OBITUARIES
Leo E. Schuls
Dec 31, 2020
Iron Mountain- Leo E. Schuls, 95, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020, at MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland, Mich. He was born September 4, 1925, in Kingsford, Mich., son of the late Earl and Christine (Pronto) Schuls. Leo grew up in Kingsford and was a graduate of Kingsford High School, class of 1952. Following graduation, he proudly...
Robert P. Fayas
Dec 25, 2020
Kingsford- Robert "Bob" P. Fayas, 75, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital, Madison, Wis. He was born September 20, 1945 in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of the late George and Irene (Leppanen) Fayas. Bob was a lifelong resident of Kingsford and a graduate of Kingsford High School, class of 1963. Following...
David W. Trader
Dec 24, 2020
Amasa- David W. Trader, 46, of Amasa, Mich., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his home. He was born November 17, 1974 in Limestone, Maine, son of Dorman and Barbara (Nason) Trader. David grew up in Maine and was a graduate of Limestone High School, class of 1994. Survivors include his wife, Leslie Trader; two daughters, MaKenna...
Norma Simone
Dec 16, 2020
Iron Mountain- Norma (Romagnoli) Simone was born on November 2, 1923, in Iron Mountain, Michigan, the daughter of Tulio and Ada (Spigarelli) Romagnoli. After a long and fruitful life, she left this world on December 16, 2020. She was raised at 802 N. Milwaukee Ave. in an Italian community. Norma spoke fluent Italian as a young girl. She attended Iron...
Stanley H. Hopkins
Dec 12, 2020
Iron Mountain- Stanley Hopkins, 72, of Iron Mountain, Mich., lost his battle with long term health issues and passed away of natural causes on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born June 28, 1948, in Ione, Washington, son of the late Lincoln and Viola (Hinkle) Hopkins. Stanley was an avid fisherman and...
Frederick Abbott Fox
Dec 12, 2020
Spread Eagle – Frederick A. "Fred" Fox, 65, of Spread Eagle, Wis., passed away, Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich., after fighting a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born May 7, 1955, in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of the late Myrton "Fred" and Maryann (Tretheway) Fox. Fred's early years were spent growing...
James C. Verrette
Dec 11, 2020
Iron Mountain-James C. "Jim" Verrette, 91, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Friday, December 11, 2020, at Evergreen Assisted Living, Kingsford, Mich. Jim was born August 27, 1929, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Edward and Perina (Bacco) Verrette. He graduated from Iron Mountain High School, class of 1948, and the University of Michigan, class of 1952. Jim was...
Raymond M. Smith
Dec 10, 2020
Iron River- Raymond M. "Ray" Smith Jr., 84, of Bates Township, Mich., passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020, at his home. He was born September 14, 1936, in Chicago, Ill., son of the late Raymond and Nancy (Cullota) Smith Jr. Ray graduated from Lane Technical High School, class of 1955. He was united in marriage to Joyce Hammerschmidt on May...
Thomas C. Schewe
Dec 9, 2020
Iron Mountain- Thomas C. Schewe, 78, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at his home. He was born February 17, 1942, in Alma, Mich., son of the late Edward and Jesse (Osborn) Schewe. Thomas graduated school from Ottoawa Hills in Grand Rapids, Mich. He went on to receive his bachelor's degree in business as well as...
Gary W. Liebau
Dec 9, 2020
Jefferson, WI- Gary W. Liebau, 86, of Jefferson, Wis., passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at Sunset Ridge Assisted Living, Jefferson, Wis. He was born July 7, 1934, in Grafton, Wis., son of the late Oscar and Eva (Gochenaur) Liebau. Gary grew up and attended school in Grafton. Following his graduation, he proudly served in the United States Army....
Arne O. Haavisto
Dec 9, 2020
Niagara- Arne O. Haavisto Jr., 72, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich., from a sudden cardiac arrest that he experienced while at home. He was born February 3, 1948, in Munising, Mich., son of the late Arne O. Sr. and Aune (Maki) Haavisto. Arne grew up in Eben, Mich.,...
Maxine M. Maracini
Dec 8, 2020
Iron Mountain- Maxine "Chickie" M. Maracini, 93, lifelong resident of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born August 9, 1927, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Elmer and Elizabeth (Wilson) Knutson. Chickie was a graduate of Kingsford High School, class of 1946. She was united in...
Donald E. Krall
Dec 5, 2020
Kingsford- Donald "Don" E. Krall, 83, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay, Wis. He was born August 5, 1937, in Antigo, Wis., son of the late Harry and Alice (Swenson) Krall. Don attended Antigo schools, graduating in 1955. He started his college days at the University of Miami, Florida, and finished...
Lorraine G. Carcara
Dec 3, 2020
Kingsford- Lorraine G. "Lori" Carcara, 88, of Kingsford, Mich., formerly of Oak Lawn, Ill., passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Evergreen Assisted Living, Kingsford, Mich. She was born May 14, 1932, in Chicago, Ill. Lori was united in marriage to Frank F. Carcara on August 31, 1967, in Chicago. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother....
Diane K. Freeman
Dec 3, 2020
Niagara-Diane K. Freeman, 70, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Maryhill Manor, Niagara, Wis., following a lengthy battle with MS. She was born November 7, 1950, in Norway, Mich., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward St. Vincent. Diane grew up in Norway and graduated from Norway High School. She went on to Bay de...
Eldon F. Rochon
Dec 2, 2020
Hermansville- Eldon F. Rochon, 46, of Hermansville, Mich., passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020. He was born September 16, 1974, in Norway, Mich., son of the late Eldon and Linda (Saarala) Rochon. Eldon grew up in Norway and was a graduate of Norway High School, class of 1993. On October 8, 2016, he was united in marriage to Teresa Stephens....
Wayne O. Warner
Nov 30, 2020
Iron Mountain- Wayne O. Warner, 72, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Monday, November 30, 2020, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich. He was born on July 10, 1948, in Wayne County, Mich., son of the late Donald and Madeline (Degiorgio) Warner. Wayne grew up in Birmingham, Mich. He was united in marriage to Stella Komar...
Richard R. Cardinal
Nov 29, 2020
Niagara- Richard R. Cardinal, age 82, passed away on November 29, 2020, at Maryhill Manor Nursing Home in Niagara, Wis. Richard was born on December 30, 1937, in Norway, Mich., son of the late Arthur and Albanna Cardinal. He resided all his life in Niagara. Richard loved his sports – his name was Cardinal, BUT he was a Tiger fan...
Marian Joan Swanson
Nov 28, 2020
Iron Mountain- Marian Joan Swanson, 89, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at MorningStar Assisted Living, Wheat Ridge, Colo., surrounded by her family. Marian resided in Iron Mountain for 79 years. In 2016 she moved to Colorado to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren. Marian was born October 20, 1931, in Norway, Mich., daughter of the late Julius...
Cindy L. Stepien
Nov 27, 2020
Florence- Cindy L. Stepien, 62, of Florence, Wis., passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born September 13, 1958, in Janesville, Wis., daughter of the late Lyle and Janet (Churchill) Woodworth. Cindy graduated from Burlington High School, Burlington, Wis. and went on to receive her licensing to practice substance abuse counseling...
