OBITUARIES
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,...
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...
