Obituaries
Honoring Lives and Memories - Obituaries for Families in Iron River, MI
John F. Hull
Aug 10, 2025
John F. Hull, Jr., 83, of Alvin, WI, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025.
He was born on December 21, 1941, in Athens, OH, the son of the late John and Frances Hull. John graduated from Wayne Memorial High School in Wayne, MI with the class of 1960. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
John married Karen Buehler on...
Eve I. Rawnick
Jul 29, 2025
Eve I. Rawnick, 93, of Menominee, MI, passed away on July 29, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center Bay Area in Marinette, WI.
Eve was born on March 1, 1932, in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late John and Stella (Hahn) Stebic. Eve attended and graduated from the Crystal Falls Schools, with the Class of 1950.
Eve married Frank E. Rawnick on...
Lorraine A. Meinhardt
Jul 28, 2025
Lorraine A. Meinhardt, 98, of Iron River, MI passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital.
She was born on June 7, 1927, in Iron River, MI, the daughter of the late Alex and Mabel (Oss) Carlson. She attended the Iron River Schools, graduating with the class of 1945.
Lorraine married Francis “Frank” Meinhardt in 1975 in Iron...
Jere F. Fritsche
Jul 26, 2025
Jere F. Fritsche, 82, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, WI.
He was born on April 2, 1943, in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, the son of the late Francis and Reeta (Wescher) Fritsche. He attended the Iron River Schools, graduating with the Class of 1961.
Jere married Janet Schwark on September...
Eugene L. Gaspardo
Jul 17, 2025
Eugene “Rowdy” L. Gaspardo, 88, of Mayville, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2025, surrounded by family.
He was born on March 23, 1937, in Alvin, WI, the son of the late Winfield and Adeline (Zierler) Gaspardo. Eugene graduated from Iron River High School in 1956 (despite sleeping through half his classes). He was a veteran of the U.S...
Joyce E. Gendron
Jul 14, 2025
Joyce E. Gendron, 93, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital.
She was born on October 6, 1931, in Niagara, WI, the daughter of the late Jack Bracke and Mary Lagina. She attended and graduated from the Niagara Schools, with the Class of 1949. She worked in sales for several years.
Joyce married...
Luella M. Ambach
Jul 13, 2025
Luella M. Ambach, 91, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, MI.
She was born on July 6, 1934, in Caspian, MI, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Emma M. (Williams) Jeffers, Sr. She attended the Iron River Schools, graduating from Iron River High School with...
Donald J. Hebert
Jul 9, 2025
Donald J. Hebert, 87, of Iron River, MI passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson.
He was born on August 7, 1937, in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Dominic and Lorraine (Bomaster) Hebert. Donald attended the Stambaugh Schools, graduating with the Class of 1955. He was recruited by two colleges for sports before deciding to...
Mary E. Brey
Jul 9, 2025
Mary E. Brey, 68, of Iron River, MI passed away on July 9, 2025.
She was born on July 4, 1957, in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Nasser) Brey. She attended the local schools, graduating from West Iron County High School with the class of 1975.
Mary enjoyed cooking, listening to Milwaukee Brewers baseball games, and listening...
Kathryn A. Sackmaster
Jul 6, 2025
Kathryn A. Sackmaster, 68, of Iron River, MI passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
She was born on August 5, 1956, in La Crosse, WI, the daughter of the late Howard and Betty (Jerome) Sackmaster, Sr. She attended the La Crosse Logan Schools.
She was employed as a supervisor at ORC Industries. Kathryn enjoyed being in nature and watching her deer...
David C. Mickelson, Sr.
Jul 2, 2025
David C. Mickelson, Sr, 71, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center-Marshfield, WI.
He was born on January 25, 1954, in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Carl and Evelyn (Baumgartner) Mickelson. He attended the area schools, graduating from West Iron County High School in 1972.
David married Deborah Greenlund on July 1,...
Joseph Bennington Greenlund
Jun 27, 2025
Joseph Bennington Greenlund, infant son of Daniel and Angela Greenlund, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at UP Health System Marquette.
Joseph is also survived by his brother, Aiden Lee Greenlund of Iron River, MI; sisters, Haile and Eva Vickers of Louisiana; maternal grandmother, Josphine Daugherty of Gwinn, MI; and paternal grandparents, Marie (Ed) Gasperini of Iron River and Buck...
Suzanne T. Gill
Jun 12, 2025
Suzanne T. Gill, 72, of Iron River, MI passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025. She was born on July 21, 1952, in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Carl and Evelyn (Baumgartner) Mickelson. She attended the Iron River Schools. Suzanne married Norman Gill and they celebrated 31 years together. Norman preceded her in death on November 3, 2010....
Arvilla M. Myers
Jun 6, 2025
Arvilla M. Myers, 83, of Gaastra, MI passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. She was born on December 6, 1941, in Custer, MI, the daughter of the late Lester and Caroline (Smith) Baker Sr. Arvilla married William Myers on June 11, 1963, in Scottville, MI. They celebrated 36 years together before William preceded her...
John K. Maki
Jun 1, 2025
John K. Maki, age 78 of Edgewater, Florida passed away at his home in Edgewater Sunday June 1, 2025 in the loving care of his family and special neighbor Amy Pounds. John was born May 7, 1947 in Stambaugh, Michigan to the late John and Ann (Gehlhoff) Maki. John graduated from Iron River High School in 1965 after returning to...
Bernard L. Kraai
May 28, 2025
Bernard L. Kraai, 76, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. He was born on August 30, 1948, in Lansing, MI, the son of the late Frank C. and Mary C. (Chambers) Kraai. Bernard earned an associate degree from Northern Michigan University. He was employed in manufacturing custom desktops prior to retiring. Bernard was a member...
Thomas R. King
May 28, 2025
Thomas R. King, 70, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital. He was born on May 6, 1955, in Ironwood, MI, the son of the late Kenton and Rosalie (Grandelis) King. Tom attended the West Iron County Schools and graduated and received an associate degree from Gogebic Community College. He was a...
Mary Ann James
May 28, 2025
Mary Ann James died as she had hoped, peacefully, surrounded by family, at 99 years old. May she rest in eternal peace with our Lord. Mary Ann was born February 6,1926 in Iron River, MI to John and Josie Moore, and she was a lifelong resident of the area. She married Robert "Bob" James November 15, 1947 at St. Agnes...
Germaine A. Stromberg
May 26, 2025
Germaine A. Stromberg, 91, lifelong resident of Gaastra, MI, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Iron River Care Center. She was born on September 21, 1933, in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Finn) Clements. She attended the Stambaugh Schools, graduating from Stambaugh High School with the class of 1951. Germaine married her...
Gail F. Gustafson
May 16, 2025
Gail F. Gustafson, 85, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Country Villa Assisted Living in Little Chute, WI. Gail was born on January 7, 1940, in Crystal Falls, MI, the daughter of the late Oliver and Mildred (Anderson) Luopa. She attended Iron River Schools and graduated with the Class of 1958. On March 16,...
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