OBITUARIES
Janet A. Larch
Sep 12, 2020
Kingsford- Janet "Sis" A. Larch, 85, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Aspirus Iron River Hospital, Iron River, Mich. She was born April 13, 1935, in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Shefchik) Couveau. Janet married Irving Larch on October 24, 1952 in Waukegan,...
Betty Jane Rosenberger
Sep 8, 2020
Rochester Hills, Mich.- Betty Jane Rosenberger went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at the age of 92. She was born Betty Jane Lantz to Conrad and Adeline Lantz in Caspian, Mich., on October 22, 1927. Betty grew up in the Caspian area with her parents until they decided to go south...
Mary Kazukiewicz
Sep 6, 2020
Florence- Mary Kazukiewicz, 66, of Florence, Wis., passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born November 18, 1953, in Buffalo, New York, daughter of the late Simon and Rozalia (Mysko) Szramko. On August 13, 1971, at Corpus Christi Church in Buffalo, New York she was united in marriage to Thomas Kazukiewicz....
Connie L. Falk
Sep 4, 2020
Florence - Connie L. Falk, 70, a long-time resident of Florence, Wis., passed away Friday, September 4, 2020, in Racine, Wis., with her family by her side. She was born March 3, 1950, in Milwaukee, Wis., daughter of the late Frank and Edith (Dumke) Bomberg. Connie's parents moved back to Florence when she was three years old to run Tippy's...
Alton V. Wraight
Sep 3, 2020
Homestead – Alton V. Wraight, 79, of Homestead, Wis., passed away, Thursday, September 3, 2020, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born November 18, 1940, in Wyandotte, Mich. son of the late Vernon and Doris "Maxine" (Higley) Wraight. Alton grew up and was raised in Wyandotte and graduated from Roosevelt High School, class of 1958. He...
Kevin David Sweet
Sep 2, 2020
Kingsford – Kevin D. Sweet, 47, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at his home. He was born on January 13, 1973, in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of Karl Sweet and Clarice (Cuggino) Allen. Kevin was a lifelong resident of the area; he worked for Tony Tomczak as a carpenter for 16 years and later for Grede...
Nicholas L. Pietrantonio
Aug 29, 2020
Kingsford- Nicholas L. "Nick" Pietrantonio Jr., 63, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born December 22, 1956, in Iron Mountain, son of Nick Sr. and the late Virginia (Allgeyer) Pietrantonio. Nick grew up in Iron Mountain and a graduate of Iron Mountain High School, class of 1975....
Catherine M. Pollack
Aug 21, 2020
Crystal Falls- Catherine M. Pollack, 77, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Friday, August 21, 2020, at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center, Green Bay, Wis. She was born April 10, 1943, in Crystal Falls, daughter of the late Gregory and Charlotte (Colony) Frisque. Catherine was a longtime resident of Crystal Falls. On March 26, 1960, she was united in marriage...
James H. Bittinger
Aug 20, 2020
Kingsford-James H. Bittinger, 82, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020, at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay, Wis. He was born February 6, 1938, in Hamilton, Ohio, son of the late Herbert and Mae (Beck) Bittinger. Jim grew up in Ohio and received his bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University. He married Joan Miller on...
Ronald W. Champion
Aug 17, 2020
Iron Mountain- Ronald W. Champion, 83, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Monday, August 17, 2020, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain. He was born November 13, 1936, in National Mine, Michigan, son of the late Thomas and Ruth (Blight) Champion. Ron grew up and attended school in National Mine. He proudly served our country in...
Todd E. Hagen
Aug 17, 2020
Iron Mountain- Todd E. Hagen, 59, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born April 14, 1961, in Milwaukee, Wis., son of the late George and Jeanette (Klug) Hagen. Todd was a graduate of Florence High School. Following graduation, he proudly served in the United States Army...
Jeraldine Greeley
Aug 14, 2020
Florence- Jeraldine "Jerry" (nee Crowley) Greeley, 91, of Florence, Wis., was called by the Lord to her heavenly home on Friday, August 14, 2020. She was born April 1, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, along with her twin brother. Jerry was the daughter of the late John L. and Imelda (McGovern) Crowley. Jerry grew up in Milwaukee and was a graduate...
Darlene K. Balliet
Aug 12, 2020
Iron Mountain- Darlene K. Balliet, 74, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at her home. She was born August 13, 1945, in Petoskey, Mich., daughter of the late Josephine McWaters. Darlene grew up and attended school in Petoskey. She was united in marriage to Floyd Balliet on June 26, 1965, at Assembly of God Church in...
Ruth B. Callow
Aug 10, 2020
Florence- Ruth B. Callow, 92, of Florence, Wis., passed away Monday, August 10, 2020, at Florence Health Services, Florence, Wis. She was born August 20, 1927, in Elmhurst, Ill., daughter of the late Ernest and Erna (Jurgens) Lorenz. Ruth grew up in Elmhurst and graduated from York Community High School in Elmhurst. She was united in marriage to James J....
Darlene J. Crago
Aug 4, 2020
Florence- Darlene J. (Sundberg) Crago, 88, of Florence, Wis., passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich. She was born July 7, 1932 in Florence, Wis., daughter of the late Earl and Ethel (Roberts) Sundberg. Darlene grew up in Commonwealth, and graduated Valedictorian from Florence High School, class of 1950. She was...
June Marion Kirtley
Aug 2, 2020
Kingsford- June Marion Kirtley, 94, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020, at Freeman Nursing & Rehab., Kingsford, Mich. She was born July 31, 1926, in Palmer, Mich., daughter of the late Jalmer and Hilma ( Koistinen) Hill. June grew up and was raised in Negaunee, Mich. She married Woodrow Wilson Kirtley on April 5, 1947 in Detroit,...
Victoria Lynn Hicks
Aug 1, 2020
Iron Mountain- Victoria L. Hicks, 70, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020, at ManorCare Nursing & Rehab., Kingsford, Mich. She was born November 21, 1949, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Raymond and Elizabeth Newstrom. Victoria was a lifelong resident of Iron Mountain and graduated from Iron Mountain High School. She married Marvin Hicks and...
Deacon Claire Wendell Sanders
Jul 29, 2020
Iron Mountain-Deacon Claire Wendell Sanders, 90, died peacefully July 29, 2020 at Victorian Pines Assisted Living, Iron Mountain, Mich. Deacon Sanders was born June 6, 1930, in Frankenmuth Michigan, to Conrad and Edith (Mitts) Wendell. He was a devout Catholic, the Lord and his family were the center of his life; he gave generously of his time and talents to...
Charles Jeffrey Peterson
Jul 20, 2020
Niagara – Charles "Chass" J. Peterson, 64, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, July 20, 2020, at his home. He was born November 3, 1955, in Stambaugh, Mich., son of the late Charles E. and Carol (Lundwall) Peterson. Chass grew up in Aurora and graduated from Florence High School. He worked briefly at Tom and Jo's Liquor Store in Aurora after graduation,...
Larry Weston Juul
Jul 20, 2020
Iron Mountain- Larry Weston Juul, age 80, of Kingsford, MI passed away peacefully on July 20th, 2020. Larry was born on April 22nd, 1940 in Waukegan, IL and grew up in the Fox Lake, IL area. He was the son of the late Harold "Red" and Lucille Juul. Larry graduated from Grant Community High School in Fox Lake, IL in...
