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Gerald J. Jossens
Oct 5, 2015
Gerald John "Jerry" Jossens, 83, of Norway, Mich., passed away Monday, October 5, 2015 at the Oscar G. Johnson Veterans Hospital, Iron Mountain. He was born March 1, 1932, in Norway, son of the late Phillip and Mamie (Ahleck) Jossens. Jerry grew up in Norway and graduated from Norway High School, Class of 1950. He served in the U.S. Army...
James W. Waldo
Oct 5, 2015
James Walter Waldo, 63, known as "six footer" by friends, in Crystal Falls, passed away Monday, October 5, 2015, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. He was born August 20, 1952, in Crystal Falls, son of the late John and Theresa (Maki) Hermanson. Jim married his high school sweetheart, Joann Mlinarcik on September 30, 1972, at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, Crystal...
Albert R. Meress
Oct 3, 2015
Albert R. Meress, Jr. 83, of Florence, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer, on Saturday, October 3, 2015, at Golden Living Center, Florence. He was born May 15, 1932, in Detroit, Mich. the only child of the late Albert and Irene (Dreary) Meress, Sr. Al grew up in Detroit and graduated from Southeastern High School. He served...
Maycel M. Sweig
Oct 3, 2015
Maycel M. Sweig, 89, of Niagara, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2015, at Maryhill Manor in Niagara. She was born July 12, 1926, in Pembine, Wis. daughter of the late Chester and Margaret (Rogers) Wilson. Maycel grew up in Pembine and graduated from Pembine High School, Class of 1943. She married Clarence Sweig on September 28, 1946, in Pembine; he...
Dorothy L. Christesen
Oct 1, 2015
Dorothy "Dottie" L. Christesen, 89, of Destin, Fla. passed away Thursday, October 1, 2015, at the Mattie Kelly Destin Healthcare Rehabilitation Center in Destin, following a long illness She was born May 12, 1926 in Paris, Tex. daughter of the late William and Marie (Martin) Hadden. Dottie grew up in Paris, Tex. and graduated from Paris High School. Following high...
Albert J. Holst
Sep 30, 2015
Albert J. Holst, Jr., 83, of Goodman, passed away unexpectedly, September 30, 2015, in Oconto Falls, Wis. He was born January 1, 1932, in Half Day, Ill., son of the late, Albert and Viola (Foote) Holst, Sr. Al resided for a few years in Illinois then moved to Union Grove, Wis. where he graduated from High School. He married Bonnie...
David A. Phelps
Sep 29, 2015
David A. Phelps, David A. Phelps, 71, of Iron Mountain, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain. He was born May 19, 1944, in Milwaukee, Wis., son of Gordon and Olive (Gussert) Phelps. Dave served in the United States Army from 1962 until being honorably discharged in 1965. He enjoyed playing cards, scenic car...
Margaret K. Gunville
Sep 28, 2015
Margaret K. Gunville, 80, of Niagara, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015, at Maryhill Manor Nursing Home, Niagara. She was born December 30, 1934, in Iron Mountain, Mich. daughter of the late Walter and Margaret (Kessler) Baumler. Peg grew up in Iron Mountain and graduated from Iron Mountain High School, Class of 1953. She married Donald Gunville on September 22,...
Alma A. Vankampen
Sep 28, 2015
Alma A. VanKampen, 100, of Crystal Falls, passed away Monday, September 28, 2015, at Northstar Health Services, Iron River, Mich. She was born August 26, 1915, in Phelps, Wis., daughter of the late Jacob and Lydia Ranta. Alma grew up in Paynesville, Ohio and graduated from high school in 1932. She married Samuel Matson, he preceded her in death. Alma...
Gary M. Hebein
Sep 27, 2015
Gary Michael Hebein, 54, of Crystal Falls, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2015, peacefully at the Iron River Care Center, Iron River. He was born November 3, 1960, in Milwaukee, Wis., son of the late Donald and Evelyn (Cram) Hebein. While in Milwaukee, Gary did janitorial work before moving to Crystal Falls. Gary is survived by two brothers, Mark (Linda)...
George A. Skogg
Sep 26, 2015
George Alan Skogg, 83, of Iron Mountain, passed away suddenly, Saturday September 26, 2015, at Hyland Nursing Home, Iron Mountain. He was born March 29, 1932, in Duluth, Minn., son of the late Albin and Hildur (Johnson) Skogg. George grew up in Duluth and graduated from Denfeld High School, Class of 1950. He showed an interest in music as early...
Eunice G. Morin
Sep 22, 2015
Eunice G. Morin, 95, of Niagara, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at Maryhill Manor, Niagara. She was born October 4, 1919, in Milwaukee, Wis., daughter of the late Louis and Selma (Schuster) Racicot. Eunice grew up in Schaeffer, Mich. and graduated from Escanaba High School. She married Frederick Morin on May 23, 1939, in Schaeffer; he preceded her in...
Elynor B. Janchenko
Sep 19, 2015
Elynor B. Janchenko, 90, of Crystal Falls, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015, at the Golden Living Center, Florence, Wis. She was born January 14, 1925, in Chicago, Ill. daughter of the late William and Marion (Kasuba) Wiolenty. Elynor graduated from Tully High School in Chicago. She married Mitchell Janchenko on December 26, 1943, they resided in Norfolk, Va.; he...
Michael B. Honeycutt
Sep 19, 2015
Michael B. Honeycutt, 45, of Crystal Falls, Mich. passed away, unexpectedly, Saturday, September 19, 2015. He was born January 30, 1970, in Detroit, Mich. son of the late Nathan and Trudy (Emery) Honeycutt. Mike grew up in Florence and graduated from Florence High School. He spent most of his time driving truck and was very proud of his work. Mike...
Julius J. Glime
Sep 17, 2015
Julius J. Glime, 89, of Fence, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015, at the Oscar G. Johnson Veterans Hospital, Iron Mountain. He was born May 17, 1926, in Lena, Wis. son of the late Julius and Mary (Janiquart) Glime. Jule grew up in Lena and graduated from Lena High School, Class of 1944. He was drafted into the infantry of...
Carol A. Gauthier
Sep 10, 2015
Carol A. Gauthier, 75, of Kingsford, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015, at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born December 29, 1939, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Arthur and Iva (Harvey) Johnson. Carol was a lifelong resident of Iron Mountain. She graduated from Iron Mountain High School, Class of 1957. She went on...
Allen Tuthill
Sep 3, 2015
Allen F. Tuthill, 82, of Iron Mountain and Clearwater, Fla., passed away Thursday, September 3, 2015, at his home. He was born May 10, 1933, in St. Petersburg, Fla., son of the late Merten and Lillian (Dugan) Tuthill. Allen grew up in St. Petersburg and graduated from St. Pete High School. He went on to attend the University of Florida,...
Bessie Simpson
Sep 2, 2015
Bessie Simpson, 79, of Florence, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain. She was born July 23, 1936, in Iron Mountain, Mich. daughter of the late James and Dorothy (Morrison) Voris. Bessie grew up in Iron Mountain and graduated from Iron Mountain High School. She worked at the Dickinson Inn, the Iron Mountain Senior...
Edward H. Gilbert
Sep 1, 2015
Edward "Eddie" H. Gilbert, 93, of Florence, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at the Oscar G. Johnson Veteran's Hospital, Iron Mountain. He was born May 30, 1922, in Florence, son of the late Oscar and Alversa (Smith) Gilbert. Ed grew up in Florence and attended school there. He served in the United States Army, with the 957 H.A.M, during...
Louis L. Leske
Aug 29, 2015
Louis Lowell Leske, 75, of Crystal Falls, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2015, at Iron County Medical Care Facility. He was born December 10, 1939, in Crystal Falls, son of the late Louis and Ann (Chisausky) Leske. Louis was a lifelong resident of Crystal Falls and enjoyed hunting with family and friends. He is survived by his guardian and cousin,...
