Obituaries
Honoring Lives and Memories - Obituaries for Families in Iron River, MI
Gary L. Pangrazzi
Aug 14, 2026
Gary L. Pangrazzi, 83, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026, at the Iron River Care Center.
He was born on January 3, 1943, in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Louis and Helen (Yoki) Pangrazzi. He attended the Stambaugh Schools, graduating with the Class of 1960.
Gary married Teresa Marcell on May 26, 1962, at St....
Teresa A. Pangrazzi
Aug 31, 2026
Teresa A. Pangrazzi, 84, of Iron River, MI passed away on August 31, 2026.
She was born on May 20, 1942, in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Thomas and Annabelle (Raymond) Marcell. She attended the Iron River Schools.
Teresa married Gary Pangrazzi May 26, 1962, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Iron River. They celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary this...
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...
Rebecca L. Bigari
Sep 10, 2026
Rebecca “Becky” L. Bigari, 70, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born on September 30, 1955, in Traverse City, MI, the daughter of the late Reno and Dorothy (Stradinger) Lane. Becky attended the East Jordan, MI schools, graduating from East Jordan High School with the Class of 1973.
Her children and...
Michael E. Rucinski
Sep 9, 2026
Michael E. Rucinski, 94, of Iron River, MI, passed away on September 9, 2026, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital.
He was born on March 9, 1932, in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Michael H. and Helen (Lemming) Rucinski. Mike’s earliest years were spent growing up in Gibbs City, MI, where he started school. He finished his education after moving...
Robert Krist Johnson
Sep 9, 2026
Robert Krist Johnson, 67 of Iron River MI, Passed away on September 9, 2026, after a five-year struggle with Cancer.
He was born on September 4, 1959, in Stambaugh Michigan, son of Robert and Sandra (Atanasoff) Johnson. Rob graduated in 1977 from Bradford High School in Kenosha, WI and attended Carthage and Parkside College.
Rob was an avid bar owner in Kenosha...
James L. Stolberg
Sep 8, 2026
James “Jim” L. Stolberg, 84, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
He was born on January 8, 1942, in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Lambert G. and Delvina (O’Donell) Stolberg. Jim attended and graduated from the Stambaugh Schools, with the Class of 1960. He was employed as Foreman by Wisconsin Electric for 38 years.
Jim...
Judy G. Jacobson
Aug 27, 2026
Judy Geraldine Gasperini Jacobson, age 81, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
She was born on April 17, 1945, in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Albert Gasperini and Erma Clara Bastianello-Villeneuve.
Judy married Richard D. Jacobson on August 5, 1961, in Crystal Falls, MI.
She was a stay-at-home mom. She found enjoyment in the simple pleasures...
Bruce H. Rene
Aug 17, 2026
Bruce Henry Renè, 79, of Pembine, WI, died on August 17th, 2026, after a lengthy battle with cancer and is now with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
He was born April 11,1947 in Shell Lake, Wisconsin. He attended school at Spooner High in Spooner, WI and graduated with the class of 1965. After marrying his high school sweetheart, Priscilla Clark,...
Avie A. Powell
Aug 13, 2026
Avonelle “Avie” A. Powell, 89, of Iron River, MI passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, MI.
She was born on July 14, 1937, in Bates Township, MI, the daughter of the late Norman and Betty (Lindeman) Benson. She attended the Bates Township Schools and graduated.
Avie married Ronald “Ron” Powell on...
Robert R. Porier
Aug 11, 2026
Robert “Bob” R. Porier, 89, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson in Iron Mountain, MI.
He was born on March 1, 1937, in Marquette, MI, the son of the late Ralph and Lillian (Wernholm) Porier. He attended the Iron River Schools, graduating with the Class of 1955. After graduation, he served in...
Steven D. LaRock
Jul 30, 2026
Steven D. LaRock, 62, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
He was born April 14, 1964, in Stambaugh, MI, the beloved youngest son of Floyd and Miladore (Sensiba) LaRock. He attended the West Iron County schools and graduated with the class of 1983.
Steven worked for many years at Trico Opportunities in Kingsford, MI.
Steven was well known in the community...
George F. Brunswick
Jul 30, 2026
George Frank Brunswick, age 87, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, Michigan.
Born on March 2, 1939, George was a lifelong resident of Iron River. George grew up on Strawberry Hill, and his family were active members of St. Mary’s Assumption Church, where George served as an altar boy. He...
Robert J. Holmberg
Jul 30, 2026
Robert “Bob” J. Holmberg, 77, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
He was born on April 18, 1949, in Gladstone, MI, the son of the late Herbert and Evelyn (Anderson) Holmberg. He attended the Gladstone Schools, graduating with the class of 1967. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Bob married Lynn Fleury on January 18,...
James O. Wester
Jul 27, 2026
James O. Wester, 77, of Iron River, MI passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. On Friday, July 24, Jim suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while at the VFW. The family extends their deepest gratitude to the many friends and bystanders in attendance who immediately jumped into action to perform life-saving CPR. Jim was transported by...
James Ritchie
Jul 26, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Ritchie, of Long Lake Wisconsin. Who left us peacefully on July 26, 2026, to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
He was born in Stambaugh, Michigan on August 14, 1947. James was the son of the late Everett and Edwina (Martin) Ritchie.
In 1967, Jim answered the call...
David L. Ridolphi
Jul 26, 2026
David L. Ridolphi, 73, of Kingsford, MI, formerly of Iron River, MI, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
He was born on December 6, 1952, in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Frank and Margaret (Bicus) Ridolphi. He attended the local schools, graduating from West Iron County High School with the Class of 1971.
David married Kathy Schram on June...
Melissa M. Pollock
Jul 10, 2026
Melissa M. Pollock, 55, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026 at Aspirus Rhinelander.
She was born September 13, 1970, in West Virginia to William and Dessie (Pierce) Charlton. Melissa attended West Iron County High School.
Melissa married Charles Pollock on July 13, 1986 in Iron River. They celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary last year.
She was employed as...
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