OBITUARIES
Mary Kathleen Hamari
Mar 5, 2021
NEW BRIGHTON, MN – Mary Kathleen "Kathy" Hamari, 74, of New Brighton, Minn., went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 5, 2021, following recent health challenges. Kathy was born April 11, 1946, in Washington D.C., daughter of the late Anthony and Margaret Mary (Moore) Kane. She was also preceded in death by her husband Al Hamari in June...
Francis W. Antonissen
Mar 3, 2021
Niagara- Francis W. Antonissen, 69, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at his residence. He was born September 16, 1951, in Norway, Mich., son of the late Francis L. and Doris (Boullion) Antonissen. Francis was a lifelong resident of Niagara and graduated from Niagara High School, class of 1970. He worked for the City of Niagara in...
Barbara Ann Kowalski
Mar 3, 2021
Niagara- Barbara Ann Kowalski, 84, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born February 5, 1937, in Niagara, Wis., daughter of the late Fred and Buella (Whaley) Petersen. Barb was a lifelong resident of Niagara and graduated from Niagara High School, class of 1955. She married Robert Kowalski...
Gene R. Pinheiro-Hebert
Mar 1, 2021
Iron Mountain-Gene R. "Geno" Pinheiro-Hebert, 42, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away March 1, 2021. He was born March 31, 1978, in New Bedford, Mass., son of Gene and Brenda (Szela) Pinheiro. Geno grew up in New Bedford and was a graduate of New Bedford High School. He was united in marriage to Lindsey-Rae Anderson on October 3, 2020. Geno...
Douglas R. Moreau
Feb 26, 2021
Powers- Douglas R. Moreau, 93, of Powers, Mich., passed away Friday, February 26, 2021, at his home. He was born August 2, 1927, in Kingsford, Mich., son of the late Robert and Lucille (Swanson) Moreau. Doug grew up in Kingsford and was a graduate of Kingsford High School. Following graduation, he proudly served in the United States Navy during WWII....
Margaret Ann Anderson
Feb 26, 2021
Norway- Margaret A. "Susie" Anderson, 85, of Norway, Mich., passed away Friday, February 26, 2021, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born November 30, 1935, in Norway, Mich., daughter of the late James and Margaret (Rice) Pohlson. Margaret affectionately known as "Susie", grew up in Norway and graduated from Norway High School, class of 1954. She...
Ila Rae Sparpana
Feb 25, 2021
Pembine- Ila R. Sparpana, 77, of Pembine, Wis., formerly of Niagara, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021, at Bay Care Medical Center, Green Bay, Wis. Our dear Lord has taken another angel home. She was born November 21, 1943, in Niagara, daughter of the late Walter and Hester (Korten) Rucinski. Ila grew up in Niagara and was a graduate of...
Mark Angeli
Feb 24, 2021
Iron Mountain- Mark Angeli, 85, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born August 20, 1935, in Iron River, Mich., son of the late Alfred Sr. and Elvira (Manci) Angeli. Mark grew up in Iron River and was a graduate of Iron River High School. He went...
Lisa A. Nowicki
Feb 22, 2021
Ontonagon- Lisa A. (Westman) Nowicki, 61, of Ontonagon, Mich., passed away Monday, February 22, 2021, at Florence Health Services, Florence, Wis. She was born May 13, 1959, in Dickinson County, daughter of Harold and Alice (Vasser) Westman. Lisa grew up in Florence and was a graduate of Florence High School, class of 1977. She was united in marriage to Robert...
William H. Howell
Feb 21, 2021
Rhinelander- William H. Howell, 37, of Rhinelander, Wis., formerly of Felch, Mich. "North Dickinson," passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021, at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, Wis. He was born September 20, 1983, in Tucker, Georgia, son of Mike Nevil and Dora (Howell) Reeder. Bill attended North Dickinson High School, where he played football during his freshman and sophomore years. He transferred...
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...
