, a devoted mother to her four daughters, Patricia (David) Kinsella, Tammy (Theo) Harvath, Anne (Tom) Brasure,...

Dec 19, 2024

Richard Russell Pohlson passed on Thursday, December 19, 2024, with friends and family by his side. He was born January 15, 1953, in Springfield, Illinois. Richard spent most of his adolescent years in Washington, Illinois, and moved to Norway, Michigan, in 1969. After graduating from Norway High School in 1970, Rick joined the Air Force in 1972, where he...

Dec 12, 2024

Crystal Falls – Roland Gordon Kennedy, 81, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away on December 12, 2024, at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation, Kingsford, Mich.

He was born on July 9, 1943, in Crystal Falls, Mich., to the late Holgar and Loretta (LaPlante) Fagerstrom.

He was raised in Crystal Falls and graduated from Crystal Falls High...

Dec 9, 2024

David James Anderson, 66, of Amasa and formerly of Iron River, died Monday, December 9, 2024, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain.

David was born August 16, 1958, in Stambaugh, to James and Geneva (Elam) Anderson, who survive him in Kingsford, Mich.

He was a graduate of West Iron County...