OBITUARIES
Charles Bates
Jul 6, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Charles Edward "Charlie" Bates announces his peaceful passing of July 6, 2019 in Florence, Wisconsin at the age of 77. Charlie was born on May 2, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to John and Della (Stanaway) Bates. Charlie was raised in Iron Mountain, Michigan and graduated from Iron Mountain High School, class...
Robert Pagel
Jul 6, 2019
Robert L. Pagel, 86, of Black Creek, formerly of Fence, Wisc., passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019, in Appleton, Wisc. He was born on January 23, 1933, in Green Bay, Wisc., son of the late Lester and Viola (Reis) Pagel. Bob graduated from Laona High School, Class of 1952. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 until his honorable...
Rose Fontecchio
Jul 5, 2019
Iron Mountain – Rose Marie Fontecchio, 75, of Iron Mountain, Mich. passed away Friday, July 5, 2019, with her family by her side. She was born on February 20, 1944, in Iron Mountain, Mich. the daughter of the late Romualdo and Laura (Nardecchia) Fontecchio. Rose Marie grew up in Spread Eagle, Wisc. and graduated from Florence High School. She married...
Barbara Westrich
Jul 4, 2019
Niagara – Barbara A. Westrich, 72, Niagara, Wisc., passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 21, 1946, in Bonavista, New Foundland, daughter of the late Luke and Rita (Doyle) Westcott. Barb married Michael Westrich on May 22, 1965, in St. John's, New Foundland, he preceded her in death on February 23,...
Kay Meyer
Jul 3, 2019
Iron Mountain – Kay L. Meyer, 55, of Fence, Wisc., passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019, unexpectedly with her family by her side at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay, Wisc. She was born on April 24, 1964, in Iron Mountain, Mich. the daughter of the late Kenneth and Carol (Olson) Powell of Goodman, Wisc. Kay graduated from Goodman-Armstrong High School class...
Robert Miller
Jul 2, 2019
Pembine-Robert D. Miller, age 62, of Pembine, Wis., passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. He was born December 21, 1956, in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., son of the late Donald and Marian (Meyers) Miller. Robert grew up in Two Rivers, Wis. On June 8, 2002 at Grace Lutheran Church in Pembine, Robert was united in marriage to...
Ronald Pavlik
Jun 30, 2019
Iron Mountain-Ronald J. Pavlik, age 92, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019, at ManorCare Nursing & Rehab., Kingsford, Mich. Ron was born January 24, 1927, in Oconto Falls, Wis., son of the late Joseph and Nora (Barcome) Pavlik. He served in the United States Navy in WWII. Ron earned a bachelor's and master's degree in Spanish...
Alex Mcdermott
Jun 29, 2019
Felch-Alex "Money Man" Troy McDermott, age 28, of Felch, Mich., passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Stromberg Park, Hardwood, Mich. He was born April 28, 1991 in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of Kenneth McDermott and Tammy Mattson. Alex graduated from North Dickinson High School, class of 2009. He worked for CCI for a few years as a fiber designer...
Marie Mlinarcik
Jun 27, 2019
Crystal Falls – Marie Rose Mlinarcik, 96, of Crystal Falls, Mich. passed away June 27, 2019, at Iron County Medical Care, Crystal Falls. She was born August 5, 1922, in McAdoo, Penn. Daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Burket) Perykasz. Marie was raised in New York City, NY, from age one. After her high school graduation, she was the...
Sandra Edick
Jun 26, 2019
Niagara- Sandra S. Edick, age 61, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at Up Health System-Marquette, Mich. She was born February 5, 1958 in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of the late Bernard and Stephanie (Hohol) Trottier. Sandy grew up in Niagara, Wis. and attended Niagara High School. She was a resident of the area for the past...
Eric Rowney
Jun 25, 2019
Kingsford-Eric W. Rowney, age 39, of Schofield, Wis., passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born March 29, 1980 in Iron River, Mich. He is the son of Ken and Jean (Peterson) Christianson. He grew up in Kingsford and was a graduate of Kingsford High School, class of 1998. Where he was a...
Dawn Freeman
Jun 22, 2019
Niagara-Dawn M. Freeman, age 60, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019, at Florence Health Services, Florence, Wis. She was born July 31, 1958, in Escanaba, Mich., daughter of the late Raymond and Marilyn (Cretens) Brunette. Dawn grew up and graduated high school from Escanaba. She worked as a cook for the Norway Senior Center. Dawn enjoyed reading,...
Eugene Maki
Jun 20, 2019
Crystal Falls- Eugene G. Maki, age 85, of Mastodon Township, Mich., passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019, at his home. He was born May 13, 1934 in Iron River, Mich., son of the late Lauri and Helia (Isaacson) Maki. Gene grew up in Alpha and graduated from Alpha Porter High School. He proudly served in the United States Navy and...
Ruth Weber
Jun 17, 2019
Iron Mountain-Ruth Jean (Borga) Weber, age 94, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Monday, June 17, 2019, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born April 17, 1925, in Ralph, Mich., daughter of the late William and Nan (Sparks) Borga. The family moved to Channing, Mich., in 1929 where Ruth graduated from Channing High School in 1943....
David Guth
Jun 2, 2019
Iron Mountain – David R. Guth, 76, Kingsford, Mich., passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019, at DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans, Marquette, Mich. He was born August 16, 1942, in Three Lakes, Wisc., son of the late Edward and Margaret (Orr) Guth. David served in the U.S. Air Force for eight years and after being honorably discharged from the service...
