OBITUARIES
James Corbett
Sep 13, 2013
James J. Corbett, 81, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Friday, September 13, 2013, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. He was born March 29, 1932, in Escanaba, Mich., son of the late Thomas and Alice (Collins) Corbett. James graduated from Escanaba High School in 1950. He served in the U.S. Army from October 7, 1952, until...
Kerry Brault
Sep 13, 2013
Kerry A. Brault, 58, of Sebring, Fla., formerly of Niagara, Wis., passed away Friday, September 13, 2013, at Palms Nursing Home, Fla. He was born September 30, 1954, in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of Alice Brault and the late Gilbert Brault. Kerry lived in Niagara most of his life and worked in construction. In 1999, he began wintering in Florida...
Thomas Duame
Sep 12, 2013
Thomas J. Duame, Jr., 85, peacefully passed into eternal life on Thursday, September 12, 2013, with his loving wife of 64 years, Lorraine (nee Duvall), by his side. He proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was a skilled machinist by trade and spent his retirement years in the beautiful north woods of Wisconsin where...
Henry Romagnoli
Sep 12, 2013
Henry Romagnoli, 91, of Quinnesec, Michigan, passed away, Thursday, September 12, 2013, at Manorcare Health Services, Kingsford, Michigan. Henry was born on January 2, 1922, to the late Tulio and Ada (Spigarelli) Romagnoli. He graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1941. Henry served in the United States Navy from February 1942, until he was honorably discharged in July of...
Boris Tchokreff
Sep 12, 2013
Boris Stoyan "The Greek" Tchokreff, 83, of iron Mountain, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2013, at Hyland Nursing Home, Iron Mountain. He was born June 8, 1930, in Wayne County, Mich., son of the late Stoyan and Athinka (Naomcheff) Tchokreff. Boris attended school in Detroit, Mich., and in the 8th grade attended the military academy where he graduated from high...
Karin Gauthier
Sep 11, 2013
Karin L. Gauthier, 71, of Iron Mountain, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2013, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital, Iron Mountain. She was born April 6, 1942, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late William and Lucille (Priante) Pataconi. Karin graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1961. She married Lloyd Gauthier on March 3, 1962, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church,...
Rene Gauthier
Sep 11, 2013
Rene Andre Gauthier, "Andre", 77, of Port Richey passed away on Sept. 11th while on vacation in Iron Mountain, MI. A graduate of Gulf High School in 1955, he was captain of the football and baseball teams, as well as student body president. He was a self employed Plumbing and Electrical Contractor and eventually went to work as a Building...
Rose Cameron
Sep 10, 2013
Rose "Dee" M. Cameron, 79, of Iron Mountain, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2013, after a lengthy illness, at her home with her devoted husband of 44 years by her side. She was born January 29, 1934, in Negaunee, Mich., daughter of the late Tony and Georgina (Steede) Certo. Dee married Keith Cameron on February 1, 1969. They resided in...
Richard Rydzewski
Sep 6, 2013
Richard W. Rydzewski, 62, of Crystal Falls, passed away Friday, September 6, 2013, at Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain. He was born January 21, 1951, in Rhinelander, Wis., son of the late Edwin and Ruby (Martalock) Rydzewski. Richard graduated from Three Lakes High School and was awarded a football scholarship to the University of Wisconsin Steven's Point...
Barbara Kephart
Sep 5, 2013
Barbara "Barb" Marie Kephart, 88, of Crystal Falls, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 5, 2013, at Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. She was born Friday, April 24, 1925, in Crosby MN., daughter of the late Andrew and Tracy (Infelt) Northburg. Barb graduated from Crosby High School in 1942. Barb married Leonard R. Kephart on January 13, 1944, and...
William Sipple
Sep 5, 2013
William G. Sipple, 65, of Goodman, Wis., passed away Thursday, September 5, 2013, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital, Iron Mountain. He was born May 9, 1948, in Beloit, Wis., son of George and Bethel (Webster) Sipple. Bill graduated from Beloit Memorial High School in 1966. He married Kathleen Beath on June 7, 1975, in Janesville, Wis. They resided in Beloit...
Steven Fleming
Sep 4, 2013
Steven C. Fleming, 58, of Aurora, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at his home. He was born February 10, 1955, in Coldwater, Michigan, son of Clifford and Thelma (Osborn) Fleming. Steve graduated from Coldwater High School in 1973. While in high school, Steve was a talented student at the vocational center. He later took a position at Ferris Industries...
Margaret Peterson
Sep 3, 2013
Margaret M. Peterson, 75, of Dunbar, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2013, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital, Iron Mountain. Margaret was born on December 25, 1937, in Chicago, ILL., daughter of the late Roxy and Margaret (Weichel) Prette. She graduated from Touley High School in Chicago. After graduation, Margaret worked for an Insurance Agency in Chicago. She married Harry P....
Joann Halls
Aug 19, 2013
JoAnn Halls, 82, Alpha, passed away Monday, August 19, 2013, at her home. She was born December 20, 1930 in Alpha, Mich., daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Gryskewicz) Burak. JoAnn graduated from Alpha High School in 1948. She married Bob Halls on January 31, 1953, in Crystal Falls, Mich. They resided in Alpha for a brief period of...
Norman Miilu
Aug 12, 2013
Norman S. Miilu Sr., 79, of Kingsford passed away Monday, August 12, 2013, at the Oscar G. Johnson Veteran's Hospital, Iron Mountain. Norman was born on May 17, 1934, in Mass City, Mich., son of the late Michael and Irene (Nichols) Miilu. He grew up in Mass City and graduated from Mass City High School. Norman enlisted in the U.S....
Frank Dallafior
Aug 11, 2013
Frank Dallafior, 74, of Amasa passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013, at his home. He worked for the Iron County Road Commission for twenty-eight years. Frank loved spending time at camp and was well-known for his daily long walks. His passion for old cars and trucks kept him busy in his retirement years. If you met Frank, you knew you...
Cleo Glime
Aug 10, 2013
Cleo M. Glime, 84, of Fence, Wis., passed away Saturday, August 10, 2013, at Maryhill Manor Nursing Home, Niagara, Wis. Cleo was born August 26, 1928, in Lena, Wis., daughter of the late Herbert and Verna (Bonnes) Pies. She grew up in Lena and graduated from Lena High School. Cleo married Julius Glime on October 9, 1947, in Lena. Shortly...
Elizabeth Hoyum
Aug 8, 2013
Elizabeth Marie Turrie Hoyum, 95, of Green Bay, Wis., formerly of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Thursday, August 8, 2013, at Unity Hospice, St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. She was born June 22, 1918, in Henrietta, Okla., daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Giradi) Caresia. Elizabeth lived in Iron Mountain for over 84 years, and spent winters in Florida...
Richard Grenier
Aug 4, 2013
Richard D. Grenier, 71, of Norway passed away Sunday, August 4, 2013, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 10, 1941, in Hermansville, Mich., son of the late Richard and Virginia (Recla) Grenier. Richard grew up in Hermansville and graduated from Hermansville High School, Class of 1959. Richard served in the National Guard from June...
William Willis
Aug 3, 2013
William W. Willis, 64, of Muskegon, Mich., passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 3, 2013, at Autumn Woods Health Care Facility, Warren. He was born December 31, 1948, in Muskegon, son of Richard and Grace (Murphy) Willis. On December 28, 1970, he married the former Norma Jean Groeneveld and later had his only son, Steven William Willis on December 30,...
