OBITUARIES
Gloria M. Vernon
Feb 17, 2022
Iron Mountain- Gloria Marie Vernon (Becco), age 99, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Evergreen Assisted Living in Kingsford. Gloria was born on February 13, 1923, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Joseph and Amelia ('Molly' DiBiase) Becco. Gloria grew up in Iron Mountain and graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1941. She briefly attended the University...
David N. Crawford
Feb 16, 2022
Iron Mountain - David N. Crawford, 73, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Dickinson County Healthcare System with his loving wife by his side. David was born on February 3, 1949, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the son of Norman and Vera (Barber) Crawford. He grew up in Flint, Mich., and was a 1968 graduate of...
Raymond E. R. Swiss
Feb 14, 2022
Kingsford- Raymond E. R. "Ray" Swiss, 25, of Kingsford, Mich., entered eternal life on Monday, February 14, 2022, at Marshfield Clinic Health Services, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born February 9, 1997, in Marquette, Mich., son of Stephen and Karen (Berg) Swiss. Ray grew up in Felch, Mich., and was a graduate of North Dickinson, class of 2015. He worked...
Richard W. Forgette
Feb 8, 2022
Richard W. Forgette, 63, of Vulcan, Mich., passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born September 26, 1958, in Ludington, Mich. Richard grew up in Carney and was a graduate of Carney High School, class of 1976. Following graduation, he proudly served in the United States Navy until his honorable discharge....
Virginia F. Barber
Feb 5, 2022
Niagara- Virginia F. Barber, 92, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Maryhill Manor, Niagara, Wis. She was born July 2, 1929, in Milwaukee, Wis., daughter of the late Charles and Leona (Roberts) Christiansen. Virginia grew up and attended school in Milwaukee. She married Robert Barber on July 16, 1949, in the United Methodist Church, West Allis,...
Rev. Fr. James L Menapace
Feb 3, 2022
Iron Mountain- Rev. Fr. James L. Menapace, 94, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born September 18, 1927, in Crystal Falls, Mich., son of the late Louis and Marie (Harrington) Menapace. James grew up in Crystal Falls and graduated from Crystal Falls High...
Richard R. Kinsella
Feb 3, 2022
Niagara- Richard R. Kinsella, 70, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born April 6, 1951, in Norway, Mich., son of the late Robert and Darlene (Zeni) Kinsella. Richard was a lifelong resident of Niagara and a graduate of Niagara High School, class of 1969. Following graduation, he...
Loren H. Cooper
Feb 2, 2022
Laona- Loren H. Cooper, 86, of Laona, Wis., passed away on February 2, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Loren was born on June 15, 1935, in Menominee, Mich., to Thomas and Frieda (Willison) Cooper. Loren proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War for three years until being Honorably Discharged in March of 1957....
Inez J Cocquyt
Feb 2, 2022
Kingsford- Inez J. Cocquyt, 90, of Kingsford, Mich., formerly of Niagara, Wis., passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Evergreen Assisted Living, Kingsford, Mich. She was born July 3, 1931, in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of the late Allen and Veronica (Sherman) Raymond. Inez grew up in Pontiac, Mich., and graduated from Pontiac High School class of 1949. Inez was...
Donald F. Curnow
Jan 31, 2022
Crystal Falls- Donald F. Curnow, 67, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Monday, January 31, 2022, with his family by his side at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital, Laurium, Mich. He was born October 14, 1954, in Crystal Falls, Mich., son of Donald J. and Ellen (Hanttula) Curnow. Donald was a lifelong resident of Crystal Falls and a graduate of Forest Park...
Judith B. Fleischman
Jan 25, 2022
Dunbar– Judith B. Fleischman, 73, of Dunbar, Wis., passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Dickinson County Healthcare Systems, Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born on April 26, 1948, in Milwaukee, Wis., to the late Charles and Eileen (Schierl) Aucutt. Judy grew up in Hartland, Wis. and was a graduate of Hartland Arrowhead High School. She resided in North...
Roger D. Lotto
Jan 22, 2022
Florence- Roger D. Lotto, 89, of Florence, Wis., passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the Florence Health Services, Florence, Wis. He was born May 28, 1932, in Wolf River, Wis., son of the late Lawrence and Mary (Shannon) Lotto. Roger grew up in Goodman, Wis., and was a graduate of Goodman High School, class of 1950. Following his graduation,...
Hayden M. Campbell
Jan 7, 2022
Kingsford- Hayden Michael Campbell, 15, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away after a hard-fought battle with cancer on Friday, January 7, 2022, at his home surrounded by love. He was born on March 29, 2006, in Milwaukee, WI. Hayden was a determined and strong fighter. He has been fighting since day one when he was born a preemie. Hayden was wheelchair-bound...
Michael T. Plourde
Jan 5, 2022
Kingsford- Michael T. Plourde, 57, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born July 27, 1964, in Fort Benning, Georgia, son of Wallace and Karen (Anderson) Plourde. Michael grew up in Kingsford and was a graduate of Kingsford High School. He worked as a hydraulic operator for All-Lift...
Antonette M. Vanpembrook
Jan 4, 2022
Niagara- Antonette "Toni" VanPembrook, 83, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Victorian Pines Estates, Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born April 3, 1938, in Pound, Wis., daughter of the late Arthur and Gertrude Payette. Toni and her late husband (William Sr. "Billy Van" VanPembrook) lived in Niagara, where Toni worked at Marcouiller's IGA for many years....
Mildred M. Koziatek
Jan 1, 2022
Mildred M. Koziatek, 88, of Buck Lake, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Iron County Medical Care Facility. She is now with her beloved husband, Bill. Millie was born on October 6, 1933, in Alpha to the late Ted and Mary (Ball) Gryczan. Millie graduated salutatorian from Alpha Porter School, class of 1951. Following high school, she...
Robert G. Olivanti
Dec 27, 2021
Iron Mountain- Robert "Buzzy" G. Olivanti, 83, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Monday, December 27, 2021, at ProMedica Skilled Nursing Facility, Kingsford, Mich. He was born March 29, 1938, in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of the late August and Julia (Morelli) Olivanti. He was a lifelong resident of Iron Mountain and a graduate of Iron Mountain High School, class...
William E. Manko
Dec 27, 2021
Iron Mountain- William E. Manko, 74, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Monday, December 27, 2021, at ProMedica Skilled Nursing Facility, Kingsford, Mich. He was born November 4, 1947, in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of James E. and Ida M. (Grazidi) Manko. Bill graduated from St. Nazianz High School, Manitowoc, Wis., class of 1965. Following his high school graduation, Bill's...
Debra L. Jump
Dec 26, 2021
Iron Mountain- Debra "Debbie" L. Jump, 63, of Aurora, Wis., passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, Wis. She was born April 7, 1958, in Ishpeming, Mich., daughter of the late Sulo and Margaret (Sullivan) Ritola. Debbie grew up in Republic, Mich., and was a graduate of Republic High School, class of 1976. Following high school, she...
Eugene T. Berger
Dec 24, 2021
Iron Mountain- Eugene T. Berger "Gene", 88, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side on Friday, December 24, 2021, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born November 4, 1933, son of the late Carl and Eva (Dumas) Berger. Gene grew up in Kingsford and was a graduate of...
