OBITUARIES
Ann Ekola
Jan 10, 2009
Ann F. Ekola, 87, Appleton, Wis., formerly of Crystal Falls, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2009, at Oakridge Gardens Nursing Center / Heartland Hospice, Menasha, Wis. after a long battle with cancer. She was born June 16, 1921, in Amasa, daughter of the late John and Daisy (Stone) Schamocki. On May 31, 1946, she married Ernest Ekola in El Paso,...
Cristine Nelson
Jan 10, 2009
Cristine Lynn Nelson, 65, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Saturday, January 10, 2009, at Marquette General Hospital, Marquette, Mich. She was born August 23, 1943, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Edgar and Betty (Boerger) Nelson. Cristine was a member of American Martyrs Catholic Church, Business and Professional Women Association of Iron Mountain and Kingsford and the Community Theater....
Jeanette Moreau
Jan 6, 2009
Jeanette Moreau, 78, of Iron Mountain, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2009, at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay, Wis. She was born April 5, 1930, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Carlo and Dina (Brosio) Capra. Jeanette grew up in Iron Mountain and graduated from Iron Mountain High School. She married Douglas Moreau on September 17, 1949 at Immaculate Conception...
Dale Ginkel
Jan 4, 2009
Dale Robert Van Ginkel, 73, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Sunday, January 4, 2009, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital, Iron Mountain. He was born October 24, 1935, in Niagara Township, son of the late Roland and Leona (Chapman) Van Ginkel. Dale married the former Mary Ann La Gest on June 29, 1957, at Mission Chapel, Niagara Township. Dale served in...
Wanda Potocki
Dec 31, 2008
Wanda (Kozeal) Potocki, 82, of Long Lake, Wis. passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at Dickinson County Healthcare System in Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born June 15, 1926 in Poland. At a young age, Wanda and her family moved to Belgium where she lived until moving to Milwaukee, Wis. in 1951. She married Antoni Potocki in December of 1962...
Annabelle Moraska
Dec 28, 2008
Annabelle "Ann" Moraska, 77, of Norway, Mich. passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday, December 28, 2008, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital, Iron Mountain. She was born November 4, 1931, in Iron Mountain daughter of the late Fiore "Scrow" and Dorothy (Bates) Dinnocenzo. She grew up on the northside of Iron Mountain and attended Iron Mountain...
Frank Tuchowski
Dec 25, 2008
Frank L. Tuchowski, 88, Crystal Falls, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2008, at his home. He was born September 15, 1920, in Crystal Falls, son of the late Gregory and Mary (Mazurick) Tuchowski. On June 1, 1957, at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, Crystal Falls, he married the former Lorraine Groop. Frank was a graduate of Crystal Falls High School class...
Alice Henning
Dec 25, 2008
Alice T. Henning, 91, of St. Clair Shores, Mich., formerly of Florence, Wis., passed away Thursday, December 25, 2008, at St. John Hospital, Detroit, Mich. She was born May 10, 1917 in Florence, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Anthony and Esther (DeSantis) Dreary. Alice graduated from Florence High School in 1935. She married Evert "Whitey" Henning on Feb. 21, 1942....
Lavon Malkin
Dec 24, 2008
LaVon M. Malkin, 91, of Crystal Falls, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2008, at her home. She was born April 14, 1917, in Crystal Falls, daughter of the late Frank and Matilda Rys. In 1948 she married Ralph Malkin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Survivors include her husband, Ralph Malkin, one son, Gary Malkin, both of Crystal Falls; one brother, John Rys,...
Margaret Setagord
Dec 20, 2008
Margaret Setagord, 90, Crystal Falls, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2008, at Iron County Community Hospital, Iron River. She was born January 20, 1918, in Mastodon Township, daughter of the late George and Mae (Frederickson) Westcott. On October 30, 1935, she married Charles Setagord in Crystal Falls. He preceded her in death on December 21, 1987. Margaret attended Alpha Public...
Arvid Leppiaho
Dec 20, 2008
Arvid J. Leppiaho, 87, Crystal Falls, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2008, at Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. He was born July 18, 1921, in Crystal Falls, son of the late John and Hilma (Norback) Leppiaho. On June 16, 1980, he married Claudia Sensiba. She survives. Arvid worked as a union carpenter in Chicago for over 30 years....
John Haapala
Dec 15, 2008
John R. 'Bob' Haapala, 81, Crystal Falls, Mich. passed away Monday, December 15, 2008, at his home. He was born November 24, 1927, in Crystal Falls, son of the late Albert and Fannie (Wuorenma) Haapala. Bob was a graduate of Crystal Falls High School, Class of 1946. Bob was a proud veteran having served in the U.S. Army in Germany....
Barbara Schinderle-Brown
Dec 15, 2008
Barbara A. Schinderle-Brown, 72, of Norway, formerly of Iron Mountain, passed away Monday, December 15, 2008, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital, Iron Mountain. She was born November 30, 1936, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Gerald and Catherine (Opolka) Arnold. Barbara grew up in Vulcan and graduated from Vulcan High School in 1954. She married Frank Schinderle in 1954;...
Joyce Knutson
Dec 15, 2008
Joyce Knutson, 84, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Monday, December 15, 2008, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital, Iron Mountain. She was born September 8, 1924, in Niagara, daughter of the late Arthur and Angeline (Stanker) Laurent. Joyce grew up in Niagara and graduated from Niagara High School in 1942. She married Bernard Knutson January 6, 1945, at St. Anthony Catholic...
Carl Jacobson
Dec 14, 2008
Carl A. Jacobson, age 79, of Aurora, Illo., passed away on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, at Rush-Copley Memorial Hospital, Aurora, Ill. He was born of Finnish ancestry and reared in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Carl left the "U.P." and came to Illinois to find employment. There, he met his wife, Sue, and they enjoyed an exceptional 55 years of marriage. Carl...
Sally French
Dec 10, 2008
Sally J. Young French, 76, Crystal Falls, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at Marquette General Hospital, Marquette, Michigan. She was born December 19, 1931, in Stambaugh, Mich., daughter of the late William and Esther (Wickman) Young. On August 1, 1952, she married Wayne French in Evanston, Illinois. Sally was raised in Stambaugh and graduated from Stambaugh High School. She...
James Reid
Dec 1, 2008
James L. Reid, 47, Crystal Falls, passed away Monday, December 1, 2008, at his home. He was born May 8, 1961, in Crystal Falls, son of Muriel (LaPlante) and the late Lloyd Reid. On October 10, 1981, he married Laura Groop in Crystal Falls. Jim worked in electrical sales and was most recently associated with Werner Electric Supply Company and...
Michael Condroski
Nov 27, 2008
Michael F. Condroski, 69, of Iron Mountain, formerly of Florence, Wis., passed away Thursday, November 27, 2008, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital, Iron Mountain. Michael was born November 10, 1939, in Big Bay, Mich., son of the late Frank and Rose Condroski. At a young age, Michael moved to Florence and graduated from Florence High. During his young adult years,...
Sadie Parson
Nov 23, 2008
Sadie M. Parson, 96, of Crystal Falls, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2008, at Iron County Community Hospital, Iron River. She was born April 7, 1912, in Crystal Falls, daughter of the late Frank and Agnes (James) Ponchaud. Sadie married Don Marinoff on October 2, 1937, he preceded her in death on April 1, 1968. She then married Elmer Parson,...
Gregory Lessor
Nov 20, 2008
Gregory A. Lessor, 50, of Farmington Hills, Mich., formerly of Iron Mountain, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2008, in Iron County. He was born September 15, 1958, in Iron Mountain, son of Leonard Lessor and Antoinette Lessor. At a young age, Gregory moved to Farmington Hills. He graduated from Clarenceville High School in Farmington Hills. Gregory married the former Denise...
