Obituaries
Honoring Lives and Memories - Obituaries for Families in Iron River, MI
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...
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...
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