OBITUARIES
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...
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...
