Obituaries
Honoring Lives and Memories - Obituaries for Families in Iron River, MI
Richard W. Nordstrom
May 28, 2026
Richard W. Nordstrom, 72, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital, after a battle with cancer.
He was born on March 6, 1954, in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Floyd and Frances (O’Connor) Nordstrom. He attended the Iron River Schools.
Richard married Patricia “Patti” Mickelson on March 11, 1972, in Iron...
Clinton E. Otto
May 27, 2026
Clinton E. Otto, 80, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
He was born on March 5, 1946, in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Lester and Mary Jane (Seymour) Otto. Clinton attended the Iron River Schools and graduated. He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard.
Clinton married Allison Seymour on October 10, 1992, in...
Lori L. Hookenson
May 22, 2026
Lori L. Hookenson, 70, of Gaastra, MI passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at UP Health System, Marquette, MI.
She was born on February 24, 1956, in Iron River, MI, the daughter of Edward and Joan (Parolari) LaBay. She attended the West Iron County Schools, graduating with the Class of 1975.
Lori married Dale Hookenson on February 14, 2004, in Iron...
James R. Brennan, III
May 15, 2026
James R. Brennan III of Iron River, MI passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, MI.
He was born February 21, 1938, in Nashville, TN, the son of the late James and Virginia (Klages) Brennan, Jr. He graduated from Isaac Litton High School in Nashville in1956. Jim earned a BS...
Dominic L. Brunamonti
May 7, 2026
Dominic L. Brunamonti, 74, of Caspian, MI, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
He was born on September 14, 1951, in Iron River, MI, the son of the late Victor and Ann (Schiavo) Brunamonti. He attended St. Agnes Grade School and the Iron River High School. Dominic was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, serving from 1968 to 1972.
Dominic...
Diane Joy Vasquez
May 7, 2026
Diane Joy Vasquez, 71, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Diane was born on September 12, 1954, to Kenneth and June Kosky in Iron River, Michigan and raised on a dairy farm as the youngest of four siblings, the older of whom were Kenneth, Darryl and Lynette. She was raised across the road from her cousins...
Rachel Riverside
May 5, 2026
Rachel Riverside, 90, of Iron River, MI, went home to her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at UP Health System in Marquette, MI.
She was born on April 21, 1936, in Iron River, MI, the daughter of the late Charles and Pearl (LaVigne) Dennis.
Rachel married Walter A. Riverside on September 21, 1954, and together they raised three children. They...
Richard A. Battye
May 2, 2026
Richard A. Battye, 77, had recently returned to Iron River, MI and passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
He was born on June 4, 1948, in Iron River, Michigan, the son of the late Edward and Angeline (Anesi) Battye. Richard attended Stambaugh Schools and graduated with the Class of 1966. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from...
Anselm "Sam" G. Franz
May 2, 2026
Anselm “Sam” G. Franz, 99, of Iron River, MI passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
He was born on March 22, 1927, in Billerio, Italy, the son of the late Valentino and Margherita (Croatto) Franz. Sam attended St. Anthony High School in Detroit, MI and graduated in 1945. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy.
Sam married Peggy Mengarelli on...
Frank C. Zanon
Apr 18, 2026
Frank C. Zanon, 91, of Caspian, MI, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, WI.
The youngest of four children of the late Louis and Ann (Rondon) Zanon, Frank was born on October 7, 1934, in Crystal Falls, MI, and grew up in Caspian. Frank played football all through high school and later competed...
James R. Parker
Apr 17, 2026
James R. Parker, 63, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born on September 18, 1962, in Racine, WI, the son of the late Dolph and Lorraine (Carlsen) Parker. He attended West Iron County Schools, graduating with the Class of 1980.
He was employed as a glassmaker. James enjoyed fishing, watching tv,...
Dianne J. Jacob
Apr 7, 2026
Dianne J. Jacob, 88, of Iron River, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital.
She was born on May 3, 1937, in Green Bay, WI, the daughter of the late Andrew and Gladys (Kleinsteiber) Treul. She attended and graduated from Stambaugh High School with the Class of 1955. Following graduation, she attended beautician school...
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...
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