OBITUARIES
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...
John Simpson
Aug 3, 2016
Crystal Falls-John D. Simpson, Sr. passed away peacefully at Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, Mich., on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. He was born on January 13, 1925 in Minonk, Ill. He was the son of the late James Allen Simpson and late Lottie Wilcox. Loving husband of 30 years to the late Ann Simpson (1980) and for...
Ellen Hesselink
Jul 30, 2016
Iron Mountain-Ellen M. Hesselink, age 75, of Pembine, Wisc., passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Manor Care in Kingsford, Mich. She was born January 20, 1941 in Sheboygan, Wisc., to the late Edward and Jennie (Markus) Kaat. Ellen grew up in Sheboygan County, Wisc. She married Vilas Hesselink on March 28, 1961 at the little brown church in Iowa....
Richard Waskowiak
Jul 28, 2016
Florence-Richard W. Waskowiak, 79, of Florence, Wisc., passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016 at his home. He was born August 24, 1936 in Pulaski, Wisc. to the late Walter and Estella (Ronski) Waskowiak. Richard attended and graduated Pulaski High School in 1954, where he helped build the Pulaski gym. His hobbies included, his pets, gardening, carpentry for many years, playing...
Lou Ann Greenwood
Jul 27, 2016
Niagara-Lou Ann Greenwood, age 82, of Dunbar, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Dickinson County Healthcare System. She was born October 17, 1933 in Niagara, Wisc., to the late Arthur and Carrie (Strof) Olson. Lou Ann was united in marriage to Earl Greenwood on February 14, 1953 in Two Rivers, Wisc. She and her late husband, Earl, lived in...
Joann Waldo
Jul 18, 2016
Crystal Falls-Joann M. Waldo, 62, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Monday, July 18, 2016 at her home. She was born August 19, 1953 in Crystal Falls, to John and Marie (Perykasz) Mlinarcik. Joann married her high school sweetheart, James Waldo, on September 30, 1972 at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, Crystal Falls. He preceded her in death on October 5,...
Wayne Siebert
Jul 3, 2016
Florence-Wayne K. Siebert, 79, of Long Lake, Wisc., passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016 at Golden Living Center in Florence. He was born October 28, 1936 in Downers Grove, Ill. son of the late Fred and Martha (Counselman) Siebert. Wayne grew up in Downers Grove. He married Dorothy Koran on November 9, 1963 in Westmont, Ill. They resided in Westmont...
Clyde Tauriainen
Jul 1, 2016
Clyde A. Tauriainen, 65, of Quinnesec, Mich., passed away Friday, July 1, 2016 at his home. He was born April 2, 1951 in Detroit, Mich., son of the late Albert and Edla (Lantto) Tauriainen. Clyde grew up in Iron Mountain, Mich. and graduated from Iron Mountain High School, Class of 1969. He married Debra Champeau on June 5, 2004 in...
Dorothy Spera
Jul 1, 2016
Iron Mountain – Dorothy G. Spera, 93, of Iron Mountain passed away Friday, July 1, 2016 at the Golden Living Center, Florence, WI. Dorothy was born on May 18, 1923 in Loretto, Mich. daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (Franz) Clements. She grew up in and graduated from Iron Mountain High School. Dorothy married Alfred "Fritz" Spera on July...
Todd Tousignant
Jun 28, 2016
Iron Mountain-Todd A. Tousignant, 55, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016 unexpectedly at his home. He was born December 18, 1960 in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of Donald and Maddy (Carollo) Tousignant. Todd graduated from Kingsford High School, Class of 1979. He went on to attend Lansing Community College, Lansing Mich. Todd then moved to Colorado where...
Robert Rigoni
Jun 26, 2016
IRON MOUNTAIN - Robert (Bob) Rigoni, passed away after a four-and-a-half-year battle with pancreatic cancer on June 26, 2016, with family by his side. He was born May 9, 1936, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Avis and Joseph Rigoni. Bob grew up in Iron Mountain and graduated from Iron Mountain High School, Class of 1954. He then attended...
