OBITUARIES
Joyce Quinn
Jan 28, 2010
Joyce E. Quinn, 82, of Caspian, Mich., passed away Thursday, January 28, 2010, at Iron River Care Center, Iron River. She was born February 20, 1927, in Glidden, Wis., daughter of the late Edward and Ethel (Greenshield) Hultquist. Joyce grew up in Glidden and graduated from Glidden High School. In September, 1946, she married James Quinn in Glidden. He preceded...
Gloria Schmidt
Jan 24, 2010
Gloria C. Schmidt, 75, of Crystal Falls, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2010, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. She was born April 6, 1934, in Spalding, daughter of the late Fred and Dora (St. John) Paquette. On January 29, 1955, Gloria married Robert Schmidt in Kingsford. Gloria and Robert moved to Crystal Falls in 1955. Gloria...
Albert Toth
Jan 23, 2010
Albert C. Toth, 76, of Armstrong Creek, Wis., passed away Saturday, January 23, 2010, at Hoffmann's Paradise, Armstrong Creek. He was born September 3, 1933, in Armstrong Creek, son of the late Frank and Julia Toth. Albert was a life-long resident of Armstrong Creek where he owned and operated a dairy farm. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with...
Sandra Tuomela
Jan 22, 2010
Sandra Ann Tuomela, 39, of Vulcan Mich., passed away Friday, January 22, 2010, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain. She was born August 4, 1970, in Grand Rapids, Mich., daughter of John Tuomela and Barbara Hutchings. Sandra Ann grew up in Grand Rapids, and graduated from Lowell High Scool, Class of 1988. She made her home in the Upper...
Clara Frisanco
Jan 20, 2010
Clara Frisanco, 96, a resident of the Iron County Medical Care Facility of Crystal Falls, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2010, at Northstar Health System, Iron River. She was born May 7, 1913, in Crystal Falls, daughter of the late August and Minnie (Durst) Schaal. In August of 1938 she married Benjamin Frisanco in Stambaugh. He preceded her in death...
Donald Lund
Jan 20, 2010
Donald Lund, 91, of Florence, Wis., passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2010, at the Golden Living Center, Florence. He was born April 29, 1918, in Florence, son of the late Arthur and Laura (Harrison) Lund. Don was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Florence High School, Class of 1936. Don worked on gliders at the Ford Plant in Kingsford,...
Viola Beckstrom
Jan 18, 2010
Viola Beckstrom, 99, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Monday, January 18, 2010, at Northstar Health System, Iron River, Mich. She was born April 12, 1910, in Crystal Falls, daughter of the late Eric and Edla (Rosengren) Johnson. On April 19, 1947, she married Leonard Beckstrom; he preceded her in death on April 20, 1974. Viola grew up in Crystal...
Delores Elczuk
Jan 13, 2010
Delores Catherine Elczuk, 60, formerly of Alpha, Mich., passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at Golden Living Center, Florence, Wis. She was born October 1, 1949, in Alpha, daughter of Chester R. and the late Marie Louise (Kemet) Elczuk. Delores was a retired public school teacher. Survivors include her father, Chester R. Elczuk, and one brother, Chester S. Elczuk, both...
Gerald Michaud
Jan 8, 2010
Gerald Michaud, 79, of Spread Eagle, Wis., passed away Friday, January 8, 2010, at ManorCare Health Services, Kingsford, Mich. He was born April 30, 1930, in Iron Mountain, Mich. son of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Smithson) Michaud. Gerald grew up and attended school in Iron Mountain. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Gerald...
Paul Lownik
Dec 31, 2009
Paul A. Lownik, 86, of Wausaukee, Wis., passed away Thursday, December 31, 2009, at Oscar G. Johnson Veterans Administration Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born June 29, 1923, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Frank and Adeline (Leaveck) Lownik. Paul married Elizabeth "Betty" White on April 19, 1947, in Racine, Wis. Paul spent many summers in Florence,...
Dominick Cianfarani
Dec 31, 2009
Dominick Cianfarani, 56, Florence, Wis., passed away Thursday, December 31, 2009, at Dickinson County Hospital , Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born June 14, 1953, in Lincoln Park, Mich., son of Virginia (Gerouz) and the late Rudolph Cianfarani. Dominick was a boiler operator for Verso Paper mill in Quinnesec and resided in the area for 30 years. He enjoyed hunting,...
Jean Berg
Dec 29, 2009
In loving memory of Herbert C. Berg, born Chicago, Ill. on February 10, 1929, to December 29, 1996, retired truck driver and Jean P. Berg, born Hermansville, Mich., March 3, 1930, to December 29, 2009, retired executive assistant. Both are survived by their daughter, Jacalyn Smith of San Jose, Calif. and their son, Michael Berg of Belmont, Calif.; four grandchildren,...
Mary Faccin
Dec 29, 2009
Mary D. Faccin, 95, Crystal Falls, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. She was born March 16, 1914, in Boston, Mass., daughter of the late Frank and Fillipina (Josephine) (nee Ferrara) Trapino Ferrari. She married Leo Faccin and he preceded her in death on August 24, 1991. Mary was a homemaker and...
Harold Westman
Dec 28, 2009
Harold Lee Westman, 78, of Homestead, Wis., passed away Monday, December 28, 2009, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital, Iron Mountain. He was born July 20, 1931, in Homestead, Wis., son of the late Arvid and Elizabeth (Schuirmann) Westman. Harold married Alice Vassar on June 11, 1955, in Homestead. Harold was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the...
Alice Marth
Dec 26, 2009
Alice M. Marth, 89, of Niagara, formerly of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2009, at Dickinson Healthcare System, Iron Mountain. She was born May 15, 1920, in Milwaukee, Wis., daughter of the late Willhem and Emma (Kuhfeldt) Volkmann. Alice grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Milwaukee Girls Tech. High School. She married Harold Peterson in Bailey's...
Mary Barrow
Dec 25, 2009
On Christmas morning, December 25, 2009 Mary Ruth Barrow, 75, of Felch, received the greatest gift of all, entering into God's loving embrace. Mary was born May 26, 1934, in Escanaba, Mich. Daughter of the late Oliver and Effie Gedvick and was raised in Foster City, Mich. She graduated from Felch High School and was a member of Zion Lutheran...
Ronald Smith
Dec 24, 2009
Ronald L. Smith, 80, of Fence, Wis., passed away Thursday, December 24, 2009, at Hoffmann's Paradise, Armstrong Creek, Wis. He was born October 5, 1929, in Milwaukee, Wis., son of the late Ronald and Elsie (Nieman) Smith. He married the former Elizabeth Toth on October 4, 1958, in Milwaukee. Ronald served in the United States Marine Corps. during the Korean...
Lillian Mohr
Dec 20, 2009
Lillian Mohr, 86, Florence, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2009, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Michigan. She was born December 11, 1923, in Crandon, Wis., daughter of the late Charles and Gertrude (LaRock) Wilber. Lillian grew up and attended school in Crandon. She lived in Laona for many years before moving to Florence in 1963. Lillian was...
Fleda Chapman
Dec 19, 2009
Fleda L. "Jackie" Chapman, 93, Kingsford, Mich., passed away Saturday, December 19, 2009, at Manorcare, Kingsford. She was born May 16, 1916, in Jackson, California, daughter of the late John and Fleda (Berry) Caddy. On June 15, 1937, in Holly, Mich. she married Lawrence Chapman. He preceded her in death in March of 1988. Jackie was the youngest of three...
Dorothy Kosky
Dec 18, 2009
Dorothy Lee Kosky, 87, of Iron River, passed away Friday, December 18, 2009, at Northstar Health System, Iron River. She was born November 8, 1922, in Logansport, Indiana, daughter of the late Walker and Nancy (McIntosh) Spicer. Dorothy was a resident of the Hagerman Lake area until she married Jess William Kosky on September 2, 1950. He preceded her in...
