Obituaries
Honoring Lives and Memories - Obituaries for Families in Iron River, MI
Emil J. Sustek
Apr 7, 2026
Emil J. Sustek, 94, of Watersmeet, MI passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the Iron River Care Center.
He was born on March 27, 1932, in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Gizella (Jureak) Sustek.
Emil married Shirley Albrecht on June 29, 1957. They celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary in 2023. Shirley preceded him in death on April 12,...
Eli E. Heikkila
Apr 7, 2026
Eli E. Heikkila, 79, of Iron River, MI , passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, MI.
He was born on August 21, 1946, in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Eli and Thelma (Tucker) Heikkila Sr. Eli attended the Iron River Schools, graduating with the Class of 1965....
Gloria E. Wills
Apr 4, 2026
Gloria E. Wills, 91, of Iron River, MI passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, MI.
She was born on September 2, 1934, in Caspian, MI, the daughter of the late Calvin J. and Carmella M. (Talerico) Wills. Gloria attended the Caspian and Stambaugh Schools, graduating with the Class of 1953.
She...
Elizabeth A. Djupe
Apr 3, 2026
Elizabeth “Beth” Ann Djupe, 89, of Iron River, MI, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 3, 2026.
She was born on December 29, 1936, in Iron Mountain, MI, the daughter of the late Fredrick and Fern (Luba) Cowling. After graduating high school, Beth worked at the First National Bank in Iron Mountain.
Beth married Peter Djupe...
Lori K. Claar
Mar 31, 2026
Lori K. Claar, of Phelps, WI, passed away on March 31st, 2026, peacefully at the Iron River Care Center.
She was born on February 29, 1956, in Chippewa Falls, WI, the daughter of Douglas and Marilyn (LeMay) Follensbee. Lori graduated from Wilmot High School with the class of 1974 and went on to earn her nursing certification from St. Luke’s School...
Glen C. Lunn
Mar 30, 2026
Glen Lunn, age 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30th, in Iron River, Michigan.
Glen was born on January 24th, 1938, to his loving parents Harry and Hazel (Stolberg) Lunn. He was later joined by his younger sister, Elaine. A lifelong resident of Stambaugh, Michigan, Glen graduated from Stambaugh High School with the Class of 1957.
He married the former Donna...
James L. Anderson
Mar 9, 2026
James “Jim” Leonard Anderson, age 95, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, in Iron Mountain, Michigan.
Jim was born on November 17, 1930, in Stambaugh, Michigan, the firstborn of Leonard and Lucille (Durand) Anderson. He graduated from Iron River High School in 1948 and went on to serve in the United States Army.
A man of deep faith and strong morals,...
Thomas F. Cebula
Mar 6, 2026
Thomas F. Cebula, 83, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026.
He was born on September 25, 1942, in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Marion and Helen (Kucharski) Cebula. He attended the St. James Grade School and graduated from Lane Tech College Prep High School with the class of 1961.
Thomas married Bonnie Bobnock on November...
Luke D. Rypstra
Mar 3, 2026
Luke Donald Rypstra, age 38, of Iron River, passed away on March 3, 2026.
Luke was born on May 20, 1987, in San Jose, CA to Donald Charles Rypstra and Theresa Elaine Rypstra. He grew up in San Jose, CA and Rochester, MN and was known for his wit, good humor, and love of his family.
He was a man of wide...
David J. Kunchynski
Feb 20, 2026
David J. Kunchynski, 52, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born on June 17, 1973, in Bloomington, IL, the son of Don and Diane (Brinker) Kunchynski. David attended the West Iron County Schools, graduating with the class of 1991. He then pursued his passion in teaching math at Northern Michigan...
Leonard Piwarski
Feb 15, 2026
Leonard Piwarski, age 68, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
He was born on April 5, 1957, in Iron River to Arthur and Veronica (Wojner) Piwarski. Leonard attended West Iron County Schools.
Leonard married Suzie Shafer on April 12, 1990, in Crystal Falls, MI and together they made their home in Iron River, MI., where they raised...
Christine A. Revord
Feb 13, 2026
Christine A. Revord, 76, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026.
She was born on December 21, 1949, in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Glenn and Jane (Marquette) Holmes. Christine attended the Stambaugh Schools, graduating with the Class of 1968. She then took a secretary course at Northern Michigan University.
Christine married Alan Revord on April...
Nancy J. Pasternak
Feb 12, 2026
Nancy J. Pasternak, 77, of Iron River, MI passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital.
She was born on September 3, 1948, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of the late Charles and Gertrude (Perkins) DeVolder. She attended the Stambaugh Schools, graduating from Stambaugh High School with the class of 1967. She then attended Bay de Noc...
Albert D. Manfredi
Feb 8, 2026
Albert D. Manfredi, age 94, passed away on February 8, 2026, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, MI.
He was born in Iron River, MI on March 19, 1931, the son of the late Anton and Anna (Saccheti) Manfredi. Al played baseball and football for the Iron River Redskins, graduating in 1949. He enlisted in the US...
Susan L. Lojda
Jan 31, 2026
Susan L. Lojda, 75, of Gaastra, MI, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born on January 28, 1951, in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Arthur and Eleanor (Bialik) Campbell. She attended the Stambaugh Schools.
Susan married the love of her life Rodney Vassar on December 2, 1967, in Gaastra. They celebrated their 33rd...
Teresa A. Cristan
Jan 29, 2026
Teresa Ann Cristan, 94, of Oshkosh, WI, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at the Iron River Care Center in Iron River, MI.
She was born on May 16, 1931, in Iron Mountain, MI, on the 15th wedding anniversary of her parents, the late Otto and Gunda (Stefani) Cristan. Teresa lived in Caspian as a child, then attended high school...
Jeannette M. Rauhut
Jan 21, 2026
Jeannette M. Rauhut, 52, of Amasa, MI passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson in Iron Mountain, MI.
She was born on January 27, 1973, in West Chicago, IL, the daughter of Christine (Smith) Kirkpatrick and the late Michael Kirkpatrick, Sr. Jeannette graduated from Crystal Lake, IL High School.
Jeannette married John Rauhut on November 15, 1996, in...
William J. Vajk
Jan 15, 2026
William J. Vajk, 86, of Iron River, MI, passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2026.
William is survived by three children and was preceded in death by one child.
Interment will be in Rosehill Cemetery.
Valentine Anthony Mower, Jr.
Jan 15, 2026
In Loving Memory, we announce the passing of Valentine Anthony Mower Jr. who peacefully departed this life on January 15, 2026, at the age of 85 in the care of Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center with loved ones by his side. Born on April 22, 1940, in Iron River, MI, he was the beloved first son of Valentine and...
Carol A. Hynous
Jan 14, 2026
Carol A. Hynous, 78, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Carol was born on July 21, 1947, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of the late Harold and Marcella (Robbe) Hawkins. She attended and graduated from Clawson High School in Clawson, MI. She then attended Michigan State University and obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree. She was...
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