Local obituaries for Jacobs Funeral Homes & Crematory

Jun 16, 2014

Dennis H. Saunders, 74, of Homestead passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2014, while doing what he loved most, riding his bright blue trike motorcycle on a beautiful sunny day. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Dennis worked a variety of jobs during his lifetime; but the job he enjoyed the most was for the Amoco Corporation...

Jun 14, 2014

Rena C. Karnack, 93, of Crystal Falls, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, June 14, 2014, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility Crystal Falls. She was born October 12, 1920, in Crystal Falls, daughter of the late Louis and Aurelia (Bianchi) Collicelli. Rena was a lifelong resident of Crystal Falls. She graduated from Crystal Falls High...

Jun 12, 2014

Fay A. Uren, 79, of Florence, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014, at the Golden Living Center, Florence. She was born February 17, 1935, in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of the late Nadzerin and Frances (Koller) Gentiline. Fay graduated from Kingsford High School. She married Edward (Buddy) Uren on June 11, 1955. Fay and Buddy made their home in Florence,...

Jun 11, 2014

Ruth M. Skoglund, 74, of Norway, Mich., passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at her home. She was born January 3, 1940, in Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late George and Mary (Fournier) Smith. Ruth grew up in Peoria, Ill. and the Chicago area. She graduated from high school in Peoria and went on to attend college where she received...

May 31, 2014

Robert James Finkler, 67, of Norway, joined this life on June 5, 1946, lived his life and left it on Saturday, May 31, 2014. The family has chosen the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron Mountain to honor Robert's legacy of life.

May 21, 2014

Jerilyn A. Merhalski, 72, of Florence, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at Golden Living Center, Florence. She was born November 18, 1941, in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of the late Lloyd and Vivian (LeFebvre) Sundberg. Jeri graduated from Florence High School, Class of 1958. She married Anthony Merhalski on July 16, 1960, in Florence; he preceded her in death...

May 20, 2014

William Lloyd Miller, 87, of Alpha, passed away, Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at his home. He was born May 22, 1926, in Alpha to the late Fred and Freda (Pultz) Miller. Bill served his country in the Navy during WWII. After the war he moved to Racine, Wis., he met and married Shirley Hansen in 1954; she preceded him in...

May 19, 2014

Elda May (Loia) Andreini, 85, of Oshkosh, Wis. and Orange Park, Fla., formerly of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away with grace and courage, due to complications from a recent fall at her Florida home on Monday, May 19, 2014, in Jacksonville,Fla. She was born April 22, 1929, in Iron River, Mich. daughter of the late Angelo and Rosa (Cacciani) Loia....

May 18, 2014

Ruth Alice Maki, 77, of Iron Mountain passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Sunday, May 18, 2014, at her home. She was born on June 23, 1936, in Ishpeming, Mich., daughter of the late Arnold and Sallie Palomaki. Ruth graduated from Ishpeming High School, Class of 1954. She married Rudy Maki on February 18, 1956, and while raising a family...

May 11, 2014

Vicki L. Hering, 51, of Florence, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2014, at her home. She was born May 23, 1962, in Milwaukee, Wisc., daughter of the late Roger and Judy (Mutz) Conklin. Vicki grew up in Beecher, Wisc. and graduated from Pembine High School. She worked for Khoury Brothers Unfinished Furniture, as a manager, for 25 years until its...

May 9, 2014

Raymond L. Swiss, 79, of Felch, Mich. and Good Hart, Mich. passed away Friday, May 9, 2014, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich. He was born in Harbor Springs, Mich. on June 21, 1934, son of the late Stephen and Edna (Johnston) Swiss. Ray grew up in Good Hart, Mich. on his family farm. He graduated from Harbor...

May 6, 2014

Shirley J. Blome, 84, of Crystal Falls, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at Northstar Health Services, Iron River, Mich. She was born July 15, 1929, in Crystal Falls, daughter of the late Leo and Lucile (Langford) Nau. Shirley married August F. Blome on September 10, 1948, at Maple Grove Ranch, Florence, Wis. He preceded her in death on March...

May 1, 2014

Leona "Lee" Mae Leonard, 87, of Crystal Falls, passed way Thursday May 1, 2014, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. She was born May 10, 1926, in Kingsford, Mich., daughter of the late Walter and Ellen (Peelman) Martwick. Lee grew up in Tomahawk, Wisc. and graduated from Tomahawk High School, Class of 1944. She married Charles Joseph...

Apr 28, 2014

Susan Rae Grailer, 71, of Kingsford, Mich. passed away Monday, April 28, 2014, at ManorCare Health Services in Kingsford. She was born on September 15, 1942, in Crystal Falls, Mich. daughter of the late Ray & Helen (Fincannon) Johnson. Susan married Jerry "Dimps" Grailer on August 15, 1959, in Kingsford, he preceded her in death on December 8, 2005. She...

Apr 27, 2014

Edward W. Dennis, 78, of Kingsford, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014, at his home. He was born on April 16, 1936, in Kingsford, son of the late Alfred and Mildred (Richards) Dennis. Edward grew up in Kingsford and graduated from Kingsford High School where he held multiple athletic records. He went on to attend Northern Michigan University where he...

Apr 27, 2014

Louis J. Molle 81, of Niagara passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014, at his home. He was born March 10, 1933, in Niagara, son of the late Louis and Elizabeth (Thoune) Molle, Sr. Louis grew up in Niagara and graduated from Niagara High School, Class of 1951. He married Yvonne Weber on September 19, 1951, at St. Anthony Catholic Church,...

Apr 26, 2014

David S. McDonald, 72, of Kingsford, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2014, at Manorcare Health Services, Kingsford. He was born July 21, 1941, in Newberry, Mich., son of the late George and Florence (Moore) McDonald. David grew up in Grand Rapids, Mich., and later moved to Charlotte (Lower Michigan). In 2003, he moved to Republic, Mich., and most recently moved...

Apr 25, 2014

Doris L. Maraccini, 84, of Iron Mountain, passed away Friday, April 25, 2014, at Freeman Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Kingsford, Mich., surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 6, 1929, in Merriman, Mich., daughter of the late Alfred and Linnea (Wickman) Williamson. Doris grew up in Merriman and graduated from Kingsford High School. She married Geno Maraccini, of...

Apr 23, 2014

Agnes Barbara "Aggie" Rufus, 88, of Spring Hill, Fla., passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in Spring Hill. Agnes worked in the Diocese of Marquette for the canonization of Bishop Frederic Baraga and traveled to his birth place in Yugoslavia and also to Rome, Italy. She moved to Spring Hill in 1988. She is survived by two sisters, Margaret Urdzik...

Apr 22, 2014