Obituaries
Honoring Lives and Memories - Obituaries for Families in Iron River, MI
Susan L. Lojda
Jan 31, 2026
Susan L. Lojda, 75, of Gaastra, MI, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born on January 28, 1951, in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Arthur and Eleanor (Bialik) Campbell. She attended the Stambaugh Schools.
Susan married the love of her life Rodney Vassar on December 2, 1967, in Gaastra. They celebrated their 33rd...
Teresa A. Cristan
Jan 29, 2026
Teresa Ann Cristan, 94, of Oshkosh, WI, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at the Iron River Care Center in Iron River, MI.
She was born on May 16, 1931, in Iron Mountain, MI, on the 15th wedding anniversary of her parents, the late Otto and Gunda (Stefani) Cristan. Teresa lived in Caspian as a child, then attended high school...
Jeannette M. Rauhut
Jan 21, 2026
Jeannette M. Rauhut, 52, of Amasa, MI passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson in Iron Mountain, MI.
She was born on January 27, 1973, in West Chicago, IL, the daughter of Christine (Smith) Kirkpatrick and the late Michael Kirkpatrick, Sr. Jeannette graduated from Crystal Lake, IL High School.
Jeannette married John Rauhut on November 15, 1996, in...
William J. Vajk
Jan 15, 2026
William J. Vajk, 86, of Iron River, MI, passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2026.
William is survived by three children and was preceded in death by one child.
Interment will be in Rosehill Cemetery.
Valentine Anthony Mower, Jr.
Jan 15, 2026
In Loving Memory, we announce the passing of Valentine Anthony Mower Jr. who peacefully departed this life on January 15, 2026, at the age of 85 in the care of Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center with loved ones by his side. Born on April 22, 1940, in Iron River, MI, he was the beloved first son of Valentine and...
Carol A. Hynous
Jan 14, 2026
Carol A. Hynous, 78, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Carol was born on July 21, 1947, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of the late Harold and Marcella (Robbe) Hawkins. She attended and graduated from Clawson High School in Clawson, MI. She then attended Michigan State University and obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree. She was...
Robert A. Lantz
Jan 14, 2026
Robert A. Lantz, 85, of Caspian, MI, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette, MI.
Robert was born on December 20, 1940, in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Alton and Elna Margaret (Cederna) Lantz. He was a lifelong resident of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Robert attended the Gaastra and Stambaugh Schools,...
Dallas J. Duda
Jan 13, 2026
Dallas J. Duda, 79, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the Iron River Care Center.
She was born on May 7, 1946, in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, the daughter of the late Leo and Charlotte (Hilgers) Aron. She attended the Wisconsin Rapids Schools and graduated.
Dallas married James “Jim” Duda on August 22, 1970, at St. Peter...
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...
Marie "Bonnie" Winkler
Jan 9, 2026
Marie “Bonnie” Winkler, 83, of Caspian, MI passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the Iron River Care Center in Iron River, MI.
She was born on February 1, 1942, in St. Boniface, Manitoba, Canada, the daughter of the late Harry and Sara (Malonchik) Komorofsky.
Bonnie married Adolf Winkler on July 19, 1961, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The couple celebrated their...
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...
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...
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