OBITUARIES
Laura Jean Teofilo
May 6, 2023
Iron Mountain- Laura J. Teofilo, 57, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, Mich.
She was born December 2, 1965, in Chicago, Ill., daughter of Tom and Cecilia (Stern) Ring. Laura grew up in Round Lake, Ill., and was a graduate of Round Lake High School.
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Barbara Ann Stark
May 2, 2023
Niagara- Barbara A. Stark, 88, of Niagara, Wisc., passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, Mich.
Barbara was born June 24, 1934, in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of the late Ceasar and Marion (Sonaglia) Badini. She grew up in Iron Mountain and was a graduate of Iron Mountain High School, class of...
Allen T. Wittkopf
Apr 30, 2023
Wittkopf, Allen Thomas "Tom" celebrated his 83rd birthday on April 4, 2023, with Rochelle (Roach) Wittkopf, his wife of 56 years. In the early morning hours of April 30th he died peacefully in his sleep with Rochelle by his side in Naples, FL, their winter home for the past 18 years. Both Tom and Rochelle grew up in Florence,...
Marlene M. Alessandrini
Apr 28, 2023
Iron Mountain- Marlene M. Alessandrini, 85, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at Victorian Pines Estates, Iron Mountain, Mich., surrounded by her family and special friends.
She was born September 27, 1937, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late August and Marie (Franceschini) Moratti. Marlene was a lifelong resident of Iron Mountain and...
Gordon G. Wulf
Apr 27, 2023
Armstrong Creek- Gordon "Gordy" G. Wulf, 92, of Armstrong Creek, Wisc., passed away at Maplewood Villa, Armstrong Creek, Wisc., on Thursday, April 27, 2023.
He was born on February 5, 1931, in West Allis, Wisc., son of the late George and Margaret (Beckman) Wulf. Gordy grew up and lived in Muskego, Wisc., until moving to Armstrong Creek...
David R Tappenden
Apr 25, 2023
Alpha – David R. Tappenden, 70, of Alpha, Mich., passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at his home.
David was born on November 14, 1952, in Coldwater, Mich., to the late Richard and Winnifred (Gruner) Tappenden.
He is survived by his daughters, Becky Kissinger (Tim) and Linda Nichols (Mark); grandchildren, Dustin Kissinger, Emily Kissinger,...
Billy Joe Ackley
Apr 18, 2023
Kingsford - Billy Joe Ackley, 95, of Kingsford, MI, passed away on Tuesday, April 18th, 2023, at the Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, MI.
Billy Joe was born on June 20th, 1927, in Hutchinson, KS, to the late Charles and Daisy (Miller) Ackley. Billy Joe grew up in San Francisco, CA, and Wichita, KS, additionally living in...
Dorothy Isabelle Buddenhagen
Apr 16, 2023
Dorothy Isabelle Buddenhagen (nee Vorpahl), 95, of Florence, WI. formerly of West Bend, WI. passed
away on Sunday, April 16th, 2023, at Florence Health Services in Florence.
Dorothy was born on June 10th, 1927, in the Village of Kewaskum to the late Dorothy K. (Theusch) and
John A. Vorpahl,Sr.
Dorothy was...
Mary H. Moroni
Apr 12, 2023
Kingsford- Mary H. Moroni, 81, of Kingsford, MI, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Evergreen Senior Living, Kingsford, MI.
She was born August 13, 1941, in Iron Mountain, MI, a daughter of the late Alfred and Helen (Quinlan) Berutti. Mary grew up in Kingsford and was a graduate of Kingsford High School, class of 1959. She...
Michael E. Koszyk
Apr 11, 2023
Michael Edward Koszyk Sr., 75, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away on April 11, 2023. He was born May 3, 1947, in Chicago, Ill., son of Walter and Margaret (Geotz) Koszyk. Michael graduated from Kelly High School in 1965 and then started working for the Chicago Police Department when he was 18.
In addition to working for...
Lorraine L. Hicks
Apr 9, 2023
Iron Mountain-Lorraine L. Hicks, 97, of Iron Mountain, Michigan, passed away Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Brookridge Heights Assisted Living in Marquette, where she was a resident for the past four months. Lorraine was preceded in death by her loving husband, William Hicks, on January 29, 2017.
She was born May 8, 1925, in Iron Mountain,...
Joyce M Wilinski
Apr 6, 2023
Kingsford-Joyce M Wilinski, 76, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023, with her family at her side. She was born on March 18, 1947, and adopted in 1950 by Walter and Phyliss Holewinski.
On January 20, 1968, she was united in marriage to her soulmate Ronald Wilinski.
She was a stay-at-home mom...
Victor F. Badini
Apr 3, 2023
Victor "Vic" F. Badini, 96, of Elmwood Park, Ill., formerly of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 3, 2023.
He was the loving father of Helen (Raymond) Taraszka, Barbara Carroll, Daniel Badini, and Victoria Badini; cherished grandfather to Scott (Amber) Taraszka, Sara Taraszka, Sabrina (Daniel) Stantz, Shawn Taraszka, Shelley Carroll, Justin Carroll,...
Kathryn Mary Olson
Apr 3, 2023
Kathryn M. "Kosha" Olson, 83, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away on April 3, 2023. She was born July 27, 1939, in Norway, Mich., the youngest child of Michael and Helen (Schram) Breclaw. Kathryn graduated in 1957 from Vulcan High School, then received her Registered Nursing degree from St. Joseph's School of Nursing, Hancock, Mich.
Following an initial...
Rita Dianne Vela
Apr 1, 2023
Rita Dianne Stacy, 84 originally from Crystal Falls Michigan passed away after a hard-fought battle with lung cancer on Saturday April 1, 2023 at her home in Gulf Breeze, Florida.
She was born May 12, 1938 in Crystal Falls, Michigan to Edmund and Dorris (Cummings) Stacy. Rita graduated from Crystal Falls High School in 1956. After graduation...
Alton C. Beck
Mar 30, 2023
Crystal Falls- Alton Charles Beck, 91, of Crystal Falls, Mich., lost his battle with Alzheimer's Thursday, March 30, 2023, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich.
He was born December 17, 1931, in Crystal Falls, Mich., son of the late Oscar and Tunie (Alto) Beck. Alton grew up in Crystal Falls and was a...
Timothy W. Grossmann
Mar 28, 2023
Florence- Timothy W. Grossmann, 71, of Florence, Wisc., passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at the Florence Health Services, Florence, Wisc.
He was born November 5, 1951, in Oak Park, Ill., son of the late Wallace and Florence (Lindenberg) Grossmann. Tim grew up in Elmhurst, Ill. And was a graduate of York Community High School, class of...
James H. Hallgren
Mar 26, 2023
Niagara- James H. Hallgren, 79, of Niagara, Wisc., passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, at his home.
He was born October 16, 1943, in Clintonville, Wisc., son of the late Leonard and Leta (Stauffer) Hallgren. James grew up in Niagara and was a graduate of Niagara High School, class of 1962. After graduation, he proudly served in...
Leota F. Wender
Mar 20, 2023
Kingsford- Leota F. "Dodie" Wender, 75, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Monday, March 20, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, Mich.
She was born on February 1, 1948, in Port Huron, Mich., daughter of the late George and Lorraine (LaFontaine) Cunningham. Dodie grew up in Ferndale, Mich., and was a graduate of Hazel Park High School,...
John W. Davis
Mar 19, 2023
Norway- John W. Davis, 78, of Norway, Mich., passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Meadowbrook in Oconto Falls, Wisc.
He was born September 2, 1944, in Waukegan, Ill., son of the late Harold and Rose (Trautner) Davis. John proudly served in the United States Army until his honorable discharge and worked as a mechanic for Liberty...
