OBITUARIES
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...
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...
