OBITUARIES
Bernice Johnson
Mar 11, 2015
Bernice Johnson, 91, went to her eternal rest on March 11, 2015, at the Odd Fellow Home in Green Bay, Wis. after a lengthy illness with dementia. She was born July 20, 1923, in Caspian, Mich. daughter of the late Augusto and Emma (Caldelato) Bastianello. Bernice was a member of Guardian Angels Catholic Church. She volunteered at Medicare for many...
Mary O'Donnell
Mar 10, 2015
Mary (Minnucci) O'Donnell died March 10, 2015, at the age of 100. She was born in Iron River, Michigan on April 21, 1914, the fourth of the six children of Melchiade and Annunciata Minnucci and since January, resided in Iron Mountain at Hyland Nursing Home. She attended school in Iron River through the 8th grade when she left to take...
William Zanola
Mar 8, 2015
William A. Zanola, 76, of Crystal Falls, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. He was born March 9, 1938, in Milwaukee, Wis., son of the late Dominic and Mary (Lecci) Zanola. William grew up in Bay View, Wis. and graduated from Bay View High School, Class of 1957. He married Sherry...
Robert Strang
Mar 6, 2015
Robert J. Strang, 91, of Iron Mountain, passed away Friday, March 6, 2015, at the Oscar G. Johnson Veteran's Hospital, Iron Mountain. He was born November 1, 1923, in Gary, Indiana, son of the late Ellsworth and Genevieve (Sherry) Strang. Robert grew up in Gary, Indiana and graduated from Horace Mann High School, Class of 1942. He went on to...
Margaret Brown
Mar 5, 2015
Margaret "Peggie" Lee Brown, 63, of Kingsford, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015, at her home. She was born January 15, 1952, in Gloversville, NY, daughter of the late Dr. Walter and Elizabeth (Shew) Brown. Peggie worked in the health care field. She love any cat or dog she came across and enjoyed playing video games and being in the...
Michael Vivio
Mar 3, 2015
Michael J. Vivio, 56, of Norway, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at his home. He was born April 5, 1958, in Norway, son of the late Walter and Shirley (Jacobson) Vivio, Jr. Mike loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and camping. He was a good friend to many. Mike loved his family, especially his nieces and nephews; he enjoyed giving...
Frank Landsee
Feb 28, 2015
Frank John Landsee Jr., 73, of Iron Mountain, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015, at Agrace Hospice Care, Madison, Wis. He was born June 19, 1941, in Milwaukee, Wis. son of the late Frank and Violet (Thompsen) Landsee. Frank graduated from South Division High School in Milwaukee, Wis. and worked for Wisconsin Electric Power Company for 40 years. He married...
Patrick Recla
Feb 28, 2015
Patrick J. Recla, 85, of Niagara, passed away Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, at the Oscar G. Johnson Veteran's Hospital, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1930, in Norway, Mich., son of the late Roy and Emily (Canavera) Recla. Pat graduated from Niagara High School and as a young man worked for the Kimberly Clark Paper...
John Dodson
Feb 25, 2015
John Leo Dodson,96, born as John Leo Drozdowski, Jr. in Iron River, Mich. on November 2, 1918, to John Drozdowski, Sr. and Helen Orbick. He was reunited with his wife of 61 years, Frances, on February 25, 2015. John died peacefully surrounded by his loving family including Carol Radke, daughter, Jeff Radke, son-in-law, Stephen Radke, grandson, Tanya Kreil, grandson's fiancé,...
William Perdue
Feb 25, 2015
William G. Perdue, 83, of Iron River, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at his home. He was born September 7, 1931, in Ironto, Va. son of the late Walter and Stella (Taylor) Perdue. Bill grew up in Virginia and graduated from high school there. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served...
Paul Lidwin
Feb 24, 2015
Paul A. Lidwin, 33, of Watertown, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, February 24, 2015, in Pembine, Wis. He was born May 3, 1981, in Milwaukee, Wis., son of Robert Lidwin and Paricia (Jakups) Lidwin. Paul grew up in Pembine and attended school there. He was employed in the dry walling and construction business all of his life. Most recently he had...
Darleen Neuens
Feb 20, 2015
Darleen J. Neuens, 86, of Kingsford, Mich., formerly of Aurora, passed away Friday, February 20, 2015, at Evergreen Assisted Living in Kingsford. She was born June 17, 1928, in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of the late Francis and Anita (Pelot) DuFresne. Darleen graduated from Kingsford High School, Class of 1946. She married Jake Neuens on September 21, 1946, at American...
Robert Besch
Feb 20, 2015
Robert (Bob) W. Besch, 71, of Channing Mich., formerly of La Crosse Wis., passed away Friday, February 20, 2015, in Biloxi Miss. He was born February 13, 1944, in La Crosse to the late Willard "Shorty" and Grace (Schubert) Besch. Bob graduated from Aquinas High School, Class of 1962. He was a proud member of the United States Marine Corp,...
Roy Recla
Feb 16, 2015
Roy S. Recla, 54, of Randville, passed away Monday, February 16, 2015, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain. He was born August 4, 1960, son of Eugene and Stella (Osieczonek) Recla. Roy grew up in Kingsford, Mich. and attended school there. He worked for Marvin Herzog, Tony Inglese and the Hanna Mine. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting,...
Norman Reardon
Feb 15, 2015
In loving memory of Norman L. Reardon, who went to be with the Lord on Feb. 15, 2015, at the age of 64. He was born in Danville, Ky., on Sept. 17, 1950. He lived in Sault Ste. Marie until April 2013. Norman was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S....
Alan Brown
Feb 12, 2015
Alan R. Brown, Jr. 62, of Hamilton Lakes, passed away, Thursday, February 12, 2015, at the Oscar G. Johnson Veteran's Hospital, Iron Mountain. He was born May 27, 1952, son of Alan Richard and June (Sanford) Brown,Sr. Alan grew up in the Hamilton Lakes area and graduated from Norway High School, Class of 1970. He went on to attend Michigan...
Tammy Finendale
Feb 11, 2015
Tammy L. Finendale, 44, of Kingsford, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at her home. She was born December 19, 1970, in Iron Mountain, Mich. daughter of Mark and Patty (Zaupa) DeGrave. Tammy grew up in and attended school in Florence, Wis. She later graduated from Iron Mountain High School. She married Steve Finendale on May 30, 2000, they resided...
John Force
Feb 10, 2015
John Edward Force, loved by his family and the Crystal Falls community, and a champion of sustainable forestry, died Tuesday, February 10, 2015, of complications following recent surgery. He was 71. He was born October 23, 1943, in South Haven in southwestern Michigan, the son of Ruby and Ed Force. John graduated from South Haven High School, where he was...
Mary Haubenstricker
Feb 9, 2015
Mary Jane Haubenstricker, 71, of Crystal Falls, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015, at Northstar Health Services, Iron River, Mich. She was born October 4, 1943, in Capac, Mich., daughter of the late Erwin and Lillian (Korthals) Stoldt. Mary Jane grew up in Munger, Mich. and graduated from Bay City Central High School, Class of 1961. She married Allen Haubenstricker...
Jeanine Smith
Feb 5, 2015
Jeanine J. Smith, 84, of Dunbar, passed away, Thursday, February 5, 2015, at Maryhill Manor Nursing Home, Niagara, Wis. She was born February 18, 1930, in Niagara, daughter of the late Arthur and Caroline (Strouf) Olson. Jeanine grew up in Niagara and graduated from Niagara High School, Class of 1948. She worked in Manitowoc, Wis. and California before moving back...
