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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....
Marcella Baumgart
Nov 6, 2016
Spread Eagle-Marcella (Marcy Jauquet) Baumgart, 90, of Spread Eagle, Wis., went to meet her Lord surrounded by her loving family and friends on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain. Marcy was born June 4, 1926 in Preble, Wisconsin outside of Green Bay, daughter of the late Frank Jauquet (1882-1968) and Clara Collard (1887-1933). Frank and...
Jean Andrew
Nov 6, 2016
Kingsford-Jean M. (LaFave)Andrew, 55, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Froedtert Memorial Hospital, Wauwatosa, Wis. She was born April 21, 1961 in Escanaba, Mich., daughter of Ralph and Elizabeth LaFave. Jean grew up and graduated from Gladstone High School, Class of 1979. On April 25, 1980, she was united in marriage to Mark Andrew. Jean enjoyed...
Walter Parsons
Nov 5, 2016
Iron Mountain-Walter C. Parsons, 95, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich. He was born on August 31, 1921 in Danvers, Mass., son of the late Archibald and Orpah (Thistle) Parsons. Walter married Marilyn Norris on February 14, 2001 in Franklin, Tenn. He worked as a self-employed carpenter...
Ann Smith-Maccani
Nov 4, 2016
Ann M. Smith-Maccani of Racine, Wis. was born into eternal life on November 4, 2016 at the age of 88. Beloved daughter of Frank and Josephine (Nee Babicky) Kosmicki of Bessemer, MI. Beloved wife of the late Marvin J. Smith and the late James Maccani. Loving mother of Timothy (Jan) Smith, Jean (Jerry) Chars, Joan (Paul) Orlowski, the late Julie...
Molly Altobelli
Nov 4, 2016
Iron Mountain – Amalia "Molly" Altobelli, 95, of Iron Mountain, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 4, 2016 at ManorCare Health Services, Kingsford, Mich. She was born July 19, 1921 in Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late Pietro and Graziella (Vitale) Calo. The family moved to Iron Mountain in 1925 where her father opened a tailor and furrier business. Molly...
Rev. Fr. Henry Meus
Nov 1, 2016
Pembine – Rev. Fr. Henry E. Meus, 90 of Pembine, Wis. passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at his home. He was born on January 10, 1926 in Chicago, Ill., son of the late Adam and Mary (Cebula) Meus. Father Henry attended school in Chicago. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Father Henry went on to attend Seminary...
Lola Ione Jacobs
Oct 26, 2016
Iron Mountain-Lola Ione Jacobs,87, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at ManorCare Health Services, Kingsford, Mich., following a period of declining health due to cancer. Lola was born on July 20, 1929 in Kingsford, Mich., daughter of the late Walter and Eleanor Ormiston. She graduated from Kingsford High School, Class of 1947. Lola married Robert...
Leonard Henderson
Oct 25, 2016
Kingsford-Leonard W. Henderson, 71, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at his home. He was born March 4, 1945 in Rome, Georgia, son of the late William and Betty (Brownlow) Henderson. Leonard was raised in lower Michigan and attended school there. He served in the United States Navy and the United States Marines, and after being Honorably...
Warren Carney
Oct 24, 2016
Florence-Warren A. "John" Carney, 81, of Florence, passed away Monday, October 24, 2016 at Golden Living Center, Florence, Wisc. He was born May 20, 1935 in Battle Creek, Mich., son of the late Alonzo and Catherine (Hall) Carney. Warren grew up and attended school in Battle Creek. John served in the United States Army and after being Honorably Discharged lived...
Neil B. Tuchalski
Oct 23, 2016
Florence-Neil B. Tuchalski, 77, of Florence, Wis., passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Community Memorial Hospital, Redfield, South Dakota while pheasant hunting with his grandson, Drake. He was born September 11, 1939 in Rhinelander, Wisc., son of the late Benjamin and Petronella (Van Harpen) Tuchalski. Neil grew up and graduated high school in Rhinelander, Wisc. He went on...
