OBITUARIES
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...
Gregory Lee Maas
May 27, 2022
Iron Mountain- Gregory Lee "Greg" Maas, 65, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022, at the Norway Speedway, Norway, Mich. He was born May 26, 1957, in Iron Mountain, son of the late William "Bill" and Margaret "Joyce" (Oliver) Maas. Greg grew up in Kingsford and was a lifelong resident of the area. He married Lori...
Nancy M. Ebidon
May 25, 2022
Amberg- Nancy M. Ebidon, 67, of Amberg, Wis., passed away at her daughter's home on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Nancy was born May 1, 1955, in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of the late Robert and Marilyn (Romeis) Ebidon. She grew up in Niagara and was a graduate of Niagara High School. Nancy then attended Bay De Noc Community College. She...
Yvonne E. Nichols
May 19, 2022
Florence- Yvonne E. Nichols, 62, of Florence, Wis., passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022, at her home. She was born September 1, 1959, in Milwaukee, Wis., daughter of the late Edward and Loryce (Olsen) Grosso. Yvonne grew up and graduated school in Milwaukee. She worked for many years in the cosmetology department at Walgreens before retiring. Survivors include her husband,...
Timothy Brian Lance
May 16, 2022
Timothy Brian Lance, 67, of Florence, Wis., passed away Monday May 16, 2022 at his home. Timothy was born on May 17, 1954, in Bowling Green, Ohio to Norman Lance and Joyce (Cook). He spent his childhood in Ohio before he moved to Colorado Springs in the early 2000's. In 2019 he retired and moved to Florence Wisconsin. He is...
Jeremy Richard Donaldson
May 16, 2022
Jeremy Richard Donaldson, 37, of Florence, Wis., died Monday, May 16, 2022. Jeremy was born on 10/1/1984 at 10:01 pm. Jeremy was affectionally known as "Ditch" by many of his friends growing up and was involved in many sports including soccer, football, and especially wrestling. He loved spending time with his friends and family and especially loved the San Francisco...
Robert B. Hoffman
May 14, 2022
Crystal Falls - Robert B. Hoffman, 66, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Robert was born on April 23, 1956, in Carson City, Mich., to Robert M. Hoffman and the late Sharon (Blair) Hyde. He is survived by his loving wife of forty years, Carol (Omlin) Hoffman; his...
Donald J. Burby
May 13, 2022
Iron Mountain- Donald J. Burby, 84, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Friday, May 13, 2022, at ProMedica Skilled Nursing Facility, Kingsford, Mich. He is the son of the late Donald M. and Rhoda (Ramme) Burby. Survivors include his sister, Donna Burby, as well as cousins and friends. Per Donald's wishes, a private graveside service will take place at Quinnesec...
Carol Leah Marble
May 9, 2022
Carol Leah Marble, 88, of Aurora, Wis., passed away Monday, May 9, 2022, at UP Health System, Marquette, Mich. She was born December 25, 1933, at her home in Aurora, Wis., to the late Earl and Leah (Church) Barnard. Carol grew up in Aurora and was a graduate of Kingsford High School, class of 1951. She moved to lower Michigan,...
Robert Kowalski
May 7, 2022
Niagara - Robert Kowalski, 88, of Niagara, Wisc., passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born on January 19, 1934, in Niagara, Wisc., to the late Frances and Grace (Gibbs) Kowalski. He married Barbara A. Petersen on July 3, 1955, in Niagara, Wis. Robert and Barbara were married for sixty-five years before...
Christopher Carollo
May 5, 2022
Iron Mountain- Christopher Dean Carollo, 37, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 5, 2022. Christopher was born on August 4, 1984, to parents Debbie (Zawada) Carollo of Niagara, Wis., and Dean Carollo of Iron Mountain, Mich. Chris graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 2003. After graduation, he worked for the family business Zawada Lumber and...
Virginia D. Nephew
May 3, 2022
Iron Mountain- Virginia "Ginny" D. Nephew, 88, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed peacefully to her rest in Jesus, forever beyond the torment of sin, on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at her daughter's home. She is now awaiting Her Savior's resurrection call. Ginny was born on November 4, 1933, in Wausau, Wis., the daughter of the late Lawrence and Leona (Goede)...
Cheryl Jane Saler
Apr 25, 2022
"And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make." Cherished wife, mother, and "Nan," Cheryl Saler passed away unexpectedly of COVID-related causes at her Niagara home on April 25, 2022. Cheryl was born May 14, 1957, to John and Phyllis Dawson in St. Albans, England. Her family immigrated to the United States when she...
Edward E. Lefleur
Apr 23, 2022
Florence- Edward E. LeFleur Jr., 98, of Florence, Wis., passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born September 9, 1923, in Crystal Falls, Mich., son of the late Edward E. and Judith (Anderson) LeFleur. Edward grew up in Florence, Wis., and was a graduate of Florence High School,...
Dennis L. Chartier
Apr 19, 2022
Dennis (Sam) Chartier passed away on April 19, 2022, surrounded by his family. Sam was born on September 3, 1933, at his parents' home in Niagara, and he has lived in Niagara ever since, except for the time he spent serving his country in the army. After returning from the army, he married the love of his life, Lois Hallgren,...
Charles R. Garbrecht
Apr 16, 2022
Charles R. Garbrecht, 61, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family in Iron Mountain, MI. He was born October 10, 1960, in Sault Ste Marie, Mich., son of the late Ronald Maurice and Reta (Hodges) Garbrecht. Charlie was a graduate of Kingsford High School, class of 1979. Charlie worked...
Francis Xavier Sherman
Apr 13, 2022
Niagara- Francis X. "Frank" Sherman, 97, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Maryhill Manor, Niagara, Wis. He was born January 10, 1925, in Niagara, Wis., son of the late Adam and Apolonia (Novak) Sherman. Frank grew up in Niagara and was a graduate of Niagara High School, class of 1943. Following graduation, he proudly served in...
