OBITUARIES
Luella Gattra
May 26, 2017
Norway-Luella Gattra, 91, of Norway, Mich., passed away Friday, May 26, 2017, at Freeman Nursing & Rehabilitation Community, Kingsford, Mich. She was born June 26, 1925, in Aurora, Wis., daughter of the late Leo and Tiny (LaCrosse) Raiche. Luella grew up and attended school in Wilson, Mich. In her younger years, she worked at Pinecrest. She was united in marriage...
Laurie Walstrom
May 23, 2017
Iron Mountain-Laurie C. Walstrom, 64, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at ManorCare Health Services in Kingsford, Mich. with her loving family by her side. She was born March 22, 1953, at St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba, Mich., daughter of the late Gustave and Alba ((Calvino) Klien. Laurie graduated from Iron Mountain High School, Class of...
Charlotte Knutson
May 22, 2017
Fence-Charlotte E. Knutson, 94, of Fence, Wis., passed away Monday, May 22, 2017, at Florence Health Services, Florence, Wis. She was born January 26, 1923, in Minot, North Dakota, daughter of the late Oscar and Olga (Olsen) Olson. Charlotte married Edgar Howard Knutson on July 11, 1943. He preceded her in death on December 8, 1995. She is survived by...
Raymond Schultz
May 20, 2017
Niagara-Raymond A. Schultz, 79, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017, at his home with his loving family by his side, wife Barb, special sister-in-law, Linda, and special friends, Joe and Jean, following many years of struggling with lung disease. He was born December 1, 1937, in Hermansville, Mich., son of the late Albert and Vivian (Midle) Schultz....
Dolores Morstad
May 15, 2017
Niagara-Dolores "Lorry" K. Morstad, 87, of Niagara, Wis., passed into eternal life on Monday, May 15, 2017, at Maryhill Manor, Niagara. She was born June 25, 1929, in Crystal Falls, Mich., daughter of the late Hadar and Agnes (RonBack) Peterson. After graduating from high school, Lorry worked at the Iron County Courthouse and later at Wilding Picture Productions in Chicago,...
Leonard Tremain
May 13, 2017
Iron Mountain-Leonard H. Tremain, 81, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017, at his home. He was born December 7, 1935, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Arthur and Harriet (LaChapelle) Tremain. Leonard was a lifelong resident of Iron Mountain and was a graduate of Iron Mountain High School, Class of 1954. He served in the...
Marie Scotti
May 11, 2017
Marie T. Scotti, 71, of Florence, Wis., passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Florence Health Services, Florence, Wis. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, May 18, 2017, 1:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Aurora, Wis. Rev. Fr. Matt Settle will officiate. Burial will be in Aurora Cemetery. You may light a candle in remembrance of Marie or...
Mathew Podnar
May 8, 2017
Spread Eagle-Mathew R. Podnar, 86, of Spread Eagle, Wis., passed away Monday, May 8, 2017, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich. with his loving family by his side. He was born July 12, 1930, in Florence, Wis., son of the late John and Anna (Spolarich) Podnar. Matt served in the Unites States Army from September...
Florence Cascioli
May 8, 2017
Iron River-Florence M. Cascioli, 90, of Iron River, Mich., passed away Monday, May 8, 2017, at the Iron River Care Center, Iron River. She was born January 2, 1927, in Stambaugh, Mich., to the late Fred and Ester (Williams) Revord. Florence married Almo Cascioli on September 15, 1947, in Iron River. He preceded her in death December 7, 1990. She...
Helen Opolka
May 5, 2017
Iron Mountain – Helen B. Opolka, 97, of Iron Mountain, Mich. passed away peacefully on May 5, 2017, at the Norlite Nursing Facility in Marquette, Mich. She was born September 12, 1919, in Crystal Falls, Mich., daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Halerz) Bara. Helen married Joseph J. Opolka of Norway, Mich. on April 10, 1944, at St. Edward's...
Lloyd Pryor
May 4, 2017
Kingsford-After a rich and purposeful life, Lloyd M. Pryor, affectionately known as "Sparky", passed away May 4, 2017, at the Mayo Clinic located in Rochester, Minnesota. He was born the youngest child to Richard Harry Pryor and Elsie (Anderson) Pryor on May 6th 1928, in Kingsford, Michigan. Lloyd's spirited youth was spent in the Ford Addition of Kingsford and he...
Tammy Miller
May 1, 2017
Iron Mountain-Tammy M. Miller, 52, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Monday, May 1, 2017, at her home. She was born February 10, 1965, in Lebanon, Pa., daughter of Bill and Dorothy (Hagg) Hess. Tammy grew up in Newmanstown, Pa. and had been a resident of Lebanon, Pa. for a few years. She married Ricky Miller in Pennsylvania. They had...
Anna Ollila
Apr 29, 2017
Crystal Falls-Anna L. Ollila, 97, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. She was born March 3, 1920, in Birmingham, Ala., daughter of the late Felix and Annie (Phyllips) Nylund. Anna lived many years in Bellefonte, Pa. before moving to Crystal Falls in 1945. She is survived by...
Dan Mccoy
Apr 25, 2017
Florence-Dan C. McCoy, 68, of Fern, Wisc., passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at his home. He was born February 12, 1949, in Stambaugh, Mich.; son of the late Fred and Ella (Olson) McCoy. Dan grew up in Florence. He married Debra Nichols on July 26, 1974 in Crystal Falls, Mich. They resided in Florence and Fern, Wis. all of...
Audrey Doss
Apr 24, 2017
Iron Mountain-Audrey Marie Doss, 82, of Arnold, Mich., passed away peacefully on Monday, April 24, 2017 at the Eastwood Nursing Home, Negaunee, Mich. following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born on April 1, 1935 in Detroit, Mich. daughter of the late Walter and Yvonne (DePrez) Euesden Sr. Audrey and her husband John moved to Ralph in the Upper...
Rodney Visintainer
Apr 24, 2017
Quinnesec-Rodney A. Visintainer, 73, of Quinnesec, Mich., passed away Monday, April 24, 2017 at his home following a brief battle with cancer. He was born on February 22, 1944 in Norway, Mich., son of the late Roland and Helen (Oizle) Visintainer. Rodney grew up in Quinnesec, Mich. and was a mechanic and mason all of his life. He worked for...
Douglass Showers
Apr 23, 2017
Amasa-Douglass B. Showers, 48, of Amasa, Mich.; passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at his home. He was born June 28, 1968 in Warren, Ohio, to William H. Showers Jr. and Bonnie (Douglass) Blaha. Doug graduated from Newton Falls High School in Newton Falls, Ohio, Class of 1986. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from...
Donald Furno
Apr 19, 2017
Iron Mountain-Donald J. Furno, age 86, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain. He was born May 25, 1930 in Iron Mountain, son of the late Domenic and Mary (Badini) Furno. Donald graduated from Iron Mountain High School, Class of 1948. He proudly served his country in...
Wanda Osterberg
Apr 17, 2017
Florence-Wanda F. Osterberg, 67, of Florence, Wis., passed away Monday, April 17, 2017 at her home. She was born October 16, 1949 in Norway, Mich., daughter of the late Claude and Eunice (McEwing) Hollingsworth. Wanda grew up in Beecher, Wis. and graduated from Pembine High School. She resided most of her life in Niagara before moving to Florence in 2005....
William Haapala
Apr 15, 2017
Crystal Falls-William A. "Pete" Haapala, 87, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 28, 1929 in Crystal Falls, son of the late Albert and Fannie (Wuorenma) Haapala. Pete grew up in Crystal Falls and graduated from Crystal Falls High School, Class of 1949. He proudly served...
