OBITUARIES
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...
Arlene Smith
Jul 28, 2017
Spread Eagle – Arlene L. Smith, 76, of Spread Eagle, Wis. passed away Friday, July 28, 2017, at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay, Wis. Arlene was born on September 13, 1940, in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of the late Ellsworth and Agnes (Rihtershick) Buzzo. She grew up and attended school in Iron Mountain. Arlene married Howard Smith on January 12, 1957,...
Ray Watts
Jul 24, 2017
Ray A. Watts, 64, of Quinnesec, Mich. passed away Monday, July 24, 2017, at Dickinson County Health Care System, Iron Mountain. He was born April 6, 1953, in Detroit, Mich., son of the late Otis and Carrie Watts. Ray was raised in the Detroit area and graduated from high school there. He worked for the Ford Motor Company on the...
Mary Connis
Jul 21, 2017
Niagara-Mary E Connis, 100, Manitowoc, Wis., formerly of Niagara, Wis., died peacefully Friday, July 21, 2017, surrounded by her family. She was born March 3, 1917, in Montrose, Mich., to the late Eva & Charles Hutchinson. Mary married James Connis, March 20, 1937, in Montrose. He preceded her in death during World War II on February 26, 1945. Mary worked...
Roger Palenske
Jul 17, 2017
Amasa-Roger E. Palenske, 80, of Amasa, Mich., passed away Monday, July 17, 2017, at Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich. He was born April 30, 1937 in Des Plaines, Ill., son of the late Frank and Helen Palenske. Roger attended and graduated from high school in Des Plaines, Ill. and went on to attend Michigan Technical University at...
Angeline Mindok
Jul 14, 2017
Angeline C. "Angie" Mindok, age 95, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Friday, July 14, 2017, at Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich. She was born on July 22, 1921, in Crystal Fal ls, daughter of the late Peter and Elizabeth (Pedranzen) Schiavo. Angie was the first daughter in a family of sixteen children. At age 18, she...
Guy Donovan
Jul 12, 2017
Kingsford-Guy J. Donovan, age 68, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born May 8, 1949, in Escanaba, Mich., son of the late Francis and Lucille (DeGrand) Donovan. Guy attended Escanaba schools until the 10th grade until he went to serve our country in the...
Frances Senecal
Jul 8, 2017
Niagara, WI – Frances "Pauline" P Senecal, 93, of Niagara passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017, at Maryhill Manor Nursing Home. She was born on August 1, 1923, in Niagara, daughter of the late Aaron "Neal" and Elsie (Combes) Peterson. Pauline was a lifelong resident of Niagara and graduated from Niagara High School class of 1942. She married Earl Senecal...
Janet Kelley
Jul 8, 2017
Janet S. Kelley, 80, of Florence, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017. She was born July 29, 1936, in Florence, daughter of the late John and Martha (Witynski) Brey. Janet was a life long resident of Florence and graduated from Florence High School class of 1954. She married Edwin "Ed" Kelley on May 20, 1963 at St. Mary Catholic Church,...
Cheryl Hafeman
Jun 25, 2017
-Cheryl Ann (Gill) Hafeman, 72, of Janesville, Wis. formerly of Pembine, Wis., was called to a better life on Sunday, June 25, 2017, at Mercy Hospice, Janesville, following a short illness. Cheryl was born September 17, 1944, in Hazel Green, Wis., daughter of the late Paul and Theda (McDonald) Gill. She graduated from Belmont High School, Class of 1962. Cheryl...
Gary Raymond
Jun 24, 2017
-Gary L. Raymond, 76, of Sagola, Mich., passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017, at the Oscar G. Johnson Veterans Hospital, Iron Mountain, Mich. Gary is the son of Rachel (Smith) Raymond and the late Bernard Raymond. He is survived by his loving wife, Darlene Nelson, Sagola, Mich. In accordance with Gary's wishes private family services were held. You may light...
