Obituaries
Honoring Lives and Memories - Obituaries for Families in Iron River, MI
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...
Steven Rindfuss
Jul 3, 2026
Steven W. Rindfuss, 78, of Gaastra, MI, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026.
He was born on February 24, 1948, in Wayne, MI, the son of the late Chester and Silvia (Snedeker) Rindfuss. Steven attended the Cass Tech High School in Wayne and graduated. He then earned an associate degree from Wayne State University.
Steven married Dorothy Wood on June 30,...
Nancy L. Storti
Jul 1, 2026
Nancy L. Storti, 80, of Iron River, MI, passed away in the presence of her family on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Menominee Health Services in Menominee, MI.
She was born on June 30, 1946, in Marquette, MI, the daughter of the late Roy and Evelyn (Hood) Barrett. She attended and graduated from Gwinn High School with the class of 1964.
She...
Justin James Rivard
Jun 28, 2026
Justin James Rivard, 45, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Justin born and raised in Gaastra, MI, where he grew up as part of a large, close-knit family. Family was always at the center of his life, and he cherished the love, support, and memories they shared.
Justin graduated from West Iron County High School with the Class of 1999...
Susan M. Gibbens
Jun 25, 2026
Susan M. Gibbens, 57, of Iron River, MI passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
She was born on May 2, 1969, in Andalusia, AL, the daughter of the late James and Ruby (Williams) Cunningham. She received an associate degree from Salem International University.
Susan married Robert Gibbens on September 15, 2003, in Alabama. They celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary in 2025.
She...
Karen S. Ivey
Jun 23, 2026
Karen S. Ivey, 81, of Iron River, MI, passed away on June 23, 2026, at the Iron River Care Center.
Per Karen’s wishes, she will be buried with Ted at Resthaven Cemetery.
Ann Proksch
Jun 21, 2026
Ann Proksch, age 84 of Iron River, MI, passed away on June 21, 2026.
She was born on March 16, 1942, in Bloomington, IL, the daughter of the late Harold and Aileen (Ellis) Roggy. Ann attended Downs, IL schools, graduating with the Class of 1960. She then attended Illinois State University earning a degree in Business Administration.
She was employed as a...
Philip Cataldo
Jun 19, 2026
Philip Cataldo, age 95, of Iron River, MI passed away peacefully on June 19th, 2026.
Philip was born on November 24, 1930, in Mt. Clemens, MI to William and Antoinette Cataldo.
Philip attended the Mt. Clemens Schools, and became a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.
Philip was a self-employed carpenter, and was also a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Caspian,...
Sheila C. Olson
Jun 12, 2026
Sheila C. (née Makela) Olson, age 79, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at her home in Grafton, WI, on June 12th, 2026, with her loving family by her side.
Sheila was born June 20, 1946, in Stambaugh, MI to Reynolds and Dorothy Makela.
She eventually spent her teen years traveling from Illinois to Michigan, specifically Camp Lake in Iron River,...
William "Bill" D. Gustafson
Jun 11, 2026
William “Bill” David Gustafson died peacefully on June 11, 2026. He was born on September 25, 1951, in Escanaba MI to Burton and Alice (Lundin) Gustafson. He attended school in Marquette MI and Laramie WY, graduating in 1969. Bill and Cindy were married on January 2, 1998, in Duluth MN and celebrated their 28th anniversary this year.
He attended the University...
Gail L. Lennan
Jun 7, 2026
Gail Lynn Lennan, died on June 7, 2026, peacefully at her home after a long fight with cancer.
Gail was born October 24, 1952, in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Geno and Betty (Laine) Giuliani.
A sharp minded woman, she received her nursing degree from Northern Michigan University, went on to get her BSN from Michigan State University, and from...
Elizabeth A. Pomeroy
Jun 6, 2026
Elizabeth A. Pomeroy, 71, of Caspian, MI, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital.
She was born on January 24, 1955, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late Anthony and Grace (Kessler) Waraksa. She attended the Custer High School in Milwaukee and graduated.
Elizabeth married Steven Pomeroy on June 8, 2000, in Crystal Falls, MI. They celebrated...
Anna Mae Gugliotto
Jun 5, 2026
Anna Mae Gugliotto, age 90 , of Iron River, MI, passed away on Friday June 5, 2026 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility.
She was born on August 18, 1935, in Bates Township, MI, the daughter of the late Anton and Isabel (Matkovich) Vidas. She attended the Bates and Iron River Schools, graduating from Iron River High School with the...
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...
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