OBITUARIES
Martin Paul Koski
Jun 27, 2022
Martin Paul Koski was born on August 31, 1924, to parents Frank and Hilda. He was their second son after older brother Walter. Martin was born, raised, and settled in Florence County, WI, where he married his one and only love, Clara Butterfield, on July 21, 1947. Together, they enjoyed 50 years of marriage, filled full of adventures and times...
John Joseph Fiorucci
Jun 26, 2022
John Joseph Fiorucci, 88, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay, Wisc. He was born March 12, 1934, in Iron Mountain, the son of the late Louis and Lena (Spigarelli) Fiorucci. John was a life-long resident of the area and graduated from Iron Mountain High School. John married Barbara Larson on October...
Carol Sue Pietrantonio Bowman
Jun 24, 2022
Florence – Carol Sue Pietrantonio Bowman, 68, of Florence, Wisc., passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022, at Marshfield Clinic Dickinson, Iron Mountain. Carol was born on December 2, 1953, in Iron Mountain, Mich., to the late Floyd William and Geraldine Delores (Hughes) Pietrantonio. Carol graduated from Custer High School, Milwaukee, Wisc., class of 1971. After high school, she worked...
James Lee Gasaway
Jun 23, 2022
James L. Gasaway (affectionately known as Jim, Jimmy Lee, Red) passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on June 23, 2022. Jim (73) was born in East Chicago in 1948, grew up in Hessville, and graduated from Morton High School in 1968. After graduating he served four years in the United States Air Force including a one-year tour in Vietnam. Upon...
Clifford Mclain
Jun 21, 2022
Florence- Clifford E. McLain, 83, of Florence, Wis., passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay, Wis. He was born May 14, 1939, in Fence, Wis., son of the late Melvin "Bud" and Mary (Majewski) McLain. Cliff grew up in Florence and was a graduate of Florence High School, class of 1958. Following graduation, he proudly...
Evelyn A Menapace Kudwa
Jun 20, 2022
Amasa- Evelyn A. (Smithson) Menapace Kudwa, 88, of Amasa, Mich., passed away Monday, June 20, 2022, at her home. She was born August 27, 1933, in Crystal Falls, Mich., the daughter of the late Albert and Elona (Maki) Smithson. Evelyn grew up in Crystal Falls and was a graduate of Forest Park High School, class of 1951. She married Kenneth...
Dwane D. Rohleder
Jun 18, 2022
Amberg- Dwane D. Rohleder, 63, of Amberg, Wis., passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022, at his home. He was born August 29, 1958, in Milwaukee, Wis., the son of the late Dolores Rohleder. Dwane grew up and attended school in Milwaukee, Wis. Following graduation, at the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Marines, stationed in San Diego,...
Rex R. Radley
Jun 16, 2022
Niagara- Rex R. Radley, 64, of Niagara, Wis., formerly of Waupaca, Wis., passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022, at his home. He was born August 21, 1957, in Waupaca, Wis., son of the late William and Genevieve (Kandler) Radley. Rex grew up in Waupaca and was a graduate of Waupaca High School. He was united in marriage to Ginger Hansen,...
Mary Jane Dunkes
Jun 15, 2022
Florence- Mary Jane Dunkes, 89, of Florence, Wis., passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at the Florence Health Services, Florence, Wis. She was born May 22, 1933, in Florence, Wis., daughter of the late Herman and Gertrude (Nau) Meyers. Mary was a lifelong resident of Florence. She married Charles "Pete" Davis on December 12, 1953. He preceded her in death....
Seppo A. Pirttilampi
Jun 14, 2022
Crystal Falls- Seppo A. Pirttilampi, 70, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at his home. He was born in Saarijarvi, Finland, son of the late Lauri and Aino (Pesonen) Pirttilampi. Seppo grew up and attended school in Finland. Survivors include one brother, Eero Pirttilampi; and one sister, Maija Pilvesvuori. In addition to his parents, Seppo was...
Frances Mary Alsteen Everson
Jun 13, 2022
Niagara- Frances (Fran) M. Alsteen Everson, 87, of Niagara, Wis., passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Maryhill Manor, Niagara, Wis. Her passing was pronounced on Monday, June 13, 2022. Fran was born June 3, 1935, in Marquette, Mich., daughter of the late William and Cleo (Meade) Gagnon. She grew up in Baraga and was a graduate of Baraga...
Clarence A. Bennett
Jun 12, 2022
Kingsford- Clarence A. Bennett, 75, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born March 18, 1947, in Santa Cruz, California, son of the late Clarence Bennett and Ruth (Haynes) Stowers. Clarence grew up and attended school in Santa Cruz. He proudly served in the United States Army during the...
Kathryn L. Johnson
Jun 11, 2022
Iron Mountain- Kathryn L. Johnson, 73, of Spread Eagle, Wis., passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 11, 2022, at the Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born March 9, 1949, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of the late Arthur and Marie (Stuck) Selzer. Kathryn grew up in Iowa and graduated from Amana High School. She went on to...
Robert A. Rahm
Jun 11, 2022
Robert "Bob" A. Rahm of Spread Eagle, Wis., passed away June 11, 2022, at his home. Bob was born in 1935, in Grosse Pointe, Mich., to Dr. Lambert and Vera Rahm. After graduating Fountain Valley School of Colorado, class of 1954, he had a chance to advance his talents in pitching baseball, but love got in the way. In 1959,...
Barry W. Perron
Jun 9, 2022
Florence- Barry W. Perron, 70, of Florence, Wis., passed away June 9, 2022, at his home. He was born July 4, 1951, in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of the late Wayne and Delores (Wickman) Perron. Barry grew up in Kingsford and was a graduate of Kingsford High School, class of 1969. Following graduation, he attended Ferris State and proudly served...
Anthony J. Bradley
Jun 9, 2022
Anthony John Bradley, 52, of Crystal Falls, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022, at his home. He was born August 26, 1969, in Flint, Michigan, son of Robert Bradley and Jeannine (Lesinski) Bradley Smokevitch. Anthony grew up in Crystal Falls and was a graduate of Forest Park Schools, class of 1987. Following high school graduation, he attended Gogebic Community College...
Joyce A. O'Krongly
Jun 8, 2022
Kingsford- Joyce A. O'Krongly, 87, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away June 8, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born October 7, 1934, in Ironwood, Mich., daughter of the late Earl and Mary (Laitila) Mattson. Joyce grew up and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. She married Robert O'Krongly on November 14, 1953, in...
John G. Rosa
Jun 6, 2022
Marquette- John G. Rosa, 62, of Marquette, Mich., passed away Monday, June 6, 2022, at his home. He was born December 30, 1959, in Crystal Falls, Mich., son of the late Lawrence and Helen (Vross) Rosa. John grew up in Crystal Falls and graduated from Forest Park High School, class of 1978. He attended Northern Michigan University, where he received...
Gladys M. Hanttula
Jun 4, 2022
Gladys Mildred Hanttula, of Amasa, Mich., passed away peacefully and went home to her Lord and Savior at age 90 on June 4, 2022, at the Iron River Care Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was able to celebrate at her 90th birthday party with family and friends and her favorite foods. She very much enjoyed a good party!...
William Olivanti
May 28, 2022
William "Bill, Bacon" Olivanti, age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 28, 2022. He was a true American hero and the embodiment of "the greatest generation". He was a great and loving husband, dad, grandpa, uncle, brother, and friend. Bill was born on February 8, 1932, in Iron Mountain, Michigan. He was raised there, graduating from Iron Mountain High...
