Wilma F. Hilberg

Wilma F. Hilberg, age 92, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire, WI. She passed peacefully with family by her side. She was born on November 6, 1930, in Caspian, MI, the daughter of the late Peter and Genevieve (Shubat) Kruzich. She attended the Caspian and Stambaugh Schools, graduating with the class of 1948. Wilma attended the Iron River Business School and worked several years at Phoenix Lumber and the Iron River National Bank, Underwriters. Wilma married Clifford “Jake” Hilberg on September 2, 1950, at St. Mary's Rectory in Gaastra. The couple were lifelong residents, living in Iron River and many years at Camp Filbert Roth on Golden Lake. They celebrated their 59th anniversary in 2009. Jake preceded her in death on November 19, 2009. Wilma was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Iron River and the Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge 69 of Caspian. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crossword puzzles, going to the casino, sewing, knitting, and baking. Being with her family was Wilma’s biggest priority. Wilma is survived by her son, Thomas (Lisa) Hilberg of Alpena, MI; daughter, Janet (Tim) McCann of Eau Claire, WI; three grandchildren, Derrick (Ashley) Hilberg, Christina McCann, and Matthew McCann; great grandchildren, Daniel and Bradyn; step great grandchildren, Aubrey and Alexis; nieces, nephews and friends. She was also preceded in death by her infant daughter, Barbara; grandson, Bradley Thomas Hilberg; brother, Ernest Kruzich; infant brother, Peter Kruzich; sister, Vera (Gale) Otis and dear friend, Donna Spencer. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. A Liturgy of the Word service will follow at 11:15 a.m. with Rev. Jose Cherian to officiate. Memorials can be given to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or St. Vincent de Paul. Interment will be in Resthaven Cemetery. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Wilma F. Hilberg, please visit our flower store.