OBITUARIES
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...
Dani Hazelwood
Mar 1, 2017
Spread Eagle-Dani L. Hazelwood, 55, of Spread Eagle, Wis., passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born September 26, 1961 in Dixon, Ill., son of Francis and Helen (Kemp) Hazelwood. Dani grew up and graduated from Florence High School. He worked with his father all his life doing excavating and construction...
Robert Anderson
Feb 27, 2017
Florence- Robert J. "Bob" Anderson Sr., 78, of Florence, Wis., passed away Monday, February 27, 2017 at his home. He was born May 25, 1938 in Florence, son of the late Elmer and Mable (Soderberg) Anderson. Bob is a lifelong resident of Florence and graduated from Florence High School, Class of 1957. He holds the record for the most points...
Roni M. Wagner
Feb 24, 2017
Iron Mountain-Roni M. Wagner, 62, of Vulcan, Mich., passed away Friday, February 24, 2017 at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born January 16, 1955 in Milwaukee, Wisc., daughter of the late Donald and Juanita (Cary) Markosen. Roni graduated from Kingsford High School, Class of 1973. She married Richard "Rick" Wagner in 1980 in Iron Mountain. They...
Lee Spencer
Feb 21, 2017
Iron Mountain-Lee Douglas Spencer, fondly known as Doug to friends and family, was taken into God's grace on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 after spending his last days in the loving care of his family and the kind staff at Maryhill Manor in Niagara, WI. He was born February 13, 1932 in Iron Mountain, Michigan and was a life-long resident of...
Joyce Witynski
Feb 10, 2017
Joyce E. Witynski, 89, of Florence, Wis., passed away Friday, February 10, 2017 at Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay, Wis. She was born March 5, 1927 in Florence, daughter of the late Edward and Judith (Anderson) LeFleur. Joyce grew up in Florence and graduated Florence High School, Class of 1944. She married John Witynski in 1952 at St. Mary Catholic...
Caroline Juroff
Feb 8, 2017
Caroline L. Juroff, 87, Waukegan, IL, formerly of Crystal Falls, MI, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. She was born February 26, 1929 in South Bend, Ind., daughter of the late Chester and Hazel (Souder) Lolmaugh. Caroline married Arthur Juroff on June 12, 1948 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Niles, Mich. He preceded her in death on February...
Adele Kirschbaum
Feb 8, 2017
Crystal Falls-Adele M. Kirschbaum, 91, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. She was born June 6, 1925 in Germany, daughter of the late Alexander and Marie (Steinke) Kissmann. Adele grew up in Chicago. She was united in marriage to Herbert Kirschbaum. He preceded her in death in...
Barbara Schroeder
Feb 5, 2017
Iron Mountain-Barbara A. Schroeder, 77, of Florence, Wis., passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 at her home. She was born on March 23, 1939 in Milwaukee, Wis., daughter of the late Arthur and Eugenia (Marenda) Rewolinski. Barb grew up in Milwaukee and graduated high school there. She married Thomas Schroeder on May 22, 1965 in Milwaukee. Barb along with her...
Eleanor Laliberte
Feb 4, 2017
Eleanor (Jolette) LaLiberte, after 104 years with us, passed away at Maryhill Manor in Niagara on Saturday, February 4, 2017. She was born July 21, 1912 on a farm in the Town of Niagara, daughter of Philip and Salina (Daigle) Jolette. She graduated from Niagara High School in 1930, an accomplishment that gave her great pride. Her marriage to Clayton...
Gregory Krans
Feb 4, 2017
Aurora-Gregory Alan Krans, 58, of Aurora, Wis., passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the Oscar G. Johnson Veterans Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich., after a courageous battle with cancer. Greg was born on March 11, 1958 in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of LeRoy "Bucky" and Marie (Martin) Krans. Greg was a lifelong resident of Aurora. He proudly serviced his...
