Local obituaries for Jacobs Funeral Homes & Crematory

Nov 18, 2014

Ralph P. Kuenstler, Jr., 76, of Iron Mountain, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2014, at his home after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 11, 1938, in Milwaukee, Wis., son of the late Ralph Sr. and Bernice (Olson) Kuenstler. Ralph resided in New Berlin, Wis. for sixty years. He owned Mohr's Automotive Services for twelve years...

Nov 18, 2014

Karen J. Radtke, 72, of Iron Mountain, passed away, Tuesday, November 18, 2014, at Manorcare Health Services, Kingsford, Mich. She was born November 26, 1941, in River Falls, Wis. daughter of Alvin and Lorraine (Thoen) Larson. Karen grew up in River Falls and graduated from River Falls High School, Class of 1959, she went on to attend secretarial vocational school....

Nov 17, 2014

JoAnn L. Harju, 89, of Crystal Falls, passed away, Monday, November 17, 2014, in Green Bay, Wis. She was born April 1, 1925, in Crystal Falls, daughter of the late John and Mary (Dybas) Kudwa. JoAnn was a life-long resident of Crystal Falls. She attended Crystal Falls High School until the eleventh grade. JoAnn was a member of Guardian Angels...

Nov 16, 2014

Nov 13, 2014

Genevieve Ruth Raboin, 100, of Florence, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014, at the Golden Living Center, Florence. She was born April 28, 1914, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Nelson and LaVina (McDermott) Jenkins. The family moved to Niagara, Wis. and Genevieve graduated from Niagara High School, Class of 1931. She married Louis Nabbefeld , also of Niagara,...

Nov 9, 2014

Ronald "Tex" Brazeau, 76, of Niagara, passed away Sunday, November 09, 2014, in Niagara, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 10, 1938, in Niagara, son of the late Oliver and Julia (Petersen) Brazeau. Tex grew up in Niagara and graduated from Niagara High School, Class of 1958. During his high school years he set pins at the...

Nov 6, 2014

Phyllis J. Novak, 69, of Florence, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2014, at her home. She was born October 6, 1945, in Stambaugh, Mich., daughter of the late Fred and Ella (Olson) McCoy. Phyllis was a lifelong resident of Florence. She married Allen Novak on November 29, 1966, in Florence. Phyllis enjoyed picking berries, watching the birds, gardening, cooking and...

Nov 4, 2014

Edward H. Heikkinen, 87, of Crystal Falls, passed away, Tuesday, November 4, 2014, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. He was born July 10, 1927, in Askel, Mich., son of the late Edward and Hilda (Tepsa) Heikkinen. Ed grew up in Painesdale, Mich. and later moved to Negaunee. He served in the United States Army from 1945,...

Nov 3, 2014

Margaret M. Powalka, 88, of Goodman, Wis., passed away Monday, November 3, 2014, in Green Bay. She was born July 15, 1926, in Cavour, Wis., daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Danielczak) Kalata. Margaret grew up in Argonne and graduated from Crandon High School. Of the many places she worked as a young adult, she wished to be remembered...

Nov 2, 2014

Diane L. Bolander, 68, of Florence, Wis., passed away, Sunday, November 2, 2014, at Marquette General Hospital, Marquette, Mich. She was born December 13, 1945, in Milwaukee, Wis., daughter of Henry and Lorraine (Walther) Klafke. Diane grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Pulaski High School. She later moved to Hartford, Wis. but has spent the last nine years in...

Oct 27, 2014

Francis "Donald" Froze, 89, of Niagara, passed away Monday, October 27, 2014, at the Oscar G. Johnson Veteran's Hospital. He was born November 28, 1924, in Niagara, son of the late Herman and Adeline (Lake) Froze. Don grew up in Niagara and graduated from Niagara High School. He served in the United States Navy from December 11, 1941, until he...

Oct 25, 2014

Lois Jean Senger, 84, of Iron Mountain, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2014, at her home with her loving family at her side. She was born October 5, 1930, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late John and Laura (Drake) Gunville. Lois grew up in Kingsford, Mich. and graduated from Kingsford High School, Class of 1948. She went on to...

Oct 23, 2014

Stanley Siodlak, 61, of Florence, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2014, at his home. He was born July 6, 1953, in Piekelnik, Poland son of the late Walter and Stephanie (Rokiski) Siodlak. Stanley resided in Poland until age 10, when he moved to America. He resided in Chicago, Ill. where he worked at his family's tavern and later at the...

Oct 22, 2014

Gary "Geetle" Stolberg, 70, of Crystal Falls, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2014, at Northstar Health Services, Iron River, Mich. He was born November 4, 1943, in Stambaugh, Mich. son of the late George and Ann (Andrezzi) Stolberg. Gary graduated from Stambaugh High School, Class of 1961. He married Elaine Franti and she preceded him in death in 1986. Gary...

Oct 15, 2014

Betty E. Bourassa, 82, of Niagara, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility, Powers, Mich. She was born October 13, 1932, in Weyauwega, Wis., daughter of the late Leonard and Clara (Handrich) Niemuth. Betty graduated from Weyauwega High School and was Valedictorian of her class. She went on to attend nursing school in Milwaukee, Wis. and...

Oct 15, 2014

Richard R. Moore, 66, of Iron Mountain, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at his home. He was born October 28, 1947, in New Port, Mich., son of the late Carl and Margaret (Straetz) Moore. Rich grew up in Tomah, Wis., and graduated from Tomah High School, Class of 1966. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War...

Oct 11, 2014

Dennis J. McAuliffe, Sr., 75, of Iron Mountain, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014, at his home. He was born March 11, 1939, in Chicago, Ill. son of the late John and Margaret (Costello) McAuliffe. Dennis grew up in Chicago and graduated from Manley High School, Chicago. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1956, until he was honorably discharged...

Oct 11, 2014

Douglas J. Payette, 71, of Niagara, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014, at his home. He was born March 25, 1943, in Niagara, son of the late Clarence and Rosella (Neveau) Payette. Doug grew up in Aurora, Wis., and graduated from Florence High School. He went to work for George Lofstrom at the Shell Gas Station where he drove semi...

Oct 8, 2014

Marilyn P. Graham, 81, of Niagara, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2014, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born April 24, 1933, in Niagara, daughter of the late Theodore and Vera (Douglas) Maes. Marilyn grew up in Niagara and graduated from Niagara High School, Class of 1951. After graduation she moved to Baltimore, MD. where she...

Oct 7, 2014

Rose "Rosie" M. Vondale, 87, of Iron Mountain, was welcomed as God opened the doors to heaven on October 7, 2014. She was born November 24, 1926, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Martin and Mary (Kazianka) Oizle. Rose lovingly married Earl Vondale and he preceded her in death in 1997. She relished time spent with friends and was...