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Ella May White
Dec 6, 2024
Crystal Falls – Ella May White, 86, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich.
She was born on November 6, 1938, in Hardburly, KY, to the late Amos and Valentine (Shepherd) Ritchie.
She married Howard White on September 17, 1955. He preceded...
Dean A Anderson
Dec 4, 2024
Iron Mountain- Dean A. Anderson, 58, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
He was born July 24, 1966, in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of the late Ward and Rosemarie (Manganaro) Anderson. Dean grew up in Iron Mountain and graduated from Iron Mountain High School, class of 1984. He married Tena DelBello...
Arlene Nancy Depas
Nov 30, 2024
Niagara, WI – Arlene Nancy DePas, 85, of Niagara, WI passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Maryhill Manor, Niagara, WI.
She was born on March 18, 1939, in Iron Mountain, MI, to the late John and Elfie (Anderson) Erickson.
Arlene graduated from Niagara High School in 1957. During her high school years, Arlene...
Donald Roy Brown
Nov 27, 2024
Niagara – Donald "Banana" Brown, 90, of Niagara, Wisc., passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich.
He was born on August 28, 1934, in Niagara, Wisc., a son of the late Raymond and Clara (Santini) Brown.
Don was a lifelong resident of Niagara, and graduated...
Marilyn A Steeno
Nov 23, 2024
Marilyn Steeno, 93, passed away on November 23, 2024, at Maryhill Manor in Niagara, Wisc.
Marilyn was born in Vulcan, Mich., on September 2, 1931, the youngest and last surviving of 11 children of Polish immigrants, Michael Sr and Rose (Musica) Opolka.
She lived and worked on the family farm, and the sewing factory in...
Anthony Ozzello
Nov 22, 2024
Kingsford- Anthony "Tony" Ozzello Sr., of Kingsford, MI, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Optalis Health & Rehabilitation in Kingsford.
Tony was born August 24, 1940, in Iron Mountain, MI, son of the late James and Marie (Church) Ozzello. Tony grew up in Kingsford, graduating with the class of 1958. He went on to become...
Christine J Papp
Nov 20, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Christine Julia Papp, age 67, of Iron Mountain, who died peacefully on November 20, 2024, with her family at her bedside.
Christine was born on June 7, 1957, in Saginaw, MI, to Darwin and Helen Dennis. The youngest of three children, she cherished a childhood filled...
Robert Lee Caldwell
Nov 19, 2024
Vulcan – Robert Lee Caldwell, Jr., 61, of Vulcan, Mich., passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital, Green Bay, Wisc.
He was born on January 25, 1963, in Meridian, Miss., to Robert Caldwell, Sr., and Linda (Howse) Wiggins.
He graduated from South East Lauderdale High School, class of 1981. He married...
Barbara J Martiny
Nov 17, 2024
Crystal Falls - Barbara J. Martiny, 89, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich.
She was born May 16, 1935, in Alpha, Mich., daughter of the late Michael and Frances (Wiatrowski) Kocinski.
Barbara grew up in Alpha and was a graduate of...
Vernon F Shier
Nov 13, 2024
Amberg – Vernon Frances Shier, 84, of Amberg Wisc., passed away in his log cabin in the woods, on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.
He was born June, 16, 1940, in Antigo, Wisc., son of Frank and Milne (Fonsen) Shier.
He attended Shiocton Grade School and High School. After school, he enlisted in the United States...
Beverly Jean Lake
Nov 3, 2024
Niagara- Beverly Jean Lake, 84, of Niagara, Wisc., passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Optalis Health & Rehab., Kingsford, Mich.
She was born September 11, 1940, in Norway, Mich., daughter of the late Gerald and Catherine (Opolka) Arnold. Beverly grew up in Vulcan and was a graduate of Vulcan High School, class of 1958. On April...
Michael J Migazzi
Nov 3, 2024
Iron Mountain- Michael J. "Mike" Migazzi, 79, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away peacefully Sunday, November 3, 2024.
He was born December 21, 1944, in Iron River, Mich., son of the late Walter D. and Julia V. (Berti) Migazzi. Mike grew up in Caspian and was a graduate of Stambaugh High School, class of 1963. He went...
George Kevin Curran
Nov 2, 2024
Iron Mountain- George Kevin Curran, 74, of Niagara, WI passed away on Saturday November 2, 2024, at Oscar G Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, MI.
George was born on August 25, 1950, in Escanaba MI, son of the late John and Lorraine (Jolicoeur) Curran.
Shortly after he graduated from Escanaba High School, George was...
George A Bousley
Oct 28, 2024
Niagara – George A. Bousley, 89, of Niagara, Wisc., passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, Mich.
He was born on March 3, 1935, in Goodman, Wisc., to the late Oswald and Elvera (Erickson) Bousley.
He graduated from Pembine High School, class of 1953. He married Rosalie Groleski on...
Ruth E Geer (Berklund)
Oct 22, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ruth E. (Berklund) Geer, beloved mother, dedicated nurse, cancer fighter and survivor, and cherished friend, who left us peacefully in the morning of October 22nd at the age of 69. She was born on January 25th in Cottonwood, Idaho, and spent her life bringing love, care, and compassion...
Janice E. James
Oct 15, 2024
Janice E. James, 82, of San Marcos, California, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Brookdale Senior Living, San Marcos, California.
Janice was born April 7, 1942, in Iron River, Michigan, daughter of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Hoinowski) Peterson. She grew up and attended school in Iron River, Michigan, before residing in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin,...
Helen Nina Dunkes
Oct 12, 2024
Helen Nina Dunkes (Smith), 90, of Florence, Wisc., passed away on Saturday October 12, 2024 in Iron Mountain, Mich.
Helen was born on February 23, 1934, to Ralph and Dorothy (Nichols) Smith in Menasha, Wisc. She spent most of her youth in Florence, Wisc., graduating from Florence High school. After graduation she ran a local restaurant, "Lee's...
William Lyle Fagan
Oct 9, 2024
Florence- We say goodbye to our father William Lyle Fagan who passed away on October 9, 2024 at the age of 77. He was a man who lived life, he loved his family, and was loyal to his friends. He was a man of intrigue, often leaving a whirlwind of stories to last a lifetime. He will be immortalized...
Joyce M Smith
Oct 8, 2024
Iron River – Joyce M. Smith, 84, of Iron River, Mich., passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at her home with her family by her side.
She was born on December 2, 1939, in Chicago, Ill., to the late Judson and Marie (Bruning) Hammerschmidt.
She graduated from Lakeview High School, class of 1957. She...
Mary Louise Finendale
Oct 6, 2024
Mary Louise Finendale (Mitzi), 84, of Iron Mountain passed away on October 6, 2024 in Durand MI after a lengthy battle with heart disease.
Mitzi was born on May 8, 1940 to Kenneth Will and Genegieve (Will) Remmington in Milwaukee, WI. After Mitzi graduated from Kingsford High School in 1958, she went on to study cosmetology. She...
