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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...
Catherine M. Baith
Aug 18, 2021
Florence- Catherine M. Baith, 95, of Florence, Wis., passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Florence Health Services, Florence, Wis. She was born October 10, 1925, in Portage, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Golden) Bednarski. Catherine worked many of her younger years in a candy factory that made Slo Poke suckers. She met Leo Baith in Pennsylvania,...
Rose M. Bubloni
Aug 16, 2021
Norway- Rose M. Bubloni, 85, of Florence, Wis., formerly of Norway, Mich., passed away Monday, August 16, 2021 at Florence Health Services, Florence, Wis. She was born April 13, 1936, in Lake Linden, Mich., daughter of the late Wallace and Eva (Beaudion) LaMothe. Rose worked as a baker for Eblings IGA. She was united in marriage to Arthur H. Bubloni...
Michael E. Gilligan
Aug 15, 2021
Michael (Mike) E. Gilligan, 82, of Iron Mountain, Mich., went home to the Lord on Monday, August 15, 2021, with family at his side after a brave but brief battle with cancer. He was born on November 18, 1938, to the late Roger and Mary (Finn) Gilligan in Scranton, Iowa. Mike was a hardworking man with many, many skills. He...
Carol A. Hansen
Aug 15, 2021
Pembine- Carol A. Hansen, 74, of Pembine, Wis., passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021, at her home, after battling Alzheimer's for 10 years with great strength. She was born April 2, 1947, in Neenah, Wis., daughter of the late Harold and Rosanne (Siebert) Weyenberg. Carol grew up in Neenah and was employed at Gilbert paper Company in Neenah for over...
Jean C. Pike
Aug 12, 2021
Iron Mountain- Jean C. Pike, 70, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Maryhill Manor Nursing Home, Niagara, Wis She was born on June 1, 1951 in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of the late Julian and Edith (Hurlburt) Fugere. Jean graduated from Kingsford High School and went on to receive her undergraduate degree at Northern Michigan...
Debra Ann Jafolla
Aug 12, 2021
Debra Ann Jafolla, age 64, of Niagara passed away 08/12/2021, at St. Leonard in Centerville, Ohio from a long battle with Dementia/Alzheimers. Deb was born to Elaina and Joey Jafolla on April 8th, 1957. From her early days in Iron Mountain, Michigan and Niagara, Wisconsin to her time in Madison and a brief stop in Dayton, Ohio, Deb always took...
Virginia C. Rahoi
Aug 11, 2021
Iron Mountain- Virginia C. "Ginny" Rahoi, 96, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at her home, surrounded by loved ones. She was born June 17, 1925, in Quinnesec, Mich., daughter of the late Harry and Clara (LeMieux) Wonders. Ginny grew up in Quinnesec and graduated Quinnesec High School. In 1946 she was united in marriage to...
Michael S. Crampton
Aug 9, 2021
Iron Mountain- Michael S. Crampton, 71, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Monday, August 9, 2021, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay, Wis. He was born December 29, 1949, in Regensburg, Germany, son of the late Richard and Marilyn (Vogelei) Crampton. Mike grew up in Dearborn, Mich., and was a graduate of Grayling High School. Following graduation, he served...
Barbara R. Rank
Aug 8, 2021
Florence- Barbara R. Rank, 96, of Florence, Wis., passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Florence Health Services, Florence, Wis. She was born October 18, 1924, in Dowagiac, Mich., daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret (Wolf) Wilson. Barb lived for over 80 years in Dowagiac before moving to Kingsford in 2005 to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren....
Ronald T. Huotari
Aug 7, 2021
Iron Mountain- Ronald T. Huotari, 86, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born June 22, 1935, in Humboldt, Mich., son of the late Toivo and Helen (Ulvinen) Huotari. Ron graduated from Champion High School, class of 1952. In November of 1952, he began working as a...
Jami Marie
Aug 4, 2021
Iron Mountain- Jami Marie, 59, of Amberg, Wis., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, Wis., following an automobile accident. She was born August 4, 1962, in Iron Mountain, Mich., to Robert and Delores "Sandy" (Sanborn) Lesperance. Jami grew up in Niagara and was a graduate of Niagara High School, class of 1980....
Lavergne A. Machalk
Aug 1, 2021
Hermansville- LaVergne A. Machalk, 96, of Hermansville, died Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Pinecrest Medical Facility in Powers, Mich. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Steve Machalk. LaVergne was born on October 4, 1924, in Chicago, Ill., to the late Frank and Cecilia Jezewski. She moved to Hermansville in 1926 and spent her entire life...
Peter James Trotochaud
Jul 29, 2021
Crystal Falls – Peter James Trotochaud, Jr., 67, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Aspirus Hospital, Wausau, Wis. Peter was born on September 27, 1953, in Waukegan, Ill., son of the late Peter and Nancy (Rayburn) Trotochaud, Sr. Peter grew up in Northbrook, Ill., and graduated high school there. He worked for the U.S. Postal...
Carol Jean Babcock
Jul 22, 2021
Florence- Carol Jean Babcock, 83, of Florence, Wis., passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Florence Healthcare Services. She was born July 12, 1938, in Hibbing, Minn., daughter of the late Stanley and Agnes (Saxon) Strolberg. Carol grew up in Iron Mountain and was a graduate of Iron Mountain High School, class of 1956. Carol was creative, a talented artist,...
Edward C. Vanelzen
Jul 12, 2021
Kingsford- Edward C. VanElzen, 68, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 at his home. He was born August 10, 1952, in Appleton, Wis., son of the late Edward M. and Elaine (Parent) VanElzen. Ed grew up in Appleton and was a graduate of Appleton West High School, class of 1970. Following graduation, he proudly served in the...
