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Linda Schlais (Cramer)
Jul 3, 2025
The family of Linda Schlais announces her passing on July 3, 2025, following her most recent cancer diagnosis, one she faced not with fear, but with a quiet kind of acceptance, teaching us all how to live through adversity, without ever giving in to it, but living it through grace and gratitude.
Linda was born in Duluth,...
Gloria Mae Steiner (Frase)
Jun 30, 2025
Florence- Gloria Mae Steiner, 95, of Florence, Wisc., passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born January 28, 1930, in Clark County, Wisc., daughter of the late Arthur and Viola Frase. Gloria graduated from Beaver Dam High School, class of 1948. She married Vincent Wendt in 1949 until his untimely...
Wayne C Schillerstrom
Jun 28, 2025
Iron Mountain – Wayne C. Schillerstrom, 85, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Maryhill Manor in Niagara, Wisc.
He was born on October 20, 1939, in Pembine, Wisc., to the late Harry and Olive (DeGrand) Schillerstrom.
He married Judith Becco on August 1, 1959, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church,...
Richard J. "Rick" Henrichs
Jun 25, 2025
Richard J. "Rick" Henrichs, age 63, of Niagara, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on June 25, 2025, after a courageous battle with a rare brain disease, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD). Rick's journey with this devastating illness began in the spring of 2024, and he received an official diagnosis in the fall of that year.
He was born...
Melvin Leon Kallenbach Sr.
Jun 22, 2025
Niagara- Melvin L. Kallenbach Sr., 87, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Maryhill Manor, Niagara, Wis.
He was born February 6, 1938, in Niagara, Wis., son of the late Howard and Elizabeth (Chartier) Kallenbach. Melvin grew up in Niagara and was a graduate of Niagara High School, class of 1955. He married his...
Jerry S. Marinelli
Jun 21, 2025
Iron Mountain – Jerry S. Marinelli, 91, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, Mich.
He was born on April 11, 1934, in Iron Mountain, Mich., to the late Peter and Cecelia (Spigarelli) Marinelli. Jerry was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Kingsford...
Joseph A. "Joe" Santi
Jun 19, 2025
Iron Mountain – Joseph "Joe" A. Santi, 91, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at his home.
He was born on April 19, 1934, in Iron Mountain, Mich., to the late Enrico and Elizabeth (Cavalieri) Santi.
Joe was a lifelong resident of Iron Mountain and graduated Iron Mountain High School,...
Sharon Marie Feciskonin (Bennett)
Jun 7, 2025
Fence- Sharon Marie Feciskonin, 65, of Fence, Wisc., formerly of Adell, Wisc., passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Florence Health Services.
She was born March 5, 1960, in Cordele, Geor., daughter to the late Elmer and Virginia (Berndt) Bennett. When she was 6 years old, her family moved to Milwaukee, Wisc.
Sharon was...
Robert J Trey
Jun 6, 2025
Armstrong Creek - Robert J. Trey, 77, of Armstrong Creek, Wisc., passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston, Wisc.
He was born July 9, 1947, in New York City, son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Kudasz) Trey. He served in the United States Marine Corp from 1964, during the Vietnam War,...
Jacqueline H. Ipsa (Marciulionis)
Jun 4, 2025
Armstrong Creek- Jacqueline H. Ipsa, 64, of Armstrong Creek, Wisc., passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, Wisc.
She was born August 1, 1960, in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of the late Vitold and Jacqueline (Murray) Marciulionis. She grew up in Goodman and was a graduate of Goodman High School, class of...
Luis Alexander Church
Jun 2, 2025
In Loving Memory of Luis Alexander Church, 12, of Aurora, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025.
Born on October 4, 2012, in OKC, Oklahoma, at OU Medical Center, Luis was the beloved son of Brandon and Leiani (Crowder) Church. He resided his first 10 years in Mustang, Okla., and attended Mustang Elementary School, before moving...
Beth Joan Remitz (Kovochich)
May 30, 2025
Beth Joan (Kovochich) Remitz, M.S., LPC, NCC, 72, of Oconomowoc, Wisc., passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, with her husband and her sons by her side, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, Mich.
She was born on July 11, 1952, in Iron Mountain, Mich., to the late Anton and Viola (Bordeaux) Kovochich.
She was...
Claude Richard Wilcox
May 26, 2025
Florence – Claude R. Wilcox, 76, of Florence, Wisc., passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at his home.
He was born on December 6, 1948, in Sheboygan, Wisc., to the late Claude E. and Leona C. (Ellenbecker) Wilcox.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was known to be helpful to others. He loved being at...
Nathaniel L Henes
May 25, 2025
Kingsford – Nathaniel L. Henes, 23, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at his home with his family and friends by his side.
Nathaniel was born on October 18, 2001, in Ann Arbor, Mich., to Robert and Tina (Ford) Henes.
He had lived in the Kingsford area for nineteen years and...
Naomi Ann Ropiak
May 18, 2025
Crystal Falls- Naomi A. Ropiak, 85, of Crystal Falls, Michigan, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Michigan.
She was born May 12, 1940, in Crystal Falls, daughter of the late Eugene and Geraldine (DeMuri) Dove. Naomi grew up and attended school in Crystal Falls. She went on to...
James C "Bumpa" Johnson
May 8, 2025
Crystal Falls- James C. Johnson, 81, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Seasons of Life Hospice, Woodruff, Wisc. Our father was also affectionately known as "Bumpa."
He was born August 29, 1943, in Florence, Wisc., son of the late Clarence Leonard and Dora Mae (Bailey) Johnson. James grew up and attended school...
Marci Jo Kopenski
May 7, 2025
Florence - Marci Kopenski, 58, of Florence, Wisc., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
She was born on September 24, 1966, in Kenosha, Wisc., to Keith and the late Sharon Kopenski.
Marci was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
Marci had a deep love for nature and enjoyed spending...
Lucille R. "Lucy" Dallavalle (Dallavalle)
May 1, 2025
Kingsford—Lucille R. DallaValle, 100, moved on to her eternal life peacefully and in the comfort of her Lord on Thursday, May 1, 2025
Lucy was born on July 15, 1924, on her family farm on Chapman Road in Niagara Township, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Pellegrini) DallaValle and sister of Cipriano...
Kelly James Applin
Apr 25, 2025
Kelly James Applin, age 74, of Norway, passed away at his home on Friday April 25, 2025.
He was born on January 9, 1951, in Iron River, Michigan, son to Ben and Betty Applin.
Kelly is survived by his daughter Kirsten Holcomb
As per Kelly's request no service will be held.
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Jorgen R. Klefstad
Apr 18, 2025
Jorgen Rian Klefstad, age 92, of Kingsford, passed peacefully on April 18, 2025, with his family and loving caregivers nearby.
He was born on February 26, 1933, in Felch, Michigan. The youngest son in a family of Norwegian immigrants, he lived a life filled with community, faith, and integrity here in the Upper Peninsula that he loved...
