OBITUARIES
David Bath
Sep 25, 2013
David R. Bath, 87, of Iron Mountain, passed away after a brief illness Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at ManorCare Health Services, Kingsford. He was born January 26, 1926, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Russell and Buehla (Truran) Bath. David served in the United States Air Corps, serving during WWII. For many years, David ran the Bath Agency, specializing...
Janice Miller
Sep 21, 2013
Janice A. Miller, 83, of Three Lakes, Wis., formerly of New London, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2013, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. She was born September 2, 1930, in the township of Deer Creek in Outagamie County, daughter of the late Leonard and Leona (Paul) Knapp. Janice grew up in Bear Creek and Clintonville area. She graduated from Clintonville...
Robert Rahling
Sep 20, 2013
Robert R. Rahling, 91, of Crystal Falls, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2013, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. He was born September 16, 1922, in Waukegan, Ill., the only son of the late Chester and Della (nee Newman) Rahling. Robert married the former Lillian I. Jacobson in 1958. Moving to Milburg, Mich. the family lived on...
Hubert Franck
Sep 18, 2013
Hubert J. Franck, 94, of Aurora, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain. He was born November 16, 1918, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Frank and Alice (Grimord) Franck. Hubert attended school in Iron Mountain and before graduation left school to work in the CCC camps. He later went back...
Ida Hartwell
Sep 18, 2013
Ida Hartwell, 88, of Iron Mountain, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2013, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain. She was born November 20, 1924, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Parisso and Teresa (Spera) Famiani. Ida grew up in Iron Mountain and graduated from Iron Mountain High School, Class of 1943. She married Ernest Hartwell on April 20,...
Vernie Smith, Ii
Sep 15, 2013
Vernie J. Smith II, 79, of Iron Mountain, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2013, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 18, 1934, in Amasa, Mich., son of the late Vernie and Ethel (Palmer) Smith. Vernie resided in Iron River for many years before moving to Iron Mountain in 1974. He married Belinda Peterson on...
Dr. Clifford Tobin
Sep 15, 2013
Dr. Clifford D. Tobin, 99, of Iron Mountain, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2013, at Freeman's Nursing Home, Kingsford, Mich. He was born October 29, 1913, in Channing, Mich., son of the late William and Molly (Rouse) Tobin. Cliff was a World War II Veteran where he served as a dental officer in the 7th army, 66th army infantry Battalion....
Alfred Spera
Sep 14, 2013
Alfred "Fritz" Spera, 90, of Iron Mountain, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2013, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital, Iron Mountain. Fritz was born on May 7, 1923, in Iron Mountain, son of the late James and Laurina (Corsi) Spera. He was a graduate of Iron Mountain High School. Fritz served in the U.S. Army and the Battle of the Bulge...
Sandra Armbrust
Sep 14, 2013
Sandra Kay (Tuer) Armbrust, 68, Vulcan, passed away unexpectedly at home Saturday, September 14, 2013. She was born June 29, 1945, in Aurora, IL, daughter of the late Edwin and Ruth (Abel) Tuer. Sandra married Burton Armbrust in 1965, relocating to Vulcan in 1969. She is survived by five sons, Burton, Edwin (Maira), Raymond, Phillip (Ida) and Joseph (Billie Jean);...
Pearl Fitzgerald
Sep 14, 2013
Pearl Fitzgerald, 94, of Kingsford, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2013, at Manorcare Health Services, Kingsford. She was born April 12, 1919, in Manistique, Mich., daughter of the late William and Ollia (Burton) Barker. Pearl married Eugene Fitzgerald, October 1, 1954. They resided in Newberry, Mich., for a few years before moving to Kingsford in 1959. She was a member...
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...
