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Larry Lee Faught
Nov 25, 2020
Iron Mountain- Larry Lee Faught, 77, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born February 2, 1943, in Garrett, Ind., son of the late Leon Leroy and Madeline (Wyler) Fought. Larry grew up in Angola, Ind. and went on to serve in the United...
Patricia R Butler
Nov 23, 2020
Niagara – Patricia "Pat" R. Butler, 87, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, at Maryhill Manor Nursing Home, Niagara. She was born on September 11, 1933, in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of the late Harry and Annie (Prudham) Wright. Pat grew up in Iron Mountain and graduated from Iron Mountain High School, class of 1951. She married...
Jacquie A. Sorenson
Nov 23, 2020
Aurora- Craig M. Sorenson, 72, and Jacquie A. (Birch) Sorenson, 72, both of Aurora, Wis. passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Craig was born September 12, 1948 in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of the late Vernon and Shirley (Sinclair) Sorenson. He grew up in Kingsford and was a graduate of...
Craig M. Sorenson
Nov 23, 2020
Aurora- Craig M. Sorenson, 72, and Jacquie A. (Birch) Sorenson, 72, both of Aurora, Wis. passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Craig was born September 12, 1948 in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of the late Vernon and Shirley (Sinclair) Sorenson. He grew up in Kingsford and was a graduate of...
Norman P Neuens
Nov 21, 2020
Aurora – Norman "Butch" P. Neuens, 77, of Aurora, Wis., passed away, Saturday, November 21, 2020, at his home. He was born May 25, 1943, in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of the late Clarence and Sophie (Skell) Neuens. Butch grew up in Aurora and graduated from Florence High School, class of 1961. Landscaping was Butch's life, and he loved his...
Michael L Moroni
Nov 21, 2020
Kingsford – Michael L. Moroni, 80, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away, Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Dickinson County Health Services, Iron Mountain, Mich. Mike was born on November 4, 1940, in Norway, Mich., son of the late Louis and Gertrude (Neldberg) Moroni. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsford and graduated from Kingsford High School, class of 1958. Mickey married...
Frederick E. Rhodes
Nov 20, 2020
Frederick E. "Fred" Rhodes, 98, entered Eternal Life on Friday, November 20, 2020. He was a man of Faith-Country-Family & Friends. Fred was born on October 6, 1922, in Medford, Wis., to Lester and Maude (Doughty) Rhodes. He was raised in Medford, Wis., Niagara Falls, NY and they finally settled in Niagara, Wis., and was a 1940 graduate of Niagara...
Beatrice A. Tarperi
Nov 19, 2020
Kingsford- Beatrice A. Tarperi, 92, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020, at ManorCare Nursing & Rehab., Kingsford, Mich. She was born April 8, 1928, in Niagara, Wis., daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Boerner) Ponzio. Beatrice grew up in Niagara and was a graduate of Niagara High School, class of 1946. On June 25, 1955 at...
Gary R. Paquette
Nov 18, 2020
Niagara- Gary R. Paquette, 66, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at New Care in Crivitz, Wis. He was born June 3, 1954, in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of the late Robert and Mavis (Martin) Paquette. Gary grew up in Kingsford and was a graduate of Kingsford High School, class of 1972. After graduation he went on...
Marilyn Dorothy Wood
Nov 18, 2020
Kingsford – Marilyn D. Wood, 91, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at Maryhill Manor Nursing Home, Niagara, Wis. She was born on June 26, 1929, in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of the late Leo and Doris (Luppen) Duford. Marilyn was a life-long resident of Iron Mountain and graduated from Iron Mountain High School. She married Marvin...
David J. Massicotte
Nov 17, 2020
Iron Mountain- David J. Massicotte, 58, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at UP Health System, Marquette, Mich. He was born May 18, 1962, in Stambaugh, Mich., son of the late Leon and Cynthia (Powell) Massicotte. David was a graduate of Kingsford High School, class of 1980. After graduation he proudly served in the National Guard...
Pamela Ann Seeger
Nov 16, 2020
Niagara- Pamela A. Seeger, 67, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Monday, November 16, 2020, at her home. She was born January 3, 1953, daughter of the late Philip and Ethel (Kelenhofer) Hutchins. Pamela grew up in Appleton and was a graduate of Appleton East High School, class of 1971. She married Thomas Seeger on October 27, 1973. Survivors include her...
Dorothy Catherine Edens
Nov 12, 2020
Kingsford- Dorothy Catherine Edens, 96, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020, at Evergreen Assisted Living, Kingsford, Mich., with her family by her side. Her death was not Covid related. She was born July 10, 1924, in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of the late Louis and Margaret (Formolo) Marchetti. Dorothy grew up on the Northside of Iron Mountain...
Ronald L. Behnke
Nov 10, 2020
Niagara- Ronald L. Behnke, 74, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay, Wis. He was born April 14, 1946, in Brown County, Wis., son of the late Walter and Mildred (Schmeider) Behnke. Ron grew up in Niagara and was a graduate of Niagara High School, class of 1964. After graduation, he...
Philip R. Johnson
Nov 10, 2020
Florence- Philip R. Johnson, 80, of Florence, Wis., passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born April 22, 1940, in Florence, Wis., son of the late Rudy and Stella (Stabinski) Johnson. Philip was a longtime resident of Florence and a graduate of Florence High School, class of 1958....
Ward A. Johnson
Nov 5, 2020
Crystal Falls- Ward Johnson, 73, of Mansfield Twp., Mich., passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 at his home. He was born January 30, 1947 in Crystal Falls, Mich., son of the late Rudolph and Tunnie (Korkimaki) Johnson. Ward grew up and attended school in Crystal Falls. He proudly served in the United States Navy until his honorable discharge. Ward worked...
William Joseph Gammey
Nov 4, 2020
Iron Mountain-William J. Gammey, age 79, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born on March 28, 1941, in Florence, Wis., son of the late Joseph and Edith (Soderberg) Gamba. Bill grew up in Iron Mountain and graduated from Iron Mountain High School, class of 1960. He...
Rosella A. Gordon
Nov 4, 2020
Missouri- Rosella "Della" A. Gordon, 98, of Dardenne Prairie, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Saint Peters Manor Care Center, Saint Peters, Missouri. Della was born on Easter Sunday, April 16, 1922, in Escanaba, Mich., to Agnes and Charles Beauchamp. Della grew up in Kingsford, Mich., graduating from Kingsford High School, class of 1940. She was crowned the...
Calvin R. Krooks
Nov 3, 2020
Norway- Calvin R. Krooks, 80, of Norway, Mich., passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich., with his wife at his side. He was born June 5, 1940, in Negaunee, Mich., son of the late Carl W. and Lillie (Johnson) Krooks. Calvin grew up in Norway and was a graduate of Norway High School....
Robert W. Merhalski
Nov 3, 2020
Florence-Robert Walter Merhalski, 85, a lifelong resident of Florence, Wis., passed into Eternal Life on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, surrounded by his loving wife and son. He was born October 27, 1935, in Florence, son of the late Frank and Norma (Cretors) Merhalski. Robert was a 1953 graduate of Florence High School, where he won many sports honors. Throughout high...
