OBITUARIES
Judith Metzing
Dec 23, 2016
Judith M. Metzing, 71, of Iron Mountain, Mich. passed away Friday, December 23, 2016 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility. She was born October 21, 1945 in Iron Mountain, the daughter of the late Willard and Mary (Briggs) Hill. She married Richard Metzing December 18, 1965 at the North Anderson Church, Anderson, Ind. Judith was a member of the...
Lisa Breithaupt
Dec 21, 2016
Aurora – Lisa K. Breithaupt, 54, of Aurora, Wis., passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016 in her home surrounded by family. She was born November 12, 1962 in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of the late Clifford and Charlotte Church. She married Arthur Breithaupt, October 28, 1988 in Las Vegas, Nev. where she practiced nursing and raised her three children. Lisa...
Elizabeth Ann Perla
Dec 20, 2016
Kingsford – Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Perla, 54, of Kingsford, Mich. passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016 unexpectedly at her home. She was born July 31, 1962 in Hancock, Mich. daughter of Donald and Elaine (Ylitalo) Juntunen. Beth attended Houghton High School and graduated with the class of 1980. She went on to attend Finlandia University where she received her Associate...
James Vanderweele
Dec 18, 2016
Escanaba - James "Wheels" VanderWeele died on December 18, 2016 at age 65 from liver cancer. James grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan and attended St. Stephens School, Catholic Central High School, and GRJC before enlisting and serving with the US Army Military Police. He spent most of the past twenty years in the Upper Peninsula as a mechanic, addictions...
Charles Gustafson
Dec 18, 2016
Charles "Chuck" M. Gustafson, age 67 of Cloquet, MN passed away Sunday December 18, 2016 at Golden Horizon Assisted Living in Aitkin. He was born July 2, 1949 in Amasa, MI to Charles and Gladys (West) Gustafson. He attended high school in Amasa, MI until the school closed and was transferred to Forest Park School in Crystal Falls, MI. Chuck...
Marilyn Balzarini
Dec 16, 2016
Iron Mountain – Marilyn L. Balzarini, 85 of Iron Mountain, Mich. passed away Friday, December 16, 2016 at Freeman's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Kingsford, Mich. She was born on April 6, 1931 in Iron Mountain daughter of the late Henry and Edna (Warner) Pozza. Marilyn was a lifelong resident of the area and graduate of Iron Mountain High School. She...
Bruno Marana
Dec 10, 2016
Kingsford-Bruno Marana, 90, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016 at ManorCare Health Care Facility, Kingsford. He was born March 30, 1926, in Caspian, Mich., son of the late Angelo and Emma (Fontana) Marana. He attended Caspian Elementary and graduated from Stambaugh High School, Class of 1944. After graduation Bruno enlisted in the United States Navy and served...
Mark Lies
Dec 3, 2016
Kingsford – Mark W. Lies, 63, of Kingsford, Mich. passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on August 21, 1953 in Chicago, Ill. son of Arthur & Marian (Morris) Lies, Jr. Mark grew up in Chicago and graduated from Taft High School in Chicago, class of 1971. He worked...
Jeremiah Nichols
Nov 29, 2016
Iron Mountain-Jeremiah Daniel Nichols, infant son of James and Jackie (Makoutz) Nichols, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. Survivors include his loving parents, James and Jackie Nichols, Iron Mountain; one brother, Wesson McClain, Florence, Wis.; one sister, Abigail Makoutz, Iron Mountain; paternal grandparents; Wayne and Dorothy Nichols, Aurora, Wis.; maternal grandparents, Fred...
Arthur Tappy
Nov 26, 2016
Iron Mountain-Arthur C. Tappy, 84, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born June 17, 1932 in Spalding, Mich., son of the late Joseph and Erna (Henring) Tappy. Art grew up in Niagara and attended school there. He served in the United States Navy from 1953 until he...
Patricia M. Wall
Nov 22, 2016
Waucedah-Patricia M. Wall, 69, of Waucedah, Mich., passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born on March 10, 1947, daughter of Edward and Mildred (Viergutz) Erl. She grew up in Medford, Wis. and graduated from Medford High School, Class of 1965. Pat married Lee Hugo Wall. He preceded her in death....
Kenneth Baiel
Nov 17, 2016
Florence-Kenneth A. Baiel, 70, of Florence, Wis., passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016 at his home. He was born on August 10, 1946 in Menominee, Mich., son of the late Henry and Loretta (Harter) Baiel. Ken grew up in Menominee and graduated from Marinette Catholic Central High School. He attended Northern Michigan University. Ken served our country in the United...
John Elmer
Nov 16, 2016
Iron Mountain-John D. "Tim" Elmer, 84, of Iron Mountain, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016. After fighting his battles with failing health, Tim is now kicking up his heels with a twinkle in his eye and enjoying being in the presence of his Lord. Born the son of John and Eva Elmer on February 17, 1932, Tim spent his childhood...
Petey Curtis
Nov 15, 2016
Crystal Falls- Petey E. "Frances" Curtis, 63, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, with her niece Darci Janssen and lifelong friend Dolly Cimerelli by her side. She was born on March 16, 1953 in Iron River, Mich., daughter of the late Bruno and Elaine Contardi. She married Edward Curtis...
Patricia Wood
Nov 13, 2016
Iron Mountain- Patricia (Nee Rahoi) Wood, 88, of Iron Mountain, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016 at her daughter's home in Milwaukee. Beloved wife of the late Lyle R. Wood; Loving mother of Michael, Patti (Lance) Wabitsch, Scott, Bruce, and Sally; Loving grandmother of Daniel, James, Stephanie, Christina, Heather, Sarah, Dean, Timothy, Megan, Latasha and Christine; Also loved by great-grandchildren,...
Fred Stafford
Nov 11, 2016
Kingsford-Fred L. Stafford, 89, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Friday, November 11, 2016 at Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich. He was born May 19, 1927 in Kingsford, son of the late Daniel and Louise (Turcotte) Stafford. He grew up in Kingsford behind the old Capital Theater which is still standing on Breen Avenue and in 1937 became...
Kenneth Westcott
Nov 9, 2016
KINGSFORD- Kenneth W. Westcott 56 "Uncle Kenny" of Kingsford, Mi. formerly of Niagara, Wi. passed away on Wednesday, November 9th, 2016 at Dickinson County Healthcare System. After a long and hard fought battle with cancer, Kenny, surrounded by love of family and friends flew free into eternal peace. He was born October 2, 1960 to loving parents George and Donna...
Elizabeth Lownik
Nov 9, 2016
Iron Mountain-Elizabeth "Betty" J. Lownik, 90, of Florence, Wis., passed away Wednesday, November 09, 2016 at her home. She was born May 27, 1926 in Florence, daughter of the late Warren and Ida (Price) White. Betty grew up in Florence and graduated Florence High School, Class of 1943. She moved to Racine and married Paul Lownik on April 19, 1947....
Stephani Benjamin
Nov 8, 2016
Spread Eagle-Stephani M. Benjamin, 75, of Spread Eagle, Wis., passed away Tuesday, November 08, 2016 at her home. She was born August 14, 1941 in Howell, Mich., to the late Harold and Bernardine (Cowan) Eckenrod. She grew up in Howell and graduated from Howell High School. Stephani went on to attend college in Detroit where she received her Associates Degree...
Marilyn Baker
Nov 7, 2016
Crystal Falls-Marilyn L. Baker, 89, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away peacefully on Monday, November 7, 2016 at her daughter's residence in Norway, Mich. She was born February 25, 1927 in Ironwood, Mich., daughter of the late Axel and Ina Ellen (Thompson) Anderson. Marilyn grew up in Ironwood and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School, Ironwood, Class of 1945....
