OBITUARIES
Tony Lewis
Sep 2, 2012
Tony Lewis, 70, of Iron Mountain, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2012, at the Oscar G. Johnson V.A. Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron Mountain.
Alice Kadletz
Sep 1, 2012
Alice Victoria Kadletz, 83, of Iron Mountain, peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Dickinson County Hospital, Iron Mountain, following a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God and the love and prayers of family and friends carried her through the seven-year battle. She was born on October 24, 1928, in...
Ardith Baumann
Aug 29, 2012
Ardith "Art" A. Baumann Sr., 69, of Republic, Mich., passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 29, 2012. He was born November 18, 1942 in Wesboro, Wis., son of the late William and Dorothy (Berg) Baumann. Art joined the U.S. Marine Corp after high school and was very proud to serve his country and was proud of being...
Joseph Rochon
Aug 28, 2012
Joseph Robert "Bob" Rochon, 90, a lifetime resident of Iron Mountain, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2012, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain. Bob served in the army during World War II, and in 1946, established the Rochon Funeral Home in Iron Mountain where he served the community until his retirement. He was a member of the Bishop...
Beverly Suardini
Aug 25, 2012
Beverly J. Suardini, 86, of Fence, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2012, at St. Mary's Hospital, Rhinelander, Wisconsin. She was born June 16, 1926, in Harbor Beach, Mich., daughter of the late George and Mildred (Muter) Pochert. Beverly grew up in Port Hope, Mich. and at the age of seven moved to Ralph, Mich., where she attended school. She graduated...
Peter Schiavo
Aug 25, 2012
Peter Schiavo, 78, of Crystal Falls, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2012, at Victorian Heights Assisted Living Housing, Crystal Falls. Born on August 14, 1934, in Crystal Falls, son of the late Pietro and Elizabeth (nee Pedranzan) Schiavo, Peter was the last of 16 children. In 1956, Peter was drafted and joined the US Navy. Although a Sailor at heart,...
Laura Wiggins
Aug 23, 2012
Laura H. Wiggins, 92, of Crystal Falls, passed away August 23, 2012 at Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. She was born in South Haven, Mich., and was a long-time resident of Crystal Falls. Laura was a very active member of the Order of Eastern Star, the Michigan Gladiolus Society, Wisconsin Gladiolus Society, and a long-time member of the...
Rose Lundell
Aug 22, 2012
Rose Marie (Moratti/Arneson) Lundell, 76, of Iron Mountain, Michigan, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 22, 2012, following her courageous battle with cancer. She left this earthly world surrounded by family, a dear friend, and peaceful singing by her granddaughter. Rose Marie was born June 29, 1936, to August and Marie (Franceschini) Moratti at the...
Byron Eldridge
Aug 20, 2012
Byron Lee Eldridge, 71, of Sagola, Mich., passed away Monday, August 20, 2012, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain. He was born January 5, 1941, in Henderson, Mich., son of the late Frank and Goldie (Lepard) Eldridge. While living in Lower Michigan, Byron worked as an auto mechanic. He moved to Sagola in 1999. He enjoyed...
Beverly Hansen
Aug 19, 2012
Beverly Virginia Hansen, 84, of Iron Mountain, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 19, 2012, at Dickinson County Healthcare System after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 15, 1928, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Clifford and Nellie (Ewer) Rose. Beverly was one of nine brothers and sisters. She married Morris Hansen on June 15, 1950. They...
George Mattson
Aug 13, 2012
George Mattson, 93, of Crystal Falls, passed away Monday, August 13, 2012, at Northstar Health System hospital, Iron River. He was born October 16, 1918, in Canada son of the late Samuel and Sofia (Liikala) Matson. On February 22, 1947, in Port Arthur (Thunder Bay), Ontario, Canada, he married Louise 'Lucy' Cimprich. She preceded him in death on September 27,...
Gloria Larsen
Aug 8, 2012
Gloria (Furno) Larsen, 90, of Iron Mountain, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2012, at Dickinson County Health Care System, Iron Mountain. She was born December 29, 1921, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Domenic and Mary (Badini) Furno. Gloria was one of six children. She grew up on the north side of Iron Mountain and graduated from Iron Mountain...
Duane Youren
Aug 4, 2012
Duane "Geezer" Youren, of Quinnesec, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2012, with support from his family at the age of 70. He was born on May 17, 1942, to the late Fredrick and Marie (LaCousier) Youren. Duane was a 1960 graduate of Kingsford High School. He entered the Marine Corps where he received an honorable discharge. Duane married his wife...
Charles Yarley
Aug 4, 2012
Charles E. Yarley, 71, of Aurora passed away, Saturday, August 4, 2012, at Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center. He was born on April 16, 1941, in Stuart, Fla., son of the late Raymond and Katie (Jackson) Yarley. Charles found his soul mate, Mary Rose Goetz, and married her on November 24, 1974, in Vinton, La. Charles was the Founder...
Marvin Gehring
Jul 26, 2012
Marvin G. Gehring, 87, of Niagara, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012, at Hyland Nursing Home, Iron Mountain. He was born September 12, 1924, in Winneconne, Wis., son of the late Richard and Joyce (Bennett) Gehring. Marvin graduated from Hortonville High School, Class of 1942. Following graduation, he served in the United States Navy until being honorably discharged in 1946....
James Kirk
Jul 25, 2012
James Albert Van Kirk, 90, of Pembine, Wis., passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at Maryhill Manor, Niagara. He was born April 24, 1922, in Amberg, son of the late Joseph and Clara (Swigart) Van Kirk. James was the fifth child of eight. He was a resident at Maryhill Manor for the past 3 ½ years. James served his country...
Frances Lerch
Jul 22, 2012
Frances Lida (Scheel) Lerch, 92, of Iron Mountain, Mich., went to be with her Lord Sunday, July 22, 2012, at ManorCare Health Services, Kingsford. She was born March 23, 1920, in Sherman, Wis., daughter of the late Carl and Effie (Schultz) Scheel. Frances married Fred Lerch June 10, 1939, in Menomonie. They were married for over fifty years. He preceded...
Henry Bartolameolli
Jul 20, 2012
Henry R. Bartolameolli, 89, of Iron Mountain, passed away Friday, July 20, 2012, at Pine Crest Medical Care Facility, Powers. He was born February 18, 1923, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Max and Viola (Fedrizzi) Bartolameolli. Henry grew up and attended school in Iron Mountain. He married Lucille Ruffatto, September 4, 1948, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Iron...
Douglas Moore
Jul 16, 2012
D. Ray Moore, 82, of Waucedah Township, passed away Monday, July 16, 2012, at his home. He was born February 6, 1930, in Ingham County, Mich., son of the late James Robert and Jessie (Conyers) Moore. Ray grew up in Ingham County and graduated from Everette High School. He served in the United States Navy. After being honorably discharged, he...
Mary Walther
Jul 12, 2012
Mary Jean Walther (nee Ney) "Jeannie" of Florence (formerly Merton and Oconomowoc) passed away July 12, 2012 at the age of 68. Jean was born October 5, 1943 in Hartland to parents Bernadette and John Ney. She was a 1961 graduate of Arrowhead High School. She married Robert J. Walther on September 4, 1965. Jean was an avid snowmobile rider,...
