OBITUARIES
Valeria Demark
Sep 28, 2016
Florence-Valeria R. DeMark, age 97, of Fond du Lac, formerly of Florence, Wisc., passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at St. Francis Home in Fond du Lac, Wisc. She was born October 21, 1918 in Milwaukee, Wisc., to the late Andrew and Katherine (Mleczka) Brej. Valeria was united in marriage to Samuel J. DeMark on August 5, 1940. He preceded...
Lorraine Minerick
Sep 27, 2016
Lorraine Grace Minerick, 90, of Sagola, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility, Ishpeming. Lorraine was born May 12, 1926, in Wilson, Mich. The daughter of Henry and Emma (Lavigne) LaBelle, she married George Minerick Sr. in 1944. George Sr. proceeded her in death in May of 1981, as did her daughter Donna Lee...
Geraldine Piper
Sep 26, 2016
Iron Mountain-Geraldine A. "Gerri" Piper, 85, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Monday, September 26, 2016 at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, surrounded by her family. She was born April 17, 1931 in Iron Mountain, to the late Joseph and Ida (Backlund) Cavalieri. Gerri graduated from Iron Mountain High School, Class of 1949. She then went on to attend...
Thomas Witynski
Sep 24, 2016
Florence – Thomas J. Witynski, 82, Florence, Wisc. passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at the Oscar G. Johnson Veterans Hospital, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born on September 4, 1934 in Florence, son of the late William and Gertrude (Kenney) Witynski. Tom grew up in Florence and graduated from Florence High School class of 1952. He served in...
Timothy York
Sep 21, 2016
Florence-Timothy L. "Tim" York, age 69, of Florence, Wisc., passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, following a 2 1/2 year courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 23, 1947 in Park Falls, Wisc., to the late Leonard and Anita (McKay) York. Tim grew up in Green Bay, Wisc. and graduated from Premontre...
Kenneth Baumgart
Sep 19, 2016
Spread Eagle- Baumgart, Kenneth J (Ken), age 91, passed peacefully on September 19, 2016. Ken was born on June 16, 1925 in Bellevue, Wisconsin on the family farm homestead. It was in this home that Ken and his siblings were born and raised. He and his siblings eventually attended school in the nearby one room schoolhouse that was the first...
William Koziatek
Sep 12, 2016
William T. Koziatek, age 85, of Buck Lake, Mich., lost his yearlong courageous battle with spinal cord cancer on Monday, September 12, 2016 at Iron County Medical Care Facility. He was born September 11, 1931 in Alpha, Mich., to the late William and Mary (Terensky) Koziatek. Bill graduated from Harrison High School in Chicago, Ill., Class of 1950. Following his...
Daniel Rochon
Sep 11, 2016
Iron Mountain-Daniel R. Rochon, age 48, of Iron Mountain, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016 at University Hospital, Madison, Wisc. He was born on April 24, 1968 in Iron Mountain, son of Robert Rochon and the late, Patricia Ann Freeman. Dan attended and graduated from Kingsford High School, Class of 1986. He attended college in Green Bay before traveling to...
Mary Jafolla
Sep 5, 2016
Aurora-Mary E. Jafolla, 78, of Aurora, Wisc., passed away Monday, September 5, 2016 at Dickinson County Healthcare System in Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born January 3, 1938 in Iron Mountain, to the late Alfred and Doris (Richard) Smith. Mary grew up and attended school in both Norway and Commonwealth. Mary was united in marriage to the late Oliver Jafolla....
John Harju
Aug 30, 2016
Crystal Falls-John A. Harju, 73, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at his home in the loving arms of his wife, Nancy, as he wished. He was born December 22, 1942 to the late Oliver and JoAnn (Kudwa) Harju. John was a lifelong resident of Crystal Falls and a graduate of the Alpha-Porter School, Class of...
Leo Weese
Aug 28, 2016
Crystal Falls-Leo H. Weese, age 92, of Iron River, formerly of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Iron River Care Center. He was born May 20, 1924 in Joliet, Ill., to the late Leo and Martha (Meyers) Weese. Leo grew up in Joliet and was a graduate of Joliet High School. He served in the United...
Frank E. Smith
Aug 24, 2016
Iron Mountain-On August 24, Frank E. Smith passed away peacefully in his home with his family. He was 87. Frank was born in Taunton, Massachusetts in 1929, to Judge Frank E. Smith and Grace (Hanrahan) Smith. Frank graduated from Taunton High School in 1946 and was President of his class. He received his degree in Mechanical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute...
Robert Anderson
Aug 17, 2016
Crystal Falls-Robert James "Bob" Anderson, 60, passed away at his home on August 17, 2016. He was born September 17, 1955, in Crystal Falls, son of the late Oliver and Marlene (Johnson) Anderson. Bob was raised in Mastodon Township on his parents' dairy/beef farm where he developed a strong work ethic and spirit of teamwork. He attended the local schools...
Ernest Shivy
Aug 13, 2016
Iron Mountain-Ernest R. Shivy, 92, of Iron Mountain, Mich., went to meet the Lord on Saturday, August 13, 2016. He went to meet his beloved wife of 66 years and his son, Dale and grandson. Ernie loved to play baseball. In his younger years he played fast pitch softball for Iron Mountain-Kingsford Credit Union. He served in the Army during...
Randall Stamper
Aug 12, 2016
Iron Mountain-Randall D. Stamper, age 79, of Curtis, Mich., passed away Friday, August 12, 2016 at Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born July 17, 1937 in Newberry, Mich., to the late Samual and Ethel (Russell) Stamper. Randall grew up in Newberry and Ypsilanti, Mich., and served in the United States Marine Corps. He...
Anne Johnson
Aug 11, 2016
Iron Mountain-Anne M. Johnson, 59, of Iron Mountain, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2016 at her home. She was born October 24, 1956 in Iron Mountain to the late Leonard and Eva (Nelson) Eslinger. Anne grew up and attended school in Iron Mountain. She went on to attend Michigan Tech University where she studied Chemical Engineering and was entered into...
James Hood
Aug 10, 2016
Iron Mountain-James A. Hood, age 38, of Norway, Mich., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at his residence. He was born March 3, 1978 in Iron Mountain, to Robert Hood and Margretha (Waubiness) Paquin. James enjoyed playing cards, especially Texas Hold'em, going to the Casino and gambling and attending Indian ceremonies. He also enjoyed spending time with his...
Richard Howe
Aug 8, 2016
Iron Mountain-Richard Earl Howe, age 45, Kingsford, Mich., passed away Monday, August 8, 2016 at Dickinson County Health Care System. He was born December 21, 1970 in Tucson, Ariz., to Richard Howe and Nancy (Commery) Henderson. Richard has been a resident of Kingsford for the past 20 years. He enjoyed bike riding, grilling, mowing lawn, playing basketball and especially spending...
Wayne Larison
Aug 8, 2016
Fence-Wayne Buddy Larison, age 83, of Fence, Wisc., passed away Monday, August 8, 2016 at Maryhill Manor Nursing Home in Niagara, Wisc. He was born December 25, 1932 in Terre Haute, Ind., to the late Wayne C. and Edythe (Clark) Larison. Buddy grew up and attended school in Chicago. He owned and operated the Fin & Feather Tavern in Chicago...
Aileen Lowis
Aug 5, 2016
Iron Mountain – Aileen M. Lowis, 84, of Niagara passed away Friday, August 5, 2016 at Azura Memory Care, Kenosha, Wis. She was born on July 8, 1932 in Niagara, daughter of the late Arthur and Albenna "Bea" (Chamberlain) Cardinal. Aileen graduated from Niagara High School class of 1950. She married Wayne Lowis on October 7, 1950 in Niagara. They...
