OBITUARIES
Joann Breszinsky
Jul 8, 2012
JoAnn "Jo Jo" Breszinsky, 61, of Iron Mountain, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2012, at her home. She was born October 18, 1950, in Johnstown, Pa., daughter of the late J.E. and Kathleen (Whyte) Johns. Jo Jo graduated from West Tech High School, in Cleveland, Ohio. She married John Breszinsky on July 23, 1976, in Cleveland, Ohio. He preceded her...
Richard Schneider
Jul 4, 2012
Richard V. Schneider, 60, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born November 17, 1951, in Iron Mountain, son of the late James and Nettie (Hoglund) Schneider. Richard lived in Alaska when he was young, then moved to Green Bay, Wis., graduating from Southwest High School and then...
Helen Ghere
Jun 26, 2012
Helen M. Ghere, 93, of Florence, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at Golden Living Center, Florence. She was born April 6, 1919, in Hartford, Wis., daughter of the late Steve and Catherine (Heiliker) Cuggino. Helen grew up in Breitung Township and attended school in Kingsford. She moved to Florence in 1945. Helen married Lloyd Stout in 1947. He preceded...
Florian Wolak
Jun 26, 2012
Florian "Fling" Wolak, 83, of Buck Lake (Alpha) passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 26, 2012. He was born August 12, 1928, in Buck Lake. Florian served in the Korean War. He married the love of his life Violet Pifer on February 10, 1968. They lived in the Buck Lake District where they managed their family farm. Florian...
Elaine Osier
Jun 22, 2012
Margaret Elaine Osier, 95, of Niagara, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, June 23, 2012, at Maryhill Manor, Niagara. She was born December 20, 1916, in Ishpeming, Mich., daughter of the late Ulrich and Helen (Murphy) Vigneau. Elaine graduated at the age of 16 from Niagara High School and went on to complete her certificate in cosmetology. She...
Rudolph Snell
Jun 21, 2012
Rudolph F. Snell, 92, formerly of Crystal Falls (Mansfield), Mich., and most recently of Menominee, Mich., passed away Thursday, June 21, 2012, at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility, Powers, Mich. He was born November 17, 1919, in Crystal Falls, son of the late Fred and Ida (Buck) Snell. He resided there all of his life until enlisting in the United States...
John Burbey
Jun 20, 2012
John Waldron Burbey, 86, of Niagara, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at Mary Hill Manor, Niagara, after a long illness. He was born January 12, 1926, in Milwaukee, son of the late Dr. Prosper and Inez (Waldron) Burbey. John married Marjorie Hendricks on January 12, 1944. She preceded him in death on August 5, 2008. John graduated...
Winifred Bertsch
Jun 20, 2012
Winifred G. Bertsch, 92, of Kingsford, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at Evergreen Assisted Living, Kingsford. Private family services were held. You may light a candle in remembrance of Winifred or leave a condolence for her family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com The Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron Mountain, is serving the family.
Ruth Makuck
Jun 15, 2012
Ruth M. "Bootsie" Makuck, 87, of Crystal Falls, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, June 15, 2012, at Northstar Health System, Iron River. She was born November 16, 1924, in Crystal Falls, daughter of the late Clarence and Mildred (Payne) Stacy. Ruth was a lifelong resident of Crystal Falls and, as a member of the Class of 1943,...
Joseph Chernach
Jun 7, 2012
Joseph Chernach, 25, of Hixton, Wis., passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012, at his home. He was born July 11, 1986, in Lansing, Mich., to Debra Pyka (Osegard) and Jeffrey Chernach. Joe attended Hixton and Arcadia Elementary Schools and then attended Forest Park Elementary and graduated from Forest Park High School, Crystal Falls, in 2005, as an honor student. Joe...
Mary Wickstrom
Jun 2, 2012
Mary L. "Putsy" Wickstrom, 84, of Florence, passed away peacefully at her home on June 2, 2012, surrounded by loved ones. She was born April 14, 1928, in Florence, to the late Eli and Matilda (La Chapelle) Youngell. Putsy married Wesley Wickstrom in 1967, in Fence, Wis. Putsy graduated from Florence High School and worked at O'Connor's Liquor Store in...
Irena Kuchar
Jun 2, 2012
Irena Kuchar, 65, of Florence, Wis., passed away Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born on October 10, 1946, in Hanover, Germany daughter of the late Stefan and Roslia (Pron) Kuchar. Irena came to the United States at the age of three. She resided in Chicago, Ill., until 1983, at which time...
Maryjane Defiore
May 30, 2012
MaryJane DeFiore, 74, of Iron Mountain, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain. She was born February 15, 1938, in Baltimore, Md., daughter of the late Lloyd and Edna Jones. MaryJane grew up in Lake Linden, Mich., and graduated from Lake Linden High School. In 1982, she moved to Iron Mountain. While in Iron...
Aunny Hultquist
May 30, 2012
Aunny H. Hultquist, 102, of Duluth, Ga., formerly of Crystal Falls, Mich., died on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Plantation South Assisted Living in Duluth. For the past seven years, she has resided at Plantation South. Aunny made many friends there and was very well loved by the staff. She recently celebrated her 102nd birthday with her daughters, Claire and...
Anne Rossi
May 29, 2012
Our Beloved Anne went to meet her Lord on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. She was born November 11, 1917, in Alpha, Mich., daughter of the late Silvio and Severina (Mottes) Rossi. Aunt Anne graduated from Alpha High School, Class of 1933. She worked part-time at the post office and bank, and then attended MSU and worked for General Motors. After...
Albert Zambon
May 25, 2012
Albert A. Zambon, 95, of Iron Mountain, passed away Friday, May 25, 2012, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain. He was born April 13, 1917, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Ferdinand and Olive (Flessati) Zambon. Albert graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1935 and Business College, Milwaukee, Wis. in 1936. Albert married Elizabeth DePolis on October...
Vance Freeberg
May 22, 2012
Vance G. Freeberg, 73, of Homestead passed away, Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at his home. He was born on July 12, 1938, in Centralia, Ill., son of the late Karl and Ardith (Tomlinson) Freeberg. Vance was raised in Kingsford, Mich. at a young age before moving to Homestead. He went on to graduate from Florence High School. Vance was in...
Elaine Pretto
May 21, 2012
Elaine I. Pretto, 85, of Crystal Falls, passed away Monday, May 21, 2012, at Northstar Health System, Iron River. She was born September 24, 1926, in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of the late Oscar and Della (Dohrmann) Shoquist. Elaine was a lifelong resident of Crystal Falls. Elaine Married Ernest "Ticker" Pretto. He preceded her in death on November 19, 1986....
Michael Boettcher
May 20, 2012
Michael L. Boettcher, 64, of Spread Eagle, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2012, at his home. He was born January 21, 1948, in Waukegan, Ill., son of Eileen and the late Raymond Boettcher. Mike grew up in Ingleside, Ill., and attended school there and later attended Florence High School. Mike served in the United States Army being stationed in Korea...
Joseph Lucas
May 18, 2012
Joseph S. Lucas, 86, of Iron Mountain, passed away Friday, May 18, 2012, at Hyland Nursing Home, Iron Mountain. He was born May 16, 1926, in Iron Mountain, son of the late John and Mary Lucas. Joe worked at Khoury Brothers. Joe is survived by his daughter, Barb (John Remer) Edwards; four grandchildren, Roxanne, Eric, Tina, Joe; and a very...
