Local obituaries for Jacobs Funeral Homes & Crematory

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...

Jul 19, 2014

Gloria Mae Fuller, 89, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away peacefully, Saturday, July 19, 2014, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. In accordance with Gloria's wishes private family visitation and services will be held. You may light a candle in remembrance of Gloria, or leave a condolence for her family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com The family has chosen...

Jul 15, 2014

Ruth A. McIntosh, 84, of Beecher, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at her home. She was born March 7, 1930, in Milwaukee, Wis., daughter of the late Robert and Virginia (Hepp) McKay. Ruth grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from West Division High School, Milwaukee. She married Arthur McIntosh on October 25, 1952, in Milwaukee. Ruth worked for the...

Jul 14, 2014

Megan D. Atkinson, 33, of Wyandotte, Mich., formerly of Norway, passed away, Monday, July, 14, 2014, in Wyandotte. She was born December 14, 1980, in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of Dr. David (Cheryl) Atkinson. Megan grew up in Norway and graduated from Norway High School, Class of 1999. She went on to attend Michigan State University and later Wayne County...

Jul 13, 2014

Terence "Terry" Crowley, 83, of Goodman, Wis., passed away peacefully Sunday, July 13, 2014, at Maryhill Manor, Niagara, Wis. He was born January 31, 1931, in Macwahoc, ME., son of the late James and Laura (Pratt) Crowley. Terry graduated from East Hartford High School, Class of 1948. He graduated from Trinity College in Hartford, Conn.and went on to receive a...

Jul 13, 2014

Dan Paul Chiamulera, 62, of Florence, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 29, 1952, in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of the late Bernard and Victoria (Galeazzi) Chiamulera. Dan grew up in Chicago, Ill., and then moved to Florence where he graduated from Florence High School, Class of 1970....

Jul 12, 2014

Kenneth L. Kosutich, 54, of Iron Mountain, departed us on Saturday, July 12, 2014, to start the beginning of his new life. He was born November 17, 1959, in Bay City, Mich. son of Ken and Nancy (Lewandowski) Kosutich. Ken played little league in Gaylord, Mich.; he was an awesome catcher behind the plate and was proud to watch his...

Jul 12, 2014

Florence R. "Cookie" Liddle, 73, of Commonwealth, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 12, 2014, at her home with her family by her side. She was born March 2, 1941, in Florence, Wis., daughter of the late Waino Leppanen and Joyce (Trudell) Soderberg. Cookie grew up in Florence and attended school there. She married Roy Liddle on March 27, 1965, and...

Jun 27, 2014

Dorothy L. Watson, 101, of Niagara, passed away Friday, June 27, 2014, at Maryhill Manor Nursing Home, Niagara. She was born August 15, 1912, in Detroit, Mich., daughter of the late Vernon and Buella (Phillips) Hess. Dorothy grew up in Detroit and attended school there. She married Orlo Watson in 1932, in Salem, Ark. and he preceded her in death...

Jun 18, 2014

Florence M. Lipinski, 91, of Florence, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Mich. She was born October 11, 1922, in Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Fruzen) Krusinski. Florence married John Lipinski on December 30, 1940, in Chicago. They moved to Florence in 1946, and she worked for...

Jun 18, 2014

Dennis E. Ekstrand, 75, of Fence, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at the Oscar G. Johnson Veteran's Medical Center, Iron Mountain. He was born January 7, 1939, in Braham, Minn., son of the late Edgar and Bertha (Olstrom) Ekstrand. Dennis was raised on a family farm in Minnesota and graduated from high school there. He went on to serve...