OBITUARIES
Joan Osterberg
Feb 16, 2012
Joan Frances Osterberg, 84 , of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain. She was born September 20, 1927, in Kimberly, Wis., daughter of the late John and Bertha (Gruen) Weyenberg. Joan grew up in Kimberly and graduated from Kimberly High School. She married Don Froze on September 4, 1948 at...
Freda Christian
Feb 15, 2012
Freda Eva (Cudnohufsky) Christian, 94, of Kingsford, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 15, 2012. Freda was led to the Lord by her daughter, Marvel in May of 2010. She finally had peace with God and Freda understood that Jesus came to reconcile her to himself so that she was able to also reconcile her earthly...
John Langren
Feb 15, 2012
John "Jack" R. Langren, 76, of Lake Tomahawk, Wis., passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at his home surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Ministry Health Care Dr. Kate Hospice. He was born August 22, 1935, in Marenesco, Mich., son of the late Herbert and Margaret (Nye) Langren. Jack moved to Lake Tomahawk at a young...
Joseph Tavarczky
Feb 13, 2012
Joseph Tavarczky, 92, of Crystal Falls, passed away Monday, February 13, 2012, at Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. Private family services are being held. You may light a candle in remembrance of Joseph, or leave a condolence for his family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com. The Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home of Crystal Falls is serving the family.
Henry Ellingson
Feb 10, 2012
Henry E. Ellingson, 88, of Pembine, Wis., passed away Friday, February 10, 2012, at Maryhill Manor, Niagara. Henry was born April 4, 1923, in Sun Prairie, Wis., son of the late Conrad and Jensina (Farness) Ellingson. He grew up in Sun Prairie. Henry married Erma Jean Lawrence on March 27, 1948, in Sun Prairie. They raised their family in DeForest,...
Peter Albarello
Feb 8, 2012
Peter J. Albarello, "Pete Bacco", 76, of Crystal Falls, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, surrounded by his family. He was born June 3, 1935, in Crystal Falls, where he was a lifelong resident. He married Connie Davidson on July 11, 1959, and they celebrated 52 years together this past summer. Peter operated and then owned Bacco Motor...
Patricia Andreini
Feb 7, 2012
Patricia "Pat" Andreini, 78, of Iron Mountain, passed away Tuesday, February 07, 2012, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain. She was born June 24, 1933, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Patrick and Margaret (Wells) Pillion. Pat grew up Iron Mountain and graduated from Iron Mountain High School, Class of 1951. She married Gerald Andreini on January 9,...
E. Sundquist
Feb 1, 2012
E. June Sundquist, 88, of Crystal Falls, passed away quietly at Marquette General Hospital on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. She was born June 4, 1923, in Chicago, Ill., and lived in many Midwestern states and cities with her husband and children, before finally settling in Crystal Falls, where she has resided for the past 40 years. June was an avid...
John Breszinsky
Jan 31, 2012
John P. Breszinsky, 66, of Iron Mountain, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain. He was born September 3, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio, son of the late John and Ann (Paul) Breszinsky. John grew up in Cleveland and was raised by his mother and grandmother. He graduated from West Tech High School,...
Ronald Eldred
Jan 29, 2012
Ronald H. Eldred, 62, of Kingsford, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain. He was born January 23, 1950, in Detroit, Mich., son of the late Harry and Dorothy (Rinderspacher) Eldred. Ronald grew up in Hazel Park, Mich., and graduated from Hazel Park High School. He worked a short period of time in Hazel...
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...
