OBITUARIES
Ruby A. Carr
Mar 16, 2022
Florence- Ruby A Carr, 68, of Florence, Wis., passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at her home. She was born January 20, 1954, in Milwaukee, Wis., daughter of George and Celeste (Rozman) Quick. Ruby grew up in California and graduated from Kearny High School, class of 1972. She moved to Pembine, Wis., in 1992. Ruby was united in marriage to...
George R. Browder
Mar 15, 2022
Crystal Falls- On Tuesday, March 15, 2022, George Richard "Dick" Browder traded his wheelchair for a set of wings, flew straight through the Pearly Gates and into the welcoming arms of his Rossi, Browder, Anesi, and Bushroe relatives. Dick was born on April 4, 1946, in Crystal Falls to George Browder and Alpha native Mary Rossi Browder. Mary and George...
James E Swanson
Mar 12, 2022
James Edward Swanson Swanson, James Edward age 81 of Eagan and Edina, MN passed away peacefully on March 12, 2022, after a valiant battle with COPD. Jim was born in Iron Mountain, Michigan on March 19, 1940, to the late Edward and Vera (Fearing) Swanson. He grew up in nearby Florence and Wabeno, Wisconsin. Jim spent his high school years...
Joseph Lloyd Edwards
Mar 11, 2022
Kingsford – Joseph Lloyd Edwards, 59, of Kingsford passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022, at Oscar G Johnson VA Medical Center. He was born on November 20, 1962, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late Richard and Cherilyn (Shay) Edwards. He is survived by his brother, Richard L. Edwards, Jr.; sister, Corin Wright (Kevin Meyers); and several nieces and nephews....
Bertha D. Jackson
Mar 11, 2022
Kingsford- Bertha D. Jackson, 91, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Friday, March 11, 2022, at Freeman Nursing & Rehab., Kingsford, Mich. She was born February 10, 1931, in Pensacola, Florida, the daughter of the late James and Corine Lewis. Bertha attended community college to learn to solder, which led to her career with Rockwell International, where she soldered circuit boards...
Sharon A. Lablanc
Mar 9, 2022
Iron Mountain- Sharon A. LaBlanc, 82, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Marshfield Health Services, Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born July 4, 1939, in Norway, Mich., daughter of the late Henry and Elsie (Camerier) Morosini. Sharon grew up in Norway and was a graduate of Norway High School, class of 1957. Sharon went to...
Janice E. Spade-Cretens
Mar 6, 2022
Iron Mountain- Janice E. Spade-Cretens, 84, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 6, 2022. She was born August 11, 1937, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Asolph and Isabelle (Cahee) Smeltzer. She grew up in Florence and was a graduate of Florence High School, class of 1955. Janice...
Wallace J. Bellmore
Feb 27, 2022
Wallace Bellmore, 90, of Park Falls, Wis., died on Sunday, February 27, 2022. He was born in Iron Mountain, Mich., on March 12, 1931, son of the late John and Josephine (Pirlot) Bellmore. Wallace was employed for 39 years with the Snap-On Tools Corp. in Kenosha, Wis., as a machinist and a proud member of the International Association of Machinists...
Mary L. Ward
Feb 25, 2022
Kingsford- Mary L. Ward, 83, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Friday, February 25, 2022, at ProMedica Skilled Nursing Facility, Kingsford, Mich. She was born March 6, 1938, in Fairbanks Township, Mich., daughter of the late George E. and Jeanette G. (Gregware) Plucker. She married William Ward on February 22, 1955. He preceded her in death on February 24, 2014. Mary...
Robert H Williams
Feb 24, 2022
Iron River- Robert H. Williams, 84, of Iron River, Mich., passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022, at Howard Young Medical Center, Woodruff, Wis. He was born April 6, 1937, in Detroit, Mich., son of the late Harry and Loretta (Bruman) Williams. Robert grew up in Detroit and received his GED from Thomas M. Cooley High School, class of 1957. He...
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...
