Local obituaries for Jacobs Funeral Homes & Crematory

Aug 23, 2025

Peter John Murphy, the adventurer, motorcyclist, engineer, husband, and father, has died. Pete was born in 1945 in Lake Placid, New York, in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. His father was an underground iron miner and his mother raised Pete and his four sisters. Pete was an altar boy and good student, and thrived hunting, fishing, and camping...

Aug 19, 2025

Linda Nguyen, 57, of Kingsford, Mich., passed peacefully on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

Linda was born in Ishpeming, Mich., on July 11, 1968, to the late Roy and Kay Grigg. She graduated from Kingsford High School in 1986. Linda lived most of her adult life in Green Bay, Wisc., where she raised her daughters. After the passing...

Aug 15, 2025

Kingsford- Walter E. Alm, 73, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Friday, August 15, 2025, at his home.

He was born November 21, 1951, in Kingsford, Mich., son of the late Walter and Eleanor (Anderson) Alm. Walter grew up and attended school in Kingsford. He worked for the UP Special Delivery from 1996 until 2016 on the loading...

Aug 13, 2025

Gina Louise Santi, 45, of Iron Mountain, passed away with family at her side at Marshfield Medical Center on Wednesday, August 13th, 2025. Gina was born on January 20, 1980, in Iron Mountain to Lori and Duane Santi (which, according to her dad, was also Super Bowl Sunday).

Gina attended and graduated from Iron Mountain High School...

Aug 12, 2025

Patricia Jean Ashcraft passed away peacefully on August 12th, 2025 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin with family by her side.

Patricia was born October 21st, 1951 in Sacramento, California to John Krizka and Joan Olson. She was the eldest of twelve children and helped care for her younger siblings. She loved to prank and...

Aug 8, 2025

Kathryn Greene Wagner, 75, of Waukesha, Wisc., formerly of Niagara, Wisc., passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Oak Hill Terrace in Waukesha.

She was born on October 7, 1949, in Norway, Mich., daughter of the late Donald and Marjorie (Larson) Greene.

Kathryn graduated from Niagara High School in 1968 and majored in English...

Aug 7, 2025

Florence – Kristen Nicole Mercier, 37, of Florence, Wisc., passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at her home.

Kristen was born on May 4, 1988, in Escanaba, Mich., to Marvin Mercier and the late Karen Baumler.

She is survived by her significant other, Daniel Ulloa; father, Marvin Mercier; sons, Mattheu, Trayton, and Abner; daughters,...

Jul 30, 2025

It is with heavy hearts our family shares the peaceful passing of Duane Peter Rule, 82, of Iron River, on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Aspirus Hospital in Iron River.

Pete was born on November 14, 1942, in Stambaugh, MI, the firstborn son of the late Judith (Nyman) Rule and Harold Rule. He grew up in both...

Jul 20, 2025

Iron Mountain- Ronald Paul Sielaff, 73, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center.

He was born April 10, 1952, in Norway, Mich., son of the late Albert and Doris (Kinsella) Sielaff. Ronald graduated from Niagara High School in 1970 and then went to college for a few semesters. He...

Jul 19, 2025

Illinois- Robert M. Kimlicka, of Elmwood Park, Ill., passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, at Aspirus Hospital, Iron River, Mich.

He was born February 16, 1935, son of the late Frank and Angeline (Leszczynski) Kimlicka. Robert attended Annunciation Grammar School and then graduated from Holy Trinity High School, class of 1953. He was united in marriage...

Jul 8, 2025

Florence – Vivian "Viv" Marie Bednarski, 88, of Florence, Wisc., passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Florence Health Services, Florence, Wisc.

She was born on October 5, 1936, in Florence, Wisc., to the late Rueben A. and Agnes (Erickson) Brolin.

She was raised in the Florence area and attended grade school in Commonwealth....

Jul 7, 2025

Florence – Patricia Ann Sarbacker, affectionately known as "Granny", 79, of Florence, Wisc., passed away unexpectedly on July 7, 2025, in Iron Mountain, Mich.

Patricia was born April 30, 1946, in Beloit, Wisc., daughter of the late Orton and Ruth (Bird) Day.

She centered her life around family and friends. Patricia always remembered her loved...

Jul 3, 2025

Florence- David L. "Chief" Knispel, 88, of Florence, Wisc., passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, Mich.

He was born May 10, 1937, in Appleton, Wisc., son of the late Lester and Bea Knispel. David grew up and attended school in Appleton. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Marine...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...