OBITUARIES
Marjorie M. Skibo
Dec 23, 2021
Crystal Falls- Marjorie M. Skibo, 89, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich. In accordance with Marjorie's wishes, burial services will take place in Evergreen Cemetery, Crystal Falls, Mich., in the spring. You may leave a condolence or tribute for Marjorie's family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com. The family...
Daniel J. Peterson
Dec 22, 2021
Iron Mountain- Daniel J. Peterson, 63, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Cottages Memory Care, Shawano, Wis. He was born August 29, 1958, in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of the late Robert and Patricia (Harvath) Peterson. Dan grew up in Niagara and was a graduate of Niagara High School, class of 1976. After graduation he went...
Mark J. Throm
Dec 20, 2021
Florence- Mark J. Throm, 45, of Florence, Wis., passed away Monday, December 20, 2021, at UP Healthsystem, Marquette, Mich. He was born January 7, 1976, in Sheldon, Iowa, son of Mark and Joan (Kamstra) Throm. Mark grew up in Florence and was a graduate of Florence High School, class of 1994. Mark then went on to attend Fox Valley Tech...
Gerald W. Rochon
Dec 19, 2021
Florence - Gerald "Jerry" "Fuzz" Rochon was born on May 23, 1959, in Crystal Falls, Mich. He died alone, in his sleep, in his apartment in Appleton, Wis., on 12/19/2021. He left this world surrounded by love. He loved his family and friends deeply; he was well-loved in return. Jerry was kind, generous, and compassionate. He was a sensitive soul....
Anatoly Talnikov
Dec 18, 2021
Kingsford- Anatoly "Tony" Talnikov, 61, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 18, 2021, with his family by his side. Tony was born June 12, 1960, in Russia. Tony worked for Grede Foundry for a number of years and also volunteered at the hospital. He loved the outdoors and was always thinking and loved a great conversation. Tony...
Joseph R. Serbentas
Dec 16, 2021
Crystal Falls- Joseph R. Serbentas III, 68, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021, at his home. He was born September 17, 1953, in Hammond, Indiana, son of the late Joseph II and Margaret (Keddie) Serbentas. Joseph grew up in Hammond and was a graduate of Hammond High School, class of 1971. Following graduation, he attended Purdue...
Joann M. Nyholm
Dec 12, 2021
Crystal Falls- JoAnn M. Nyholm, 85, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich. She was born August 31, 1936, in Stambaugh, Mich., daughter of the late Joseph and Viola (Rodda) Colien. JoAnn grew up in Iron River and was a graduate of Iron River High School, class...
Roger A. Weinert
Dec 11, 2021
Norway- Roger A. Weinert, 80, of Norway, Mich., passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021, at his home. He was born August 21, 1941, in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of the late Frederick and Bernice (Erickson) Weinert. Roger grew up in Kingsford, Mich., and graduated from Kingsford High School, class of 1959. Following graduation, he proudly served in the United States...
Lynn R. Hitt
Dec 11, 2021
Iron Mountain- Lynn R. Hitt, 75, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born August 7, 1946, in Jersey City, New Jersey, daughter of the late George and Rita (Hughes) Diercks. Lynn lived her motto; loving, caring, giving and sharing. Survivors include one daughter, Jennifer (Victor) Ford; three...
Cheryl J. Knutson
Dec 6, 2021
Niagara- Cheryl J. Knutson, 66, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Monday, December 6, 2021, at her home. She was born December 19, 1954, in Niagara, Wis., daughter of the late Bernard Jr. and Joyce (Laurant) Knutson. Cheryl was a lifelong resident of Niagara and a graduate of Niagara High School, class of 1973. Following graduation, she received her Associate's Degree...
Ella E. Chainey
Dec 5, 2021
Florence- Ella E. Chainey, 103, of Florence, Wis., passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021, at Florence Health Services, Florence, Wis. She was born May 9, 1918, in Commonwealth, Wis., daughter of the late Kaarlo and Maria (Soderman) Nevaranta. Ella married Clarence "Cal" Chainey on June 23, 1945, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Florence. He preceded her in death in 1961....
Marlys A. Hoffman
Dec 1, 2021
Channing- Marlys A. Hoffman, 77, of Channing, Mich., passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born February 6, 1944, in Crystal Falls, Mich., daughter of the late Walter and Ruth (Swanson) Process. Marlys grew up and attended school in Channing. She married Rudolph Hoffman on June 29, 1989. She worked in...
Benjamin D. Shinos
Nov 29, 2021
Marquette- Benjamin D. Shinos, 81, of Marquette, Mich., passed away Monday, November 29, 2021, at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans, Marquette, Mich. He was born July 12, 1940, in Ontario, Canada, son of the late John and Rebecca (Sampson) Shinos. Ben grew up and graduated from school in Canada. Following his graduation, he proudly served in the United States...
Richard Dale Gould
Nov 28, 2021
Vulcan- Richard D. "Dick" Gould, 77, of Vulcan, Mich., passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility, Powers, Mich. He was born March 3, 1944, in Maplewood, Wis., son of the late Lester and Elaine (Larson) Gould. In accordance with Dick's wishes, private family services will be held. You may leave a condolence or tribute for Dick's...
Marilyn Pearl Parsons
Nov 28, 2021
Kingsford- Marilyn P. Parsons, 86, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Freeman Nursing & Rehab Center, Kingsford, Mich. She was born May 6, 1935, in Wonewoc, Wis., daughter of the late John and Ilene Ella (Marshall) Henry. Marilyn grew up and attended school in Moston, Wis. After graduation, she moved to Detroit to continue schooling, and...
Dr. M. Younas Kiani
Nov 27, 2021
On Saturday, November 27, 2021, Dr. M. Younas Kiani passed away in Detroit, Michigan, while preparing to attend a family event. Younas was born in modern-day Pakistan. As a young man in the 1940's, Younas resided near New Delhi, India, when the war between Pakistan and India broke. Younas, with his parents and sisters, were forced into a refugee camp...
Nicholas Steven Lantagne
Nov 26, 2021
Niagara- Nicholas S. "Nick" Lantagne, 24, of Niagara, Wis., left this world too soon on Friday, November 26, 2021. He was born November 20, 1997, beloved son of Steve Lantagne & Letty (John) Galeazzi. Nick grew up in Niagara & attended school there, graduating in 2016. He was an avid deer hunter, ice fisherman & Green Bay Packer fan. Nick...
Robert Earl Baldinelli
Nov 25, 2021
Iron Mountain- Robert Earl Baldinelli, 93, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. Per Robert's request, private family services will be held. You may leave a condolence or tribute for Robert's family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com. The family has chosen the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron Mountain, Mich., to honor Robert's...
Mary L. Parent
Nov 23, 2021
Iron Mountain- Mary L. Parent, 93, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at her home in Victorian Pines Estate, Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born April 23, 1928, in Marquette, Mich., daughter of the late Eugene and Lucille (Grant) Soucy. Mary was a graduate of Bishop Baraga High School in Maquette and went on to receive...
Michael G. Wheeler
Nov 21, 2021
Crystal Falls – Michael G. Wheeler, 54, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 21, 2021. He was born on April 4, 1967, in Crystal Falls, Mich., to Beverly (Anderson) and the late Richard Wheeler. Michael grew up in Crystal Falls and graduated from Forest Park High School, class of...
