Local obituaries for Jacobs Funeral Homes & Crematory

Nov 3, 2025

Kingsford- Paul W. Goodreau, 101, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, Mich.

Paul was born January 30, 1924, in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of the late Albert and Irene Goodreau. After graduating from Kingsford High School in 1943, he served in the Army Air Forces for 3 years...

Nov 2, 2025

Crystal Falls – Joan Alice Heath, 89, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich.

She was born on March 15, 1936, in Bayfield County, Wisc., to the late Charles Aaron and Velma Belle (Gilstroopf) Heath.

She was a very active church member...

Nov 2, 2025

Kingsford – Kenneth "Ken" F. Ullenius, 88, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at UP Health Systems – Marquette, Mich.

Born on May 30, 1937, in Chicago, Ill., Ken was the son of the late Folke Ullenius and Lilly (Ohlberg) Thorvaldsen. He graduated from the University of Illinois in 1960 with a degree...

Oct 29, 2025

Fence – Jack Johnson, 79, of Fence, Wisc., passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, Mich.

He was born on November 7, 1945, in Iron Mountain, Mich., to the late Rudy and Stella (Stabinski) Johnson.

He married Alice Wloszczynski...

Oct 24, 2025

Niagara- Leroy J. "Jug" Brault, 95, of Niagara, Wisc., passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the Iron Mountain VA CLC, Iron Mountain, Mich.

Jug was born August 13, 1930, to the late Alcide and Laura Brault. He joined the Marine Corps in 1951 and served his country in the Korean War until his honorable...

Oct 22, 2025

Florence- Edward S. Vannieuwenhoven, 97, of Florence, Wisc., passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at his home.

He was born April 6, 1928, in Green Bay, Wisc., son of the late Edward and Gladys (Brunette) Vannieuwenhoven. Edward grew up and attended school in Green Bay. He worked in sheet metal for the union. On December 31, 1947,...

Oct 20, 2025

Niagara- Marilyn J. Allen, 98, of Niagara, Wisc., passed away Monday, October 20, 2025, at Maryhill Manor, Niagara, Wisc.

She was born April 24, 1927, in Medford, Wisc., daughter of the late Lester and Maude (Doughty) Rhodes. Marilyn grew up and graduated high school in Niagara. In 1947, she was united in marriage to William H. Allen....

Oct 20, 2025

Niagara- Judith A. Powell, 83, of Niagara, Wisc., passed away Monday, October 20, 20205 at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, Mich.

In accordance with Judy's wishes, private family services will be held.

Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Judy's family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com

The family has chosen the Jacobs Funeral Home-Niagara Chapel,...

Oct 19, 2025

Florence- Henrietta Kuester, 72, of Florence, Wisc., passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Florence Health Services, Florence, Wisc.

She was born May 10, 1953, in Milwaukee, Wisc., daughter of the late Gilbert and Genevieve (Adamczyk) Lawnicki. Henrietta grew up and graduated high school in Milwaukee. Following graduation she enlisted in the United States Army on October...

Oct 16, 2025

Iron Mountain- Lucille T. Bartolameolli, 98, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, Mich.

She was born February 9, 1927, in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of the late Domenic and Margaret (Benzo) Ruffatto. Lucille was a lifetime resident of Iron Mountain and a graduate of Iron Mountain High...

Oct 15, 2025

Carol Ann Kurtz, 82, of Crystal Falls, passed away on October 15, 2025, at Aspirus Hospital in Iron River, MI.

She was born on November 23, 1942, in Shenandoah, Iowa, to the late Walter Glen Boylan and Mary Elizabeth Baggs Boylan. She married James Royal Kurtz on November 24, 1962, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.

Growing...

Oct 14, 2025

Crystal Falls – Cheryl Marie Ponchaud, 72, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at her home after a long hard fought battle of cancer.

She was born on June 3, 1953, in Crystal Falls to the late Benjamin and Esther (Benton) Cheney.

She was married to Volney "Ponch" Ponchaud...

Oct 5, 2025

Jeanette Louise (Dora) Woods, 85, of Alpha, Michigan, won the six-year-long battle against dementia and returned to her Savior on Sunday, October 5, 2025. She was born July 22, 1940, in Alpha, Mich., daughter of the late Charles and Stella (Ropiak) Dora. She grew up in Alpha and graduated from Alpha High School.

Jeanette retired from the...

Oct 4, 2025

Felch- Helmer F. Edberg, 88, of Felch, Mich., passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility, Powers, Mich.

He was born on June 16, 1937, in Ralph, Mich., son of the late Helmer Y. and Kristina (Paulic) Edberg. Helmer was a graduate of Felch High School. After high school, Helmer attended Michigan State University;...

Oct 4, 2025

Amasa – Carrie Lynn Steiro, 55, of Amasa, Mich., passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025, with family by her side at Aspirus Hospital in Iron River.

She was born on July 28, 1970, in Pensacola, FL, to Judy (Strolberg) Nyholm and the late Iver Nyholm.

She graduated from Forest Park High School, class...

Oct 4, 2025

Channing – Joel Andrew Gagne-Miller, 15, Channing, Mich., passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

He was born on January 28, 2010, in Iron Mountain, Mich., to David Miller and Chelsey Gagne.

Joel loved hunting, fishing, hanging out with friends, his brothers, his emotional support dog "Diesel", fixing cars and off-road vehicles, welding, dirt biking,...

Oct 2, 2025

Marlene Ann Ciochetto, 91 of Kingsford, Mich., passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at home with her family by her side.

She was born on July 16, 1934 in Iron Mountain, Mich. to the late Axel and Erma (Zambon) Peterson.

She was a member of American Martyrs Catholic Church in Kingsford. She enjoyed many...

Oct 1, 2025

Quinnesec- Louis J. Orler, 91, of Quinnesec, Mich., passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at his home.

He was born January 7, 1934, in Norway, Mich., son of the late Ernest and Yolanda (Bianchi) Orler. Louis grew up in Vulcan and Iron Mountain and was a graduate of Iron Mountain High School, class of 1953. On May...

Sep 28, 2025

Florence- Herman J. Henry passed away on September 28, 2025, in Florence, WI, at the age of 91. He was born in March of 1934 and was preceded in death by his 3 siblings: Matt Henry, Raymond Henry, and Marie (Henry) Ford. Although he had no children, he has 5 surviving nieces and nephews: Carol Henry, Eric Ford, Pam...

Sep 28, 2025

Pamela "Pam" Huffman, 68, a lifelong resident of Niagara, Wisc., passed away early Sunday morning, September 28, 2025, at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay, with her niece, Shelly, by her side.

She was born to Bill and Elaine (LaLiberte) Huffman early the morning of March 15, 1957, in Iron Mountain, Michigan, and lived all of her life...