OBITUARIES
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...
Alan R. Dabb
Jul 5, 2021
Vulcan- Alan R. Dabb, 44, of Vulcan, Mich., passed away Monday, July 5, 2021, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born July 4, 1977 in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of Wayne and Jennie (Wiersma) Dabb. Alan grew up in the area and was a graduate of Norway High School. He enjoyed cooking and had worked in...
Laura Lynn Ambriz
Jul 2, 2021
Kingsford – Laura Lynn (Noordhoff) Ambriz, 68, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away after a brief battle with leukemia on Friday, July 2, 2021, at Dickinson County Hospital in Iron Mountain. Laura was born on August 19, 1952, in Oshkosh, Wisc., to Robert and Phyllis (Claassen) Noordhoff. She was raised in Norway, Mich., where she graduated high school in 1970. After...
Patricia L. Zuern
Jun 30, 2021
Niagara- Patricia L. "Patty" Zuern, 68, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at her home. She was born March 31, 1953, in Norway, Mich., daughter of the late Ruben and Ruthie (Struebing) DeClark. Patty grew up and attended school in Niagara, Wis. On April 5, 1969, she was united in marriage to Norbert Zuern in Iron Mountain,...
Mary M. Jessen
Jun 30, 2021
Florence- Mary M. Jessen, 94, of Florence, Wis., passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Victorian Pines Assisted Living, Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born July 11, 1926, in Milwaukee, Wis., daughter of the late Salvatore and Filippa LaPorte. Mary grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Lincoln High School, class of 1944. In 1949 she was united in marriage...
Betty Jean Tuthill
Jun 28, 2021
Iron Mountain- Betty Jean Tuthill, 87, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Monday, June 28, 2021, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born on June 9, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of the late Folke and Lilly (Ohlberg) Ullenius. Betty graduated from Kingsford High School on June 4, 1952. She then went on to nursing...
Charles A. Sylvester
Jun 27, 2021
Sagola- Charles "Tony" Sylvester, 30, of Sagola, Mich., passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021, as a result of injuries sustained in an atv accident. He was born June 3, 1991, in Oconomowoc, Wis., son of Lloyd and Mary (Leeman) Sylvester. Tony grew up in Oconomowoc and graduated from Oconomowoc High School, class of 2010. He then went on to attend...
Sunny Joanne Neveu
Jun 26, 2021
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter Sunny (Joanne) Neveu. Heaven gained another angel on Saturday, June 26, 2021, when Sunny passed away at her family home. Sunny was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on April 24, 1990, and spent half of her childhood growing up in Iron Mountain, Michigan. After high school,...
James M. Barribeau
Jun 26, 2021
Iron Mountain- James M. Barribeau, 77, a lifelong resident of the area, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021, at his home. He was born December 24, 1943, in Valdosta, Georgia, son of the late Leroy and Alice (LaPointe) Barribeau. James grew up in Kingsford and was a graduate of Kingsford High School. After graduation, he proudly served in the United...
Elizabeth A. Gignac
Jun 26, 2021
Iron Mountain- Elizabeth A. Gignac, 90, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born September 12, 1930, in London, England. Elizabeth grew up in England and received her Registered Nursing Certificate serving in the Nurses Corp of the Royal Air Force during WWII. She came to the...
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...
