Local obituaries for Jacobs Funeral Homes & Crematory

Aug 3, 2015

Patsy L. Hinterlong, 73, of Amasa, passed away Monday, August 3, 2015, at Northstar Health Services, Iron River, Mich. She was born October 11, 1941, in West Frankfort, Ill., daughter of the late Warren and Lavone (Barnard) Colclasure. Patsy grew up in West Frankford; she married Robert Hinterlong on February 21, 1959, in Aurora, Ill., and they resided in Batavia,...

Aug 3, 2015

Marilyn J. Parker, 86, of Florence, passed away Monday, August 03, 2015, at Golden Living Center, Florence. She was born July 18, 1929, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Carl and Lillian (Budzak) Hillberg. Marilyn grew up in Florence and graduated from Florence High School. She married William "Bill" Parker at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Florence; he preceded...

Aug 1, 2015

Robert L. Hedmark, 87, of Fence, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2015, at the Oscar G. Johnson Veterans Medical Center, Iron Mountain. He was born November 28, 1927, in Fence, son of the late Fred and Stephanie (Lindenberg) Hedmark. Robert was a lifelong resident of Fence. He served in the U.S. Army from late 1945, as a Military Police Officer,...

Jul 27, 2015

Dorothy M. Pavlik, 85, of Iron Mountain, passed away Monday, July 27, 2015, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain. She was born August 12, 1929, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Charles and Carrie (Michela) Reggetts. Dorothy graduated from Iron Mountain High School, Class of 1947. She went on to continue her education at Northern Michigan University, where...

Jul 23, 2015

Ann Mari (Stockinger) Gibson, 49, of Crystal Falls, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015, at her home. She was born August 20, 1965, in Kalamazoo, MI daughter of Mat and Lillian (Burke) Stockinger. Ann Mari grew up in Crystal Falls and graduated from Forest Park High School, Class of 1983. She went on to attend Colorado Christian University in Lakewood,...

Jul 22, 2015

Mary Vera Mottes, 89, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at 12:15 p.m. at her home, surrounded by loved ones, while under the care of BJC Hospice. She was born March 11, 1926, in Alton, Ill. daughter of the late Tony and Mary (Pinta) Ventimiglia. Mary attended Alton Schools and on September 6, 1947, she married the love of...

Jul 18, 2015

Lyla Perkins, 91, of Niagara, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015, at her home. She was born April 8, 1924, in Ipswich, Australia, daughter of the late William and Emily (Chandler) Nunn. Lyla grew up and graduated from high school in Australia. She married Lester Perkins on February 24, 1945, in Ipswich, Australia; he preceded her in death on July...

Jul 15, 2015

Carl A. Stream, Jr., 64, of Iron Mountain, formerly of Crystal Falls, Mich. passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain. He was born February 9, 1951, in Milwaukee, Wis., son of the late Carl and Dora (Fraker) Stream, Sr. Carl grew up in Milwaukee, Wis.; he served his country in the United States Army...

Jul 8, 2015

Sandra J. Bonetti, 72, of Iron Mountain, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at Marquette General Hospital, Marquette, Mich., surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 5, 1942, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Charles and Jeanette (Olson) Cesario. Sandy started her life in Peavy Falls, but grew up in Iron Mountain and Kingsford and graduated from...

Jul 7, 2015

Robert D. Spencer, 85, of Iron Mountain, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at ManorCare Health Services, Kingsford, Mich. where during his brief stay he endeared many of his kind caregivers. He was born May 27, 1930, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Emerson and Alvina (Peterson) Spencer. Robert was a life-long resident of the Lake Antoine area. He...

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...