OBITUARIES
Shane Spade
Feb 3, 2013
Shane R. Spade, 42, of Niagara, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013, in Niagara as a result of a traffic accident. He was born February 28, 1970, in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of Richard and Mary (Holmes) Spade. Shane graduated from Niagara High School. He married Niccole McCumber on August 30, 1996, in Crystal Falls, Mich. Shane worked as a...
Raymond Mariucci
Feb 1, 2013
Ray "Remo" Mariucci, age 90, of Iron Mountain, passed away Friday, February 1, 2013, at the D. J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans, Marquette, Mich. He was born December 29, 1922, in Costacciaro, Italy, son of the late Ercole and Adele (Bocchi) Mariucci. Ray moved to Iron Mountain with his family in 1928, at the age of six. He graduated from...
Joanne Mcgeshick
Jan 30, 2013
The family of Joanne (Custer) Wrona Mattson McGeshick sadly announces her passing on January 30, 2013, following a courageous battle with cancer. Joanne was an employee of the Lac Vieux Desert Casino. She was devoted to her children, grandchildren, and entire family and friends. She will be deeply missed. Left to cherish Joanne's memory are her husband, Dale McGeshick; mother,...
Eva Maynard
Jan 26, 2013
Eva M. Maynard, 96, of Iron Mountain, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2013, at ManorCare Health Services, Kingsford. She was born December 12, 1916, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Lorenzo and Rose (Izzo) Ferrigno. Eva grew up in Kingsford and attended Kingsford High School. She married Henry Maynard in Iron Mountain. He preceded her in death. Eva worked...
Marlene Hayes
Jan 16, 2013
Marlene Frances Hayes, 75, of Iron Mountain, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 16, 2013. She was born August 23, 1937, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Lucille (Trevillian) and John Mikolajczyk. Marlene was a lifelong resident of the area. She dedicated her life to helping others throughout her 25 year career at St. Vincent De...
Agnes Miller
Jan 16, 2013
Agnes V. Miller, 98, of Fern, peacefully accepted comfort in the Lord's Everlasting Arms on January 16, 2013, at Golden Living Center, Florence. Born September 26, 1914, Agnes was the first of 10 children born to the late Henry and Anna Hansen on their small, first-settler farm carved from the deep woods 5 miles east of Ingalls, Mich. She assisted...
Elizabeth Maurer
Jan 15, 2013
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Maurer, 59, of Spread Eagle, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at her home with her husband at her side. She was born December 29, 1953, in Bad Axe, Mich., daughter of the late Stanley and Rita (Kubacki) Helewski. Betty graduated from Ubly High School, Ubly, Mich., Class of 1972. She received her LPN degree from St....
Leroy Nylund
Jan 14, 2013
LeRoy Nylund, 83, of Crystal Falls, passed away Monday, January 14, 2013, at Oscar G. Johnson V.A. Medical Center, Iron Mountain. He was born July 25, 1929, in Crystal Falls, son of the late Arthur and Vienna (Maja) Nylund. LeRoy grew up in Crystal Falls and graduated from Crystal Falls High School, Class of 1947. He married Lorraine Pivatto. She...
Lenore Borns
Jan 12, 2013
Lenore I. Borns, 96, of Florence, passed away, Saturday, January 12, 2013, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain. She was born August 8, 1916, in Kenton, Mich., daughter of the late Frank and Eva (Andree) Peterson. Lenore married Everett Borns in Iron River, Mich., on October 28, 1940. He preceded her in death in 1987. Lenore was a member...
Kenneth Shampo
Jan 12, 2013
Kenneth "Clicky" Shampo, 81, of Niagara, passed away, Saturday, January 12, 2013, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born December 3, 1931, in Niagara, son of the late William and Elizabeth (Jardeen) Shampo. Clicky was a lifelong resident of Niagara, graduating from Niagara High School. After graduation, Clicky worked at Kimberly Clark Paper Mill until he...
Ann Bomberg
Jan 9, 2013
Ann M. Bomberg, 56, of Florence, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at St. Mary's Hospital, Green Bay. She was born on January 7, 1957, in Green Bay, daughter of Mary Jo (Witynski) Bomberg and the late Angelo Bettini and the late Paul Bomberg, who lovingly adopted her at the age of 14. Ann grew in up in Florence, graduating...
Brian Rose
Jan 7, 2013
Brian A. Rose, 27, of Iron Mountain, passed away Monday, January 7, 2013, in Green Bay, Wis. He was born April 29, 1985, in Iron Mountain, son of David Rose and Jodi (Blazier) Graves. Brian is survived by his father, David Rose, Escanaba; mother, Jodi (Darrell Graves) Graves, Iron Mountain; one son, Michael Rose, Kingsford; fiancé, Jessica Oman, Iron Mountain;...
Malcolm Mcneil
Jan 6, 2013
Henry Malcolm McNeil, 83, of Crystal Falls, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013, at Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. Malcolm, a well-known retired businessman, was born on August 22, 1929, son of the late Henry and Adina (Segerson) McNeil. He was a lifelong resident of Crystal Falls, and graduated from Crystal Falls High School, Class of 1947. He...
Gertrude Bray
Dec 31, 2012
Gertrude H. Bray, 92, of Quinnesec, passed away Monday, December 31, 2012, at her daughter's home in Crystal Lake, Ill. She was born March 13, 1920, in Nadeau, Mich., daughter of the late Joseph and Victoria (Charles) Paquette. Gertrude married Albert J. Bray in May of 1937. He preceded her in death in July of 2004. Gertrude resided in Kingsford...
Scott Curran
Dec 30, 2012
Scott B. Curran, 46, of Felch, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012, as a result of a traffic accident in Felch. He was born on August 12, 1966, in Iron Mountain, to Dan Curran and Dianne (Michaud) Cattelan. Scott grew up in Kingsford, graduating from Kingsford High School, class of 1985. He was employed by Louisana Pacific for the past...
James Parent
Dec 30, 2012
James J. Parent, 83, of Iron Mountain, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012, at Freeman Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, Kingsford. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Mary; seven sons, Jim (Jackie) Parent, Munising, Bob Parent, Steve (Cindy) Parent, David (Lynn) Parent, all of Green Bay, Wis., Tom (Judy) Parent and Brian (Jeanette) Parent, both of...
Bernice Viher
Dec 27, 2012
Bernice P. Viher, 91, of Ironwood, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012, at ManorCare Health Services, Kingsford. She was born March 23, 1921, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Vedo and Mary (Dragish) Kapugia. Bernice grew up in Ironwood and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School, Class of 1938. She then went on to attend Business College in Ironwood....
Angeline Johnson
Dec 27, 2012
Angeline Sebrechts Johnson (Perepoli), a lifelong resident of Norway and Iron Mountain, will be laid to rest next to her husband of 42 years, Joseph Sebrechts. She was born on June 7, 1920, in Vulcan, Mich. Angie and Joe raised their four children in Norway and lived there until his death on July 9, 1981. Angie was known for her...
Wayne Gmeiner
Dec 25, 2012
Wayne J. Gmeiner, 68, of Niagara, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2012, at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Niagara Chapel.
John Holtslander
Dec 22, 2012
John B. Holtslander, 65, of Rapid River, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2012, at Marquette General Hospital, Marquette. He was born on July 13, 1947, in Crystal Falls, son of Ellen Cornelia and was adopted by his aunt and uncle, Albert & Hattie (Cornelia) Holtslander. John was raised in Amasa and then Crystal Falls. He graduated from Crystal Falls High...
