Local obituaries for Jacobs Funeral Homes & Crematory

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Oct 5, 2024

Niagara – Lawrence "Larry" J. Chapman, Jr., 83, of Niagara, Wisc., passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Maryhill Manor, Niagara, Wisc.

He was born on July 29, 1941, in Norway, Mich., to the late Lawrence J. and Fleda L. (Caddy) Chapman.

He married Mary Phillip on April 4, 1964 in Milwaukee, Wisc.

Oct 4, 2024

Spread Eagle – Norma J. Apolskis, 73, of Spread Eagle, Wisc., passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Florence Health Services, Florence, Wisc.

She was born on August 17, 1951, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Gerald and Rosie (Jackson) Michaud.

She is survived by her son, Michael Juneau; brother, Terry Michaud; sisters, Joan...

Oct 3, 2024

Elaine Mae Fought Moore, age 87, died at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson on Thursday, October 3, 2024, embraced by loved ones. She was born November 22, 1936, in Pontiac, Michigan, the daughter of Betty and Francis Fought, she graduated from Pontiac Central High School, class of 1954. During her time in Pontiac, Elaine became an accomplished musician first by learning...

Sep 21, 2024

Crystal Falls – Raymond A. Niemi, 90, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, Mich.

He was born on April 11, 1934, in Crystal Falls, Mich., to the late Toivo and Elizabeth (Eckola) Niemi.

He married Betty Ann Tamminen on August 18, 1956. He was...

Sep 21, 2024

Iron Mountain – Duane L. Osieczonek, 60, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, Mich.

He was born on December 21, 1963, in Iron Mountain, Mich., to the late Wayne and Shirley (Parent) Osieczonek.

He married Julie Walker on October 3, 2009, in Quinnesec, Mich....