OBITUARIES
Carol Bjorkman
Jan 29, 2012
Carol R. Bjorkman, 69, of Niagara, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain. She was born October 1, 1942, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Ruben and Ruth (Struebling) DeClark. Carol grew up in Niagara and graduated from Niagara High School in 1962. She married James Bjorkman on August 25, 1962, in Niagara....
Rosalie Geline
Jan 27, 2012
Rosalie L. Geline, 73, of Norway, passed away Friday, January 27, 2012, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain. She was born May 17, 1938, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Guido and Louise (Querio) Barboni. Rosalie was a lifelong resident of Iron Mountain and graduated from Iron Mountain High School. Rosalie was a waitress for many years at...
Olympia Balzarini
Jan 27, 2012
Olympia M. Balzarini, 97, of Iron Mountain, passed away Friday, January 27, 2012, at Hyland Nursing Home, Iron Mountain. She was born April 14, 1914, in Iron Mountain, one of 14 brothers and sisters born to Carlo and Clara (Carlevato) Porta. On September 3, 1932, she married Angelo Balzarini at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Iron Mountain. He preceded her in...
Sharon Griggs
Jan 26, 2012
Sharon M. Griggs, 69, of Iron Mountain, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain. She was born May 10, 1942, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Jule and Marion (Anderson) DeGrave. Sharon attended American Martyrs School in Kingsford. She moved to Chicago, Ill., and worked there for a few years before returning to...
Elizabeth Smith
Jan 24, 2012
Elizabeth S. Smith, 75, of Armstrong Creek, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at Maryhill Manor Nursing Home, Niagara, Wis. She was born on December 28, 1936, on the family farm in Armstrong Creek, daughter of the late Frank and Julia Toth. She grew up and lived most of her life in Armstrong Creek. Elizabeth married Ronald L. Smith on...
Doris Bath
Jan 24, 2012
Doris "Vicky" Bath, 84, of Iron Mountain, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at ManorCare Health Services, Kingsford. She was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Iron Mountain. Doris is survived by her husband, David; two sons, six grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. You may light a candle...
Beverly Noblet
Jan 22, 2012
Beverly D. Noblet, 72, of Crystal Falls, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012, at Northstar Health System, Iron River. She was born August 31, 1939, in Crystal Falls, daughter of the late Sigvard and Adele (Murray) Engstrom. On June 15, 1957, she married Edwin E. Noblet. He preceded her in death on Monday, May 30, 2011. Beverly was a homemaker...
Jane Zeleznik
Jan 21, 2012
Jane Marie Zeleznik, 76, of Amasa, passed away Saturday evening, January 21, 2012, at Northstar Health System hospital in Iron River. She was born July 10, 1935, in Crystal Falls, daughter of the late Alex and Emerald (Miller) Challancin. On August 2, 1969, she married John Zeleznik at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Crystal Falls. He preceded her in death...
Rosemary Larsen
Jan 19, 2012
Rosemary (Sculati) Larsen, 76, of Spread Eagle, Wis., passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer on Thursday, January 19, 2012, at her daughter's home in Illinois. She was born September 8, 1935, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Mario and Tressa (Crispigna) Sculati. Rosemary graduated from Iron Mountain High School, Class of 1953. After high school, Rosemary went...
Eva Hill
Jan 18, 2012
Eva M. Hill, 90, of Crystal Falls, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at her home. She was born July 3, 1921, in Crystal Falls, daughter of the late Gust and Julia (Autio) Hill. Eva is survived by nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Toivo, John, Nick, William, and Matt Hill; and...
Lila Klenovich
Jan 16, 2012
Lila J. Klenovich, 88, of Niagara, passed away Monday, January 16, 2012, at Maryhill Manor, Niagara. She was born Mach 7, 1923, in Niagara, daughter of the late George Henry and Edna (Ebidon) Towns. Lila grew up in Niagara and graduated from Niagara High School. She married Albert Klenovich on December 26, 1942, in Manhatten, Kans. He preceded her in...
Eva. Gill
Jan 14, 2012
Eva E. Gill, 85, of Crystal Falls, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2012, at Northstar Health System, Iron River. She was born December 2, 1926, in Amasa, daughter of the late Emil and Tekla (Vatte) Hanttula. Eva graduated from Amasa High School, Class of 1945. She married Howard Bennett in 1946. He preceded her in death on February 13, 2000....
Josephine Hohol
Jan 13, 2012
Josephine "Jo Ellen" Hohol, 72, of Niagara, passed away Friday, January 13, 2012, at her home. She was born April 8, 1939, in Amberg, Wis., daughter of the late William and Ruth (Suzawith) Collins. Jo Ellen grew up in Amberg and graduated from Amberg High School, Class of 1957. She married Everett Hohol on May 7, 1960, at St. Agnes...
Kenneth Edict
Jan 11, 2012
Kenneth Oliver Edict, 81, of King, Wis., passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at King Memorial Veterans Home. He was born January 30, 1931, in Niagara, son of the late Lee Edward and Bertha (Schwabe) Edict. Kenneth was in the United States Army where he served in the Korean War. Kenneth loved hunting and fishing with his grandchildren, Chad Enderby...
Thomas Phillips
Jan 9, 2012
Thomas Lee Phillips, 55, of Crystal Falls, passed away Monday, January 9, 2012, at his home. He was born April 10, 1956, in Chicago, Ill., son of the late Thomas F. and Eleanor (Orley) Phillips. On May 22, 1998, in Crystal Falls, he married the former Anita Mattson. Tom was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the...
Judith Smith
Jan 8, 2012
Judith M. Smith, 76, of Hamilton Lakes, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012, at Oak Crest Assisted Living, Norway. She was born June 25, 1935, in Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late Charles and Ann (Posadzy) Gery. Judith was raised in the Chicago area and graduated from St. Josaphat High School in Chicago. After high school, she became a model...
Rita Mcmullen
Jan 3, 2012
Rita J. McMullen, 77, of Florence, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at Golden Living Center, Florence. She was born September 14, 1934, in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of the late Thomas and Santina (Feira) Trama. Rita grew up in Iron Mountain and graduated from Iron Mountain High School. After graduating, she moved to Milwaukee, Wis., where she worked for...
Harry Ziniel
Dec 30, 2011
Harry Ziniel, 90, of Florence, passed away Friday, December 30, 2011, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain. He was born March 16, 1921, in Evanston, Ill., son of the late Harry and Elvina (Schoenman) Ziniel. Harry grew up in Illinois and graduated from Evanston Township High School, Class of 1940. He served in the United States Navy from 1942,...
Frank Oien
Dec 30, 2011
Frank "Gooch" Oien, 86, of Iron Mountain, passed away Friday, December 30, 2011, at his home. He was born June 12, 1925, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Ross and Elvera (Franco) Oien. Frank married Dorothy Peebles in 1956. She preceded him in death on December 25, 2003. Frank grew up in Iron Mountain and graduated from Iron Mountain...
Dennis Bloecher
Dec 29, 2011
Dennis R. Bloecher, 81, of Caspian, Mich., passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011, at Golden Living Center, Florence. He was born February 17, 1930, in Wittenberg, Wis., son of the late Edward and Esther (Stevens) Bloecher. Dennis grew up in Wittenberg and graduated from Wittenberg High School. He married Joan Howe on September 20, 1952, at the Presbyterian Church in...
