John Angeloff Jr.

John Angeloff Jr., age 90, of Iron Mountain, MI, ( formerly of Iron River), passed away Sunday, June 8, 2014 at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, MI. He was born January 31, 1924 in Crystal Falls, MI, the son of the late John and Minnie (Lattermen) Angeloff. He attended the Crystal Falls Schools, and at age 17, he joined the U.S. Navy, serving as a corpsman with the First Marine Division during WWII. Upon his honorable discharge, he married the former Bernice Dobrzenski on February 23, 1946, and the couple were lifelong residents of the area. They celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in 1986. Bernice preceded him in death on November 10, 1986. John was employed by the M.A. Hanna Mining Company, working at the Hiawatha Mine and the Homer-Wauseca Mine until its closure. He then worked for "EZ Gregory" until his retirement in 1989. He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church of Iron River, the American Legion Alfred Branchini Post #17, and Disabled American Veterans. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, and especially spending time with his family. John is survived by his special companion of over 20 years, Alice Campbell; sons William (Karen “Bootsie” Goins) Angeloff of Marquette, MI, Bob Angeloff of Iron River, Frank Angeloff of Sagola, MI, and Leo (Peggy) Angeloff of Quinnesec, MI; daughter, Rose (Don) Solander of Marquette, MI; sisters; Elsie Hazel of Sun City, AZ, and Delores Applin of Viola, MN; ten grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; two great, great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Eugene, and daughter-in-law, Marcie. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 20, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church of Iron River, with Rev. Gregory Veneklase and Rev. Francis Dobrzenski, John’s nephew, to concelebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be in Resthaven Cemetery, Iron River. The West Side Veterans will accord Military Rites at the graveside. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of John Angeloff Jr., please visit our flower store.