Local obituaries for Jacobs Funeral Homes & Crematory

Feb 9, 2024

Niagara – William L. "Bill" Amundson, 72, of Niagara, Wisc., passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich.

Bill was born on December 5, 1951, in LaCrosse, Wisc., to the late Robert L. and Mary (Mitchell) Amundson.

He married Debbie Michaud on September 23, 1971, in...

Feb 8, 2024

Kingsford- Robert Earl Lund, 63, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at his home with his family by his side.

Robert was born June 30, 1960, in Iron Mountain, Mich., to the late Wilbur and Betty (Annear) Lund. He graduated from Kingsford High School, class of 1979. On February 29, 1984, he married...

Feb 8, 2024

Florence – Dorothy Mae Hess, 80, of Florence, Wisc., passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at her home.

She was born on April 20, 1943, in Meyerstown, Penn., to the late Dennis Haag and Mae (Achey) Crespo.

She grew up in Meyerstown and graduated from Meyerstown High School, class of 1961. She married the...

Feb 7, 2024

Florence – Richard "Dick" Schuirmann, 90, of Florence, Wisc., passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Florence Health Services, Florence, Wisc.

Dick was born on February 7, 1934, in Homestead, Wisc., to the late Jake and Cleo (Hillman) Schuirmann.

He married the love of his life, Carole Cunningham, on August 7, 1953, in Iron...

Feb 5, 2024

Channing- Johnny "John" Vern Williams Sr., 79, of Channing, Mich., passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, at Optalis Health and Rehab, Kingsford, Mich.

John was born on September 21, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Vern and Myrtle (Looper) Williams.

In 1962, he met his soul mate, Joan Condon, when they were...

Feb 3, 2024

Iron Mountain – Lionel J. Lauzon, 75, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, Mich.

Lionel was born on January 6, 1949, in Kingsford, Mich., to the late Lionel and Marguerite (Vassar) Lauzon.

He is survived by his sons, Russell (Mickey) Johnson, of Iron Mountain,...

Jan 25, 2024

Niagara - Donald F. Weber, 94, of Niagara, Wisc., passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Maryhill Manor, Niagara, Wisc.

Donald was born on July 27, 1929, in Grandview, Wisc., to the late Clemens M. and Martha E. (Zander) Weber.

He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, bird watching, and jigsaw puzzles.

He is survived...

Jan 25, 2024

Florence – Lyle E. Vanden Heuvel, 89, of Florence, Wisc., passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Florence Health Services, Florence, Wisc.

He was born on March 3, 1934, in Oneida, Wisc., to the late Edward and Marie (VanBrook) Vanden Heuvel.

Lyle grew up in Oneida and lived in the Green Bay area as...

Jan 20, 2024

Iron Mountain- Laura Lynn Kowalczyk, 58, of Channing, Mich., passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, Mich.

She was born on October 13, 1965, in Chicago, Ill., daughter of Bob and Dawn (Fontana) Kowalczyk. Laura grew up in Elk Grove, Ill., and graduated from James B. Conant High School. After graduating, Laura...

Jan 15, 2024

Kingsford – Ila Marie Calvi, 97, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, Mich.

She was born on May 27, 1926, in Norway, Mich., to the late Clyde and Emma Madson.

She enjoyed watching the Packers, bowling, golfing, and playing bocce ball.

She is...

Jan 15, 2024

Florence- James "Phil" Niggeling Jr., age 79, of Florence, Wisc., passed away Monday, January 15, 2024, at his home.

He was born January 16, 1944, in San Diego, Calif., son of the late James and Jaqueline (Gengler) Niggeling Sr. Phil grew up in South Milwaukee and graduated from South Milwaukee High School. He married Janet K. Hill...

Jan 15, 2024

Iron Mountain – Michael G. Geronimi, Sr., 85, of Iron Mountain, Mich. and formerly of Waukegan, Ill., passed away peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2024, at his home.

He was born on April 24, 1938, in Kingsford, Mich., to the late Anatol and Rose Marie (Chiesa) Geronimi.

Michael was raised in Kingsford and graduated from...

Jan 14, 2024

Iron Mountain- Nancy S. Mosher, 85, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, Mich., surrounded by her family.

She was born July 19, 1938, in Bay City, Mich., daughter of the late Oliver and Evelyn (Neveau) Marlow. Nancy grew up and attended school in Bay City. She married...

Jan 14, 2024

Niagara – Lawrence Stanley (Ace) Voita, 89, of Niagara, Wis., passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at his home.

He was born on April 9, 1934, in St. Paul, Min., to the late Stanley and Josephine (nee Rimnac) Voita.

Ace retired at age 62 and lived in Niagara for the past 40 years. He...

Jan 11, 2024

Betty L. Burgess, 90, of Spread Eagle, Wis, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Pride TLC, Weston, Wis.

She was born March 6, 1933, in Sagola, Mich., daughter of the late Arnold and Alva Simondsen. Betty grew up outside Sagola and was a graduate of Channing High School, class 1951. Betty married Ray Burgess on October...

Jan 5, 2024

Iron Mountain- Jacob T. "Jack" Jacobs, 94, of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Ironwood, Mich., passed away Friday, January 5, 2024, at Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Florida.

He was born March 3, 1929, son of the late John and Doris (Dascola) Jacobs. Jack grew up in Iron Mountain, Mich., and graduated from Iron Mountain High School,...

Jan 3, 2024

Escanaba- Joseph S. Hiller, 54, of Escanaba, Mich., passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Hospital, Escanaba, Mich.

Joe was born July 24, 1969, in Dearborn, Mich., son of John and Janis (Baldwin) Hiller. He served in the United States Army in South Korea until his honorable discharge in 1991. After his discharge,...

Jan 3, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of John Martinson shares the news that he passed peacefully at the Iron County Medical Care Facility. John's health has been declining over the past several years, and he was called home into the arms of the Father on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.

Raised in Crystal Falls in Michigan's...

Dec 30, 2023

Kingsford - Robert H. "Bob" Bevard, 78, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation, Kingsford, Mich.

He was born on March 20, 1945, he was the son of the late Roger and Eunice (Harding) Bevard.

Bob was a lifelong resident of Iron Mountain and Kingsford, he graduated...

Dec 27, 2023

Florence – Jack L. Wood, 85, of Florence, Wisc., passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, Mich.

Jack was born on August 19, 1938, in Stillwater, Okla., to the late Woodrow and Imagean (Delano) Wood.

He graduated from East Aurora High School, Aurora, Ill., class of 1957. Jack worked...