OBITUARIES
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...
Edward Setlock
Nov 7, 2009
Edward Setlock, 94, of Milwaukee, Wis., formerly of Vulcan, Mich., passed away Saturday, November 7, 2009, at Ruth Hospice, Milwaukee. He was born May 30, 1915 in Vulcan, Mich., son of the late Stanley and Agnes Setlock. Edward graduated from Vulcan High School and went on to Jordan College for two years and from there to Marquette Law School, graduating...
Irving Larch
Nov 4, 2009
Irving W. Larch, 77, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital, Iron Mountain. He was born May 19, 1932, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Irving and Irene (Frosch) Larch. Private family services were held. You may light a candle in remembrance of Irving or leave a condolence for his family online...
Angela Seiter
Oct 24, 2009
Dr. Angela Anne Seiter, beloved mother and wife, joined her Savior in Heaven on Saturday evening October 24, 2009, after a nine year battle with cancer. Angela fought the good fight, never wavering from her faith in eternal salvation, trusting in Psalm 46 to "Be Still and Know that I am God." Angela's life was one best exemplified by a...
Apryll Curtis
Oct 22, 2009
Apryll D. Curtis, 30, of Crystal Falls, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 22, 2009, at her home. She was born April 16, 1979, in Crystal Falls, daughter of Edward and Frances (Contardi) Curtis. Apryll grew up in Crystal Falls and graduated from Crystal Falls High School, Class of 1999. She worked at Jubilee Foods as a greeter and customer service...
Bertha King
Oct 19, 2009
Bertha Marie King, 92, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Monday, October 19, 2009, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. She was born March 20, 1917, in Crystal Falls, daughter of the late John and Hilma (Norback) Leppiaho. Bertha grew up in Crystal Falls and graduated from Crystal Falls High School. After graduation, she moved to Chicago,...
Irene Krishen
Oct 14, 2009
Irene M. Krishen, 82, of Spring Hill, Fla., passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at the Methodist North Hospital, Memphis, Tenn. She was born May 9, 1927, in Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late Constantine and Katherine (Pogranichkna) Zubritzky. Irene married George Krishen on October 21, 1945, in Chicago. He preceded her in death on March 27, 2005. Irene and...
Mary Salli
Oct 14, 2009
Mary Louise Salli, 77, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at her home. She was born December 21, 1931, in Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late Raymond and Jeanette (Takala) Klase. Mary graduated from L'Anse High School, Class of 1950. She married Ken Salli in June of 1950. They moved to Detroit and six years later transferred...
Anne Jack
Oct 12, 2009
Anne Jack, 94, a resident of the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Monday, October 12, 2009, at Northstar Health System, Iron River, Mich. She was born August 13, 1915, in Crystal Falls, daughter of the late Joseph and Julia (Formolo) Sandri. On November 28, 1936, in Crystal Falls, she married Robert L. Jack. He preceded...
George Michaud
Oct 12, 2009
George John Michaud, 64, of Iron Mountain, passed away Monday, October 12, 2009, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital, Iron Mountain. He was born May 3, 1945, in Milwaukee, Wis., son of the late George Joseph and Marion R. (Hosking) Michaud. George married the former Sandra Andrews on September 5, 1981, at First Lutheran Church, Iron Mountain. He worked as a...
Marilyn Mcneil
Oct 8, 2009
Marilyn Marie McNeil, 72, of Crystal Falls, died Thursday, October 8, 2009, at Northstar Health Systems, Iron River, of complications due to pancreatic cancer. She was born February 24, 1937, in Crystal Falls, daughter of the late Charles Zdravecky and Caroline (Davis) Wierikko. Marilyn graduated from Crystal Falls High School, Class of 1955, and went on to complete a program...
