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Richard L. Kirk
Sep 28, 2020
Kingsford- Richard "Dick" L. Kirk, 84, of Armstrong Creek, Wis., passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2020 at ManorCare Nursing & Rehab., Kingsford, Mich. of natural causes with his cousin by his side. He was born June 22, 1936, to Paul and Dorothy (Peterson) Kirk, at his grandparents' home, Chet and Evelyn Peterson, in Goodman, Wis. His father was...
Marilyn E. Steiro
Sep 27, 2020
Amasa – Marilyn E. Steiro, 84, of Amasa, Mich. passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich. She was born on June 19, 1936, in Sheboygan, Wis., daughter of the late George and Esther (Lammers) Jensema. Marilyn grew up in the Sheboygan, Wis. area and graduated from Oostberg High School. She lived...
Hazel F. Deforge
Sep 27, 2020
Niagara- Hazel F. DeForge, 96, longtime resident of Niagara, Wis., passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay, Wis. She was born November 22, 1923 in Niagara, daughter of the late Herman and Anna (Kraterfield) Brown. Hazel grew up and attended school in Niagara. She married Henry DeForge on January 26, 1940 in Iron Mountain,...
Jeffrey M. Hickey
Sep 24, 2020
Florence- Jeffrey M. Hickey, 67, of Commonwealth, Wis., passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020, at UP Health System, Marquette, Mich. He was born July 4, 1953, in Lacrosse, Wis., son of Harold and Dorothy (Schultz) Hickey. Following his high school graduation, Jeff proudly served in the United States Navy as ENC for 20 years until his honorable discharge. His work...
Milton H. Lagest
Sep 21, 2020
Florence- Milton H. LaGest, 83, longtime resident of Fence, Wis., passed away Monday, September 21, 2020, at Florence Health Services, Florence, Wis. He was born February 19, 1937 in Norway, Mich., son of the late Hobert "Doc" and Edna LaGest. Milton married Marge Williams and she preceded him in death. He then married Evelyn Williams on January 25, 1974 in...
Riva H. Cowell
Sep 21, 2020
Iron Mountain- Riva H. Cowell, 93, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 at Lakeview Assisted Living, Gladstone, Mich. Riva was a former resident of Victorian Pines, Iron Mountain and had owned and operated The Blind Duck on Cowboy Lake, Iron Mountain. Private family services will take place at a later date. You may leave a condolence...
Roger L. Norris
Sep 20, 2020
Dunbar- Roger L. Norris, 54, of Dunbar, Wis., passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020, at his home. He was born May 21, 1966, in Milwaukee, Wis., son of the late Dalton F. and Mary A. (Swenby) Norris. Roger along with his longtime companion for over 30 years, Lorraine Marciulionis, resided in many areas of the north woods of Wisconsin, most...
John M. Rossato
Sep 15, 2020
Iron Mountain- John M. Rossato, 57, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay, Wis. John generously made the choice to Give Life by donating his organs as a registered donor. He was born October 4, 1962, in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of the late Mario and Mary Lou (LaJeunesse) Rossato....
Margaret Clark
Sep 14, 2020
Racine, Wis.- Margret "Peggy" Clark, 80, of Racine, Wis., formerly of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 in Racine. Peggy was born April 2, 1940 in Marquette, Mich. She was the only child of the late Edward and Elizabeth Burgess Mongrain, and graduated from Iron Mountain High School, class of 1958. Peggy was active in the high...
Nancy M. Schuls
Sep 13, 2020
Iron Mountain-Nancy M. Schuls, 92, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020, at Aurora Medical Center, Marinette, Wis. She was born on August 4, 1928, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Domenic and Linda (Jaffola) Corsi. Nancy was a lifelong resident of Iron Mountain and graduated from Iron Mountain High School, class of 1946. She married...
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...
