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Virginia Lee Tipps
Oct 29, 2021
Goodman- Virginia Lee "Hot Lips" Tipps, 98, of Goodman, WI, passed away Friday October 29, 2021, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, MI. Virginia was born May 28, 1923 in Moville, Iowa, daughter of the late Ethel Evelyn Jacoway and Bernard Fain Weaver. She graduated from Leavenworth High School, Kansas and continued her education receiving her...
Kenneth J. Tousignant
Oct 28, 2021
The community mourns the loss of Kenneth John Tousignant, whom peacefully passed away at age 56 on October 28th, 2021 surrounded by family and friends. Ken was a shining example of a life fully lived. As a young man, Ken, Governor of Key Club, was an active pillar of his community before graduating from Iron Mountain High School, class of...
Evelyn Y. Carlson
Oct 28, 2021
Crystal Falls- Evelyn Y. Carlson, 87, of Mansfield Township, Mich., passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021, at the Iron River Care Center, Iron River, Mich. She was born October 25, 1934, in Rhame, North Dakota, daughter of the late Luellyn and Josephine (Long) Buzzo. Evelyn grew up in Felch, Mich., and was a graduate of Felch High School, class of...
Judy K, Lucas
Oct 28, 2021
Kingsford- Judy K. Lucas, 67, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021, at her home. She was born July 13, 1954, in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of the late Clark Sr. and Joan (Jacobson) Lucas. Judy grew up in Felch and was a graduate of North Dickinson High School, class of 1972. Survivors include her sister, Jill (Kevin)...
Francine Anne Vasko
Oct 27, 2021
Crystal Falls- Francine Anne Vasko was welcomed into God's kingdom on October 27, 2021, at the Marshfield Medical Center, Weston, Wis., after a brief illness. Francine was born on January 6, 1948, to Robert J. (USSAR) and Anne Kostuba of Berwyn, Ill. She attended local LaGrange schools and went on to the University of Illinois, where she met her future...
David J. Turrie
Oct 21, 2021
Iron Mountain- David Turrie, 85, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at his daughter and son-in-law's home in Marquette, Mich., where he spent his last months under hospice care. He was born on July 21, 1936, to the late Rudolph and Kathleen (Seymour) Turrie in Kingsford, Mich. David was a graduate of Iron Mountain High...
Carol L Ernst
Oct 21, 2021
Carol L Ernst, 84, of Niagara, Wisc., passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Maryhill Manor Nursing Home, Niagara, Wisc. She was born on September 26, 1937 in Iron Mountain, Mich. Carol grew up in Dunbar, Wisc., and graduated from Pembine High School, class of 1955. She married Clayton "Bud" Ernst and he preceded her in death. Carol received...
Clyde D Oakes
Oct 20, 2021
Clyde D. Oakes, 65, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Dickinson County Healthcare System. He was born on June 17, 1956 in Escanaba, Mich., to the late Albert and Hazel (Vallue) Oakes. Clyde grew up in Hardwood, Mich., and graduated from North Dickinson High School, class of 1974. He enjoyed spending time with his...
Lorraine O Steber
Oct 15, 2021
Lorraine Steber, 100, of Florence passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital, Iron Mountain. She was born July 30, 1921, in Wabeno Wi, to William and Delina (Brusso) Lacoque, the fourth of twelve children. Lorraine attended school until the 8th grade and then stayed home to help raise her siblings and run the household. Throughout...
Richard Theodore Mccoy
Oct 15, 2021
Florence – Richard "Rick" T. McCoy, 68, passed away at his home on Friday, October 15, 2021. Rick was born December 3, 1952, in Stambaugh, Mich., to the late Fred and Ella (Olson) McCoy. He enjoyed the farm, gardening, fishing, hunting, and hanging out with his buddies. Rick is survived by his two sons, Randall McCoy, Niagara, Wis., and Richard...
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...
