OBITUARIES
Donald Pietsch
Jun 9, 2009
Donald Anton Pietsch, 77, of Peshtigo, Wis., passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at the Oscar G. Johnson V.A. Medical Center, Iron Mountain. He was born January 4, 1932, in Menominee, Mich., son of the late Anton and Luella (Bero) Pietsch. Donald grew up in Menominee and graduated from Menominee High School, Class of 1950. He served in the United...
Jennie Melelli
Jun 7, 2009
Jennie D. Melelli, 91, of Iron Mountain, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2009, at ManorCare Health Services, Kingsford. She was born June 24, 1917, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Domenic and Theresa (Spera) Gasbarro. Jennie married Eugene Melelli on June 18, 1938, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Iron Mountain. He preceded her in death in March, 1958. Jennie...
Walter Glaser
Jun 4, 2009
Walter L. Glaser, 87, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Thursday, June 04, 2009, at Hoffmann Paradise, Fence, Wis. He was born December 4, 1921, in Amasa, Mich., son of the late Gustav and Bertha (Kamine) Glaser. You may light a candle in remembrance of Walter or leave a condolence for his family online at www.JacobsFuneral Homes.com The Jacobs Funeral Home,...
John Petrick
Jun 3, 2009
John W. Petrick, 50, of Florence, Wis., passed away Wednesday, June 03, 2009, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital, Iron Mountain. He was born May 14, 1959, in Milwaukee, Wis, son of Wesley and Josephine (Fischer) Petrick. He married Helena Marie Jaromin on April 28, 2009, in Florence. John loved the country, wolves, hunting, fishing, and listening to classic country music....
George Zajicek
May 28, 2009
George H. Zajicek, 76, of Crystal Falls, Mich. and a resident of the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans, Marquette, Mich., passed away Thursday, May 28, 2009, at Marquette General Hospital, Marquette. He was born January 15, 1933, in Chicago, Ill., son of the late George and Emily Zajicek. He married the former Maryann Farber and she preceded him in death...
Niles Hiltunen
May 27, 2009
Niles Gerald Michaud Hiltunen, 14, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. He was born April 17, 1995, in Appleton, Wis., son of David Hiltunen and Grace Michaud. Niles attended Florence School. Niles loved to swim at the Ski-Ter dock with his family and friends. He enjoyed watching Disney and Pixar movies, his favorite movie...
Effie Mccraw
May 26, 2009
Effie I. McCraw, 83, of Florence, Wis., passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at the Golden Living Center, Florence. She was born October 4, 1925, in Florence, daughter of the late Percy and Zelphia (Bailey) Taff. Effie married the late Ernest L. McCraw on February 14, 1947. She was a life long resident of Florence and will be sadly missed...
Timothy John
May 25, 2009
Timothy Paul St. John, 49, of Channing, Mich., passed away Monday, May 25, 2009, at Marquette General Hospital, Marquette, Mich. He was born April 23, 1960, in Norway, Mich., son of Wallace St. John and the late Joan (Nelson) Rose. Tim was raised in Iron Mountain, Caspian, Mich., and Aurora, Wis. He graduated from West Iron County High School, Iron...
Edward Maitz
May 24, 2009
Edward Maitz, 79, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Sunday, May 24, 2009, at Maryhill Manor, Niagara. Edward was born July 17, 1929, in West Allis, Wis., son of the late Frank and Margaret (Spiller) Maitz. He married Joan Zarcone in 1962 – they were later divorced. In 1984, he married Janet (Goshaw-Kron) at St. Mary Catholic Church, Waukesha, Wis. They...
Rudolph Piatti
May 18, 2009
Rudolph Piatti, 77, of Iron Mountain, passed away Monday, May 18, 2009, at the Oscar G. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Iron Mountain. He was born October 24, 1931, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Joseph and Erminia (Romagnoli) Piatti. Rudy married the former Susan Duff on January 24, 1970. Rudy attended Iron Mountain High School and graduated in...
Isabel Setlock
May 18, 2009
Isabel Setlock, 86, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Monday, May 18, 2009, at her home. She was born June 15, 1922, in Quinnesec, Mich., daughter of the late Alphonse and Delia (Broullire) Massie. Isabel attended school in Quinnesec. She married Matt Setlock on October 2, 1943, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Quinnesec. He preceded her in death on November 30,...
Kenneth Kosutich
May 14, 2009
Kenneth L. Kosutich, 73, of Ralph, Mich., passed away Thursday, May 14, 2009, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital, Iron Mountain. He was born March 12, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan, son of the late Steve and Anne (Komatz) Kosutich. Kenneth graduated from Pinconning High School, Class of 1954. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. Kenneth married...
Raymond Steeno
May 13, 2009
Raymond A. Steeno, 83, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at the Golden Living Center, Florence, Wis. He was born April 11, 1926, in Niagara Wis., son of the late Rollo and Minnie(Berger) Steeno. Raymond grew up in Niagara and graduated from Niagara High School. He served in the United States Navy after leaving high school. Raymond...
Lester Peppler
May 13, 2009
Lester L. Peppler, 57, of Vulcan, Mich., passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at his home. He was born November 10, 1951, in Norway, Mich., son of Melvin and the late Pauline (Mish) Peppler. Lester attended school in Norway and graduated from Norway High School, Class of 1969. He served in the United States Army and was also a member...
Geno Fiorazo
May 11, 2009
IRON RIVER – Geno G. Fiorazo, 79, died unexpectedly on May 11, 2009, one week short of his 80th birthday, at Marquette General Hospital after being transported there from Northstar Health System Emergency Department. He underwent emergency surgery to attempt to repair a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. He was born May 18, 1929, in Caspian, son of the late Valentino...
Victor Hanttula
May 8, 2009
Victor Hanttula, 83, of Amasa, Mich., passed away Friday, May 8, 2009, at Northstar Health System, Iron River, Mich. He was born October 4, 1925, in Amasa, Mich., son of the late Emil and Tekla (Walters) Hanttula. Victor married the former Gladys Jacobson on January 10, 1953, in Crystal Falls. Victor was a Veteran of World War II having served...
Margaret Niemi
May 6, 2009
Margaret M. Niemi, 91, Crystal Falls, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. She was born February 16, 1918, in Amasa, daughter of the late William and Sanna (Peterson) Leanna. On April 29, 1939, in Crystal Falls, she married Ulias Ole Niemi. He preceded her in death on January 17, 1995. Margaret was...
Ena Annala
May 5, 2009
Ena Annala, 95, Crystal Falls, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. She was born April 13, 1914, in Alpha, daughter of the late John and Edla (Koivu) Lehtonen. She married Oscar Annala. He preceded her in death on January 12, 1966. Ena was a banquet server and was associated with the Kings...
Larayne Throm
May 5, 2009
LaRayne Angelina Throm, 83, of Florence, Wis., passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital, Iron Mountain. She was woman of great care for her family and others who dedicated her life to the community through charity, religious education of children, and care for the elderly. Her dedication to others lasted even up to the last moments...
Margaret Thoresen
May 5, 2009
Margaret June Thoresen, after 88 years of joys, much love, sorrow, mischief and adventure, followed the angels home. She was born June 6, 1920, in Dafter, Mich., daughter of the late Aaron and May (Gilroy) Warren. Margaret attended school in Sault Ste Marie, Mich. She married Garfield Thoresen on May 19, 1938, in St. Ignace, Mich. She resided in Sault...
