OBITUARIES
Richard Recla
Sep 9, 2017
Quinnesec-Richard J. Recla, 87, of Quinnesec, Mich., passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born June 1, 1930, in Breitung Township, Mich., son of the late James and Louise (Tippet) Recla. At a young age, Richard entered the United States Army during WWII and later the Korean War. He was honorably...
Franklin Sonderegger
Sep 7, 2017
L'Anse-Franklin E. Sonderegger, 92, of L'Anse, Mich., passed away Thursday, September 7, 2017, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born July 8, 1925, in Midland, Mich., son of the late Jacob and Lena (Publeo) Sonderegger. Franklin grew up in Midland and before graduating high school, entered the United States Army, serving in WWII...
Peggy Gasparick
Sep 3, 2017
Iron Mountain-Peggy M. Gasparick, 70, of Holly Lake Ranch Texas, formally of Escanaba, Mich., passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer at Hospice of East Texas, Tyler, Texas. She is survived by her husband Thomas of 45 years, one son Kip Gasparick of Houston, Texas; one daughter Tonya (Klint) Cochran, Frisco, Texas; and two grandchildren,...
Kenneth Carlson
Aug 30, 2017
Foster City-Kenneth D. Carlson, 83, of Foster City, Mich., passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born May 22, 1934, in Kingsford, Mich., son of the late Carl and Barbara (Mielkie) Carlson. Kenneth was a graduate of Felch High School, Class of 1953. He was married April 10, 1954, in Metropolitan,...
Elena Muller
Aug 30, 2017
Iron Mountain-Elena "Helen" Muller, 85, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at her home. She was born on July 19, 1932, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Orsio and Angeline (Carollo) Cavicchioni. She married Ewart "Neil" Muller, Jr. on September 4, 1965, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Iron Mountain. He preceded her in death in...
Marilyn Moreau
Aug 29, 2017
Niagara-Marilyn D. Moreau, 82, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich. She was born August 10, 1935, in Kingsford, Mich., daughter of the late Ralph and Dorothy (Pelot) McMahon. Marilyn grew up in Kingsford and graduated from Kingsford High School, Class of 1952. She lived and worked in...
Robert Person
Aug 28, 2017
Arizona- Robert J. "Chet" Person, age 93, of Phoenix, Ariz., passed away Monday, August 28, 2017, at the Corinthian Assisted Living in Chandler, Ariz., after a brief illness. He was born in Iron Mountain, Mich., on November 26, 1923, son of the late Olaf and Amanda (Swanson) Person. Chet grew up in Iron Mountain, Mich., and graduated from Iron Mountain...
Joyce Girczyc
Aug 26, 2017
Niagara-Joyce Angeline Girczyc, (nee Dewick),91, of McKinleyville, Calif., formerly of Niagara, Wis. passed away peacefully at home on the morning of August 26, 2017. She was born on November 21, 1925, in Niagara, daughter of the late Frank and Maud (Genrich) Dewick. At the age of 17, she left home and entered the Illinois Masonic Hospital school of nursing, Chicago,...
Donald Mansfield
Aug 23, 2017
Watersmeet-Donald H. Mansfield, age 85, of Watersmeet, Mich., passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at Aspirus Hospital, Iron River, Mich. He was born August 9, 1932, in Watersmeet, son of the late Herman and Iris (Peacock) Mansfield. Donald grew up and attended school in Watersmeet. He married Clara Greene in Watersmeet, and she preceded him in death in 1986. Donald...
Ruth Riggs
Aug 21, 2017
Crystal Falls-Ruth A. Riggs, 89, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Monday, August 21, 2017, at Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich. She was born May 20, 1928, in Amarillo, Texas, daughter of the late Charles and Tracy (Hardin) Dipprey. Ruth resided in Terrell, Texas, for the past 12 years and had moved to Crystal Falls in 2014...
Michael Kanieski
Aug 18, 2017
Crystal Falls-Michael F. Kanieski, 87, of Alpha, Mich., passed away Friday, August 18, 2017, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born April 8, 1930, in Crystal Falls, son of the late Felix and Ann (Broskovetz) Kanieski. Michael grew up in Alpha, Mich. and graduated from Alpha High School, Class of 1948. He proudly...
David Mcdowell
Aug 15, 2017
Kingsford-David W. McDowell Jr., 88, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born July 4, 1929, in Ayer, Mass., son of the late David Sr. and Frances (Gardner) McDowell. David grew up in Massachusetts and enlisted in the United States Army at a young age. After being Honorably...
Oliver Bruce
Aug 15, 2017
Crystal Falls-Oliver E. Bruce, 95, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich. He was born July 30, 1922, in Ramsay, Mich., son of the late John and Lempi (Hill) Hakkinen. Oliver's mother passed away when he was very young, so he and his brother, John, came to...
Donald Holmes
Aug 12, 2017
Iron Mountain - Donald R. Holmes 65, of Iron Mountain, MI, passed away on Saturday, August 12th at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center. Don was born August 10, 1952, in Stambaugh, MI to the late Glenn and Jane (Marquette) Holmes. He graduated from West Iron County High School in 1970. Don served in the United States Air Force...
Adeline Dejuliannie
Aug 12, 2017
Iron Mountain-Adeline E. DeJuliannie, 103, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017, at ManorCare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Kingsford, Mich., following a brief illness. Adeline was born June 11, 1914, in Iron Mountain, Mich. and was a lifelong resident of the area. She was the daughter of the late Anton and Angeline (Attocchi) DeMuri. Adeline met her husband Lawrence "Gene" when...
Jeanette Newling
Aug 8, 2017
Pembine-Jeanette M. Newling, age 93, of Pembine, Wis., passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at her home. She was born January 10, 1924, in Wyandotte, Mich., daughter of the late Ralph and Inez (LaFeve) Johnson. Jan grew up in Wyandotte and graduated from Roosevelt High School, Wyandotte. She married Roy J. Newling Sr. on October 11, 1952, in Indiana. They...
Lois Steeno
Aug 6, 2017
Niagara-Lois G. Steeno, age 89, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017, at Maryhill Manor, Niagara, Wis. She was born January 8, 1928, in Niagara, Wis., daughter of the late Benjamin and Mildred (Erickson) Giguere. Lois grew up in Niagara and graduated from Niagara High School. She married Raymond Steeno on June 14, 1947, in Niagara. They resided...
Jacqueline Neumann-Dishaw-Meyers
Aug 4, 2017
Hardwood-Jacqueline "Jackie" M. Neumann-Dishaw-Meyers, age 50, of Hardwood, Mich., passed away Friday, August 4, 2017, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born June 19, 1967, in Warren, Mich., to Gerald and Gwendolyn (Vose) Neumann. She grew up and attended school in North Dickinson High School, later receiving a degree in Medical Transcription. Jackie was united in...
John Freeman
Aug 2, 2017
Niagara-John "Mitzy" E. Freeman, age 70, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Wednesday, August 02, 2017 at his home. He was born July 27, 1947, in Niagara, to Edwin "Putty" and Jeri (Harvath) Freeman. Mitzy was united in marriage to Diane K. St. Vincent in 1971. He enjoyed playing cards, fishing, and hunting. Survivors include his loving wife, Diane Freeman; four...
Louise Lantagne
Jul 30, 2017
Louise C. Lantagne, 82, of Florence, Wis., passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 30, 2017, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born on March 28, 1935, in Bark River, Mich., daughter of the late Louis and Josephine (Novak) Barr. Louise married Donald Lantagne on July 9, 1955, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Iron Mountain. He preceded...
