OBITUARIES
Inga Tonkin
Dec 2, 2023
Crystal Falls - Inga Tamppari Tonkin of Crystal Falls, Michigan, born during the Spanish flu pandemic, passed away December 2, 2023, four months after her 104th birthday.
She was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on July 30, 1919, and married William Tonkin, who predeceased her in 2009 after 67 years of marriage.
In addition to her...
Elizabeth Smith Brownstein
Dec 1, 2023
Norway - Elizabeth Smith Brownstein, 93, passed away peacefully at Evergreen Meadows in Norway, Michigan, on December 1, 2023, with her loving family close by.
Elizabeth was born in Taunton, Massachusetts, in 1930 to Judge Frank E. Smith and Grace (Hanrahan) Smith. Elizabeth graduated Valedictorian of Taunton High School Class of 1948. She received her degree in...
Kathleen M. Sacchetti
Nov 29, 2023
Iron Mountain- Kathleen M. Sacchetti, 84, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Aurora Bay Medical Center, Green Bay, Wisc.
She was born November 16, 1939, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Anthony and Rose (Sparapani) Deldin. Kathy was a graduate of Kingsford High School, class of 1957. She married Joseph Sacchetti...
Gordon Lee Teneyck
Nov 26, 2023
Escanaba-Gordon Lee TenEyck, 83, of Iron Mountain, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at OFS St. Francis Hospital & Medical Group, Escanaba, Michigan.
Gordon was born January 18, 1940, in Fond DuLac, Wisc., the son of Royal, and Edith (Moss) TenEyck. He grew up in Illinois and after high school he joined the United States...
Wanda Lee Jones
Nov 25, 2023
Kingsford- Wanda Lee Jones, 79, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Freeman Nursing & Rehab in Kingsford, Mich.
Wanda was born on July 31, 1944, in Winnemucca, Nevada, the daughter of Charles and Elaine (Newbold) Milner. In 1971, she graduated from Gwinn High School. Wanda enjoyed reading, watching JW broadcasting, attending JW...
Terry Alan Testolin
Nov 23, 2023
Iron Mountain-Terry Alan Testolin, 64, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich., after a courageous battle with cancer.
Terry was born November 11, 1959, in Jerseyville, Ill., the son of Ted and Joanne (Ulery) Testolin. He spent only a few days in Illinois...
Judith E. Graves
Nov 23, 2023
Kingsford- Judith E. Graves, 72, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023, at her home with her family by her side.
She was born on March 12, 1951, in Sheboygan, Wisc., daughter of the late Lyle and Jane (Barnard) Butterfield. Judy grew up in Sheboygan Falls, Wisc., and graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School. Over...
Lois Elaine Zychowski
Nov 16, 2023
Iron Mountain- Lois Elaine Zychowski, passed away at Freeman Nursing & Rehab., Kingsford, Mich., surrounded by her family on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the age of 86.
She will be greatly missed for her unique sense of humor, awesome cooking and baking, and caring about others.
Lois is survived by a daughter, Cyndi (Don)...
Marlene "Punky" Taff
Nov 11, 2023
Iron Mountain-Marlene "Punky" Taff, 86, of Loretto, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Michigan.
Marlene was born December 30, 1936, in Sturgeon Bay, Wisc., daughter to Albert and Ruth (Smith) Peterson.
Marlene was a strong and beautiful woman whose biggest joy in life was taking care of...
Ronald D. Kniess
Nov 3, 2023
Newald, Wisc. - Ronald D. Kniess, 90, of Newald, Wisc., passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at Florence Health Services, Florence, Wisc.
Ronald was born on September 14, 1933, in Newald, Wisc., to the late Max and Myrtle (Seymour) Kniess.
Ronald proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp from 1954 until...
Elaine C. Bartels
Nov 2, 2023
Niagara: Elaine Bartels, age 82, of Niagara, Wisc., passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023, with her husband at her side.
Elaine was born on September 14, 1941, in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of the late Carol "Skinner" and Annabel (LeDocq) Trulock.
Elaine married Ernest Bartels on May 5, 1962, in Niagara, where they have been...
Jeanette Maureen Neumann
Oct 25, 2023
Crystal Falls – Jeanette Maureen Neumann, 76, of Crystal Falls, Mich. Passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Iron River Care Center, Iron River, Mich.
Jeanette was born November 5, 1946, in Amarillo TX to the late Francis and Bernice (Ellerd) Seitz. The family moved to Oshkosh, Wisc., and then to Eau Claire, Wisc., where Jeanette...
Steven Paul Grell
Oct 23, 2023
Steven "Steve" Paul Grell age 57 passed away unexpectedly on Monday October 23rd in Colorado.
Steve was born on February 19, 1966 in Iron Mountain, Michigan to Richard Grell and Darlene "Dolly" (Widder) Grell.
He graduated from Florence high school in 1984. Steve worked for MJ Electric out of Iron Mountain Michigan where he had...
Norman Kasmauskis
Oct 22, 2023
Norway- Norman "Kaz" Kasmauskis, 80, of Norway, Mich., passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, Wisc.
Norman (Norm) was born June 18, 1943, in Sturgis, Mich., son of the late Alvin and Dorothy (Cuyler) Kasmauskis and younger brother to the late Allen Kasmauskis. He graduated from Sturgis High School, class of...
Barbara Ann Lefebvre
Oct 21, 2023
Iron Mountain – Barbara Ann Lefebvre, 88, of Iron Mountain, Michigan, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, Michigan.
Barbara was born on August 26, 1935, in Iron Mountain, Michigan, to the late George and Lucy (Tramontin) Hoag.
She grew up in Iron...
Rosalie Neuens
Oct 10, 2023
Norway- Rosalie Neuens, 79, of Norway, Mich., passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, Mich.
She was born August 2, 1944, in Norway, Mich., daughter of the late Gerald and Catherine (Opolka) Arnold. Rosalie attended school and was a lifelong resident of Norway. She worked as a cashier for Ebeling's Grocery Store....
Sue A. Vandenbush
Oct 10, 2023
Beecher- Sue A. VandenBush, 77, of Beecher, Wisc., passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at her home, surrounded by family.
She was born April 13, 1946, in Green Bay, Wisc., daughter of the late Lawrence and Germaine (Detry) Schoen. Sue grew up and attended school in Green Bay. She married Mark VandenBush on May 1, 1987, in...
Archie L. Brigman
Oct 10, 2023
Archie Louis Brigman, (Snuffy) Jr., 80, of Powers, Mich., passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, under the care of Pinecrest Medical Care Facility, Powers, Mich.
Archie was born on July 12, 1943, in Chicago, IL, to the late Archie and Allie (Meekins) Brigman, Sr. He honorably served the United States Navy onboard the USS Isle Royale...
William A. Romps
Oct 9, 2023
Quinnesec – William "Bill" A. Romps, 76, of Quinnesec, Mich., passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at his home.
Bill was born on June 8, 1947, in Detroit, Mich., to the late William A. and Shirley Jane (Schmitz) Romps.
He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-five years, Catherine "Katie" Romps; son, Bill...
Jeanette R. Manley
Oct 9, 2023
Florence, Wisc. – Jeanette R. "Jean" Manley, 83, of Florence, Wisc., passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, Mich.
Jean was born on May 16, 1940, in Chicago, IL., to the late Henry Lipkeman and Barbara (Walker) Tarqueno. After her father Henry's death at a young age, Jean was raised by...
