OBITUARIES
Myrtle Erickson
Jan 9, 2005
Iron Mountain: Myrtle Erickson, age 93, of Iron Mountain, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2005, at Hyland Nursing Home in Iron Mountain. She was born December 3, 1911, in Norway, Michigan, the daughter of the late Fritz and Lydia Forsten. She married Edgar W. Erickson in 1931 in Iron Mountain. He preceded her in death in 1978. They resided in...
Helen Foucault
Jan 3, 2005
Crystal Falls: Helen Mae Foucault, age 76, of Crystal Falls, passed away Monday, January 3, 2005, at her home. She was born August 1, 1928, the daughter of the late Gustave and Viola (Wilke) Casagranda. Helen was a well known caterer, cook and owned Helen's Restaurant from 1967-1972. She married Dante Lombardini and he preceded her in death. She later...
Mildred Olson
Jan 1, 2005
Crystal Falls: Mildred Naomi Olson, age 76, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, formerly of Crystal Falls, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2005, at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, Minnesota. She was born in Crystal Falls, June 17, 1928, the daughter of the late Ole and Esther Olson. Mildred moved to Harvey, Illinois in her teen years. She graduated from Thornton Township...
Keith Withrow
Dec 26, 2004
Iron Mountain: Keith L. Withrow, age 70, of Iron Mountain, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2004 at Whispering Oaks in Peshtigo, WI. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio, August 4, 1934. He grew up in Somerville, Ohio and graduated high school there. He worked while in school and shortly thereafter at the family owned General Store. He then joined the...
Viola Mcnabb
Dec 24, 2004
Florence: Viola M. McNabb age 94 of Florence, Wisconsin died Friday December 24, 2004 at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital in Iron Mountain. Viola was born on October 31, 1910 in Florence, Wisconsin daughter of the late Amede and Lydia (Christesen) Trudell. Viola was raised in Florence and attended school there. She later went on to attend Teachers College. Viola went...
Dorothy Clemo
Dec 23, 2004
Iron Mountain: Dorothy Alene Clemo age 86, of Iron Mountain passed away Thursday December 23, 2004 at Hylund Nursing Home in Iron Mountain. Dorothy was born on November 7, 1918 in Iron Mountain daughter of the late John and Laura (Tretheway) Maynard. Dorothy was a lifelong resident of Iron Mountain, and a 1936 graduate of Iron Mountain High School. She...
Leonard Draves
Dec 22, 2004
Iron Mountain: Leonard Draves, age 57, of Iron Mountain, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2004,at Dickinson County Healthcare System. He was born December 14, 1947, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of the late Clifford and Betty (Marshall) Draves. He grew up in Beloit, Wisconsin, and graduated from Beloit High School. He joined the U S. Marine Corp during the Vietnam...
Beverly Peterson
Dec 15, 2004
Florence: Beverly "Ma." Peterson, age 76, a lifelong resident of Florence, Wisconsin, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2004, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She was born December 18, 1927, in Florence, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Felix and Maude (Roberts) Pultz. She attended and graduated from Florence High School. She married Alfred Peterson on September 28,...
Margy Sader
Dec 11, 2004
Florence: Margy E. Sader of Florence, Wisconsin died Saturday December 11, 2004 at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital in Iron Mountain. Margy was born on April 20, 1929 in Appleton, Wisconsin daughter of the late Fred and Emma (Fahrenkrug) Boegh. Margy grew up and attended school in Neenah, Wisconsin. She married Duane Sader on August 31, 1957 in Freemont, Wisconsin. They...
Violet Phillips
Dec 11, 2004
Niagara: Violet D. Phillips age 91, of Niagara, Wisconsin died Saturday December 11, 2004 at Maryhill Manor Nursing Home in Niagara, Wisconsin. Violet was born on November 21, 1913 in Niagara, Wisconsin daughter of the late Arthur and Sarah (Foley) Chaltry. Violet grew up and graduated from Niagara High School. She married Orville Phillips in Niagara, Wisconsin and he preceded...
Angelo Minutello
Dec 6, 2004
Iron Mountain: Angelo Minutello, age 91, of Iron Mountain, died Monday, December 06, 2004, at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers Michigan. He was born November 26, 1913, in Iron Mountain, the son of the late Michael and Carmella (Stefanelli) Minutello. He served in the U.S. Air Force from July 1941 to November 1945. He married Jennie Badini. He was...
Raymond Salo
Dec 4, 2004
Crystal Falls: Raymond Salo, age 72, of Crystal Falls, died Saturday, December 4, 2004, at the Florence Villa in Florence, Wisconsin. He was born in Crystal Falls, MI, on September 24, 1932, the son of the late Evert and Mary (Jacobson) Salo. He graduated Crystal Falls High School in 1950. Raymond joined the US Army and served in Korea. After...
Joseph Salmi
Dec 3, 2004
Iron Mountain: Joseph J. Salmi, age 58, of Iron Mountain, died Friday, December 3, 2004 at his home. He was born February 6, 1946, in Helsinki, Finland, the son of Erkki and Tuovi (Backman) Salmi. He moved to New York from Finland at age 6. A few years later, he moved to Chicago and graduated from Waukegan High School. Shortly...
Laverne Prenevost
Dec 2, 2004
Iron Mountain: LaVerne O. Prenevost, age 91, formerly of 414 West Hughitt Street, Iron Mountain, and for the last ten years a resident of Evergreen Assisted Living in Kingsford, died on December 2, 2004. LaVerne was born in Iron Mountain, Michigan, on July 4, 1913, the daughter of the late Henry and Agnes (Hanson) Prenevost. She attended the Iron Mountain...
Daisy Payette
Nov 25, 2004
Niagara: Daisy Payette age 96, of Niagara, Wisconsin died Thursday November 25, 2004 at Maryhill Manor Nursing Home in Niagara. Daisy was born on July 14, 1908 in Norway, Michigan daughter of the late Fred and Emily (Jewel) Bartsch. Daisy attended school at Geldmeyer Country School in Niagara. She married Alcide Payette in 1933. He preceded her in death on...
Don Spanton
Nov 17, 2004
Don A. Spanton, age 67, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2004, at his home in Theodore, Al. Mr. Spanton was born January 17, 1937, in Iron Mountain and graduated from Kingsford High School in 1955. He served in the Army National Guard for several years. He owned and operated the family business, Modern Laundry and Cleaners, for nearly 30 years...
Cecile Turk
Nov 16, 2004
Kingsford: Cecile P. Turk, age 89, of Kingsford, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2004, at Freeman's Convalescent Home in Kingsford. Cecile was born February 13, 1915, in Schaffer, MI, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Charbonneau) Michel. She was a member of St. Mary's Queen of Peace Catholic Church and a past member of the Hospital League. Survivors...
Bernard Schinderle
Nov 16, 2004
Iron Mountain: Bernard "Doc" F. Schinderle, age 71, a lifelong resident of Iron Mountain, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2004, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital in Iron Mountain. He was born October 24, 1933, in Iron Mountain, the son of the late Frank J. and Delila (Torma) Schinderle. He attended Iron Mountain schools and graduated from Iron Mountain High School...
Elaine Stoor
Nov 14, 2004
Crystal Falls: Elaine M. Stoor, age 82, of Crystal Falls, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2004, at Crystal Manor Nursing Home in Crystal Falls. She was born March 28, 1922, in Rapid River, MI, the daughter of the late William and Delima (LeMaire) LaLande. She attended Rapid River High School and graduated in 1940. She married Richard Kewley September 18,...
Sean Knox
Nov 13, 2004
Florence: Sean D. Knox, age 18, of Florence, Wisconsin, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2004, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Green Bay, WI. He was born August 29, 1986, in Brookfield, WI, the son of Daniel and Debra (Lloyd) Knox. He graduated from Florence High School in 2004. Sean was a big fan of all Florence sporting events, and participated...
