OBITUARIES
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...
William E. Eidenberger
Oct 31, 2020
Florence- William "Bill" E. Eidenberger, 75, of Florence, Wis., passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, October 31, 2020, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born May 2, 1945, in Milwaukee, Wis., son of the late Elroy and Izabel (Vasilauskas) Eidenberger. Bill grew up in Florence and was a graduate of Florence High School, class...
Richard Allen Nichols
Oct 29, 2020
Fence- Richard A. Nichols, age 60, of Fence, Wis., passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020, at his home. He was born December 27, 1959 in Milwaukee, Wis., son of the late Dale and Helen (Verbunker) Nichols. Richard graduated from Oak Creek High School, Oak Creek, Wis. and worked for Tri-Co in Iron Mountain, Mich. He will always be remembered for...
Donna M. Becker
Oct 29, 2020
Niagara- Donna M. Becker, 79, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born September 25, 1941, in Kingsford, Mich., daughter of the late Raphael and Jane (Patzer) Nault. Donna grew up and graduated high school in Milwaukee, Wis. She married David Becker on May 26, 1962. He preceded...
Kathleen Joan Bricker Werner
Oct 28, 2020
Niagara- Kathy Bricker Werner, passed through this world to the next filled with the confidence of Christ's Grace on October 28, 2020 following a long illness. Kathy was born June 11, 1958 and raised in Monterey, California but moved to Michigan and then Wisconsin where she met the love of her life, husband Frank Werner. She was a loving mother...
Sharon G. Moratti
Oct 28, 2020
Florence- Sharon G. Moratti, 83, of Florence, Wis., passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at Florence Health Services, Florence, Wis. She was born July 22, 1937, in Florence, daughter of the late Waino Leppanen and Joyce (Trudell) Soderberg. Sharon was a graduate of Florence High School, class of 1955. In 1973 she was united in marriage to August Moriatti. He...
Mary Ann Van Ginkel
Oct 27, 2020
Niagara- Mary Ann Van Ginkel, 81, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at Florence Health Services, Florence, Wis. She was born October 17, 1939, in Niagara, daughter of the late Hobert "Doc" and Edna (Staufer) LaGest. Mary Ann was a lifelong resident of Niagara and a graduate of Niagara High School. On June 29, 1957, Mary Ann...
