OBITUARIES
Mildred Loppnow
Nov 25, 2010
Mildred "Millie" Loppnow, 85, of Florence, Wis., passed away Thursday, November 25, 2010, at Golden Living Center, Florence. She was born on September 9, 1925, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., daughter of the late Mary Olson and the late Carl Zeaman. Millie married Carl Loppnow on June 7, 1948, in Milwaukee, Wis. They resided in Milwaukee until retirement, moving to Florence...
Garth Brasure
Nov 24, 2010
Garth C. Brasure, 75, of Niagara, Wis., peacefully passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at his home after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 18, 1935, in New London, Wis., son of the late Howard and Minnie (Korth) Brasure. Garth grew up in Sheboygan Falls, Wis., and graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School in 1953....
Charles Ongena
Nov 24, 2010
Charles P. Ongena, 66, of Iron Mountain, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain. Private family services are being held. You may light a candle in remembrance of Charles, or leave a condolence for his family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com The Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron Mountain, is serving the family.
Mary Southworth
Nov 23, 2010
Mary J. Southworth, 87, of Florence, Wis., passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2010, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain. She was born on September 9, 1923, in Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late Thomas Brown and Grace (Fischer) Maxwell. Mary married Philip Southworth on September 18, 1945, in Evanston, Ill; he survives. After being married, Mary and Philip resided...
Frances Aubuchon
Nov 20, 2010
Frances M. AuBuchon, 96, Florence, Wis., passed away Saturday, November 20, 2010, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born September 5, 1914, in Dane, Wis., daughter of the late Matthew and Louisa (Wilke) Biwersi. In 1937 she married John L. AuBuchon at St. Michael Catholic Church, Dane. He preceded her in death in 1999. Frances graduated...
Edgar Aderman
Nov 20, 2010
Edgar Aderman, 87, of Niagara, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2010, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 27, 1923, in Daggett, Mich., son of the late Carl and Floy (Bates) Aderman. Edgar graduated high school in Daggett, and as a young man joined the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). He later served his country in the United...
Hattie Stankewicz
Nov 20, 2010
Hattie L. Stankewicz, 96, of Alpha, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2010, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. She was born June 4, 1914, in Alpha, daughter of the late Frank and Ida (Gollakner) Bailey. On January 27, 1934, in Alpha, she married Anthony Stankewicz. He preceded her in death on April 11, 1982. Hattie was raised...
Niels Mikkelsen
Nov 18, 2010
Niels Christian Mikkelsen, Jr., passed away on November 18, 2010, at age 93. Born on February 6, 1917, he was the son of Niels and Katrina Mikkelsen, immigrants to America in 1905, from Thisted, Denmark. Dad was always proud of his Danish heritage and instilled values of personal confidence and persistence. In 1995, he married Margaret Schauer, and they have...
Mark Stevens
Nov 16, 2010
Mark R. Stevens passed away November 16, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mark was born July 3, 1952, son of John and Shirley Stevens. He graduated from Appleton High School West in 1970. He then married his wife Laurie Kalwitz on June 30, 1977. He is survived by his wife Laurie and three sons Jeremiah (special friend Tiffany...
David Kenney
Nov 16, 2010
David J. Kenney, 71, of Amasa, Mich., passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2010, at Northstar Health System, Iron River. He was born June 9, 1939, in Amasa, son of the late Marino and Josephine (Libardi) Kenney. David married Susan Giels on June 15, 1977, in Chicago, Ill.; she survives. David graduated from Amasa High School. He then moved to Chicago...
Earl Annear
Nov 12, 2010
Earl R. Annear, 91, of Iron Mountain, passed away Friday, November 12, 2010, at Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain. He was born June 16, 1919, in Alpha Mich., son of the late Alvin and Ann (Eade) Annear. Earl married the former Rose Wagner on April 19, 1947, in Detroit; she preceded him in death on October 1,...
Robert Hill
Nov 11, 2010
Robert A. Hill, 79, of Kingsford, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2010, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain. He was born on June 10, 1931, in Kingsford, son of the late Robert S. Hill and Christine "Toots" (Peterson) Gasbarro. Bob married Dolores Wepsala on September 10, 1955, at the First Lutheran Church, Iron Mountain; she survives. Bob lived in...
Nellie Novey
Nov 10, 2010
Nellie Novey passed away on November 10, 2010, just one day shy of her 95th birthday. She was born on November 11, 1915, to Peter and Mary Bara. Her family was proud to be one of the original pioneers of Buck Lake. She was a founding member of St. Edwards Church in Alpha. Nellie worked as a waitress at several...
Alec Malkin
Nov 8, 2010
Alec Malkin, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away November 8, 2010, at the age of 94. Dear son of the late Morris and the late Fanny Malkin. Beloved husband of the late Bernice (nee Rappaport). Cherished father of Steven (Sandra) and Stuart (former wife Michelle) Malkin. Fond grandfather of Morrisa (Marc Sprintz) Malkin, James Kwapien, Rachel Kwapien, Benjamin Malkin, Jeff...
Henry Antonissen
Nov 6, 2010
We said goodbye to a wonderful man on November 6, 2010, Henry Antonissen of Niagara. At the age of 89 he died peacefully at his home. Henry was born on December 23, 1920, in Niagara to Henry Sr. and Elizabeth (Brown) Antonissen who carved a farmstead out of the rugged Northern Wisconsin woods. Henry attended Mountain School (one room school...
Anne Bigalke
Nov 6, 2010
Anne H. Bigalke, 76, of Florence, Wis. passed away Saturday, November 6, 2010, at the Golden Living Center in Florence. She was born November 15, 1933, in Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth (Schmalz) Stricker. Anne was a graduate of St. Benedict Preparatory High School, Chicago. She married Richard Bigalke on January 30, 1954, in Chicago. While...
Elizabeth Abdella
Nov 2, 2010
Elizabeth "Babe" Abdella, 98, of Florence, Wis., passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2010, at the Golden Living Center, Florence. She was born March 23, 1912, in Florence, daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Dunkel) Manke. Babe grew up and attended school in Spread Eagle, Wis. She married James L. Liddle in 1930; he preceded her in death in 1975....
Robert Spade
Oct 29, 2010
Robert John Spade, 70, of Commonwealth, Wis., passed away Friday, October 29, 2010, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 14, 1940, in Niagara, Wis., son of Jacob and Mabel (Genrick) Spade. Robert graduated from Niagara High School, Class of 1959. After graduation, he joined the United States Army...
Stanley Wickman
Oct 22, 2010
Stanley "Slim" R. Wickman, 100, of Amasa passed away Friday, October 22, 2010, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. He was born April 2, 1910, in Marinette, Wis., son of the late Charles and Selma (Wallin) Wickman. In 1945 he married Jeanette Mahoski. She preceded him in death on November 13, 2002. Slim was a timber cruiser...
Gary Spletzer
Oct 21, 2010
Gary W. Spletzer, 59, of Green Bay, Wis., formerly of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 21, 2010, at St. Mary's Hospital, Green Bay. He was born on April 21, 1951, in Crystal Falls, Mich., son of the late Walter and Margaret Spletzer. Gary grew up in Crystal Falls, Mich., and he graduated from Forest Park High...
