OBITUARIES
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...
Barbara E Liebau
Dec 18, 2022
Jefferson, Wisconsin – Barbara E Liebau, (Canavera) 86, of Jefferson, Wisc., passed away peacefully with family on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Sunset Ridge Memory Care in Jefferson, Wisc.
Barbara was born on September 12, 1936, in Niagara, Wisc., to the late Joseph and Elaine (Watt) Canavera.
Barbara grew up in the Niagara area and...
Eino T. Kaski
Dec 14, 2022
Crystal Falls- Eino T. Kaski, 65, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay, Wis.
Eino was born May 27, 1957, in Claire, Mich., son of the late Donald and Sandra (Traver) Kaski.
He acquired many lifelong friends through the many schools he attended and his passion for...
Clifford J. Huffman
Dec 13, 2022
Iron Mountain- Clifford J. Huffman, 41, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, in Mastodon township, Mich.
He was born Sept. 18, 1981, in Duluth, Minn., to Walter and Christine (James) Huffman. Cliff was a lifelong resident of Iron Mountain and Crystal Falls, and attended Forest Park High School in Crystal Falls....
Dennis E. Stromberg
Dec 13, 2022
Dennis Emil Stromberg of Crystal Falls, Michigan, beloved husband of Cheryl (Ward) Stromberg, father of Aron Stromberg, Marten Stromberg, and Kari Johnson (Eric), and grandfather of Vivian Stromberg, passed away on December 13th, 2022 at the age of 74. Dennis was born in Crystal Falls, MI in 1948, son of Brunolf Stromberg and Ann (Johnson) Stromberg-Snell. He is preceded...
Geraldine H. Morrow
Dec 12, 2022
Niagara- Geraldine H. "Geri" Morrow, 94, of Niagara, Wisc., passed away Monday, December 12, 2022, at Florence Health Services, Florence, Wisc.
She was born July 5, 1928, in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of the late John and Helen (Grailer) Harvath. Geri grew up and attended school in Niagara. She married Edwin Freeman, and he preceded her in...
Helen June Brown
Dec 11, 2022
Vulcan- Helen June Brown, 95, of Vulcan, Mich., passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022, at her home.
She was born June 9, 1927, in Crystal Falls, Mich., daughter of the late Bernard and Sarah (Rostagno) Sanford. June grew up in Norway, Mich. She met her future husband, Alan Brown, in Chicago, Ill., while working for Wurlitzer Piano....
Eurcle J. Wall
Dec 8, 2022
Gaastra- Eurcle J. Wall, 73, of Gaastra, Mich., passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022, at UP Healthsystem, Marquette, Mich.
Private family services will be held.
The Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Crystal Falls, Mich. handled arrangements for Eurcle.
Carole M. Langsford
Dec 6, 2022
Kingsford-
Carole Margaret Langsford, 84, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022, in Kingsford, Mich.
She was born July 25, 1938, in Norway, Mich., daughter to the late Mario and Clara (Stockero) Bollone. On January 26, 1957, she married the love of her life, Robert Langsford, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in...
Lois Luella Floodstrand
Dec 6, 2022
Lois Luella Floodstrand, age 95, of Appleton, passed away at Eagle Court Memory Care on Tuesday, December 6, 2022.
She was born to the late George and Edith (Anderson) Floodstrand on November 1, 1927, in Crystal Falls, Michigan. She graduated from Forrest Park High School in Crystal Falls, Michigan, in 1945. Lois obtained her bachelor's in nursing...
Louis A. Stark
Dec 6, 2022
Niagara- Louis A. Stark, 94, of Niagara, Wisc., passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at the Oscar G Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich.
He was born December 15, 1927, in Niagara, Wisc., son of the late Herbert and Ida (Lindgren) Stark. Louis had been a lifelong resident of Niagara and a graduate of Niagara High...
Paul D Hooser
Dec 2, 2022
Kingsford- Paul "Pete" D. Hooser, 87, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Friday, December 2, 2022, at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay, Wis.
He was born December 28, 1934, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of the late Paul Demas and Maude (Montgomery) Hooser. Pete grew up in California and was a graduate of Southgate High School, class of...
