OBITUARIES
Frank A. Niemiec
Oct 5, 2021
Norway- Frank A. Niemiec, 75, of Norway, Mich., passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at the Oscar G Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born April 3, 1946, in Milwaukee, Wis., son of the late Edward F. and Sophie (Boduch) Niemiec. Frank grew up in Milwaukee and was a graduate of Notre Dame High School, class of...
Timothy Craig Leffler
Sep 30, 2021
Florence- Timothy Craig Leffler, age 63, was freed from his battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), a rare neurological disease, on Thursday, September 30, 2021, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by family. He was born August 31, 1958, in Crystal Falls, Mich., son of the late Paul and Shirley (Schlanert) Leffler. Tim grew up in Florence and was...
Erik John Francis Kowalski
Sep 29, 2021
Erik John Francis Kowalski, 32, of Madison, Wis., passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at his home. He was born September 22, 1989, in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of John and Angela (Tramontin) Kowalski Erik graduated from Kingsford High School, class of 2007, and received his bachelor's degree in Graphic Design in 2011 from Edgewood College of Madison, Wis. Erik...
Joann H. Poirier
Sep 29, 2021
Broken Arrow, Okla.- JoAnn H. Poirier, 79, of Broken Arrow, Okla., previously of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away peacefully on Sept. 29, 2021. Visitation will be held Friday, April 1, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron Mountain, Mich. The celebration of life will be held Friday, 12:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial...
Marlon R. Messner
Sep 28, 2021
Crystal Falls- Marlon "Duke" R. Messner, 86, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born August 1, 1935, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Fred and Dorothy (Curran) Messner. Marlon grew up in Kingsford, Mich., and later moved to Green Bay, Wis., where...
Robert Anthony Newberry
Sep 27, 2021
Iron Mountain- Robert Anthony "Tony" Newberry of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away suddenly in Grand Junction, Colorado, on September 27, 2021, at the age of 62. He was born in Riverton, Wyoming, on April 25, 1959, to Robert and Marilee Newberry. Tony was raised in Idaho Springs, Colorado, excelling at football, basketball, and baseball for Clear Creek High School. He...
James R. Reinke
Sep 26, 2021
Crystal Falls- James "Jimmer" Reinke, age 77, of Crystal Falls, Mich., was carried home to Heaven in the arms of Jesus on September 26, 2021, at Florence Health Services, Florence, Wis. Jimmer was born in Bonduel, Wis., on July 3, 1944. He was 1 of 14 children born to Harold and Sophie (Schmitt) Reinke. The family moved to Crystal Falls,...
Wesley J. Fisher
Sep 25, 2021
Iron Mountain- Wesley J. Fisher, 38, of Loretto, Mich., passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born October 14, 1982, in Upland, California, son of Richard Sr. and Veronica (Allen) Fisher. Wesley grew up in Ontario, California, and graduated from Valley View High School, class of 2000. He went on to...
Judith Ann Von Oepen
Sep 20, 2021
Judith Ann "Judy" (Gehlhoff) Von Oepen, 80, of Shoreview, Minn., passed away peacefully on Monday, September 20, 2021, at her home in Shoreview. Judy was born on October 21, 1940, in Florence, Wis., to Philemon and Martha Gehlhoff. She grew up in Florence and graduated from Florence High School, class of 1958. Judy was baptized and confirmed at St. John's...
Marlene M. Lawry
Sep 19, 2021
Crystal Falls- Marlene Mae (Hendricksen) Lawry, 77, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich. She was a beautiful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Marlene was born on April 18, 1944, in Honolulu, Hawaii, daughter of the late George and Dorothy (Maderious) Marshall. She later graduated from...
Ray K. Burgess
Sep 16, 2021
Florence- Ray K. Burgess, 88, of Spread Eagle, Wis., passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born April 7, 1933, in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of the late Hubert and Carrie (Johnson) Burgess. Ray grew up in Iron Mountain and was a graduate of Iron Mountain High School, class of 1951....
James Morin
Sep 14, 2021
Niagara- James Morin of Niagara passed away at home, on the farm that he loved, on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, with his loving family by his side. He struggled with heart disease for over four decades, along with a more recent diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis. His kind and gentle heart came to rest on Tuesday morning. He was born on...
Conrad G. Nelson
Sep 12, 2021
Crystal Falls- Conrad G. Nelson, 85, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital, Iron River, Mich. He was born November 20, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Paul and Lillian (Starcheski) Nelson. Conrad grew up and attended school in Illinois. He received a scholarship for junior college for both football...
Dorothy M. Marcouiller
Sep 9, 2021
Niagara- Dorothy M. Marcouiller, 88, of Niagara, Wis., passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich., She was born October 18, 1932, in Bark River, Mich., daughter of the late Charles and Katherine (Zemba) Yagodzinski. Dorothy grew up in Bark River and was a graduate of Bark River...
Thomas J. Lanthier
Sep 5, 2021
Thomas "Tom" J. Lanthier, 50, of Quinnesec, Mich., passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at UP Health in Marquette. He was born on December 25, 1970 in Iron Mountain, MIch., to Franklin and the late Kathleen (Koehler) Lanthier. Tom grew up in Niagara, Wisc., and graduated from Niagara High School class of 1989. He was baptized and received his...
Lona Jean Crispigna
Sep 1, 2021
Iron Mountain- Lona Jean Crispigna, 91, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, Wis., with her children at her side. She was born August 16, 1930, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the daughter of the late Gail and Fern Markell. Her Marching orders started as a High School Majorette at...
Paul Edward Cahee
Aug 28, 2021
Kingsford- Paul E. Cahee, 72, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 28, 2021. In accordance with Paul's wishes, private family services will be held. You may leave a condolence or tribute for Paul's family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com. The family has chosen the Jacobs Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Iron Mountain, Mich., to honor Paul's legacy...
Maureen L. Carey
Aug 25, 2021
Iron Mountain- Maureen L., Carey, lovingly known as "Mimi" to her family and friends, 69, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at UP Health System, Marquette, Mich. She was born December 3, 1951, in Crystal Falls, Mich., daughter of the late Charles D. and Joy L. (Erickson) Carey. Mimi grew up in Channing and was a...
Gerald Piatti
Aug 22, 2021
Iron Mountain- Gerald Piatti, 96, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born May 3, 1925, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Joseph and Erminia (Romagnoli) Piatti. Gerald was a lifelong resident of Iron Mountain and a graduate of Iron Mountain High School,...
Betty Jean Mcdowell
Aug 19, 2021
Kingsford - Betty Jean McDowell, 91, of Kingsford, MI., passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Maryhill Manor, Niagara, WI. She was born June 20, 1930, in Iron Mountain, MI., daughter of the late Joseph Sacchetti, Sr. and Violet (Norman) Galloway. Betty grew up in Kingsford and moved to Colorado Springs, where she graduated High School and met the love...
