OBITUARIES
Clare Fontecchio
Sep 9, 2019
Kingsford-Clare M. Fontecchio, age 100, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Monday, September 9, 2019, at Manorcare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Kingsford, Mich., where she was a resident for over four years. She was born March 20, 1919 in Virginia, Minn., daughter of the late Albert and Yvonne (Beaulieu) Richard. Clare attended school in Kingsford. She met her future husband, John...
Herbert Handt
Sep 2, 2019
Niagara, WI- Herbert "Herb" Handt, age 88, of Niagara, Wis., passed away peacefully Monday, September 2, 2019 at the Dickinson County Memorial Hospital, Iron Mountain, Mich., with his daughter (Sandy Peters) by his side. He was born January 17, 1931 in Watertown, Wis., the only son of the late Herbert and Betty Handt of Niagara. Herbert graduated from Niagara High...
Richard Watson
Aug 31, 2019
Kingsford-Richard J. Watson, age 82, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019, at his home. He was born October 29, 1936, in Rollin Township, Mich., son of the late Orlo J. and Dorthy L. (Hess) Watson. Richard grew up in Michigan and was a graduate of Cement City Agricultural School, class of 1955. He went on to attend...
Philip Atwell
Aug 30, 2019
Florence- Philip (Quickdraw) Read Atwell, 68, of Fence, Wis., passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at his home. He was born July 18, 1951 in Port Washington, Wis. Phil was a starting full back for the Cedarburg Bulldogs, and graduated in 1969. He worked in the woods as a logger most of his life. Phil was a true outdoorsman and...
Marilyn Smokevitch
Aug 26, 2019
Crystal Falls- Marilyn I. Smokevitch, age 80, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Monday, August 26, 2019, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich. She was born May 21, 1939, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Harold and Harriett (King) Frank. Marilyn was united in marriage to Albert J. Smokevitch on November 12, 1988 in...
Ronald Van Doorne
Aug 26, 2019
Iron Mountain- Ronald H. Van Doorne, age 83, of Ralph, Mich., passed away Monday, August 26, 2019, at the Jacobetti Home for Veterans, Marquette, Mich. He was born May 31, 1936, in Mt. Clemens, Mich., son of the late Maurice and Mary (Schuster) Van Doorne. Ronald attended Lawrence Technical College and proudly served in the United States Air Force. He...
Julie Meyers
Aug 18, 2019
Florence- Julie A. Meyers, age 54, of Green Bay, Wis., passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019, at St. Mary Hospital, Green Bay, Wis. She was born December 31, 1964, in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of Richard "Dick" and Nora (Witynski) Meyers. Julie graduated from Florence High School, class of 1983. She went on to attend both Fox Valley Technical College...
Gayle Waldeck
Aug 17, 2019
Iron Mountain/Florida – Gayle Marie Waldeck (Gramm) passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers, Mich. at the age of 75. She had family by her side and George Strait playing on CD. Gayle was born January 13, 1944 in Norway, Mich. She is the daughter of the late William and Norma (Marinello)...
Richard Western
Aug 16, 2019
Richard Daniel Western—a true friend, a caring mentor, a gentle man with a quick wit—died August 16, 2019 at age 77. Richard was a lifelong scholar, teacher, writer and editor. After earning his undergraduate degrees and PhD from the University of Minnesota, he accepted a faculty position at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee where he taught for 26 years in the...
Anne Dallapiazza
Aug 14, 2019
Kingsford-Anne C. Dallapiazza, age 61, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich., surrounded by her loved ones. She was born March 23, 1958, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Raymond F. and Ruth E. (Miller) Somerville. Anne grew up and attended school in Ohio. She was united in marriage to...
Mary Ann Brasure
Aug 13, 2019
Mary Ann Brasure, 82, of Niagara, Wis., passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. She was born June 7, 1937 in Sheboygan Falls, Wis., daughter of the late Norbert and Ann Walter. Mary Ann grew up in Sheboygan Falls, Wis., and graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School in 1955. She earned her teaching credential from the...
Fred Fleischfresser
Aug 4, 2019
Niagara-Fred C. Fleischfresser, age 71, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born August 21, 1947, in Dane County, Wis., son of the late Fred and Florence (Johnston) Fleischfresser. Fred grew up in Niagara, Wis. and received his BS from UW Stevens Point. He proudly served in the...
Mary Cook
Jul 24, 2019
Florence-Mary R. Cook, age 70, of Florence, Wis., passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at her home. She was born July 26, 1948, in Norway, Mich., daughter of the late Jule and Marion (Anderson) DeGrave. Mary grew up in East Kingsford and attended Kingsford High School. On July 30, 1966, in Kingsford, she was united in marriage to Ronald Cook....
Richard Peterson
Jul 18, 2019
Crystal Falls- Richard (Tussy) W. Peterson, age 93, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. He was born February 11, 1926, in Chicago, Ill., son of the late Edwin and Ruth (Strandein) Peterson. Richard grew up in Crystal Falls, Mich. and was a graduate of Forest Park High School. Tussy was 100%...
Jared Thomas
Jul 18, 2019
Florence-Jared D. Thomas, age 30, of Florence, Wis., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 18, 2019. He was born July 13, 1989, in Green Bay, Wis., son of Jack and Diane (Waskowiak) Thomas. Jared grew up in Florence and attended Florence High School. He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed hunting and being a dad. Most of all he enjoyed...
Theressa Hoffmann
Jul 18, 2019
Florence-Theressa M. Hoffmann, age 87, of Tipler, Wis., passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Florence Health Services, Florence, Wis. She was born March 17, 1932 in Iron River, Mich., daughter of the late Joseph and Julia (Wilgren) Hall. Theressa lived in Chicago for a while before moving to Tipler where she resided over 21 years. Her hobbies included raising...
Penny Booth
Jul 17, 2019
Florence-Penny L. Booth, age 56, of Florence, Wis., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. She was born May 19, 1963, in Green Bay, Wis., daughter of Jerry and Judy (Wagner) Hillsberg. Penny enjoyed fishing and was one of the founders of Hooked on Fishing along with her mother Judy. She also enjoyed camping and 4-wheeling and was an...
James Leonard
Jul 13, 2019
MADISON- James Clayton "Jim" Leonard, age 81, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019. He was born on Jan. 29, 1938, in Niagara, Wis., the son of Clayton and Helen Leonard. James was united in marriage to Patricia (Pat) Tigges on Feb. 6, 1960. Jim received an accounting degree from Madison Business College. He worked for many years at American...
Homer Dunkes
Jul 12, 2019
Florence-Homer W. Dunkes, age 87, of Norway, Mich., passed away Friday, July 12, 2019, at the Oscar G Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born October 6, 1931, in Loch Raven, Maryland, son of the late Albert M. and Dora E. (Wilson) Dunkes. Homer grew up in Maryland and proudly served in the United States Army. He...
Phyllis Foster
Jul 11, 2019
Niagara-Phyllis A. Foster, age 93, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Maryhill Manor, Niagara, Wis. She was born May 8, 1926, in Norway, Mich., daughter of the late Enfred and Muriel (Trethewey) Anderson. Phyllis graduated from Norway High School and then went on to attend Albion College where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in...
