OBITUARIES
Paula M. Sylvestre
Feb 2, 2023
Paula Mae Sylvestre, 75, of Negaunee, Mich., passed away on February 2, 2023. She was born November 24, 1947, in Hancock, Mich., daughter of the late Paul and Mabel (Yrjana) Saari.
In 1966 Paula graduated from Jeffers high school in Painesdale. Mich. She later met her husband of 20 years, Joseph Sylvestre, at the Ambassador, a bar...
Mitchell A. Pender
Jan 30, 2023
New York- Mitchell Pender, 32, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Horseheads, New York, on Monday, January 30, 2023.
He was born on September 27, 1990, in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of Daniel and Catherine (Makimaa) Pender. Mitch graduated from Iron Mountain High School, class of 2009. He then completed his undergraduate studies in Chemistry at...
Lillian Jean Yablonski
Jan 19, 2023
Lillian Jean Yablonski, 86, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich.
Lillian was born in Vulcan, Mich., on May 3, 1936. The daughter of the late Herman and Vivian (Trudell) Hupp. She was married in October of 1954 to Alois Yablonski, who preceded her in death...
Crystal L. Welch
Jan 15, 2023
Crystal Welch, 50, quietly passed away in Michigan, on Sunday, January 15, 2023, under hospice care. She was born October 3, 1972, in Mullins, SC. She graduated high school from Anson Senior High and Anson Community College with a degree in computer programming. While in high school, she spent two summers working with Teen Missions of Florida in Australia,...
Patricia A. Bovee
Jan 12, 2023
Patricia A. Bovee, 77, of Florence, Wisc., joined her heavenly Father on Thursday, January 12, 2023. She was born in Fond du Lac, Wis., daughter of the late Kenneth and Katherine (Curtin) Tohulka.
Pat attended St. Mary's Springs Academy and graduated at the top of her class in 1963. Wanting to follow in her father's footsteps, she...
Ronald W. Christesen
Jan 8, 2023
Iron Mountain-Ronald W. Christesen, age 89, of Iron Mountain, Mich., departed this life on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich.
He was born February 27, 1933, in Florence, Wis., son of the late Herbert and Dorothy (LeFebvre) Christesen. Ron attended school in Florence, Wis. and graduated from Florence...
Jacqueline I. Rowan
Jan 6, 2023
Crystal Falls- Jaqueline I. Rowan, age 90, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023.
Jacqui ("Bammi") came into this world on February 25, 1932, and grew up on the northwest side of Chicago with her parents, John (Jack) and Kathryn Smith, along with her older brother, Robert "Bob."
During the 1940s,...
James W. Ashcraft
Jan 6, 2023
James William Ashcraft, 46, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Friday, January 6, 2023, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison after a lengthy admission on the Neuroscience Floor with his family by his side.
Jim was born on May 29, 1976, at Holy Family Hospital in Des Plaines, Illinois. He grew up in Bolingbrook, Illinois, until his father's...
Michael J. Willis
Jan 5, 2023
Michael J. Willis, 62, of Iron River, Mich., passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at U P Health Marquette in Marquette, Mich., with his family and friends at his side.
Michael was born on March 31, 1960, in Stambaugh, Mich., to the late Robert and Mary Ann (Trepanier) Willis.
Michael grew up in Bates...
Donnell E. Swanson
Jan 5, 2023
Donnell (Don) Edward Swanson, 93 passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at MorningStar Assisted Living in WheatRidge, Colo. Don resided in Iron Mountain, Mich., for 87 years. In 2016 he and his wife, Marian, moved to Colorado, allowing them to make many more memories with their family.
Don was born October 24, 1929, in Iron Mountain,...
Robert E. Hendrickson
Jan 5, 2023
Iron Mountain- Robert E. Hendrickson, 64, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away on January 05, 2023.
Bob was born on April 16, 1958, as the son of Milton and Dorothy Hendrickson. He graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1976. Bob lived in Denver, Colorado, for many years before returning to Iron Mountain. He worked at a...
James R. Fruik Sr.
Jan 2, 2023
Iron Mountain - James Russel Fruik Sr. age 92, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away during the night at home surrounded by his family on January 2, 2023.
He was born October 11, 1930, in Sagola, Mich., son of the late Russell and Pearl (Paquette) Fruik. James was Honorably Discharged from the Army in 1951 serving in...
John A Frizzo Ii
Jan 2, 2023
John Angelo Frizzo II, 47, of Crystal Falls, passed away unexpectantly on Monday, January 2, 2023, at Aspirus Hospital in Iron River, with his children at his side.
John was born on April 7, 1975, in Crystal Falls, to the late John A and Doris (Reinke) Frizzo. He grew up a true country boy. He loved the...
Russell J. Sterenberg
Jan 1, 2023
Russell J Sterenberg, 82, of Mastodon Township, Mich., passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at his home.
Russell was born on July 24, 1940, in Muskegon, Mich., to the late Jay and Janet (Langeland) Sterenberg.
He grew up in Muskegon and graduated from West Michigan Christian High School, class of 1958. He married Shirley...
Alice M. Bosko
Jan 1, 2023
Crystal Falls- Alice M. Bosko,69, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich.
Alice was born September 30, 1953, in Dupage, Illinois, the daughter of the late Jack and Betty (Dickie) Sours. She was a Florence High School graduate. Alice and Gerald were united in marriage...
Janet E. Calderone
Dec 30, 2022
Florence- Janet Calderone, 77, of Florence, Wisc., passed away Friday, December 30, 2022, at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center, De Pere, Wisc.
She was born May 30, 1945, in Detroit, Mich., daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Dreary) Hermanau.
Janet grew up in Detroit, Mich., and graduated from Edwin Denby High School, class of...
Walter L. Franz
Dec 27, 2022
Niagara- Walter L. "Wally" Franz, 76, of Niagara, Wisc., passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at St. Vincent Medical Center, Green Bay, Wisc.
He was born August 27, 1946, in Norway, Mich., son of the late Walter and Jeanette (Roalandt) Franz. Wally grew up and attended school in Niagara. After graduation, he proudly served in the United...
Leigh A. Johnson
Dec 27, 2022
Florence- Leigh A. Johnson, 86, of Florence, Wisc., passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, Wisc.
He was born October 10, 1936, in Florence, Wisc., son of the late Harold and Lorraine (Pollari) Johnson. Leigh grew up and attended school in Florence. Following graduation, he proudly served in the United States Army...
Al M. Moore
Dec 23, 2022
Al Moore, 70, of Homestead, Wisc., passed away Friday, December 23, 2022, at Marshfield Hospital in Marshfield, Wisc. Al was born November 13, 1952, in Sedro Wolley, Wash., son of Carl and Margaret Moore. His family moved from Tomah, Wisc., to Homestead in 1966.
Al married Jackie, the love of his life, on November 6, 1998, in...
Lola J. Zawada
Dec 20, 2022
Niagara: Lola J. Zawada, 89, of Niagara, Wisconsin passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Maryhill Manor in Niagara, Wisconsin. She was surrounded by her loved ones when she passed.
Lola was born on May 27, 1933, in Iron Mountain, Michigan, daughter of the late Edward and Lola (VanSickle) Hayes. Lola grew up in Kingsford, Michigan and...
