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Florence Recla
Sep 29, 2019
Iron Mountain-Florence R. Recla, age 84, of Quinnesec, Mich., passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born January 6, 1935, in Lansing, Mich., daughter of the late Leslie G. and Marjorie (Knappen) Parling. Florence grew up in Lansing and resided there until 1964 when she moved to California. In 1982 she...
Donald Gunville
Sep 28, 2019
Niagara-Donald J. Gunville, age 85, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019, while spending the day at camp with his family. Don was born April 2, 1934 in Iron Mountain, Mich. son of the late Joseph and Eva (Paupore) Gunville. He proudly served in the United States Army and upon his honorable discharge returned to Niagara. Don married...
Ervin Winkler
Sep 25, 2019
FOSTER CITY - Ervin W. Winkler, 92, of Foster City, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, Wis. He was born Dec. 26, 1926, in Peshtigo, Wis., son of the late Frederich and Rose (Kuntz) Winkler. After graduation, Ervin proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, earning the Victory Ribbon, American...
Connie Bartholomew
Sep 24, 2019
Iron Mountain- Connie Edwards-Bartholomew, age 65, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at Zilber Family Hospice, Wauwatosa, Wis. She was born February 11, 1954, in Rockford, Ill, daughter of the late Irvin and Laverne (Hill) Edwards. Connie grew up and attended school in Portage, Indiana and graduated from Portage High School, class of 1975. She went...
Jane Miller
Sep 22, 2019
Kingsford-Jane Fay Miller, age 99, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Evergreen Assisted Living, Kingsford, Mich. She was born June 21, 1920, on a farm near Nevada, Iowa, daughter of the late Wylie W. and Marguerite N. Fay. Upon graduating from Nevada High School, she attended Iowa State College and graduated in 1942 with a Bachelor...
Beverly Carollo
Sep 21, 2019
Iron Mountain-Beverly Mae (Fayas) Carollo, age 91, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019, at Freeman Nursing Home surrounded by family. She was born August 15, 1928, in Iron Mountain at the 25 location, daughter of Isadore and Doris (Olson) Fayas. She never knew her father as he was killed in a hunting accident when she was...
Gerald Manley
Sep 20, 2019
Florence- Gerald I. Manley, age 82, of Florence, Wis., passed away Friday, September 20, 2019, at his home. He was born November 19, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Emily and George Manley. He grew up and attended school in Illinois. Gerald proudly served in the United States Army. He was united in marriage to Jeanette R. Lipkeman,...
Ruth Seely
Sep 15, 2019
Iron Mountain – Ruth L. Seely of New Port Richey, Fla., passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born on August 27, 1928, to the late Fred and Florence (Hasley) Loge' and grew up in Niagara Falls, NY, and lived in Lewiston, NY, before moving to Florida. She truly enjoyed traveling...
Doris Patterson
Sep 13, 2019
Niagara – Doris A. Patterson, 90, formerly of Niagara, Wisc., passed away Friday, September 13, 2019, at her daughters' home. She was born July 11, 1929, in Keosauqua, Iowa, daughter to the late James and Jessie (Binkley) Brown. Doris married Herbert Patterson, August 24, 1948, at the Union Protestant Church parsonage in Niagara, he preceded her in death on November...
David Fox
Sep 13, 2019
Pembine – David Fox, 89, of Pembine, Wisc., passed away Friday, September 13, 2019, at Freeman's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Kingsford, Mich. He was born on May 20, 1930, in Shreveport, LA., son of the late Sam and Esther (Ablon) Fox. David served in the US Air Force. He married Eddie Lee Ortigo, and she preceded him in death. He...
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...
