Obituaries
Honoring Lives and Memories - Obituaries for Families in Iron River, MI
Nancy J. Anderson
Nov 4, 2026
Nancy J. Anderson, 92, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, Michigan.
Nancy was born on June 22, 1934, in Stambaugh, Michigan, the daughter of the late Leonard and Lucille (Durand) Anderson.
She graduated from Iron River High School in 1952, after which she entered the United States Navy and served from 1952...
Vicky L. Ferrara
Nov 4, 2026
Vicky L. Ferrara, 61, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, WI.
She was born on October 13, 1965, in Crystal Falls, MI, the daughter of Dale and Penelope “Penny” (Vassar) Petts. She attended the West Iron County Schools, graduating with the Class of 1984.
She was employed as a CNA...
Thomas L. Javoroski
Nov 3, 2026
Thomas “Goober” L. Javoroski, 73, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Green Bay, WI.
He was born on November 28, 1952, in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Martin and Margaret (Peterson) Javoroski. Tom attended the local schools, graduating from West Iron County High School with the Class of 1970....
Michael J. Sheehy
Nov 2, 2026
Michael “Mike” Sheehy, 84, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, MI.
He was born on February 9, 1942, in Grayling, MI, the son of the late Reginald and Alma (Barber) Sheehy. Mike attended and graduated from the Grayling Schools. He was a veteran of the U.S....
Marie Montambo
Oct 28, 2026
Marie Montambo, 97, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, MI.
Marie was born on December 29, 1928, in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Howard and Eva (Ducharme) Hawke. She attended the Caspian and Stambaugh Schools.
She married Daniel J. Montambo on May 22, 1947, in...
William R. Roberts
Oct 27, 2026
William “Bill” R. Roberts, 90, of Long Lake, WI, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital holding the hand of his loving wife as he peacefully entered the gates of Heaven.
Bill was born on July 11, 1936, in Long Lake, WI, the son of the late Price and Doris (Sawyer) Roberts. He attended the Laona High...
Ramona Ross
Oct 27, 2026
Ramona Ross, 97, of Caspian, MI, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital.
She was born on February 24, 1929, in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Frank and Stella (Kukowski) Wodzinski. She attended and graduated from the Stambaugh Schools, with the Class of 1947. While in high school, Ramona won an award from the...
Millie Pearl Ritchie
Oct 26, 2026
Millie Pearl Ritchie, 85, of Long Lake, WI, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital.
She was born on June 24, 1941, in Alvin, WI, the daughter of the late Hatcher and Dessie (Roberts) Bowman. She attended the Detroit, MI Schools, graduating from Redford High School with the Class of 1960.
Pearl married Douglas L. Ritchie on...
Allan E. Smolinski
Oct 22, 2026
Allan E. Smolinski, 72, of Caspian, MI, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
He was born on April 17, 1954, in Hammond, IN, the son of the late Eugene and Helen (Zapalski) Smolinski. Allan attended Thornton Fractional North High School in Illinois, graduating with the Class of 1972.
He was employed in steel processing for Chicago Steel and Pickling Co. Allan...
James R. Oberg
Oct 19, 2026
James R. Oberg, born July 3, 1952, in Stambaugh, Michigan, passed away on October 19, 2026.
James proudly served 13 years in the United States Navy before beginning a career with the Michigan Department of Transportation, where he eventually retired. Retirement didn't slow James down. He and his beloved wife, Ruth, began traveling across the United States, surveying pipeline projects and...
Carol A. Lamminen
Oct 14, 2026
Carol A. Lamminen, 83, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital.
She was born on April 14, 1943, in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Earl and Mildred (Olson) LaFountain. She attended the Iron River Schools, graduating with the Class of 1961.
Carol married LeRoy Lamminen on May 19, 1962, at First...
Michelle J. Peterson
Oct 4, 2026
Michelle Jonette (McCarthy) Peterson, 42, of Iron River, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 4, 2026. She was born on October 26, 1983, and attended West Iron County High School.
Throughout her working life, Michelle served her community with a compassionate heart, working as a nurse's aide and as a cashier at the Super One grocery store....
Daniel C. Hinch
Oct 4, 2026
Daniel Charles Hinch, 73, formerly of Iron River, MI, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at his home in Marquette, MI.
He was born on November 23, 1952, in Bessemer Township, MI, the son of the late Reino and Eila (Ollikainen) Hinch. He attended the Stambaugh Schools, graduating from West Iron County High School with the class of 1971. Dan...
Dennis E. Yackel
Oct 2, 2026
Dennis E. Yackel, 77, of Gaastra, MI, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital.
He was born on December 13, 1948, in Iron River, MI, the son of the late Edward and Lucille Yackel. He attended the Iron River Schools, graduating with the Class of 1966.
Dennis married Janet Thomas on June 22, 1991, at Nanaimo Park...
Jennifer L. MtPleasant
Oct 2, 2026
Jennifer L. MtPleasant, 55, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026.
She was born on December 31, 1970, in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of Randy MtPleasant and the late Cindy (Albert) MtPleasant. She attended school in Dryden, NY and graduated.
She was employed as a housekeeper. Jennifer was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Dryden, NY....
Anthony G. McGeshick
Sep 28, 2026
Anthony G. McGeshick, 61, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026, in Boyne City, MI.
He was born on December 25, 1964, in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late George McGeshick Jr. and Karen (Dent) Ambrose. He attended the West Iron County Schools and graduated.
He was employed as a stock clerk. Anthony was active in AA. He was a social...
John W. Roberts
Sep 22, 2026
John W. Roberts, 70, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on April 29, 1956, in Spies Location of Iron River, the son of the late Dean and Elizabeth “Betty” (Martinucci) Roberts. He attended the Iron River Schools, graduating from West Iron County with...
Wayde G. Yarger
Sep 17, 2026
Wayde G. Yarger, 67, of Garden City, MI, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital.
He was born on October 14, 1958, in Monroe, MI, the son of Olin Yarger and Janice (née Berta) Martinson. He graduated from Calumet, MI High School with the Class of 1976.
Wayde met the love of his life Dawn Yarber in...
Jean M. Mack
Sep 16, 2026
Jean M. Mack, age 72, of Iron River, MI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, MI.
She was born in Stambaugh, MI on December 22, 1953, to Audrey Uren Ridolphi and Aldo Ridolphi. She attended the local schools and graduated with the WIC Class of 1972. Jean also went...
Dale C. Keliin
Sep 13, 2026
Dale C. Keliin, 73, of Caspian, MI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at his home with his children at his side.
He was born on October 20, 1952, in Stambaugh, MI. Dale graduated from West Iron County High School Class of 1971. He then graduated from Bay de Noc Community College with a degree in electronics. In his...
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