OBITUARIES
Joyce Carol Brown
Jun 25, 2021
Dunbar- Joyce Carol Brown, 71, of Dunbar, Wis., was gifted with Eternal life on Friday, June 25, 2021. She was born October 1, 1949, in Manitowoc, Wis., daughter of the late Ronald and Esther Jeske. Joyce graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, Wis., class of 1967. She married John Brown on August 31, 1973, and shortly after moved to Suamico,...
Stephen R. Bigalke
Jun 23, 2021
Florence- Stephen R. "Steve" Bigalke, 66, of Florence, Wis., passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at his home. He was born February 7, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, son of Richard and Anne (Sticker) Bigalke. Steve grew up in Chicago until moving to Florence, where he graduated from Florence High School, class of 1973. He went on to receive a certificate...
Larry Dzekute
Jun 20, 2021
Fence- Larry Dzekute, 85, of Fence, Wis., passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021, at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay, Wis. He was born February 3, 1936, in Goodman, Wis., son of the late Peter and Gladys (Kendzierski) Dzekute. Larry grew up on the family farm and attended school in both Fence and later Florence. He proudly served in the United States...
Gene P. Sparapani
Jun 19, 2021
Iron Mountain- Gene P. Sparapani, 66, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Bellin Memorial Hospital. He was born May 8, 1955, in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of the late Ernest and Carol (Peterson) Sparapani. Gene graduated from Kingsford High School, class of 1973. Following inspiration from his father, Gene worked as a Pipefitter for Local...
Keith A. Tuhowski
Jun 19, 2021
Crystal Falls – Keith A. Tuhowski, 66, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021, following an automobile accident. He was born October 13, 1954, in Chicago, Ill., son of George and Jean (Chmiel) Tuhowski. Keith grew up in Chicago and was a graduate of Kelly High School, class of 1972. He later received his associate degree from...
Jacob Angelo Paccagnella
Jun 17, 2021
Niagara- Jacob "Jack" Angelo Paccagnella, also known as "Grandpa Jack" "Papa Jack," or "Pops," caught a sunrise to the other side on the peaceful morning of Thursday, June 17, 2021. Jack was many things, first: a husband. He loved with the kind of love that we could all hope to experience. If you ever got to see the way his...
Ashley Thomas
Jun 15, 2021
Iron Mountain- Ashley Thomas Jr., 66, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Dickinson County Healthcare Center, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born April 3, 1955, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, son of the late Ashley Thomas Sr. and Mildred (Charles) Mitchell. Ashley graduated Pomona High School, Pomona, California, class of 1974. He married Gaye Salo on...
Donald R. Wartick
Jun 15, 2021
Beecher- Donald R. "Don" Wartick, 79, of Beecher, Wis., passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Maryhill Manor, Niagara, Wis. He was born August 24, 1941, in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of the late Dale and Vina (Amond) Wartick. Don grew up in Niagara and was a graduate of Niagara High School, class of 1960. Following graduation, he proudly served...
Walter R. Roe
Jun 4, 2021
Amasa- Walter R. Roe, 90, of Hematite Township, Mich., passed away Friday, June 4, 2021, at his home. He was born July 24, 1930, in Iron River, Mich., son of the late Water and Josephine (Turoski) Roe. Walter grew up in Iron River and was a graduate of Iron River High School, class of 1948. Following graduation, he proudly served...
Arla Piatti
Jun 1, 2021
Iron Mountain- Arla Piatti, 95, of White Birch Village, passed away Monday, June 1, 2021, at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility, Powers, Mich. She was born December 29, 1925, in Darlington, Wis., daughter of the late John and Evelyn (Bates) Murray. Arla moved as a child with her family to Iron Mountain and attended Iron Mountain Schools, graduating with the class...
Annette M. Schultz
Jun 1, 2021
Vulcan- Annette M. Schultz, 79, of Vulcan, Mich., passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at her home. She was born January 20, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Louis and Rita (Wollacheid) Schultz. Annette grew up in Chicago and was a graduate of St. Josephat High School in Chicago. She worked as a secretary in Chicago, retiring in...
Amber Lynn Martin
May 24, 2021
Niagara- Amber Lynn Martin, 39, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Monday, May 24, 2021. She was born May 20, 1982, in Hancock, Mich., daughter of Donald Martin and Lenette (Smart) Johnson. Amber was a graduate of Kingsford High School, class of 2000. She enjoyed 4 Wheeling, mudding, and fishing. Most of all, Amber loved spending time with her daughters and...
Marjorie Ellen Olson
May 23, 2021
Grandville - Marjorie Ellen Olson, 88, of Quinnesec, peacefully entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Cambridge Manor in Grandville following a brief illness. Marge was born in Niagara, Wis., on September 17, 1932 to Elof and Ethel Bjorkman. She grew up in Niagara and graduated from Niagara High School with...
Jess Y. Nephew
May 23, 2021
Iron Mountain - Jess Y. Nephew, 89, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed peacefully to his rest in Jesus, forever beyond the torment of sin on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at his daughter's home. He is now awaiting His Savior's resurrection call. He was born June 10, 1931, in Rapid River, Mich., son of the late Clement and Harriet (Youngs) Nephew....
Jerry E. Fatturi
May 17, 2021
Crystal Falls- Jerry E. Fatturi, 81, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Monday, May 17, 2021, peacefully at his home . He was born June 1, 1939, in Crystal Falls, Mich., son of the late Roger and Catherine (Chervo) Fatturi. Jerry was a lifelong resident of Crystal Falls and worked at Bacco Motors, in the Ford garage in Crystal Falls...
Janet A. Schintgen
May 16, 2021
Niagara- Janet A. Schintgen, 65, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021, at Evergreen Assisted Living, Kingsford, Mich. She was born August 18, 1955, in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of the late Anton and Marie (Raiche) Sanicki. Janet had been a long-time resident of Niagara and a graduate of Niagara High School, class of 1974. On May 24,...
Joseph A. Michael
May 16, 2021
Norway- Joseph A. Michael, 64, of Norway, Mich., passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021, at Florence Health Services, Florence, Wis. He was born May 16, 1957, in Detroit, Mich., son of the late James and Mary (Groves) Michael. Joe grew up in Mount Kisco, New York, and worked in the job core for a few years before entering the United...
Ronald L. Chartier
May 16, 2021
Niagara- Ronald L. Chartier,67, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born November 15, 1953, in Milwaukee, Wis., son of the late Clayton and Lorraine (Peterson) Chartier. Ron worked as a mason for Sharp Masonry. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and working on both cars and home improvements....
Dale J. Michaud
May 15, 2021
Iron Mountain- Dale J. Michaud, 70, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021, at UP Health System, Marquette, Mich. He was born November 11, 1950, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Thomas and Helmi (Eckloff) Michaud. Dale grew up in Kingsford and was a graduate of Kingsford High School. Following graduation, he proudly served in the...
Lynn W. Brownell
May 15, 2021
Ironwood- Lynn W. Brownell, 89, of Ironwood, Mich., passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Pinecrest Medical Facility, Powers, Mich. He was born February 5, 1932, in Calderwood, Mich., son of the late Claude and Alice (Pittsley) Brownell. Lynn proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War until his honorable discharge. He worked as a logger and...
