Obituaries
Honoring Lives and Memories - Obituaries for Families in Iron River, MI
Bonnie L. Kreger
Dec 3, 2025
Bonnie Lou (Hall) Kreger passed away at the age of 91 on December 3, 2025.
She was born in Oakland, Ca on August 30, 1934. The only child to Robert L. and Emily M. Hall. They resided in San Rafael, Ca. where she attended Coleman Elementary School. She attended high school at Dominican School for Girls and then college at University...
Melody L. Thompson
Jan 10, 2026
Melody L. Thompson, 70, of Iron River, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
She was born on September 15, 1955 in Cass City, MI, the daughter of the late Virgil and Lillian (Kendall) Thompson. Melody attended the Cass City Schools, graduating with the class of 1972. She later attended Gogebic Community College and earned an associate degree in...
Dr. Harold Steven Cline
Jan 7, 2026
Dr. Harold Steven Cline, of Iron River, MI, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 74 after a lengthy illness.
Dr. Cline was born in Wichita Falls, TX on January 27, 1951, to Henry “Bink” and Ruth Cline, where he joined a sister, Cathy and a brother, Gene.
Dr. Cline’s medical career started in 1990 in the U.S. Navy...
Lowell A. Greig
Dec 29, 2025
Lowell A. Greig, 93, of Iron River, MI, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, December 29, 2025, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, MI.
He was born on October 28, 1932, in Iron River, MI, the son of Albert and Inez (Olson) Greig. Lowell attended the Iron River Schools, graduating with the class of...
Barbara E. Westphal
Dec 29, 2025
Barbara E. Westphal, 94, of Iron River, MI passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025.
She was born on November 27, 1931, in Beechwood, MI, the daughter of the late John and Touvi (Maki) Kosky. She attended the Iron River Schools, graduating with the class of 1950.
Barbara married Ray Westphal on September 18, 1954, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Stambaugh, MI....
James M. Flanigan, Jr.
Dec 26, 2025
James Michael Flanigan, Jr., 80, of Sturgeon Bay, WI and Tavernier, FL, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 26, 2025, in Iron River, MI.
He was born on April 15, 1945, in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of the late James M. and Helen (Bartins) Flanigan, Sr. He attended the West Mifflin, PA Schools, graduating from West Mifflin High School with the...
Nancy E. Bowman
Dec 22, 2025
Nancy E. Bowman, 80, Phelps, WI., formerly of Mountain WI, passed away unexpectedly on Monday December 22, 2025, in Iron River, MI.,
She was born on April 27, 1945, in Redwing, MN, the daughter of the late Wilbur and Maxine (Hager) Bengtson. She graduated from Suring High School.
She was self-employed at Mountain Stone Works up until retirement. Nancy enjoyed snowmobiling, crafting,...
Anne L. Rosseau
Dec 14, 2025
Anne L. Rosseau, 90, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, MI.
She was born on January 7, 1935, in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Leo and Impi (Alanen) Bunno. She attended and graduated from the Iron River Schools, with the Class of 1953. She...
Rick L. Moore
Dec 14, 2025
Rick L. Moore, 67, of Ewen, MI, passed away on December 14, 2025, in flight after complications from a brief illness.
He was born on July 27, 1958, in Rochester, MI, the son of the late Raymond and Betty (Strange) Moore, Sr. He attended the Clawson Schools and later graduated.
Rick married Carolyn Bobnock on June 13, 2015, in Crystal Falls, MI....
Lucy Ehlinger
Dec 9, 2025
Lucy Ehlinger, 98, of Iron River, MI, passed away quietly on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, MI surrounded by her family.
She was born on July 8, 1927, in Nelma, WI, daughter of the late Claud and Carrie (Thrasher) Spencer. She attended and graduated from the Iron River Schools, with the Class...
Gina L. Pokas
Dec 5, 2025
Gina L. Pokas, 43, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital.
She was born on March 16, 1982, in Crystal Falls, MI, the daughter of Gerald and Glenna (Gorman) Wright. Gina attended the West Iron County Schools, graduating with the class of 2000.
Gina married Michael Pokas on October 14, 2017, at the...
Kathy J. Hammelev
Dec 3, 2025
Kathy J. Hammelev, 73, of Bristol, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital in Pleasant Prairie, WI.
She was born on July 15, 1952, in Oshkosh, WI, to Herman and Elva (Day) Puckett. Kathy grew up with a caring heart that stayed with her throughout her life.
On October 25, 1975, Kathy married the love...
Earl C. Kuester
Nov 29, 2025
Earl C. Kuester, 87, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital.
He was born on April 4, 1938, in Milwaukee, WI. The son of the late Edward and Gertrude (Adams) Kuester, Earl attended the Milwaukee schools, graduating from Rufus King High School with the class of 1956. He then attended University of...
Ronald L. Stapleton
Nov 27, 2025
Ronald L. Stapleton, 73, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
He was born on October 21, 1952, in Peru, IN, the son of the late Harley and Donna (Tyler) Stapleton. He attended the Iron River Schools.
Ronald married Kathryn Dabeck on June 30, 1979, in Iron River, MI. The couple celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary in 2013....
Janet J. Tilkens
Nov 25, 2025
Janet J. Tilkens, 78, of White Lake, WI passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
She was born on August 7, 1947, in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Joyce (Carne) Lundwall. She attended the Stambaugh, MI Schools, graduating from Stambaugh High School with the class of 1965.
Janet married James “Jim” Tilkens on October 11, 1991, in...
Roger L. Kallio
Nov 24, 2025
Roger L. Kallio, 76, of Caspian, MI, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital.
He was born on January 16, 1949, in Hancock, MI, the son of the late Viljo and Laila (Tauriainen) Kallio. Roger attended the local schools, graduating from Stambaugh High School with the class of 1967. He was a veteran of the U.S....
Alan J. Kinner
Nov 17, 2025
Alan J. Kinner, 78, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at his home on Silk Lake with his family by his side.
Alan was born on October 25, 1947, in Phelps, WI. He was the oldest son of the late John and Helen (Niemi) Kinner. He attended Iron River Schools and graduated with the Class of...
John Lewis Lee, III
Nov 11, 2025
John Lewis Lee III, 80, of St. Augustine, FL, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
John was born on April 6, 1945, in St. Petersburg, FL to John Lewis Lee and Myrtle M. (Holt) Lee. He attended Boca Ciega High School in Gulfport, FL, graduating with the Class of 1963. John lettered in swimming and track and was an accomplished...
Florence F. Bengry
Nov 6, 2025
Florence F. Bengry, age 97 of Centerville, OH, formerly of Iron River, MI, passed away on November 6, 2025 at the Fairmont Senior Living of Washington Township.
She was born on September 6, 1928 in Iron River, MI, the daughter of the late Marino and Maria (Marcucci) Pieragostini. She attended the Iron River Schools and graduated with the Class of 1945.
Florence...
James M. Risberg
Nov 5, 2025
James M. Risberg, 75, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at home surrounded by family.
He was born on October 6, 1950, in Waukesha, WI, the son of the late Walfred and June (Autio) Risberg. Jim attended the area schools, graduating from West Iron County High School with the class of 1968. He was a veteran...
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