Local obituaries for Jacobs Funeral Homes & Crematory

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...

Dec 6, 2024

Crystal Falls – Ella May White, 86, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich.

She was born on November 6, 1938, in Hardburly, KY, to the late Amos and Valentine (Shepherd) Ritchie.

She married Howard White on September 17, 1955. He preceded...

Dec 4, 2024

Iron Mountain- Dean A. Anderson, 58, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

He was born July 24, 1966, in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of the late Ward and Rosemarie (Manganaro) Anderson. Dean grew up in Iron Mountain and graduated from Iron Mountain High School, class of 1984. He married Tena DelBello...

Nov 30, 2024

Niagara, WI – Arlene Nancy DePas, 85, of Niagara, WI passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Maryhill Manor, Niagara, WI.

She was born on March 18, 1939, in Iron Mountain, MI, to the late John and Elfie (Anderson) Erickson.

Arlene graduated from Niagara High School in 1957. During her high school years, Arlene...

Nov 27, 2024

Niagara – Donald "Banana" Brown, 90, of Niagara, Wisc., passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich.

He was born on August 28, 1934, in Niagara, Wisc., a son of the late Raymond and Clara (Santini) Brown.

Don was a lifelong resident of Niagara, and graduated...

Nov 23, 2024

Marilyn Steeno, 93, passed away on November 23, 2024, at Maryhill Manor in Niagara, Wisc.

Marilyn was born in Vulcan, Mich., on September 2, 1931, the youngest and last surviving of 11 children of Polish immigrants, Michael Sr and Rose (Musica) Opolka.

She lived and worked on the family farm, and the sewing factory in...

Nov 22, 2024

Kingsford- Anthony "Tony" Ozzello Sr., of Kingsford, MI, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Optalis Health & Rehabilitation in Kingsford.

Tony was born August 24, 1940, in Iron Mountain, MI, son of the late James and Marie (Church) Ozzello. Tony grew up in Kingsford, graduating with the class of 1958. He went on to become...

Nov 20, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Christine Julia Papp, age 67, of Iron Mountain, who died peacefully on November 20, 2024, with her family at her bedside.

Christine was born on June 7, 1957, in Saginaw, MI, to Darwin and Helen Dennis. The youngest of three children, she cherished a childhood filled...

Nov 19, 2024

Vulcan – Robert Lee Caldwell, Jr., 61, of Vulcan, Mich., passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital, Green Bay, Wisc.

He was born on January 25, 1963, in Meridian, Miss., to Robert Caldwell, Sr., and Linda (Howse) Wiggins.

He graduated from South East Lauderdale High School, class of 1981. He married...

Nov 17, 2024

Crystal Falls - Barbara J. Martiny, 89, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich.

She was born May 16, 1935, in Alpha, Mich., daughter of the late Michael and Frances (Wiatrowski) Kocinski.

Barbara grew up in Alpha and was a graduate of...

Nov 13, 2024

Amberg – Vernon Frances Shier, 84, of Amberg Wisc., passed away in his log cabin in the woods, on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

He was born June, 16, 1940, in Antigo, Wisc., son of Frank and Milne (Fonsen) Shier.

He attended Shiocton Grade School and High School. After school, he enlisted in the United States...

Nov 3, 2024

Niagara- Beverly Jean Lake, 84, of Niagara, Wisc., passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Optalis Health & Rehab., Kingsford, Mich.

She was born September 11, 1940, in Norway, Mich., daughter of the late Gerald and Catherine (Opolka) Arnold. Beverly grew up in Vulcan and was a graduate of Vulcan High School, class of 1958. On April...

Nov 3, 2024

Iron Mountain- Michael J. "Mike" Migazzi, 79, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away peacefully Sunday, November 3, 2024.

He was born December 21, 1944, in Iron River, Mich., son of the late Walter D. and Julia V. (Berti) Migazzi. Mike grew up in Caspian and was a graduate of Stambaugh High School, class of 1963. He went...

Nov 2, 2024

Iron Mountain- George Kevin Curran, 74, of Niagara, WI passed away on Saturday November 2, 2024, at Oscar G Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, MI.

George was born on August 25, 1950, in Escanaba MI, son of the late John and Lorraine (Jolicoeur) Curran.

Shortly after he graduated from Escanaba High School, George was...