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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...
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...
