OBITUARIES
Regina Mclain
Dec 18, 2009
Regina McLain, 92, of Wausau, Wis. formerly of Florence, Wis., passed away Friday, December 18, 2009, at Stone Crest Residence, Wausau. She was born February 5, 1917, in Wausau, daughter of the late Martin and Mary (Gajewski) Przybocki. Regina grew up in Wausau and graduated from St. Michaels School, Wausau. After graduating, Regina moved with her family to Armstrong Creek,...
Everette Nichols
Dec 16, 2009
Everette C. "Jute" Nichols, 89, of Summerfield, Fla., formerly of Fence, Wis., passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at his home. He was born May 27, 1920, in Fern, Wis., son of the late Edward (EJ) and Sylvia (Thomas) Nichols. On Nov. 17, 1945, Jute was united in marriage to the former Harriet Czernek. She preceded him in death on...
Hershel Stevens
Dec 14, 2009
Hershel "Bud" Stevens, 63, of Crystal Falls, passed away Monday, December 14, 2009, at his home. He was born September 7, 1946, in Toledo, Ohio, son of the late Hershel E. and Ilene (Hetzler) Stevens. Hershel grew up in Petersburg, Mich. He married the former Sara Mitz on September 20, 1969, in Temperance, Mich. Hershel worked as an Animal Control...
Luther Baker
Dec 14, 2009
Luther Curtis Baker, Jr., 77, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Monday, December 14, 2009, at Northstar Health System, Iron River, Mich. He was born May 26, 1932, in Hillsdale, Mich., son of the late Luther and Hazel (Strong) Baker, Sr. Luther grew up in Hillsdale. He married the former Mary Gordon, who he was married to for 50 years....
John Dubrock
Dec 11, 2009
John Walter Dubrock, 87, of Iron River, Mich., passed away Friday, December 11, 2009, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, following a brief illness. He was born November 27, 1922, in Brampton, Mich., son of the late Walter and Estelle (Dahn) Dubrock. John worked for the City of Ferndale for 31 years, retiring January 1, 1980. After...
John Bannes
Dec 10, 2009
John A. Bannes, 84, of Vulcan, Mich., passed away Thursday, December 10, 2009, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital, Iron Mountain. He was born September 13, 1925, in Chicago, Ill., son of the late John F. and Gertrude (Grubbe) Bannes. John married the former Shirley Zintak on November 16, 1973, in Illinois. John and Shirley lived in Illinois unitl 1985, when...
Sylvia Erwin
Dec 4, 2009
Sylvia D. Erwin, 91, of Fern, Wis., passed away Friday, December 4, 2009, at Aspirus Hospital, Wausau, Wis. Sylvia was born on February 16, 1918 in Milwaukee, Wis., daughter of the late George and Stella (Demetracopoulos) Ivalis. She grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from South Milwaukee High School. Sylvia went on to attend business school in Milwaukee and received...
Martha Eisenmann
Dec 4, 2009
Martha Ann Eisenmann, 73, of Spread Eagle, passed away Friday, December 4, 2009, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital, Iron Mountain. She was born December 21, 1935, in Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late Michael and Rosalie (Russo) Masengo. Martha married Ralph R. Eisenmann on November 10, 1965, in Chicago. He preceded her in death on December 4, 2000. Martha and...
Kenneth Kidd
Dec 2, 2009
Kenneth C. Kidd, 41, of Iron River, Mich., passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at Northstar Health System, Iron River. Private family services were held. You may light a candle in remembrance of Kenneth or leave a condolence for his family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com The Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home, Crystal Falls, is serving the family.
David Decremer
Dec 1, 2009
David B. DeCremer, 62, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at his home. He was born May 20, 1947, in Norway, Mich., son of the late Frank and Edith (Axelson) DeCremer. David was raised in Niagara and graduated from Niagara High School Class of 1965. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After...
Tauno Koski
Nov 30, 2009
Tauno Olavi Koski, 86, of Crystal Falls, went to be with the Lord on November 30, 2009, surrounded by family and friends. He was born at 4:00 a.m. on a snowy, February 12th, 1923, morning, son of the late Ivar and Edla (Kettula) Koski. He married the former Ilona Rajala on December 6, 1946, in Crystal Falls. She preceded him...
Jean Bartsch
Nov 29, 2009
In loving memory of William F. Bartsch, February 28, 1933 to July 26, 1998, retired Air Force Crew Chief, and Jean M. Bartsch, December 3, 1933 to November 29, 2009, Phone Operator/Retail Sales. Both are survived by three sons, Greg, Jeff, and Jody Bartsch, all of Tucson, Ariz.; one daughter, Paula Sitzman, DePere, Wis.; three grandchildren, Mark, Brad, and April...
Kathleen Mcleod
Nov 28, 2009
Kathleen M. McLeod, 91, of Crystal Falls, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2009, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. She was born November 2, 1918, in Lake Linden, Mich., daughter of the late Lincoln and Mayme (Moehrke) Williams. Kathleen married Irving McLeod on June 15, 1940, in Lake Linden. He preceded her in death on December 27,...
Susan Cohen
Nov 25, 2009
Susan (Rehm) Hietala Gordon Cohen, 65, of Dunbar, Wis., passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2009, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital, Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born April 28, 1944, in Lake Charles, La., daughter of the late Robert Rehm and Lois (Stott) Vierkandt. Susan grew up in Wheaton, Ill. She married Tracy Cohen in 1966. He preceded her in death...
Georgia Guynn
Nov 21, 2009
Georgia Guynn, 75, of Pembine, Wis., passed away Saturday, November 21, 2009, at Maryhill Manor, Niagara, Wis. She was born April 12, 1934, in Indiana, daughter of the late Arlie and Gladys Guynn. Georgia grew up in Kingman, Indiana. She graduated from Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana, where she received her teaching degree. After graduating from college, Georgia moved...
Mary Coombs
Nov 18, 2009
Mary Coombs, 99, of Iron Mountain, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at Maryhill Manor, Niagara. She was born June 5, 1910, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Peter and Rose (Baldrica) Sacchetti. Mary married Douglas Coombs. He preceded her in death in 1976. Mary enjoyed cooking, playing cards, and babysitting. She was especially known for her authentic Italian...
Bernard Dale
Nov 18, 2009
Bernard K. Dale, 96, of Crystal Falls, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at Northstar Health System, Iron River. He was born June 6, 1913, in Darlington, Indiana, son of the late Bert and Annabelle (Shaffer) Dale. He married Elsie R. Dunbar on November 7, 1940, in Aurora, Ill. She preceded him in death on September 10, 2007. Survivors include...
Carlo Calo
Nov 15, 2009
Carlo "Chuck" Calo, age 95, of Iron mountain, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2009, at Hyland Nursing Home, Iron Mountain. He was born September 13, 1914, in Chicago, Ill., son of the late Pietro and Grace (Vitale) Calo. The family moved to Iron Mountain in 1925, where his father opened a tailor and furrier shop. Carlo graduated from Iron Mountain...
Eugenia Raether
Nov 14, 2009
Jane (Eugenia) Raether, 97, of Foster City, Mich., passed away Saturday, November 14, 2009, at Freeman Nursing Home, Kingsford. She was born August 26, 1912, in Foster City, daughter of the late Peter and Amanda (Stenback) Carlson. Jane married Walter Raether on May 27, 1939, in Escanaba, Mich. He preceded her in death in February 1998. Jane enjoyed gardening, cooking,...
Mary Borga
Nov 13, 2009
Mary E. Borga, 82, of Iron Mountain, passed away Friday, November 13, 2009, at Hyland Nursing Home, Iron Mountain. She was born December 4, 1926, in Tri Mountain, Mich., daughter of the late Gaspard and Eda (Hart) Michaud. Mary graduated from Painsdale High School, Painsdale, Mich. and went on to attend St. Scholastica College, Duluth, Minn. She later received her...
