OBITUARIES
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...
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...
