Local obituaries for Jacobs Funeral Homes & Crematory

Jul 2, 2015

Arthur R. "Art" Dumais, 58, of Niagara, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2015, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain. He was born April 28, 1957, in Iron Mountain, son of Joseph and Ruth (Wiegle) Dumais. Art grew up in Kingsford and graduated from Kingsford High School, Class of 1976. He married Shelley McLain on December 18, 1996, in Iron...

Jul 1, 2015

Kenneth E. Gunderson, 94, of Armstrong Creek, passed away Wednesday, July 01, 2015, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain. He was born November 28, 1920, in Gilmanton, Wis., son of the late Henry and Esther (Droegkamp) Gunderson. Ken grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Washington High School, Class of 1939. In 1942, during WWII, he joined the United...

Jun 27, 2015

James T. Vassar, 71, of Florence, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2015, at his home. He was born September 21, 1943, in Florence, son of the late Arlington and Dorothy (Miller) Vassar. Jim grew up in Florence and graduated from Florence High School, Class of 1962. In 1963, he served his country proudly in the United States Army with distinguished...

Jun 24, 2015

Elaine Betty Brzoznowski, age 84, of Sagola, passed away Wednesday June 24, 2015, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. She was born July 16, 1930, in Coleman, Wis., daughter of the late Earl and Jennie (Will) Topel. Elaine grew up in Coleman and Gibb City, Mich. and attended school in Iron River. She married Edward Brzoznowski on...

Jun 22, 2015

Gerald J. Lesandrini, 75, of Crystal Falls, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015, at Northstar Health Services, Iron River. He was born June 17, 1940, in Iron River, son of Joseph and Josephine (Pieragostini) Lesandrini. Gerald attended school in Kingsford and Crystal Falls. He enjoyed fishing and going to camp with his father and brothers. He was an ardent fan...

Jun 21, 2015

Gerald L. Trottier, 63, of Aurora, Wis. passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015, at Golden Living Center, Florence. He was born November 10, 1951, in Norway, Mich., son of the late Bernard and Stephanie (Hohol) Trottier. Jerry grew up in Niagara and graduated from Niagara High School, Class of 1970. He went on to attend the University of Wisconsin Madison...

Jun 21, 2015

Jun 17, 2015

Eva M. Taff, 72, of Florence, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at Marquette General Hospital, Marquette, Mich. She was born October 17, 1942, in Tomahawk, Wis. daughter of the late Emil and Emma (Webie) Steinbach. Eva grew up in Tomahawk and as a teenager moved to Florence; she graduated from Florence High School, Class of 1962. She married Donald...

Jun 16, 2015

Peggy L. Hamby, 64, of Iron Mountain, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at Freeman Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Kingsford. She was born December 28, 1950, in Oak Park, Ill. daughter of the late Harold and Ruth (Johnson) Gustafson. Peggy grew up in Lombard, Ill. and graduated from Wheaton North High School, Class of 1969. She married Randy Hamby on...

Jun 12, 2015

Charles Ronan, 79, of Goodman, passed away Friday, June 12, 2015, at Golden Living Center, Florence. He was born August 10, 1935, in Glen Falls, N.Y. son of the late Albert and Marion (Farrel) Ronan. Charles grew up in Glen Falls, N.Y. He served in the United States Air Force from 1954, until his retirement in 1974. Charles married Sharon...

Jun 7, 2015

Terrance "Rowdy" L. Richer, 65, of Randville, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015, at the Oscar G. Johnson Veteran's Hospital, Iron Mountain. He was born January 1, 1950, in Iron Mountain, son of James and June (Hunter) Richer. Rowdy was a lifelong resident of the area. He served in the Unites States Army from 1968, until being honorably discharged in...

Jun 6, 2015

June R. Occhietti, 96, of Iron Mountain, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, Wis. She was born December 4, 1918, in Niagara, Wis., daughter of the late Alfred and Margaret (Netzer) Burbey. June attended school in Kingsford, Mich. and graduated from Kingsford High School, Class of 1936. She married Joseph Occhietti on May 19,...

Jun 3, 2015

Brian Michael Bush, age 32 of Kingsford, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in Kingsford due to an accident. Brian was born November 16, 1982, in Warren, Mich. He grew up in Warren and went to East Detroit High School. Brian moved to Kingsford in 2005. He worked for MJC Homes in Macomb, and then for BOSS Snow Plow...

May 29, 2015

Dr. Merlin A. Nelson, 86, of Iron Mountain, passed away Friday, May 29, 2015, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. He was born on September 12, 1928, in Breitung Twp., son of the late Donald and Margaret (Kelly) Nelson. Merlin grew up in Kingsford and graduated from Kingsford High School, Class of 1946. He went on to attend Michigan State...

May 29, 2015

Michael F. Flannery, 58, of Florence, passed away Friday, May 29, 2015, at Aurora St. Luke's Hospital, Milwaukee surrounded by his family and children. He was born March 31, 1957, in Anchorage, Alaska, son of the late Franklin and Ruby (Charlevoix) Flannery. Mike came from a military family and lived in many places, including, Anchorage, Turkey, Texas, Ohio, where he...

May 27, 2015

Carol J. Peacock, 66, of Ralph, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at her home. She was born March 6, 1949, daughter of the late Richard and Jean (DeZetter) Rosner. Carol grew up in Chicago, Ill., and graduated from Schurz High School, Class of 1965. She married Perry Peacock on November 30, 1965, in Chicago. They would have celebrated their...

May 23, 2015

Alice E. McCumber, 79, of Crystal Falls, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2015, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. She was born April 12, 1936, in Crystal Falls, daughter of the late George and Gertrude (Bates) McCumber. Alice was a lifelong resident of Mansfield Twp. She enjoyed crafts and knitting. Alice was a special caregiver to her...

May 20, 2015

Pauline Shumard, 85, of Crystal Falls, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain. She was born August 16, 1929, in Berry Township, Illinois, daughter of the late Charles and Goldi (Holler) Ward. Pauline grew up in Gibson City, Ill. She married Troy G. Shumard on July 31, 1948, in Bement, Ill. They resided in...

May 19, 2015

Josephine Marie Roslansky, 95, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on May 19, 2015. She was born in Crystal Falls, Michigan on March 18, 1920, and was raised by Joseph and Sophie Gurka. On March 20, 2010, she married Marvin Roslansky. Josephine had many types of work in her life, primarily as a homemaker. She was the owner and operator of...

May 18, 2015

Mary Beth Haavisto, 62, of Niagara, passed away Monday, May 18, 2015, at St. Luke's Hospital, Milwaukee, Wis. after a valiant fight with a rare disease called DRESS Syndrome. She was born September 3, 1952, in Norway, Mich., daughter of the late Chester and Lucille (Tappy) Hohol. Mary Beth grew up in Niagara and graduated from Niagara High School, Class...