OBITUARIES
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...
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....
