OBITUARIES
Joseph Hoffman
Apr 12, 2017
Iron River-Joseph Hoffman, 63, of Iron River, Mich., passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Ministry St. Mary Hospital, Rhinelander, Wis. He was born March 18, 1954 in Chicago, Ill., son of the late Bernard and Inez (Nacoli) Hoffman. Joseph spent his first 14 years of life in Chicago before moving with his parents to Crystal Falls where he lived...
Rev. Fr. Charles Strelick
Apr 7, 2017
Reverend Father Charles J. Strelick, 87, Senior Priest of the Diocese of Marquette, Mich., entered into eternal life on April 7, 2017 at Northbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brooksville, Florida. Fr. Strelick was born on February 12, 1930 in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of the late John J. and Ann A. (Latterel) Strelick. In 1944, he began seminary studies...
Virginia J. Hebein
Apr 3, 2017
Crystal Falls-Virginia "Ginny" Hebein, age 94, of Crystal Falls, passed away peacefully with her family be her side on Monday, April 3, 2017 at Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich. She was born May 8, 1922 in Milwaukee, Wis., daughter of the late Alfred and Hilda (Longauer) Lindermuth. Ginny grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Milwaukee High...
Jerry Hamilton
Mar 29, 2017
Jerry A. Hamilton, 60, of Crystal Falls, Mich. passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 29, 2017. He was born February 25, 1957 in Sanger, Calif., to Lyle and Margaret (Rogers) Hamilton and has been a long-time resident of Crystal Falls. Jerry enjoyed many hobbies including logging, fishing, roofing, playing cards and most of all spending time with his family. He will...
Larry Roe
Mar 27, 2017
Amasa-Larry W. Roe, 73, of Amasa, Mich., passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at UP Healthcare System, Marquette, Mich. He was born November 1, 1943 in Wabash, Indiana, son of the late Vople and Gladys (Wright)Roe. Larry attended school in Vincennes, Indiana. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Larry worked in civil service, driving equipment...
Gary Hooper
Mar 26, 2017
Gary William Hooper passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 62 on March 26, 2017, in the Iron Mountain Michigan Veterans Hospital. Gary was born in Stambaugh, Mich., on April 27, 1954, son of William and Marcille Hooper. He grew up with three sisters and two nieces. While growing up he spent much of his time in...
Thomas Cummings
Mar 18, 2017
Thomas W. Cummings, 65, of Florence, Wis., passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017 in Florence. He was born January 16, 1952 in Connesville, Penn., son of the late Edward and Leora (Ladd) Cummings. Tom grew up on the east coast and lower Michigan before moving to Alpha, Mich., where he resided until 2011 at which time he moved to Florence,...
Panzy Richter
Mar 18, 2017
Panzy F. "Faye" Richter, 84, of Alpha, Mich., passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017 at her home. She was born September 25, 1932 in White Lake, Wis., daughter of the late William and Josephine (Ramey) Swim. Faye grew up and attended School in both White Lake, Wis. and Zion, Ill. On August 13, 1983 she was united in marriage to...
Sharon Hare
Mar 17, 2017
Sagola – Sharon "Shari" L. Hare, 70 of Sagola, Mich. passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at Aspirus Hospital in Iron River, Mich. She was born on May 5, 1946 in Oak Park, Ill. daughter of the late Charles & Shirley (Kreig) O'Neill. Shari grew up in Chicago and graduated from High School in Chicago. She married George Hare on...
Betty Abbey
Mar 17, 2017
Betty Marie Abbey, 81, of Crystal Falls, Mich. passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at Aspirus Hospital, Iron River, Mich. She was born June 10, 1935 in Toledo, Ohio, daughter of the late Valentine and Mabel (Rawson) Cole. Betty graduated Browser High School, Toledo, Ohio in 1953. She married John Abbey February 6, 1957 in Toledo and remarried each other...
Duane Fayas
Mar 14, 2017
Duane G. Fayas, 81, of Iron Mountain, passed away peacefully at his home and was taken to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Duane was loved by many and will be greatly missed by his family, relatives, and friends. He was born August 20, 1935, the son of the late George and Irene (Leppanen) Fayas,...
Ann Ellis
Mar 14, 2017
Crystal Falls-Ann G. Ellis, 56, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at her home. She was born May 14, 1960 in Brooklyn, New York, daughter of the late Onofrio Joseph and Rosalie (Raimondo) Fortunato. Ann attended school in New York and received her associates degree in accounting. She was united in marriage to Brent Ellis on...
Payton Peterson
Mar 12, 2017
Iron Mountain-Payton Charlotte Peterson, infant, received her wings on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. She is survived by her parents, Jordan and Megan Peterson; two sisters, Ava and Veronica Peterson, all of Iron Mountain; paternal grandparents, Theodore and Tammy Harvath, Kingsford, Mich.; maternal grandparents, Allen and Christine McGuire, Iron Mountain and Mike Peterson,...
"Tinker" Dege Hurzeler
Mar 12, 2017
"Tinker" Dege K. Hurzeler, 85, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Mary Hill Manor in Niagara. He was born May 31, 1931 in Milwaukee, Wis., son of the late Paul and Lois (Raash) Hurzeler. Tinker grew up and attended school in Milwaukee. He worked for the Milwaukee Road Railroad prior to moving to Niagara in 1970...
Curtis Mccumber
Mar 11, 2017
Curtis R. McCumber, 82, of Mansfield Township, Mich., passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born July 15, 1934 in Mansfield Township, Mich., son of the late George and Gertrude (Bates) McCumber. Curtis grew up and attended schools in Mansfield Township and Crystal Falls. He was a Veteran...
Bernadine Walters
Mar 11, 2017
Bernadine D. "Bernie" Walters, 61, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at ManorCare, Kingsford, Mich. Bernie was born May 26, 1955 in Anchorage, Alaska, the daughter of Henry and Darceal (Tackes) Jordan. She grew up in West Bend, Wis. and then Slinger, Wis. On April 15, 2003 in Las Vegas,...
Patricia Baker
Mar 8, 2017
Crystal Falls-Patricia J. Baker, 79, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Aspirus Hospital, Iron River Mich. She was born January 13, 1938 in Detroit, Mich. She grew up and graduated high school in Detroit, Class of 1957. Patricia was united in marriage to John F. Biggerstaff in 1959, he preceded her in death on 1991....
Thomas Lindow
Mar 7, 2017
Florence-Thomas C. Lindow, 81, of Florence, Wis., passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at his home. He was born November 1, 1935 in Florence, son of the late Arthur and Grace (Watson) Lindow. Thomas graduated Florence High School, Class of 1953. Upon graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Thomas married Helen Johnson in 1962....
Joyce Ehmke
Mar 6, 2017
Vulcan-Joyce L. Ehmke, age 72, of Vulcan, Mich., passed away Monday, March 6, 2017 at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born March 21, 1944 in Oak Park, Ill., daughter of the late Charles and Della (Harp) Ehmke. Joyce was a long time resident of the Vulcan area and a graduate of Norway High School, Class of...
Norman Decremer
Mar 2, 2017
Niagara-Norman J. DeCremer, 71, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born October 12, 1945 in Norway, Mich., son of the late Frank and Edith (Axelson) DeCremer. Norm grew up in Niagara and is a graduate of Niagara High School, Class of 1964. He served in the United...
