Local obituaries for Jacobs Funeral Homes & Crematory

Mar 26, 2025

Kingsford – Jeffery R. Johnson, 35, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, Mich.

He was born on April 24, 1989, in Iron Mountain, Mich., to Russell Johnson and Gina (Rice) Dettman.

Jeff grew up in Iron Mountain, Mich., and was a graduate of Kingsford High...

Mar 26, 2025

Mary (Miller) Brazeau, 82, of Niagara, WI, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday,March 26, 2025.

Mary was born on May 11, 1942, in Iron Mountain, Michigan, to R. Barrett and Irene (Harju) Miller. She was a 1960 graduate of Iron Mountain High School and went on to study elementary education at Lakeland College and Northern Michigan...

Mar 23, 2025

Florence – Philip "Phil" T. AuBuchon, 87, of Florence, Wisc., passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2025.

Phil was born on October 10, 1937, in Dane, Wisc., to the late John and Frances (Biwersi) AuBuchon.

He attended St. Michaels and Holy Redeemer Catholic Schools in Milwaukee, Wisc., and graduated from Custer High School in...

Mar 22, 2025

Florence – Craig S. "Crackles" Gilbert, 75, of Florence, Wisc., passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Florence Health Service, Florence, Wisc.

He was born on June 18, 1949, in Crystal Falls, Mich., to the late Leonard Gilbert and Eleanore (Olson) Meyers

Craig was a lifelong resident of Florence, Wisc. He enjoyed fishing, 4-wheeling,...

Mar 21, 2025

Florence – Michael R. Pierce, 70, of Florence, Wisc., passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield, Wisc.

He was born on December 7, 1954, in Manitowoc, Wisc.

He served his country in the United States Army from 1972 until his honorable discharge in 1975. He married Linda Roberts on August...

Mar 19, 2025

In Loving Memory of Harry Peterson

Harry Peterson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother-in-law, father-in-law, teacher, coach, and Korean War veteran, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, at the age of 90.

Born on October 11, 1934, in Crystal Falls, Michigan, Harry dedicated his life to service. First to his country and later to...

Mar 18, 2025

Iron Mountain- Patricia Ann Schroeder, 82, of Iron Mountain Mich., passed away on Tuesday March 18, 2025 at Iron County Medical Facility.

She was born on June 9, 1942, in Oshkosh, Wisc., to the late, Peter and Anna (Heindel) Kiefer. Patricia was the 9th of 10 children.

She is survived by her sons, Greg (Rani)...

Mar 17, 2025

Iron Mountain – Marita Christine Johnson, 71, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away peacefully on Monday, March 17, 2025, with her loving family by her side.

She was born on March 5, 1954, in Schweinfurt, Germany. She was the beloved daughter of the late Oliver Johnson and Elizabeth (Elsa) Woite.

Born in Germany, Marita immigrated...

Mar 13, 2025

Niagara- Thomas Edward Sweig, 64, of Niagara Wisc., passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Florence Health Services.

Tom, or more commonly known as "Sweiggy", was born on June 8, 1960 in Iron Mountain,

Mich., to Thomas, and Joan (Cowling) Sweig.

He was born and raised in the Niagara area where he...

Mar 6, 2025

Norway – Dianne M. Mashak, 65, of Norway, Mich., passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at her home.

Dianne was born on July 5, 1959, in Iron Mountain, Mich., to Joseph and Linda (LaFleur) Galeazzi.

She was raised in the area and graduated from Kingsford High School, class of 1977. She married her high...

Mar 1, 2025

It is with deep sadness that I, Darren Merhalski, announce the passing of my uncle, John Frank Merhalski, on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the age of 90.

John was born on May 6, 1934, in Florence, Wisc., the son of the late Frank and Norma (Cretors) Merhalski.

He was a proud graduate of Florence...

Mar 1, 2025

Naples, FL – Alexander Biolo, 88, of Naples, FL, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Avow Hospice, Naples, FL.

He was born on February 10, 1937, to Charles and Mary (Hnida) Biolo in Minneapolis, Minn. His grandparents were Alessandro and Lucia (Marchetti) Biolo, who had emigrated from northern Italy in 1901, through Ellis Island to...

Feb 26, 2025

Florence- Robert "Bob" Decker, 88, of Florence, Wisc., passed away February 26, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, Wisc.

He was born on March 15, 1936, in Kellnersville, Wisc., son of the late Edward and Emma (Stadola) Decker. Bob proudly served in the United States Marines and later became Commander of the Cato VFW, where he...

Feb 23, 2025

Mary Grabski

March 31, 1940- February 23, 2025

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Mary Grabski, 84, of Florence, Wisconsin and Gulf Shores, Alabama. On February 23, 2025 she left us from Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas for her eternal rest in Heaven. Mary was comforted by family...

Feb 20, 2025

Iron Mountain - David R. Tucker, 61, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

He was born March 22, 1963, in Escanaba, Mich., son of the late Fred and Marilyn (Olsen) Tucker. David grew up in Escanaba and was a graduate of Escanaba High School, class of 1981. After graduating high school,...

Feb 20, 2025

Niagara- Dixie Lee Betters, 84, of Niagara, Wisc., passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Evergreen Meadows in Norway, Mich.

She was born May 18, 1940, in Stambaugh, Mich., daughter of the late Harold and Victoria Carlson. Dixie graduated from Kingsford High School. She met Lawrence "Larry" Betters on a blind date, and they were married on...

Feb 19, 2025

Aurora – David B. Stebbins, 67, of Aurora, Wisc., passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield, Wisc.

He was born on June 19, 1957, to the late Richard and Betty (Johnson) Stebbins.

David was a proud Green Beret who served in the military for 19 years before a devastating accident...

Feb 17, 2025

Florence- Mary Jane (Sundberg) VyVyan, 86, of Spread Eagle, Wisc., passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Florence Health Services, Florence, Wisc.

She was born on November 14, 1938, in Florence, daughter of the late Earl and Ethel (Roberts) Sundberg. Mary grew up in Commonwealth and graduated from Florence High School, class of 1956. Following high...

Feb 14, 2025

It is with great sadness that I share the sudden and unexpected passing of my father.

Daniel K. Leffler, 69, of Florence, Wisc., passed away on February 14, 2025, at his home.

He was born on February 11, 1956, in Crystal Falls, Mich., a son of the late Paul and Shirley (Schlanert) Leffler. Dan grew...

Feb 4, 2025

Thomas Edward Vincent, age 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at VA hospital in Iron Mountain.

He was born September 17, 1945, in Iron Mountain, MI to the late George and Catherine Vincent.

He was a graduate of Kingsford High School and served in the US Army.  Thomas truly lived life to...