OBITUARIES
Clifford Lacosse
Oct 6, 2018
Iron Mountain-Clifford P. LaCosse Jr., age 54, of Vulcan, Mich., passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018, at Dickinson County Healthcare System.
He was born December 6, 1963, in Ishpeming, Mich., son of Clifford Sr. and Ramona (Servant) LaCosse.
In accordance with Clifford's wishes, private family services will be held.
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Adeline Lantinen
Oct 4, 2018
Adeline M. "Addie" Lantinen, age 82, of Florence, Wis., passed away Thursday, October 04, 2018, at the Florence Health Services, Florence, Wis.
She was born June 2, 1936, in Iron River, Mich., daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Hall. Addie grew up on the family farm in Iron River. She was united in marriage to Donne...
Thomas Schram
Oct 3, 2018
Niagara-Thomas J. Schram, age 84, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at the Florence Health Services, Florence, Wis.
He was born September 25, 1934, in Goodman, Wis., son of the late Walter and Lottie (Lukasshuki) Schram. Thomas grew up in Goodman and was a graduate of Goodman High School, Class of 1954. On July...
Robert Portlock
Sep 30, 2018
Robert A. Portlock, age 53, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018, at his home.
He was born September 25, 1965, in Wichita, Kansas, son of Ralph David and Barbara Jean (Whitehead) Portlock. Robert graduated from North Garland High School, Class of 1984. He went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Texas State University,...
Roger Eklund
Sep 30, 2018
Roger Clement Eklund of Niagara, Wis., passed peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, September 30, 2018, after a brief illness.
Roger was born May 3, 1928, in Norway, Mich., to Hobert Eklund and Eileen (Soderlund) Eklund. He moved with his family across the border to Niagara in 1931, and the family welcomed Roger's sister, Dorothy, in 1936....
Mary Neault
Sep 28, 2018
Alpha-Mary Ann Neault, age 92, of Alpha, Mich., passed away Friday, September 28, 2018, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital, Iron River, Mich.
She was born December 29, 1925, in Alpha, Mich., daughter of the late Clement and Maria (Montavan) Galetto. Mary had been a lifelong resident of Alpha and a graduate of Porter School. She was a...
Mae Lindstrom
Sep 28, 2018
Kingsford-Mae Arlene Lindstrom, age 84, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Friday, September 28, 2018, at her home.
She was born May 8, 1934, in Ironwood, Mich., daughter of the late Arthur and Taimi (Westerback) Nylund. Arlene grew up in Ironwood and graduated from Ironwood High School, Class of 1952. After graduation she worked in Grand Haven, Mich.,...
Michael Nichols
Sep 26, 2018
Fence-Michael J. Nichols, age 55, of Fence, Wis., passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at his home.
He was born July 6, 1963, in Fence, son of the late Laurence and Beatrice (Euers) Nichols. Mike was a lifelong resident of Fence. He was employed by Khoury's Unfinished Furniture for 16 years. Mike owned and operated Odd Jobs...
Joseph Kennedy
Sep 26, 2018
Florence-Joseph G. Kennedy, age 71, of Florence, Wis., passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at his home.
He was born January 10, 1947, in New London, Conn., son of the late Hubert and June (Schwartz) Kennedy. Joe grew up in Groton, Conn. and was a graduate of St. Bernard's High School, Class of 1965. Following his graduation,...
Isabelle Oien
Sep 24, 2018
Crystal Falls-Isabelle M. Oien, age 102, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Monday, September 24, 2018, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich.
She was born September 9, 1916, in Gwinn, Mich., daughter of the late Corell and Burnidette (Fountain) Pepin. Isabelle grew up in Gwinn and was a graduate of Gwinn High School....
Miriam Lensing
Sep 20, 2018
Crystal Falls-Miriam A. Lensing, age 95, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich.
She was born May 8, 1923, in Waukegan, Ill., daughter of the late John and Anna (Kuaciac) Machnich. Miriam grew up and graduated school in Illinois. She worked as a clerk...
Alice Linville
Sep 18, 2018
Iron Mountain-Alice J. Linville, age 78, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at her home.
She was born December 18, 1939, in Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late Phillip E. and Elvie S. (Swanson) Gustafson. In addition to her parents, Alice was preceded in death by her brother, Carl. Alice grew up in...
Mitchell Gagne
Sep 13, 2018
Iron Mountain-Mitchell J. Gagne, age 25, passed away Thursday, September 13th, 2018, at UP Health System-Marquette, surrounded by his family and friends as a result of a severe asthma attack brought on by pneumonia.
Mitchell was born on October 8th, 1992, in Escanaba, Mich. son of Stephanie Faught and Ronald Gagne. He attended North Central School. Mitchell...
Terrill Thibert
Sep 13, 2018
Terrill ("Terry") Noel Thibert passed away on September 13, 2018 at the age of 86.
He was born on December 7, 1931 in Detroit, Mich., to Randall and Marbell Thibert. One of three, Terry, his sister Joan, and brother Tommy spent most of their childhood overlooking the beautiful bluffs of Niagara, Wis. from their house on River...
Gary Apolskis
Sep 13, 2018
Florence-Gary C. Apolskis, age 77, of Florence, Wis., passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich.
He was born April 27, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Charles and Anne (Davis) Apolskis. Gary was a machinist in Indiana with his grandfather for many years, retiring from Bethlehem Steel in...
Richard Forster
Sep 12, 2018
Florence- Richard L. "Rick" Forster, age 65, of Florence, Wis., passed away peacefully at Dickinson County Hospital, Iron Mountain, Mich. on September 12, 2018.
He was born May 4, 1953, in Kaukauna, Wis., son of the late Conrad and Laverne (DeBroux) Forster. Rick graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1971 then started at the local paper mill....
Geralyn Patterson
Sep 10, 2018
Iron Mountain-Geralyn M. "Geri" Patterson, age 63, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Monday, September 10, 2018, at her home, surrounded by her family following a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born March 23, 1955, in Wyandotte, Mich., daughter of Raymond and RoseAnn (Mauren) DeSana. Geri grew up in Wyandotte and was a graduate of Wyandotte...
Lillian Schneider
Sep 6, 2018
Lillian M. Schneider, age 95, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Thursday, September 06, 2018, at Maryhill Manor, Niagara, Wis.
She was born June 15, 1923, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, daughter of the late John and Florentine (Hartmann) Hockert.
Lillian married Herman Schneider on October 27, 1956, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He preceded her in death...
Colleen Osier
Aug 26, 2018
Niagara-Colleen M. Osier, age 65, of Niagara, Wis., passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 26, 2018, at Maryhill Manor, Niagara, Wis., with her husband at her side.
She was born March 8, 1953, in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of the late Kenneth and M. Elaine (Vigneau) Osier. Colleen grew up in Niagara and graduated from Niagara High...
Dorothy Kubicsko
Aug 25, 2018
Crystal Falls-Dorothy A. Kubicsko, age 96, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich.
Dorothy was born November 1, 1921, in Amasa, Mich., daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret (Kassa) Alexa. She attended school in Amasa. Dorothy moved to Chicago, Ill. where she worked...
