OBITUARIES
Chester W Larsen
Aug 8, 2023
Florence – Chester W. Larsen, 84, of Florence, Wisc., passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Florence Health Services.
He was born on June 24, 1939, in Racine, Wisc., to the late Harold and Agnus (Johnson) Larsen.
Chester married Lilly Brown on August 10, 1960, in Milwaukee, Wisc., and they made their home for...
Norma Irene Holmes
Jul 29, 2023
Crystal Falls - Norma I Holmes, 96, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Iron River Care Center, Iron River, Mich.
She was born on August 30, 1926, in Mastodon Township, Mich., to the late Nick and Tilda (Noukka) Johnson. She was raised on the family farm, which was located between Buck...
Dakota Lee Roberts
Jul 27, 2023
Pembine – Dakota L Roberts, 25, of Pembine, Wisc., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 27, 2023.
He was born on December 22, 1997, in Iron Mountain, Mich., to Derek Roberts and the late Bobbi (Cumber) Roberts. He grew up in Pembine and graduated from Pembine High School, class of 2016.
Dakota was an incredible...
George "Trapper" Robert Chartier
Jul 25, 2023
Iron Mountain- George "Trapper" Chartier, 76, of Niagara, Wisc., passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich.
Trapper was born on April 10, 1947, in Iron Mountain, Mich., to the late Gene and Mabel (Freeman) Chartier.
He grew up in Niagara, Wisc., and graduated from Niagara...
Michael D Kukura
Jul 16, 2023
Crystal Falls – Michael D. Kukura, 77, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at U P Health System, Marquette.
Michael was born on August 15, 1945, in Crystal Falls, Mich., to the late Jozef and Marion (Wilgereen) Kukura. He grew up in Crystal Falls and was a graduate of Crystal Falls High...
Elijah S Guerrero
Jul 2, 2023
Kingsford – Elijah S. Guerrero, 20, of Kingsford, Mich., formerly of Pueblo, Colo., passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023.
Elijah was born on March 7, 2003, in Pueblo, Colo., to Alfonso Guerrero, Jr., and Julia (Dodge) Staton. He grew up in Pueblo and was a graduate of Pueblo South High School, class of 2020.
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Eugene F Alden
Jul 1, 2023
Iron Mountain – Eugene F. Alden, 89, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at his home.
He was born on February 19, 1934, in Phillips, Wisc., to the late Eugene and Lorraine (Steiner) Alden.
Eugene grew up in Marenisco. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1953 until...
Michael Allen James Schuls
Jul 1, 2023
Florence- Michael Allen James Schuls, 16, of Florence, Wisc., loving son, and brother, began his eternal life on Saturday, July 1, 2023.
Michael is the beloved son of James and Stephanie Schuls. He was born on June 15, 2007, in Iron Mountain, Mich., and grew up in Florence, Wisc. Michael attended Florence High School, where he played...
Kathleen T Kusmitch
Jun 30, 2023
Crystal Falls – Kathleen T. Kusmitch, 84, of Crystal Falls, Michigan, died Friday, June 30, 2023, at Florence Health Services, Florence, Wisconsin.
Kathleen was born on May 12, 1939, in Norway, Michigan, to the late Lawrence and Genevieve (Paul) DeClark, and is a class of 1957 graduate of Norway High School.
Kathleen is survived by...
Carole Grace Garnsey
Jun 25, 2023
Carole Grace Garnsey, 84, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, Mich. after a brief battle with cancer.
Carole was born on December 14, 1938, in Iron Mountain, Mich., to the late George and LuBelle (Blatchford) Anderson. She graduated from Kingsford High School in 1956 and then...
Clifford Paul Wollum
Jun 20, 2023
Clifford Paul Wollum, 73, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
Clifford was born January 15, 1950, in Norway, Mich., to the late Clarence and Antoinette (Sophie) Wollum.
He was raised in Norway, graduating from Norway High School in 1968. After high school he enlisted with the United States Army serving in...
Dennis F Delano
Jun 20, 2023
Iron Mountain - Dennis Frank DeLano 84, a longtime resident of Iron Mountain, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, June 20th, 2023, at the Oscar G. Johnson V.A. Medical Center of Iron Mountain.
Dennis was born in Oak Park, Michigan, on December 28th, 1938, to Alvin and Theresa (Regner) DeLano and graduated from East Detroit High School in...
Gerald Ford Nelson
Jun 11, 2023
Gerald Ford Nelson, 83, of Spread Eagle, Wisc., passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023 at his home.
Gerald was born February 10, 1940, in Rockford, Ill., son of the late Ford and June (Loy) Nelson.
Gerald graduated from high school in Winnebago, Ill in 1958 and then joined the Air Force where he served four...
James J Haggard
Jun 11, 2023
Iron River - James J. Haggard, 77, of Iron River, Mich., passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, Wisc.
James was born on November 11, 1945, in Stambaugh, Mich., to the late Clyde and Hilda (Nordlander) Haggard. He grew up in Iron River and was a graduate of Iron River...
Eugene D Lantagne
May 27, 2023
Niagara - Eugene D. "Geno" Lantagne, 81, of Niagara, WI, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, peacefully at his home.
Geno was born on November 23, 1941, in Norway, MI., to the late Ernest and Josephine (Mandek) Lantagne. Following graduation from Niagara High School in 1960, Geno was employed at Kimberly Clark paper mill in Niagara...
Kenneth Gerald Maki
May 25, 2023
Kenneth (Ken) Gerald Maki (Bubbles)
Kenneth Maki, 80, Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away peacefully on May 25, 2023 at Iron County Medical Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich. Ken was born September 11,1942 in Stambaugh Mich. to Wyner and Suoma (Kovero) Maki.
Ken attended Iron River High school. He worked as a machinist and began his career...
Richard J Stream
May 20, 2023
Florence - Richard J. Stream, 75, of Florence, Wisc., passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Florence Health Services.
Richard was born on November 5, 1947, in Crystal Falls, Mich., to the late Wayne and Ruby (Fraker) Stream.
He is survived by his brother, Wally Stream of Westminster, Colo.; nieces; and nephews.
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Forrest J. Erkkila
May 17, 2023
Kingsford- Forrest J. Erkkila, 68, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at his home.
He was born November 9, 1954, in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of the late Lee and Marjorie (Piper) Erkkila. Forrest grew up all over the Midwest and graduated from Iron Mountain High School. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree...
Leroy A Lang
May 16, 2023
Iron River - LeRoy A. Lang, 81, of Iron River, Mich., died on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Iron River Care Center, Iron River, Mich.
He was born October 13, 1941, in Stambaugh, Mich., the son of Allan W. and Enola D. (Pagel) Lang. He graduated from Amasa High School, class of 1960. After graduation, he...
Suzanne L. Lundin
May 9, 2023
Niagara- Suzanne L. Lundin, 85, of Niagara, Wisc., passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
She was born on May 21, 1937, in Niagara, Wisc., daughter of the late Edward and Ella (Wagner) Gordon. Suzanne was a resident of Niagara and a graduate of Niagara High School. She worked as a cook at the Niagara School for many...
