Local obituaries for Jacobs Funeral Homes & Crematory

Mar 6, 2025

Norway – Dianne M. Mashak, 65, of Norway, Mich., passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at her home.

Dianne was born on July 5, 1959, in Iron Mountain, Mich., to Joseph and Linda (LaFleur) Galeazzi.

She was raised in the area and graduated from Kingsford High School, class of 1977. She married her high...

Mar 1, 2025

It is with deep sadness that I, Darren Merhalski, announce the passing of my uncle, John Frank Merhalski, on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the age of 90.

John was born on May 6, 1934, in Florence, Wisc., the son of the late Frank and Norma (Cretors) Merhalski.

He was a proud graduate of Florence...

Mar 1, 2025

Naples, FL – Alexander Biolo, 88, of Naples, FL, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Avow Hospice, Naples, FL.

He was born on February 10, 1937, to Charles and Mary (Hnida) Biolo in Minneapolis, Minn. His grandparents were Alessandro and Lucia (Marchetti) Biolo, who had emigrated from northern Italy in 1901, through Ellis Island to...

Feb 26, 2025

Florence- Robert "Bob" Decker, 88, of Florence, Wisc., passed away February 26, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, Wisc.

He was born on March 15, 1936, in Kellnersville, Wisc., son of the late Edward and Emma (Stadola) Decker. Bob proudly served in the United States Marines and later became Commander of the Cato VFW, where he...

Feb 23, 2025

Mary Grabski

March 31, 1940- February 23, 2025

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Mary Grabski, 84, of Florence, Wisconsin and Gulf Shores, Alabama. On February 23, 2025 she left us from Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas for her eternal rest in Heaven. Mary was comforted by family...

Feb 20, 2025

Iron Mountain - David R. Tucker, 61, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

He was born March 22, 1963, in Escanaba, Mich., son of the late Fred and Marilyn (Olsen) Tucker. David grew up in Escanaba and was a graduate of Escanaba High School, class of 1981. After graduating high school,...

Feb 20, 2025

Niagara- Dixie Lee Betters, 84, of Niagara, Wisc., passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Evergreen Meadows in Norway, Mich.

She was born May 18, 1940, in Stambaugh, Mich., daughter of the late Harold and Victoria Carlson. Dixie graduated from Kingsford High School. She met Lawrence "Larry" Betters on a blind date, and they were married on...

Feb 19, 2025

Aurora – David B. Stebbins, 67, of Aurora, Wisc., passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield, Wisc.

He was born on June 19, 1957, to the late Richard and Betty (Johnson) Stebbins.

David was a proud Green Beret who served in the military for 19 years before a devastating accident...

Feb 17, 2025

Florence- Mary Jane (Sundberg) VyVyan, 86, of Spread Eagle, Wisc., passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Florence Health Services, Florence, Wisc.

She was born on November 14, 1938, in Florence, daughter of the late Earl and Ethel (Roberts) Sundberg. Mary grew up in Commonwealth and graduated from Florence High School, class of 1956. Following high...

Feb 14, 2025

It is with great sadness that I share the sudden and unexpected passing of my father.

Daniel K. Leffler, 69, of Florence, Wisc., passed away on February 14, 2025, at his home.

He was born on February 11, 1956, in Crystal Falls, Mich., a son of the late Paul and Shirley (Schlanert) Leffler. Dan grew...

Feb 4, 2025

Thomas Edward Vincent, age 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at VA hospital in Iron Mountain.

He was born September 17, 1945, in Iron Mountain, MI to the late George and Catherine Vincent.

He was a graduate of Kingsford High School and served in the US Army.  Thomas truly lived life to...

Jan 29, 2025

Crystal Falls – Robert "Bob" J. Otto, Sr., 95, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital, Iron River, Mich.

He was born on March 23, 1929, in Chicago, Ill., to the late Charles and Esther (Clarin) Otto.

He was a graduate of Lane Tech High School...

Jan 29, 2025

Hermansville- Alvina L. Tomasi, 97, of Hermansville, Mich., passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Pinecrest Medical Care Center, Powers, Mich.

She was born January 17, 1928, in Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late Walter and Victoria (Bialoracki) LaKomy. Alvina grew up and attended school in Chicago. She married David Tomasi on July 2, 1949.

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Jan 25, 2025

Naples, FL – Barbara Ann Biolo, 87, of Naples, Florida, on January 25, 2025, passed into her new life peacefully with her children by her side at Avow Hospice in Naples, Florida.

She was born on March 2, 1937, to Harold and Cecelia Reimer in Neenah, Wisc, she was the middle of three sisters, Mary and Elizabeth....

Jan 23, 2025

Amasa – Joan P. Olson, 97, of Amasa, Mich., passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich.

She was born on February 21, 1927, in Elmhurst, Ill., to the late John and Marie (Clemitus) Olson. Joan loved God, children, horses and nature. Her love of horses began as a...

Jan 18, 2025

Christopher Durocher, 39, of Iron Mountain, Michigan, passed away at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan on Jan. 18, 2025, as the result of a highway accident which occurred on Jan. 12, 2025 near Southfield, Michigan.

Christopher was born in Denver, Colorado on Dec. 2, 1985, and moved to Kingsford, Michigan with his...

Jan 11, 2025

Iron Mountain- Howard James Malm, 83, of Iron Mountain., Mich passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at his home.

He was born on December 12, 1941, in Norway, Mich., son of the late Edward and Maxine (Root) Malm.

Howard grew up in Garden City, Mich., and was a graduate of Garden City High school, class...

Jan 7, 2025

Iron Mountain- Bruce W Lange, 75, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 at St Vincent's Hospital Green Bay Wisc .

He was born on July 18, 1949 in Chicago Heights, IL. To the late Robert W. and Dalores (Rinne) Lange.

Bruce lived in the Iron Mountain area for the last 25+...

Jan 7, 2025

Iron Mountain – Nicholas "Nick" L. Pietrantonio, 94, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at his home.

He was born on June 2, 1930, in Iron Mountain, to the late Frank and Anna (DesJardin) Pietrantonio.

Nick married Virginia "Ginny" Allgeyer on June 28, 1952, at Immaculate Conception Church in Iron...

Jan 5, 2025

Thomas Allan "Tomcat" Peerenboom , 63, of Florence, Wisconsin, passed away on January 5, 2025. He was born on November 27, 1961. Tom proudly served in the United States Navy from 1979-2001 as a Gyro Technician on active duty and later in recruiting.

Some of the locations Tom served were Naval Station Great Lakes, Naval Support Facility-Diego...