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James A. Michaud
Oct 26, 2020
Marquette- James A. Michaud, 80, of Marquette, Mich., passed away Monday, October 26, 2020 at his home. He was born November 12, 1939, in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of the late James J. and Vernamae (Todish) Michaud. James was a graduate of Burns High School, Burns, Oregon. On February 5, 1990 he was united in marriage to Kathleen Peace in...
Ormal W. Labay
Oct 26, 2020
Crystal Falls- Ormal W. LaBay, 72, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away on October 26, 2020 at UP Health Systems in Marquette, Mich. Ormal was born to the late Gilbert & Cleo (Wellman) LaBay on July 31, 1948, in Escanaba, Mich. He was a combat veteran that served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. Ormal is survived by four Siblings:...
Dennis C. Martens
Oct 23, 2020
Norway-Dennis C. Martens, 73, of Norway, Mich., passed away peacefully Friday, October 23, 2020 at Florence Health Services, Florence, Wis. He was born August 15, 1947, in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., son of the late Robert and Mabel (Wood) Martens. Dennis grew up on the family farm in Egg Harbor, Wis. He graduated from Manitowoc High School, Manitowoc, Wis., class of...
Leslie A. Severance
Oct 21, 2020
Felch- Leslie A. Severance, 69, of Felch, Mich., passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at her home. She was born August 16, 1951, in Huntington, West Virginia, daughter of the late Charles and Florence (Marcoux) Severance. Leslie grew up in Battle Creek, Mich., and graduated from Lakeview High School, class of 1969. She loved spending time with her daughter and...
Christine M. Wilson
Oct 20, 2020
Iron Mountain- Christine M. Wilson, 61, of Quinnesec, Mich., passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Aurora Bay Medical Center, Green Bay, Wis., after a seven year battle with cancer. She was born July 21, 1959, in Escanaba, Mich., daughter of Robert and Karen (Sodermark) Cannon. Christine grew up in Gladstone and graduated from Gladstone High School, class of 1977....
Louise K. Floodstrand
Oct 19, 2020
Crystal Falls- Louise K. Floodstrand, 82, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 at her home. She was born June 5, 1938, in Stambaugh, Mich., daughter of the late Sigvard and LuLu (Wuorenma) Martinson. Louise graduated from Crystal Falls High School, class of 1956. She worked for the US Steel Corporation in Waukegan, Ill. prior to marriage...
Ervin A. Anderson
Oct 19, 2020
Crystal Falls- Ervin A. "Erv" Anderson, 93, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Monday, October 19, 2020, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility. He was born May 26, 1927, in Crystal Falls, Mich., son of the late Arwood and Hulda Anderson. Erv attended school in Crystal Falls, graduating from Crystal Falls High School, class of 1945. Following graduation, he...
Paul G.W. Rowell
Oct 19, 2020
Iron Mountain- Paul G. W. Rowell, 78, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born April 26, 1942, in Michigan City, Indiana, son of the late Paul and Mary (Sparrow) Rowell. Paul grew up in the southside of Chicago and was a graduate of Gage Park High...
Ronald P. Brolin
Oct 18, 2020
Florence- Ronald P. Brolin, 84, of Florence, Wis., passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020, at Florence Health Services, Florence, Wis. He was born August 21, 1936, in Florence, Wis., son of the late Richard and Celia (Erickson) Brolin. Ron was a longtime resident of the area and a farmer. He was a kind and gentle person who loved trains and...
Thomas H. Kazukiewicz
Oct 18, 2020
Florence- Thomas H. Kazukiewicz, 69, of Florence, Wis., passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Florence Health Services, Florence, Wis. He was born June 14, 1951, in Buffalo, New York, son of the late Henry J. and Irene S. (Lachman) Kazukiewicz. Tom graduated from Bishop Ryan High School, class of 1969, in Buffalo, New York. Following graduation, he...
Virginia M. Haebig
Oct 16, 2020
Norway- Virginia M. Haebig, 57, of Norway, Mich., got her wings and went to be with the angels on October 16, 2020. She was born May 27, 1963, to the late Barbara and Douglas Cole in Stambaugh, Mich. Virginia was married on February 14, 1985 to Robin Haebig. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. Virginia enjoyed traveling with...
Charles I. Edwards
Oct 14, 2020
Aurora - Charles I. Edwards, 70, of Aurora, Wis., passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at his home. He was born September 20, 1950, in Belvedere, Ill., son of the late Irvin and Laverne (Hill) Edwards. Chuck proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and later served in the US National Guard. He married Christine Sharkey...
Elaine M. Martin
Oct 13, 2020
Niagara- Elaine M. Martin, 94, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born October 11, 1926, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Louis and Ruth (Hicks) Sentko. Elaine married Leonard "Buck" Martin Sr. on October 28, 1944 at the United Methodist Church, Iron Mountain. They were married...
Judith A. Thompson
Oct 10, 2020
Kingsford-Judith A. (Tutas)Thompson, 85, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020. She undeservingly lost a battle against COVID-19 while a resident at the Iron County Medical Care facility, Crystal Falls, Mich. Her family was unable to accompany her at the time of her death and are heartbroken by the devastating effects this virus has on those who...
Nancy Ann Pyrcz
Oct 9, 2020
Fence- Nancy Ann Pyrcz (Klatt), 70, of Fence, Wis., passed away on October 9, 2020 at Froedtert Memorial in Milwaukee, Wis. Nancy was born to the late Melvin and Lois (Smitham) Klatt on March 9, 1950, in Goodman, Wis. She graduated from Goodman-Armstrong Creek High School in 1968. Nancy was a loving mother and grandmother. She always had open arms...
Joyce Signe Vanderzeyden
Oct 7, 2020
Iron Mountain - Joyce S. Vanderzeyden, 86, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at ManorCare Nursing & Rehab., Kingsford, Mich. She was born February 16, 1934, in Stephenson, Mich., daughter of the late William and Alice (Larson) Swanson. On July 25, 1981, in Fumee Creek, Mich., Joyce was united in marriage to Cornelis "Dutch" Vanderzeyden. She...
Joanne Aman
Oct 6, 2020
Kingsford-Joanne Aman, 74, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born February 1, 1946, in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of the late Ellsworth and Viola (Miller) Carlson. Joanne was a lifelong resident of the area and attended Kingsford schools. On September 3, 1971, in Iron Mountain, she was united...
Robert R Ball
Oct 1, 2020
Alpha – Robert "Bobby" R. Ball, 87, of Alpha, Mich. passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020, at Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich. He was born on September 16, 1933, in Alpha, son of the late Walter and Pauline (Angeli) Ball. Robert grew up in Alpha and graduated from Alpha High School, class of 1951. He entered the...
Hartley Grandin Larson
Sep 30, 2020
Crystal Falls- Hartley Grandin Larson, 92, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich. He was born on March 20, 1928 in Grand Marais, Minn., to Rev. Alfred and Emma (Anderson) Larson. Hartley attended schools in Alberta, Canada, Grand Marias, Minn., Norway, Mich., and graduated high school from...
Jeffrey A. Kantz
Sep 29, 2020
Kingsford- Jeffrey A. Kantz, 66, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich., following a long battle with cancer. He was born February 25, 1954 in Marinette, Wis., son of the late Melvin Kantz and Adell (Francis) Slottke. Jeff grew up in Pembine and graduated from Pembine High...
