Local obituaries for Jacobs Funeral Homes & Crematory

Jan 17, 2018

Niagara-Nora A. Wolff, 79, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at her home.

She was born May 10, 1938, in Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late Francis and Dorothy (Boehm) Mason. Nora grew up in Chicago and was a graduate of Alvernia High School in Chicago. On November 5, 1955, she was united in...

Jan 14, 2018

Iron River-William J. Hooper, 90, of Iron River, Mich., passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018, at Freeman Nursing & Rehab., Kingsford, Mich.

He was born October 21, 1927, in Iron River. William proudly served in the United States Army. He was united in marriage to Marcille and she preceded him in 2013. They resided in Iron River...

Jan 14, 2018

Iron Mountain-Catherine M. LaLonde, 99, lifelong resident of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Sunday,

January 14, 2018, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich.

She was born July 2, 1918, last surviving sibling of Frank and Angeline (Sartari) Sericati.

God and family were of upmost importance to Catherine and she was blessed...

Jan 11, 2018

Iron Mountain-Joanne M. Mills, 81, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018, at Freeman Nursing & Rehab, Kingsford, Mich.

She was born April 6, 1936, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Anthony and Fannie (Perla) Gianunzio. Joanne grew up in Iron Mountain and was a graduate of Iron Mountain High School, Class of...

Jan 1, 2018

Crystal Falls-Betty A. Johnson, 83, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Monday, January 1, 2018, at her home.

She was born March 7, 1934, in Sagola, Mich., daughter of the late Alfred and Beatrice (Matchett) Johnson. Betty was united in marriage to Calvin Johnson in 1955. She enjoyed bingo and Smear.

Survivors include two sons,...

Dec 30, 2017

Iron Mountain-Corey Scott Brinkman, 30 of Niagara, Wis., passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017, at his home. He was born on February 9, 1987, in Wausau, Wis., son of Laura (Kotlewski) Brinkman and the late Kevin E. Brinkman. Corey grew up in Niagara and graduated from NorthEast Technical Alternative School, Class of 2005. He attended and graduated from North Country...

Dec 27, 2017

Crystal Falls-Raymond G. Wierikko, 67, of Iron River, Mich., passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich. In accordance with Raymond's wishes, private family services were held. You may light a candle in remembrance of Raymond or leave a condolence for his family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com. The family has chosen the...

Dec 18, 2017

Iron Mountain-Nina N. Harden, 95, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Monday, December 18, 2017, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born January 22, 1922, in Crittenden County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Charles and Grace (Hardesty) Harden. Nina grew up and graduated high school in Tolu, Kentucky. She went on to attend beautician school and...

Dec 16, 2017

Iron Mountain-James L. Skoglund, 82, of Norway, Mich., passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017, at ManorCare Health Services, Kingsford, Mich., following a long battle with cancer. He was born November 14, 1935, in Norway, Mich., son of the late Ivar and Ellen (Branback) Skoglund. Jim grew up in Norway and graduated from Norway High School. He went to work in...

Dec 16, 2017

Niagara - James F. "Fish" Moreau, 84, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017, at Maryhill Manor in Niagara. He was born June 25, 1933, in Niagara, son of the late Gilbert and Claire (Veeser) Moreau. Jim grew up and graduated high school in Niagara, Class of 1951. He was a lifelong resident of Niagara. Jim served in...

Dec 13, 2017

Niagara-Geraldine M. Dupuis, Mother Extraordinaire, has walked on. Wednesday, December 13, 2017 was the day and date for her spirit to be set free. At age 87, Mom walked on at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mi. We are now orphans but know that, being the terrific Mother she was, she will continue to watch over us, guide us,...

Dec 11, 2017

Iron Mountain-Luann C. Sericati, 70, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Mon., December 11, 2017, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born March 19, 1947, in South St. Paul, Minn., daughter of the late Raymond and Lucille (Albreck) Jensen. Luann attended Kingsford High School and graduated with the Class of 1964. She went on to attend...

Dec 7, 2017

Iron Mountain-Lillian R. Rodgers, 94, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born October 9, 1923, in Oconto Falls, Wis., daughter of the late Charles and Freida (LeGreve) LeDocq. Lillian grew up in Kingsford and graduated from Kingsford High School, Class of 1940. After graduation she moved to...

Nov 29, 2017

Iron River-Elizabeth "Liz" Ponozzo, 88, of Iron River, Mich., passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at the Freeman Nursing Home, Kingsford, Mich. She was born on October 27, 1929, in Stambaugh Township, Mich., the daughter of the late Axel and Mary (Nikkola) Raiha and graduated from Stambaugh High School in 1947. She married Leonard Ponozzo on October 25, 1950....

Nov 27, 2017

Iron Mountain-Danna R. Canavera-Mitchell, 76, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Monday, November 27, 2017, at ManorCare Nursing & Rehab., Kingsford, Mich. She was born January 31, 1941, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Earl and Madelyn (Willikson) Alexander. Danna graduated from Kingsford High School, Class of 1959. She married Jeno Canavera, he preceded her in 1998. Danna owned...

Nov 24, 2017

Iron River-Silas LaVonne Provience II, received his wings, Friday, November 24, 2017 at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. His memory will be cherished by his parents, Mayla Gill and Silas L. Provience, Iron River, Mich.; grandparents, Darrin N. and Andrea J. Gill, Iron River, Mich., Tamyra and Tracy Carter, Livonia, Mich., and Silas Dalton, Detroit, Mich.; aunts, Choral...

Nov 24, 2017

Fence – Naomi May Alexander, 80, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born on August 15, 1937, in Hollywood, Calif. daughter of the late Melvin and Hazel (Allen) Richins. Naomi was an extremely proud grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She has passed on her love of flowers to her family. She...

Nov 21, 2017

Kingsford-Robert F. Morrell, 92, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born May 9, 1925, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Frank and Emogene (Elliott) Morrell. Bob grew up in Kingsford, and graduated from Kingsford High School, Class of 1943. He proudly served our...

Nov 14, 2017

Crystal Falls-Gertrude Florence Kurtz, 93, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich. Gertrude was born August 21, 1924, in Stambaugh, Mich., to Clarence and Florence Rew. Growing up, they resided in Pentoga and she attended Stambaugh Schools. On December 22, 1940, she married Louis Kurtz and relocated...

Nov 11, 2017

Florence-Elaine D. Rochon, 91, of Victorian Pines, Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017, at Maryhill Manor, Niagara, Wis. She was born April 12, 1926, in Florence, Wis., daughter of the late Herbert and Dorothy (LeFebvre) Christesen. Elaine attended school in Florence and graduated from Florence High School. She was united in marriage to John Rochon on January...