OBITUARIES
James C. Blomquist
Feb 10, 2021
Iron Mountain- James C. Blomquist, 83, of Iron Mountain, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at ManorCare Health Services, Kingsford, Mich. He was born May 6, 1937, in Iron Mountain, MI, son of the late Carl and Mabel (Lund) Blomquist. Jim graduated from Iron Mountain High School, class of 1955. He married Bernadine "Bernie" Andreini in January of 1957....
Brian J. Schintgen
Feb 6, 2021
Pembine- Brian J. Schintgen, 40, of Pembine, Wis., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at his home. He was born April 9, 1980, in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of William and Janet (Sanicki) Schintgen. Brian grew up in Niagara and was a graduate of Niagara High School, class of 1998. Following graduation, he proudly served in the United...
Evelyn M. Erickson
Feb 5, 2021
On February 5, 2021, surrounded by her children, Evelyn Erickson went home to her Heavenly Father. Evelyn was born November 7, 1938, in Commonwealth, Wisconsin, to Elric and Jennie Friberg. She graduated valedictorian of her Florence High School class in 1956. After having met Douglas Erickson, the man who would become her husband, Evelyn chose Northern Michigan University to continue...
Judith Ann Gehlhoff
Feb 2, 2021
Florence – Judith 'Judy' Ann Gehlhoff, 74 of Florence, Wis., passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at Maryhill Manor, Niagara, Wis., after a two-year battle with cancer. She was born September 8, 1946, in Crystal Falls, Mich., daughter of the late Ruby A. (Fraker) and Wayne W. Stream. Judy graduated from Florence High School, class of 1964. She married her...
Albert J. Juneau
Feb 1, 2021
Iron Mountain- Albert J. "Bert" Juneau, Jr., 51, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away unexpectedly, Monday, February 1, 2021, at his home. He was born June 13, 1969, in Iron Mountain, son of Albert Juneau Sr. and Norma (Michaud) Apolskis. Bert grew up in Spread Eagle, Wis., after moving to Amasa, Mich. he was a graduate of Crystal Falls High...
Jenny L. Miller
Jan 30, 2021
Iron Mountain-Jenny L. Miller, 47, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 30, 2021. She was born May 19, 1973, daughter of James and Margaret (Tyndall) Miller. Jenny was known for her loving and caring personality and was always willing to lend a helping hand. She enjoyed the sunshine, the ocean and loved to fish. Jenny cherished...
Wayne E. Autio
Jan 25, 2021
Crystal Falls- Wayne E. Autio, 92, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich. He was born March 8, 1928, in Crystal Falls, son of the late Towner and Esther (Johnson) Autio. Wayne was a longtime resident of Crystal Falls and a graduate of Crystal Falls High school....
Thomas C. Kelly
Jan 21, 2021
Norway-Thomas C. "The Cat" Kelly, 89, of Norway, Mich., passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born October 29, 1931, in Faithorn, Mich., son of the late Jim and Winifred (Hayes) Kelly. Tom was the fourth of seven boys and one precious sister. He left the area for Milwaukee to find...
William A. Flatka
Jan 21, 2021
Niagara- William "Bill" A. Flatka, 61, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, Wis. Bill was born October 22, 1959, in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of William J. and Violet (Sparapana) Flatka. He grew up in Iron Mountain, Mich., and graduated from Kingsford High School, class of 1978. Bill married Barbara Hehn...
Anthony M. Amato
Jan 18, 2021
Spread Eagle- Anthony M. Amato, 100, "Uncle Tony" as he was known to all who knew and loved him, made his final flight Monday, January 18, 2021, to his Heavenly Home. He is now with his beloved wife of sixty-four years, "Aunt Marge," and all his relatives who passed through the gates of Heaven before him. Uncle Tony, a hero...
Darlene L. Cooper
Jan 17, 2021
Florence- Darlene L. Cooper, 78, of Florence, Wis., passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital, Iron River, Mich. She was born December 30, 1942, in Sheboygan, Wis, daughter of the late Walter and Lucille (Lindow) Kuzynski. Darlene grew up in Sheboygan and graduated Sheboygan Falls High School, class of 1961. She was united in marriage to...
Marjorie A. Gunville
Jan 16, 2021
Niagara – Marjorie "Marge" A (LeDocq) Gunville, 88, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born on March 16, 1932, daughter of the late Charles and Freida (LeGreve) LeDocq, Sr. Marge grew up and graduated from Kingsford High School, class of 1950. She married Robert "Bob" Gunville, November...
Michael B. Carollo
Jan 13, 2021
Iron Mountain- Michael B. Carollo, 80, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, Wis. He was born July 19, 1940, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Anton and Genevieve (Worley) Carollo. Michael grew up in Iron Mountain and was a graduate of Iron Mountain High School, class of 1958. Following...
Anita Jean Siems
Jan 12, 2021
Crystal Falls- Anita J. Siems, 83, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed on to paradise Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital, Iron River, Mich. Anita was born November 21, 1937, in Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late Henry and Winifred (Sundt) Ceazer. She grew up and attended school in Chicago. On January 5, 1958, she married Emil Rhoton...
Arvilla D. Tuchalski
Jan 11, 2021
Florence- Arvilla D. Tuchalski, 82, of Florence, Wis., passed away Monday, January 11, 2021, at St. Mary Hospital, Green Bay, Wis. She was born April 13, 1938, in Coopersville, Mich., daughter of the late Rex and Dolores (Parmenter) Holmes. Arvilla grew up and attended school in Lower Michigan before moving to Florence in 1966. Arvilla married Neil Tuchalski on September...
Elizabeth A. Hagberg
Jan 9, 2021
Crystal Falls- Elizabeth "Betsy" A. Hagberg, 72, of Alpha, Mich., passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Iron River Care Center, Iron River, Mich. She was born August 3, 1948, in Crystal Falls, Mich., daughter of the late Emil and Anne (Green) Hill. Betsy grew up in Crystal Falls and graduated from Crystal Falls High School. She went on to...
Casey Lee Ashburn
Jan 5, 2021
Niagara- Casey Lee Ashburn, 31, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at his home. He was born March 15, 1989, in Kingsford, Mich., son of Melisa Anderson and Robert Lee Ashburn. Casey loved spending time with his daughter and was known to light up a room with his smile. He had a heart of gold and was...
Richard L. Bartlett
Jan 5, 2021
Iron Mountain- Richard L. Bartlett, 90, of Randville, Mich., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay, Wis. He was born February 23, 1930, in Sagola, Mich., son of the late Frank and Ida (Kirkendahle) Bartlett. Richard grew up in Sagola and had worked for the Ford Motor Company in Chicago for 2 years before...
Walter F. Klima
Jan 3, 2021
Crystal Falls- Walter F. Klima Jr., 78, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich. He was born February 27, 1942, in Chicago, Ill., son of the late Walter F. Sr. and Patricia (King) Klima. Walter graduated from Alpha High School, class of 1959. Following graduation, he proudly...
Cornelis Vander Zeyden
Jan 1, 2021
Iron Mountain-Cornelis "Dutch" Vander Zeyden, 81, of Breitung Twp., passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Indiana. He was born September 6, 1939, in Utrecht, Holland, son of the late Albert and Magdela (VanKreuningen) Vander Zeyden. Dutch received his Bachelor of Music and Education from Lakeland College in Sheboygan and went on to receive his master's...
