OBITUARIES
Arleen H. Schenk
Jul 25, 2022
Watersmeet- Arleen H. Schenk, 81, of Watersmeet, Mich., passed away Monday, July 25, 2022, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich. She was born August 5, 1940, at Lac Vieux Desert Indian Village, daughter of the late Joseph and Jessie (McGeshick) Pete. Arleen was a beautiful gem of a woman who could light up a room with...
George D. Witkowski
Jul 22, 2022
Niagara- George D. Witkowski, 80, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Friday, July 22, 2022, at ProMedica Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Kingsford, Mich. He was born August 19, 1941, in Milwaukee, Wis., son of the late George R. and Caroline (Mraz) Witkowski. George's father passed away at a young age so George helped his mother run the Lilly Lake Resort in...
Robert E. Lefleur
Jul 19, 2022
Florence- Robert E. "Bob" LeFleur, 74, of Florence, Wis., passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at his home. He was born February 18, 1948, in Iron Mountain, Mich., to the late Edward E. and Betty J. (Vassar) LeFleur. Bob grew up in Florence and attended school there. He went on to serve in the United States Army during the Vietnam...
Jamie L. Johns
Jul 19, 2022
Norway- Jamie L. Johns, 42, of Norway, Mich., passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at his home. He was born April 30, 1980, in Green Bay, Wis., and graduated from North High School in Oshkosh, Wis. Jamie was an outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and just cruising around on the boat, having a good time. He loved his beautiful fur...
Kenneth J. Sovey
Jul 18, 2022
Kenneth John Sovey, 83, passed into eternity July 18th, 2022. He was met there by his Lord and Savior and his beloved son Kenneth, who passed before him four years ago. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 60 years Terry Ann, son Greg and son-in-law Buck Powers, son Brian, brother Bob (Jean) Sovey of Escanaba, Michigan...
Richard E. Wertanen
Jul 17, 2022
Florence- Richard E. Wertanen, 85, of Florence, WI, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield, WI. He was born May 15, 1937, in Ishpeming, MI, son of the late Leslie and Ellen (Kangas) Wertanen. Richard grew up in Negaunee and was a graduate of Negaunee High School, class of 1955. Richard enlisted in the United States...
Kris A. Miller
Jul 13, 2022
Pembine- Kris A. Miller, 59, of Pembine, Wis., passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay, Wis. She was born August 19, 1962, in Sparta, Wis., the daughter of Richard and Helen (Petrashek) Ertman. Kris grew up and graduated from school in Houston, Texas. She married Robert D. Miller, on June 8, 2002, at Grace Lutheran...
Deanna L. Draves
Jul 10, 2022
Deanna Lynn Draves, age 71, passed away at home in Spread Eagle, Wis., on July 10, 2022, after battling Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). She was a 1969 graduate of Iron Mountain High School and a 1979 graduate of the Flint Institute of Barbering. Throughout her professional career, she owned and operated several award-winning businesses in the Iron Mountain area, including...
Walter H. Kawetschanky
Jul 10, 2022
Norway - Walter H. Kawetschanky, 90, of Norway, Mich., passed away peacefully Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Evergreen Meadows, Norway, Mich. He was born on June 20, 1932, in the German village of Einsiedel in Slovakia, to the late Ludwig and Anna (Altznauer) Kawetschanky. He was one of seven children. During World War ll in 1944, as the Russian Army...
Gary L. Ross
Jul 9, 2022
Sagola- Gary Ross, 75, of Sagola, Mich., passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born December 24, 1946, in Stambaugh, Mich., son of the late Edward and Helia (Korkiamaki) Ross. Gary grew up in Crystal Falls, Mich., and graduated from Crystal Falls High School, class of 1965. Gary...
Donald F. Weide
Jul 9, 2022
Channing- Donald F. Weide, 98, of Channing, Mich., passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Oscar G Johnson Veterans Hospital, Iron Mountain, Mich. Donald was born October 7, 1923, in Alpena, Mich., son of the late William Weide and Martha Weide. Don attended Alpena High School and graduated with the class of 1942. He entered the United States Marine Corps...
John W. Butler
Jul 8, 2022
Niagara - John W. Butler, 89, of Niagara, WI passed away Friday, July 8 at Maryhill Manor in Niagara, WI. He was born June 26, 1933, in Bath, Maine son of the late Joseph and Helen Butler. His early years were spent growing up in Bath, Maine where he had many fond memories. John then joined the Navy in 1949...
Mary Evelyn Reynolds
Jul 3, 2022
Evelyn Reynolds, 91, left her earthly life and went to be with her eternal family Sunday, July 3, 2022, in Kingsford, Michigan. Born Mary Evelyn Oliver, February 3, 1931, in Kent, Washington, daughter of Frank Oliver and Helen (McCauley) of Scottish and Irish heritage. She was raised on a large dairy farm in Prairie, Washington, with her seven brothers and...
Maija Liisa Erickson
Jun 29, 2022
Iron Mountain- Maija L. Erickson, 90, of Breitung Township, Mich., passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at her home. She was born October 18, 1931, in Pielisjarvi, Finland, daughter of the late Arri Johonuas and Saimi Elina Koukkari. Maija grew up and graduated high school in Finland. After high school, she resided in London, England, where she worked for a...
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...
