Carol J. Jewell, age 84 of Iron River, MI, died Friday, June 25, 2010 at her home.

Born: July 20, 1925 in Stambaugh, MI

The daughter of the late John and Hulda (Nelson) Holm attended the Iron River schools, graduating from Iron River High School with the Class of 1944.

Carol married Harold Jewell on January 19, 1946 at the First Baptist Church of Iron River and the couple were lifelong resident of the area. Harold preceded her in death in 1995.

She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Iron River. She enjoyed cooking with her husband and especially enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is survived by her son, Thomas (Shirley) Jewell of Winter, WI
Daughters; Barbara (Spencer) Reitz of Swartz Creek, MI
Diane (Franz) Mogdis of Stanton, MI
Brothers; George (Barbara) Holm of Iron River
Ellsworth (Ann) Holm of Alexandria, MN
Sister, Celeste Powell of Michigan City, IN
Four granddaughters; Melissa, Kimberly, Amy and Debi
Numerous nieces and nephews

She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Clifford and Robert Holm and two sisters, Mildred Bedard and Doris Bach.

Visitation: Monday, June 28, 2010 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River.

Funeral Service: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, Iron River, with Rev. John Fish to officiate.

Interment: Stambaugh Cemetery, Iron River

The family suggests memorial donations to the First Baptist Church of Iron River or Northstar Home Health Care and Hospice.

Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River.

Eileen M. Greenlund, age 88 of Iron Mountain, MI, died Friday, June 25, 2010 at the Golden Living Center, Florence, WI.

Born: December 24, 1921 in Kenton, MI

The daughter of the late Frank and Eva (Andree) Peterson attended the Kenton and Iron River Schools and then attended and graduated from the Detroit School of Commerce.

Eileen married Oscar Greenlund on February 26, 1940 in Iron River and the couple celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this year.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and Eastern Star and volunteered at Amherst Hospital. She enjoyed hunting, knitting and crafts.

She is survived by her husband, Oscar
Sister, Lenore Borns of Florence, WI
Nieces, nephews and extended family.

She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Vincent, Norman and Gervin Peterson and sister, Marjorie Martorelli.

Visitation: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River.

Funeral Service: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River, with Rev. Dawn Treado Green to officiate.

Interment: Resthaven Cemetery, Iron River

The family suggests memorial donations to the Alzheimers Association, Upper Peninsula Region, 710 Chippewa Square - Suite 201, Marquette, MI, 49855.

Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River.

Carol Jane Sablich, age 70 of Iron River, MI, died Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at Covington Rest Home, Covington, MI

Born: June 27, 1939, Iron River, MI

The daughter of the late George and Bernice (Cass) Sablich attended the Iron River Schools. She enjoyed arts and crafts.

She is survived by one brother, George (Judy) Sablich, Theodore, AL
Three sisters; Brenda Beckman, Kenosha, WI
Donna (Roger) Culver, Somers, WI
Betty Hird, Racine, WI
Numerous nieces, nephews and extended family

She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Jack, Robert and Milton Sablich.

Visitation will be held Monday, June 28, 2010, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River, followed by graveside services at Resthaven Cemetery, Iron River with Rev. Michael Rucinski to officiate.

Interment: Resthaven Cemetery, Iron River

Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.

George A. Treado, age 79 of Iron River, MI, died Monday, June 14, 2010 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, MI.

Born: November 24, 1930 in Republic, MI

The son of the late George and Verna (Gjers) Treado attended the Iron River schools, graduating from Iron River High School in 1949. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving on the USS Albany. He was employed as a meter reader by Wisconsin Electric for many years,

George married the former Diane Gallup on July 6, 1951 at the First Presbyterian Church of Iron River and the couple were lifelong residents of the area. They celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 2001.

He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Iron River, the Masonic Lodge and the Iron River Fire Department. He served as Iron County Commissioner and on the City Board of Iron River, He loved sports.

He is survived by his wife, Diane
Son, Glen (Sue) Treado of Crivitz, WI
Daughter, Linda (Al) Cross of Broken Arrow, OK
Brother, Robert (Pat) Treado of Beechwood, MI
Three grandchildren; Joshua Christensen
Lindsey Treado
Melissa LaFountain
One great grandchild, Nolan LaFountain
Nieces, nephews and extended family

He was also preceded in death by his twin brother Vernon and two grandchildren, Samuel and Jessica Christensen.

Visitation: Thursday, June 17, 2010 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Iron River.
A Masonic Lodge of Sorrow Service will be conducted at 5:45 p.m.
Members of the Iron Range Firefighters Association will attend the visitation at 6 p.m.


Funeral Service: Friday, June 18, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Iron River, with Rev. Dawn Treado Green to officiate.

Interment: Resthaven Cemetery, Iron River
The West Side Veterans Council will accord Military Rites at the graveside.

Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River.

Ellen M. Nardi Age 78 Iron River, MI
Died Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at her home.

Born: April 19, 1932 in Crystal Falls, MI

The daughter of the late Jacob and Mayme (Saario) Lamminen attended the Crystal Falls Schools, graduating with the Class of 1951. She was employed as a secretary for M. A. Hanna Mining Company and later retired from the U.S. Government.

Ellen married Reno Nardi in Caspian, where the couple made their home. Reno preceded her in death in 1975.

She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Iron River and the American Legion Reino Post #21 Auxiliary. She loved spending time with her dog Maggie. She always had a smile and was willing to help those in need.

She is survived by her son, Steven Nardi of Caspian, MI
Daughter, Lori (James) Curtis of Marquette, MI
Brother, Jack (Mary) Lamminen of Kenosha, WI
Two grandchildren; Eric (Angela) and Jamie Curtis
Four great grandchildren; Taylor, Ethan and Cameron Curtis
Keira Lindberg
Extended family; Robert and Sherry Johnson and their
children, Eric and Megan
Sue and Jerry Blevins
Special friend, Germaine Pellizer
Companion, her dog Maggie
Nieces, nephews, and brothers and sisters-in-law

She was also preceded in death by her son Thomas, daughter, Lynn Marie, special friend, Bob Marquette, two brothers, Ron and Leroy, and sisters, Vi, Lil and Gert.

Visitation: Friday, June 11, 2010 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River.

Funeral Service: Friday, June 11, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River, with Rev. Kevin Kaiser to officiate.

Interment: Stambaugh Cemetery, Iron River

Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River.

Beverly J. Bortolameolli Age 78 Iron River, MI
Died Monday June 7, 2010 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, MI

Born: December 7, 1931 in Marquette, MI

The daughter of the late Uno and Lillian (Takaluoma) Quinn attended the Marquette, MI schools and graduated from Graveraet High school in 1949. She attended St. Mary's School of Nursing, Sault Sainte Marie, MI and received her nursing certification.

She married John Bortolameolli February 23, 1952 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Caspian, MI and the couple made their home in Iron River. They celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary. He preceded her in death in 2004.

Beverly worked as a Licenced Practical Nurse for over 40 years retiring in 2002 from the Iron County General Hospital. She was also a Real Estate Agent for many years.

She enjoyed photography, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, Iron River and the St. Agnes Altar Society. She was also preceded in death by her son Ricky John Bortolameolli in 1961 and two brothers: Fred and Robert Quinn.

Survived by her son; Gary (Sharry) Bortolameolli of Iron River
Her daughter; Sally (Brad) Aschenbach of Iron River
Two grandsons; Craig and Ian Bortolameolli
Two great grandchildren; Callista and Addison Bortolameolli and their mother Kimberly Bittner
Nieces, nephews and extended family

Visitation: Friday June 11, 2010 from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River.

Funeral Service; Friday June 11, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Iron River with the Rev. Norman Clisch, pastor to offer the Mass of Christian Burial.

Interment; Iron River City Cemetery, Iron River, MI

Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River.

Ernestine M. Moln, age 89 of Gaastra, MI, died Friday, May 28, 2010 at the Iron River Care Center.

Born September 13, 1920 in Norway, MI, the daughter of the late Ernest and Annie (Dellatorie) Ropele attended the Norway Schools and graduated from Norway High School in 1938.

Ernestine married Stanley Moln on May 5, 1941 in Vulcan, MI and the couple came to the Iron River area in 1951. They celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary this year.

Ernestine was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church of Caspian and former member of St. Ann's Society. She was an avid card player.

She is survived by her husband Stanley
Sons; Bruce (Ann) Moln, Ann Arbor, MI
Steven Moln, Iron River
Daughters; Sandra Moln, Ann Arbor, MI
Lois Brown, Newberry, MI
Sister, Lois (Jim) Erspamer, Marquette, MI
Seven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren
Nieces, nephews and extended family

She was also preceded in death by her brother, Marvin.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 1, 2010 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Caspian, MI, with Rev. Norman Clisch to offer the Mass of Christian Burial.

Interment will be on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. at the Norway Cemetery, Norway MI.

The family suggests memorial donations to St. Cecilia Catholic Church of Caspian.

Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.

Robert "Bob" J. Simonson, age 83 of Iron River, MI, died Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at Northstar Health System, Iron River.

He was born June 3, 1926 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the son of the late Wallace and Dorothy (Peterman) Simonson.

He attended the Stambaugh Schools and graduated with the Class of 1943.Immediately following his graduation, he entered the U.S. Navy and served until 1946, attaining the rank of Electrician's Mate First Class.

Bob married the former Beverly Jean Brown on June 22, 1946 at the Grace United Methodist Church of Houghton. They celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1996.

In September , 1946, Bob enrolled in Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, and received a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering in 1949 and a degree in Engineering Administration in 1951.

Bob was employed by Commonwealth Edison of Chicago in 1951 and served in various locations in the Chicago area for 33 years. They resided in Arlington Heights and Rolling Meadows during those years. He retired in 1984 as Division Engineer at the Northbrook headquarters.

Bob and Jean retired to their beloved Upper Peninsula so they could spend their summers at their cabin at Agate Harbor in the Keweenaw. Bob had many interests, reading, hiking, photography and his computer. His claim to fame was the publishing of his mother's journal on their year (1932-33) spent on Isle Royal where she taught the five Johnson children and Bob.

In his early years in Stambaugh, Bob attained the rank of Eagle Scout and remained interested in scouting and served as scout master for both of his sons in their growing up years.

He was preceded in death by his three year old twin sister, Betty Lou and 11 month old grandson, Russell "Rusty" Simonson..

He is survived by his wife, Jean; two sons; Kent (Janice) Simonson, St. Charles, IL, Robert Simonson, Springfield, IL; two granddaughters, Beth and Vicky; seven great grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Margaret Vitton of Hancock.

Visitation: Monday, May 24, 2010 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, Iron River.

Funeral Service: Monday, May 24, 2010 at 11 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, Iron River, with Rev. Manuel Padilla to officiate.

Interment: Pine Grove Cemetery, Eagle Harbor, MI

The family suggests memorial donations to Samaritan Services, St. Vincent DePaul Store.

Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River.

Robert "Ace" Boden, age 85 of Iron River (formerly Stambaugh) Michigan, passed away peacefully May 18, 2010 at Northstar Health System, Iron River with his children at his side.

Born on June 4, 1924, son of the late Linus and Amanda (Ecklund) Boden attended the Stambaugh schools, graduating from Stambaugh High School in 1942. He attended Michigan State University and was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWll, serving in the Pacific.

He married Dolores B. Pozniak in 1953 at the Assumption Catholic Church, Iron River, MI. and the couple made their home in Stambaugh, MI. They celebrated their Golden Anniversary in 2003.

Robert was employed by the M.A. Hanna Mining Company, working in the local iron mines at the Homer Wauceca and Groveland until his retirement. Involved in many civic endeavors, he directed the children's parade for the Stambaugh Athletic Association. Robert founded and directed a winter figure skating show in Stambaugh. He was active in the Iron County Steelers football and the Stambaugh hockey programs. He enjoyed playing and coaching softball, golf, and tennis. He directed the local girls' softball league and organized regional softball tournaments. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed going to camp (The Buckshot Lodge). In the 1990's he served as a playground supervisor, compassionately known as "Bus Grandpa" at the Stambaugh Elementary School. In 2005, he created the M.A. Hanna Annual Retirement Dinner.
"Ace" was a member of the First Lutheran Church, Iron River, Stambaugh Volunteer Fire Department, the American Legion Reino Post #21, Stambaugh Athletic Association, a life member of Am Vets, and served on the Veterans' Board and Iron County Community Schools Board of Directors.

He was preceded in death by his wife Dolores on November 6, 2004, and two sisters, Ruth Mulder and Ina VanAlsten.

He is survived by five children; Robert (Shelley) Boden, Ithaca, MI,
David (Debbie) Boden, Appleton, WI,
Peter (Jan) Boden, Lake Zurich, IL
Barbara Zorzin, Hudson, WI
Mark Boden, Lake Orion, MI
Sisters; Dorothy Andersson, Naples, FL
Pearl Nichols, Albuquerque, NM
Audrey (Robert) Barth, Cape Coral, FL
Grandchildren; Eric (Leigh) Boden
Amanda (Adam) Turner
Shannon (Matt) Jensen
Brenda Boden
Kristen and Margaret Boden
Matt and Adam Zorzin
Great Grandchildren; Alison Jensen and Jon Godek
Many nieces, nephews and extended family

The family of Robert "Ace" Boden express their appreciation and gratitude for the compassionate care and ever-supportive professional staff at both the Iron County Medical Care Facility and the Northstar Health System.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, May 28th at 11 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River, with Rev. Bonny Kinnunen to officiate.

Interment: Iron River City Cemetery with the West Side Veterans to accord military rites.

Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River.

Marylee L. Symmonds, age 76 of Iron River, MI, passed away Friday, May 14, 2010 at the Iron River Care Center.

She was born July 11, 1933 in Iron River.

The daughter of the late Edward and Aldia (Liberty) Burke attended the Iron River schools, graduating from Iron River High School in 1951.

Marylee married Robert Symmonds on April 25, 1951 at St. John's Episcopal Church of Iron River and the couple moved to Ann Arbor. They returned to Iron River in 1981 to make their home. They celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary this year.

She was employed by the Ann Arbor Hospital Public Relations Department and later by Public Health of Illinois for ten years as a secretary, and also as an assistant to the County Clerk in Coldwater. MI. After returning to the Iron River area in 1982, she was employed as a secretary by West Iron County Public Schools until her retirement in 1996.

Marylee was an active member of St. John's Episcopal Church of Iron River, served for many years on the Altar Guild, prepared weekly bulletins, and also as secretary in the Vestry of St. John's Episcopal Church, and was a Past President of the Lady Elks.

She is survived by her husband, Robert
Son, David (Connie) Symmonds of Crystal Falls, MI
Daughter, Allison Gagilo of Coldwater, MI
Brothers; Robert (Mary Ellen) Burke of Iron River, MI
Edward Burke of Madison, WI
Alfred Burke of Nashville, TN
Sisters-in-law; Carolyn (David) Orchard of Crystal Falls
Helen (Jerome) Smith of Grand Rapids, MI
Priscilla (Bill) Povilus of Las Vegas, NV
Helen Burke of Amasa, MI
Three grandchildren; Amanda, Lindsey and Nicholas
Three great grandchildren; Amberlyn, KyIa Jay and Wyatt David
Numerous nieces, nephews and extended family

She was also preceded in death by her son, Robert James Symmonds in 1980, grandson, Matthew Gagilo in 2009, and two brothers, William and James Burke.

Visitation: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River, and Wednesday, May 19, 2010 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, Iron River.

Funeral Service: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 11 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church with Rev. Manuel Padilla to officiate.

The family suggests memorial donations to the Iron County Cancer Unit, P.O. Box 45, Iron River, MI 49935 or Northwoods Animal Shelter, 903 Selden Road, Iron River, MI 49935,

Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River.