OBITUARIES
Mary A. Slattery
Jan 19, 2026
Marquette- Mary A. Slattery, 73, of Marquette, Mich., passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at UP Health System in Marquette, Mich.
She was born July 1, 1952, in Stambaugh, Mich., daughter of the late Joseph F. and Ruth G. (Reimann) Slattery. Mary grew up in Crystal Falls, Mich. In her younger years, she was a member of Guardian Angels Catholic...
Dwight H. Romagnoli
Jan 19, 2026
Dwight Henry Romagnoli, a lifelong resident of Iron Mountain, Michigan, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, at the age of 79, surrounded by the love of his family. He lived a life marked by hard work, pride in accomplishment, deep devotion to family.
From an early age, Dwight distinguished himself as a leader and scholar, earning...
Gail R. St. Onge (Headman)
Jan 17, 2026
Hermansville- Gail R. St. Onge, 84, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at her home surrounded by family.
She was born on July 14, 1941, in Marinette, Wisc., daughter of the late Leo and Margaret Headman. On May 24, 1969, at St. Williams Church in Menominee, Mich., Gail was united in marriage to James St. Onge....
Roberta Ann Vondall (Dugree)
Jan 16, 2026
Niagara – Roberta Ann Vondall, 77, of Niagara, WI, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at her home.
She was born on April 13, 1948, a daughter of the late Verna Dugree.
She is survived by her sons, Lonnie (Lori) Kregelka of Seffner, Fl, and Tristan Kregelka of San Jose, CA; brother, Robert Kichura;...
Bernadine T. "Bernie" Blomquist
Jan 16, 2026
Bernadine "Bernie" T. Blomquist, age 89, passed away peacefully on January 16, in the comfort of her apartment at Evergreen Senior Living.
Bernadine was born on October 5, 1936, to the late Joseph "Penny" Andreini and Beatrice (Santini) Andreini. Her father, a hardworking immigrant from Italy, instilled in Bernie the values of dedication, perseverance, and a strong...
Delores L. "Dee" Gatzow (Backlund)
Jan 14, 2026
Delores "Dee" Lucille Gatzow, age 85, of Iron Mountain, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Dee was born November 18, 1940, in Iron Mountain to Albert "Spike" and Margaret "Getina" (Cavalieri) Backlund. She graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1959. Dee married Arthur "Artie" Gatzow on August 13, 1960, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Iron...
Giordano Ipsa Jr.
Jan 13, 2026
Armstrong Creek- Giordano Ipsa Jr., 67, of Armstrong Creek, Wisc., passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, Wisc.
He was born February 16, 1958, in Milwaukee, Wisc., to the late Giordano Sr. and Lucia (Depol) Ipsa. Giordano grew up and attended school in Milwaukee. He worked for K & J Builders...
Kerry J "Buzz" Berdinner
Jan 12, 2026
Vulcan – Kerry "Buzz" Berdinner, 73, of Vulcan, MI, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at his home.
He was born on August 3, 1952, in Iron Mountain, MI to the late Thomas and Mardell (Thorsen) Berdinner.
He was a graduate of Kingsford High School, class of 1971. He married Lisa Lake on February...
Raphael R Nault
Jan 8, 2026
Niagara – Raphael R. Nault, Jr., 83, of Niagara, WI, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, MI.
He was born on November 1, 1942, in Iron Mountain, MI., to the late Raphael, Sr., and Jane (Patzer) Nault.
No man loved God or his country more than Ray. He was an avid hunter...
Ellamae T. "Sis" Herman (Greig)
Jan 8, 2026
Florence - Ellamae "Sis" Herman, 93, of Florence, WI, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, MI.
She was born January 26, 1932, in Iron River, MI, daughter of the late Charles and Ella (Bomaster) Greig. Sis grew up in Iron River and graduated from Iron River High School in 1950. After...
Ronald W. "Ron" Dennis
Jan 8, 2026
Crystal Falls – Ronald "Ron" W. Dennis, 90, of Crystal Falls, MI, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center, Iron Mountain, MI.
He was born on July 19, 1935, in Chicago, Ill, to the late Arthur R., Sr. and Irene E. (King) Dennis. Having been born in Chicago, Ron spent his entire life...
Marian L. Carlotto (Bengry)
Jan 8, 2026
Crystal Falls- Marian L. Carlotto, 81, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility.
She was born November 19, 1944, in Stambaugh, Mich., daughter of the late Milton and Viola (Larson) Bengry. Marian was a longtime resident of Crystal Falls and was a teacher's aide at Crystal Falls...
Eugene Henry "Gene" Vanden Heuvel
Dec 29, 2025
Florence – Eugene "Gene" H. Vanden Heuvel, 90, of Florence, WI, passed away at his home on Monday, December 29, 2025.
He was born on August 17, 1935, in Oneida, WI., to the late Edward and Mary (Vanden Broek) Vanden Heuvel.
He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict from...
Joseph Donald "Joe" Tripp
Dec 28, 2025
Joseph Donald Tripp, age 90, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Pembine, Sunday, December 28, 2025. He was the son of the late William and Elenore (Cayo) Tripp. Joe was raised in Niagara, WI, and worked for 36 years at the Niagara Paper Mill.
On September 1, 1987, he married Linda Fellion. They spent over 38...
Gerald Dennis Kallenbach
Dec 28, 2025
Niagara – With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our dad, Gerald D. Kallenbach, 86, of Niagara, WI, who passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, MI.
He was born on February 17, 1939, in Niagara, WI, to the late Howard and Elizabeth (Chartier) Kallenbach in the same house in...
Joyce M. Maglio (Petts)
Dec 27, 2025
Iron River- Joyce Maglio, age 94, passed away peacefully at the Iron River Care Center on Saturday, December 27, 2025. She was born on June 3, 1931, in Alvin, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of the late Vernie & Lillian Petts. Joyce married Clifford Dennison in October of 1950, and they had five children together. Later in 1971, she...
Robert P "Rob" Langsford
Dec 22, 2025
Iron Mountain – Robert "Rob" P. Langsford, 67, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation, Kingsford, Mich.
He was born on March 9, 1958, in Iron Mountain to the late Robert J. and Carole (Bollone) Langsford.
He was a graduate of Iron Mountain High School, class...
Alice Edith Westman (Vassar)
Dec 14, 2025
Florence – Alice Edith Westman, 90, of Florence, Wisc., passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay, Wisc.
She was born on August 1, 1935, in Florence, Wisc., to the late Lawrence and Irene (Argo) Vassar.
She is survived by her sons, Scott (Ashley) Westman, and Bob (Valerie) Westman;...
Douglas Craig "Doug" Edlund
Dec 10, 2025
Iron Mountain- Douglas C. Edlund, 78, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Optalis Health and Rehab, Kingsford, Mich., surrounded by his family.
He was born on November 4, 1947, in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of the late Otis and Laverne (Crago) Edlund. Doug was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated...
Vivian D. Melin (Anderson)
Dec 3, 2025
Vivian D. Melin, 97, loving mother and life-long resident of Aurora, WI, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Optalis Health in Kingsford, MI.
Vivian was born September 19, 1928, daughter of the late Richard and Freda (Pearson) Anderson. She graduated from Iron Mountain High School, class of 1946. Vivian married her husband of 63 years, Dean Melin, on August...
