OBITUARIES
Norman Wesolowski
Jul 6, 2018
Florence – Norman J. "Wisco" Wesolowski, 89, of Dunbar, Wisc. passed away Friday, July 6, 2018, at Florence Health Services, Florence, Wisc.
He was born April 8, 1929, in Milwaukee, Wisc. the son of the late Harold and Helen Wesolowski. Wisco married Maryann "Skinna", September 19, 1953, in Milwaukee, Wisc. She preceded him in death in 1999....
Richard Rhodes
Jul 6, 2018
Wausaukee-Richard K. Rhodes Jr., age 63, of Wausaukee, Wis., passed away Friday, July 6, 2018, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich.
He was born January 14, 1955, in Norway, Mich., son of the late Richard and Margaret (Hatton) Rhodes Sr. Richard grew up in Amberg, Wisc. and was a graduate of Wausaukee...
Bruce Krull
Jun 23, 2018
Niagara – Bruce "L.C." W. Krull, 65, Niagara, Wisc. passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018, at his home.
He was born February 6, 1953, in Milwaukee, Wis., son of Herman and Helen (Chapman) Krull. L.C. graduated from Niagara High School; he worked in the Green Bay, Wisc. and Milwaukee, Wisconsin area after high school for a short...
Paige Raspor
Jun 22, 2018
Florence-Paige Faith Raspor, age 16, of Florence, Wis., passed away unexpectedly in an automobile accident on Friday, June 22, 2018, with her best friend, Izzy.
Paige was born on March 17, 2002, to Nathan and Rhonda (Sayen) Raspor. She was from Rapid River, Mich. where she had attended school there along with Niagara, before moving to Florence....
Frances Sikora
Jun 19, 2018
Iron Mountain-Frances A. Sikora, age 93, of Armstrong Creek, Wis., passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich.
She was born February 9, 1925, in Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late Bruno and Genevieve (Jacubowski) Rogozinski. Frances grew up and graduated high school in Chicago. She married Jack Sikora on June...
Ralph Walsted
Jun 16, 2018
Crystal Falls-Ralph D. Walsted, age 70, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich.
He was born March 15, 1948, in Milwaukee, Wis., son of the late Ralph J. and Willa M. (Burrow) Walsted. Ralph grew up in Alpha, Mich., and graduated from Alpha...
Robert Sleik
Jun 14, 2018
Iron Mountain-Robert L. Sleik, age 63, of Norway, Mich., passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018, at his home.
He was born July 6, 1954, in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of the late Douglas A. and Gloria (Guiliani) Sleik. Robert served in the United States Army and the National Guard. He married Myra Burns and she preceded him...
Richard Smith
Jun 13, 2018
Iron Mountain-Richard R. Smith, age 89, of Spread Eagle, Wis., passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at his home.
He was born September 8, 1928, in Fort Benning, Georgia, son of the late Thomas S. and Esther (Racine) Smith. Over the years Dick lived in many different areas due to his father serving in the United States...
Leslie Marble
Jun 9, 2018
Leslie W. "Peeler" Marble, 87, Aurora, Wisc., passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018, at the Oscar G. Johnson Veterans Hospital, Iron Mountain, Mich.
He was born on December 25, 1930, in Kingsford, Mich. son of the late Merrill and Esther (Wirtz) Marble. Peeler attended and graduated from Kingsford High School, class of 1948. He proudly served in...
Mervin Donald Bianchetti
Jun 7, 2018
Mervin D. Bianchetti, 83, of Kenosha, Wisc., formerly of Iron Mountain, Mich. died Thursday, June 7, 2018, at Kenosha Memorial Hospital, Kenosha, Wisc. He was born on January 5, 1935, in Iron Mountain, Mich. son of the late John and Palmira (Oradei) Bianchetti. Mervin graduated from Iron Mountain High School class of 1953, where he excelled in football. He moved...
Mark Peters
Jun 6, 2018
Florence-Mark J. Peters, age 70, of Florence, Wis., passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich.
He was born July 31, 1947, in Green Bay, Wis., son of the late Robert and Veramae (Smits) Peters. After high school, he attended Carroll College until he enlisted in the United...
Colleen Rentmaster
Jun 5, 2018
Colleen Mae Rentmaster, age 97, of Pembine, Wis., died June 5, 2018 at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Colleen was born on January 13, 1921, in Pembine, Wis., daughter of George and Mary (Mamie) Duca Willis. She graduated from Pembine High School with the Class of 1938....
Dolores Cowell
Jun 1, 2018
Dolores "Dee" Cowell, passed away peacefully at Evergreen Assisted Living Memory Care Unit on Friday, June 1, 2018. Dee was born on October 7, 1922, in Iron Mountain, Mich. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Perina Verrette. Dee graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1941 and went on to attend Penglaze Business School. During high...
Edna Heikkinen
May 31, 2018
Crystal Falls-Edna A. Heikkinen, age 81, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich.
She was born June 4, 1936, in Crystal Falls, daughter of the late Clyde and Myrtle (Johnson) Payne and seventh of nine children. Edna spent 29 years in Milwaukee, Wis. After receiving her...
Robert Fehrle
May 27, 2018
Iron Mountain-Robert W. "Bob" Fehrle, age 66, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich.
He was born September 12, 1951, in Iron Mountain, son of Bertha Sparks-McDonald. Bob attended college in Escanaba, receiving his degree in accounting and business and had proudly served in the Unites...
Van Stanley
May 21, 2018
Florence-Van R. Stanley, age 60, of Florence, Wis., passed away Monday, May 21, 2018, as a result of a tragic accident at his home.
He was born October 9, 1957, in Milwaukee, Wis., son of the late Roger and Lois (Vandeveer-Feder) Stanley. Van was a graduate of Waverly Shell Rock High School in Waverly, Iowa. He was...
Charles Paquette
May 17, 2018
Niagara-Charles G. Paquette, age 80, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018, with his family by his side.
He was born August 18, 1937, in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of the late Clifford and Sophie (Erickson) Paquette. Charles was a graduate of Kingsford High School, Class of 1955. He proudly served in the United States...
Charles Lehtinen
May 12, 2018
Crystal Falls – Charles Victor Lehtinen, 65, of Crystal Falls, Mich. passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018, at his home.
He was born on May 30, 1952, in Crystal Falls, son of the late Charles and Amelia (Hulko) Lehtinen. Chuck would have celebrated his 66th birthday on May 30th. He grew up in Crystal Falls and graduated...
Lloyd Mannigel
May 11, 2018
Iron Mountain-Lloyd A. Mannigel, 79 of Spread Eagle, Wis. died on Friday, May 11, 2018, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich.
This is the last chapter in the life of Lloyd A. Mannigel. On Friday, May 11, 2018, this proud Marine was given his last orders, "It is time to come home." His...
Esther Mackay
May 10, 2018
Crystal Falls-Esther F. Mackay, age 96, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018, at Aspirus Hospital, Iron River, Mich.
She was born January 13, 1922, in Crystal Falls, daughter of the late Carl and Florence (Peters) Pearson. Esther attended school at Forest Park and graduated in 1941 from Crystal Falls High School. She worked...
