Local obituaries for Jacobs Funeral Homes & Crematory

Sep 8, 2014

Grace A. Marcouiller, 90, of Oshkosh, Wis., formerly of Niagara, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 8, 2014, at Bethel Nursing Home, Oshkosh. She was born February 21, 1924, in Lena, Wis., daughter of the late Phillip and Mable (Wright) Morstad. Grace grew up in Niagara and graduated from Niagara High School. She worked for Kimberly Clark...

Sep 5, 2014

Lauretta R. Andrews, of Iron Mountain, went to be with Our Lord on September 5, 2014, at home with loving family at her side. She was born January 18, 1930, in Chicago, Ill. at Grant Hospital daughter of the late Richard and Laura (Gilbank) Stockton. Lauretta graduated from Lakeview High School, Class of 1948. During her teenage years she babysat,...

Aug 31, 2014

Jerome P. Waldron, 83, of Iron River passed away Sunday, August 31, 2014, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich. He was born February 13, 1931, in Crystal Falls, son of the late Clarence and Evelen (Medler) Waldron. Jerome graduated from Stambaugh High School, Class of 1949. He served in the United States Army during the Korean...

Aug 30, 2014

Taimi C. Sartori, 86, of Crystal Falls passed away Saturday, August 30, 2014, at Northstar Health Services, Iron River, Mich. She was born June 11, 1928, in Crystal Falls, daughter of the late Charles and Helmi (Pajunen) Peltola. Taimi grew up in Crystal Falls and graduated from Crystal Falls High School, Class of 1946. She worked as a telephone operator...

Aug 29, 2014

Richard W. Klaus, 65, of Crystal Falls, passed away Friday, August 29, 2014, at his home. He was born January 15, 1948, in Oak Park, Ill., son of the later Gustav and Evelyn (Harwig) Klaus. Richard married Regina Szram; she preceded him in death on July 10, 2011. He worked for Kodak Company as a manager in Oak Brook, Ill,...

Aug 26, 2014

William "Bob" Halls, 95, of Alpha passed away Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014, at Marquette General Hospital, Marquette, Mich. He was born May 21, 1919, in Iron River Township, Mich., son of the late William and Jennifer (Lyng) Halls. Bob was raised in Gaastra. He worked for the CC Camps and later was a bus driver who transported the local residents...

Aug 25, 2014

Kenneth M. Clark, 61, of Florence, passed away Monday, August 25, 2014, at his home. He was born August 11, 1953, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., son of Claude and Lucille (Kohler) Clark. Ken grew up in Auburndale, Wis. and graduated from Auburndale High School. He went on to serve in the United States Marines and upon his honorable discharge returned...

Aug 22, 2014

Alice F. Mross, 95, of Cambridge, Wis., formerly of Niagara, passed away peacefully, Friday, August 22, 2014, at the University of Wisconsin Madison Hospital, Madison, Wis. She was born March 20, 1919, in Niagara, daughter of the late Joseph and Alma (Barry) Van Hulla. Alice grew up in Niagara and graduated Valedictorian from Niagara High School, Class of 1937. She...

Aug 20, 2014

Grace V. Walters, 86, of Iron Mountain, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2014, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain. She was born January 24, 1928, in Breitung Township, daughter of the late Steven and Catherine (Hellker) Cuggino. Grace was the youngest of ten children and a lifelong resident of the area. She attended Breitung Township Schools and began working...

Aug 20, 2014

Daniel Bugarsky, 67, of Hurley, Wis., passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2014, at the Oscar G. Johnson Veteran's Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich., after courageously battling a long illness. His legacy will always live on in is wife, three children and grandson, and his incredible spirit will be carried on throughout his extended family and friends. He was born July...

Aug 18, 2014

Earl Robert "Bob" Gaber, 87, of Homosassa Springs, Fla., passed away Monday, August 18, 2014 in Crystal River, Fla., under the loving care of Hospice of Citrus County and the Nature Coast. He was born June 8, 1927 in Niagara, Wisc., son of the late Edward and Esther (Ziebarth) Gaber. Bob graduated as Valedictorian from Niagara High School. He served...

Aug 16, 2014

Barbara A. Edwards, 68, of Iron Mountain passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014, at her home. She was born May 29, 1946, in West Branch, Mich. daughter of the late Wilfred and Edith (Koller) Tousignant. Barbara grew up in Iron Mountain and graduated from Iron Mountain High School, Class of 1964. She was an extremely hard worker, working many jobs...

Aug 10, 2014

Donald E. Moore, 79, of Spread Eagle, beloved husband, brother, father and grandfather, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2014, in Florence, Wis., as a result of injuries suffered in an accident. Don, also known as "Gene," was born August 25, 1934, near Beckley, W. Va., son of the late Clara and Cameron Moore. His childhood was spent among extended family,...

Aug 9, 2014

Gary J. "Schmitty" Schmidt, 60, of Crystal Falls passed way Saturday, August 9, 2014, at Marquette General Hospital, Marquette, Mich. He was born July 18, 1954, in Crystal Falls, son of the late Robert and Gloria (Paquette) Schmidt. Gary grew up in Crystal Falls and graduated from Forest Park High School, Class of 1972. He married Cynthia Carlson. Gary later...

Aug 4, 2014

David J. Wilson, 80, of Iron Mountain passed away, Monday, August 4, 2014, at his home. He was born January 24, 1934, in Battle Creek, Mich., son of the late Donald and Dorothy Wilson. David grew up in Midland, Mich. and graduated from high school there. He married Sandra Terrel on June 1, 1954, in Midland. David worked for Topam...

Aug 1, 2014

James "Philly" Crispigna, 82, of Iron Mountain, passed away Friday, August 1, 2014, surrounded by his family at the Oscar G. Johnson Veteran's Hospital, Iron Mountain. He was born January 28, 1932, in Iron Mountain, son of Italian Immigrants, Oreste and Tomaide (Rossi) Crispigna. Philly was a lifelong resident of Iron Mountain and graduated from Iron Mountain High School, Class...

Jul 28, 2014

William "Bill" D. Luker, 61, of Beecher, Wis., passed away Monday, July 28, 2014, at his home. He was born July 17, 1953, in Oshkosh, Wis., son of the late Walter and Ruth (Davis) Luker. Bill grew up in Oshkosh and worked for Mercury Marine in Fondulac, Wis. He married Vicki Deising on October 15, 1991, in Oshkosh. In 2000,...

Jul 25, 2014

Jul 24, 2014

Chester J. Sartori, 92, of Crystal Falls, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2014, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. He was born July 20, 1922, in Crystal Falls, son of the late Joseph and Clara (Lovera) Sartori. Chester grew up in Crystal Falls and graduated from Crystal Falls High School, Class of 1942. He served in the...

Jul 24, 2014

Pam Richard, 62, Iron Mountain, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2014, at Freeman's Nursing Home after a year-long battle with lung cancer. She was envied for her cheesecake baking expertise and sought after for her sharp wit and spunky spirit. Pam provided strength and support to the people in her life. She had wonderful friends and family who loyally stood...