Obituaries
Honoring Lives and Memories - Obituaries for Families in Iron River, MI
Philip Cataldo
Jun 19, 2026
Philip Cataldo, age 95, of Iron River, MI passed away peacefully on June 19th, 2026.
Philip was born on November 24, 1930, in Mt. Clemens, MI to William and Antoinette Cataldo.
Philip attended the Mt. Clemens Schools, and became a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.
Philip was a self-employed carpenter, and was also a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Caspian,...
Sheila C. Olson
Jun 12, 2026
Sheila C. (née Makela) Olson, age 79, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at her home in Grafton, WI, on June 12th, 2026, with her loving family by her side.
Sheila was born June 20, 1946, in Stambaugh, MI to Reynolds and Dorothy Makela.
She eventually spent her teen years traveling from Illinois to Michigan, specifically Camp Lake in Iron River,...
William "Bill" D. Gustafson
Jun 11, 2026
William “Bill” David Gustafson died peacefully on June 11, 2026. He was born on September 25, 1951, in Escanaba MI to Burton and Alice (Lundin) Gustafson. He attended school in Marquette MI and Laramie WY, graduating in 1969. Bill and Cindy were married on January 2, 1998, in Duluth MN and celebrated their 28th anniversary this year.
He attended the University...
Gail L. Lennan
Jun 7, 2026
Gail Lynn Lennan, died on June 7, 2026, peacefully at her home after a long fight with cancer.
Gail was born October 24, 1952, in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Geno and Betty (Laine) Giuliani.
A sharp minded woman, she received her nursing degree from Northern Michigan University, went on to get her BSN from Michigan State University, and from...
Elizabeth A. Pomeroy
Jun 6, 2026
Elizabeth A. Pomeroy, 71, of Caspian, MI, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital.
She was born on January 24, 1955, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late Anthony and Grace (Kessler) Waraksa. She attended the Custer High School in Milwaukee and graduated.
Elizabeth married Steven Pomeroy on June 8, 2000, in Crystal Falls, MI. They celebrated...
Anna Mae Gugliotto
Jun 5, 2026
Anna Mae Gugliotto, age 90 , of Iron River, MI, passed away on Friday June 5, 2026 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility.
She was born on August 18, 1935, in Bates Township, MI, the daughter of the late Anton and Isabel (Matkovich) Vidas. She attended the Bates and Iron River Schools, graduating from Iron River High School with the...
Richard W. Nordstrom
May 28, 2026
Richard W. Nordstrom, 72, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital, after a battle with cancer.
He was born on March 6, 1954, in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Floyd and Frances (O’Connor) Nordstrom. He attended the Iron River Schools.
Richard married Patricia “Patti” Mickelson on March 11, 1972, in Iron...
Clinton E. Otto
May 27, 2026
Clinton E. Otto, 80, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
He was born on March 5, 1946, in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Lester and Mary Jane (Seymour) Otto. Clinton attended the Iron River Schools and graduated. He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard.
Clinton married Allison Seymour on October 10, 1992, in...
Lori L. Hookenson
May 22, 2026
Lori L. Hookenson, 70, of Gaastra, MI passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at UP Health System, Marquette, MI.
She was born on February 24, 1956, in Iron River, MI, the daughter of Edward and Joan (Parolari) LaBay. She attended the West Iron County Schools, graduating with the Class of 1975.
Lori married Dale Hookenson on February 14, 2004, in Iron...
James R. Brennan, III
May 15, 2026
James R. Brennan III of Iron River, MI passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, MI.
He was born February 21, 1938, in Nashville, TN, the son of the late James and Virginia (Klages) Brennan, Jr. He graduated from Isaac Litton High School in Nashville in1956. Jim earned a BS...
Dominic L. Brunamonti
May 7, 2026
Dominic L. Brunamonti, 74, of Caspian, MI, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
He was born on September 14, 1951, in Iron River, MI, the son of the late Victor and Ann (Schiavo) Brunamonti. He attended St. Agnes Grade School and the Iron River High School. Dominic was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, serving from 1968 to 1972.
Dominic...
Diane Joy Vasquez
May 7, 2026
Diane Joy Vasquez, 71, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Diane was born on September 12, 1954, to Kenneth and June Kosky in Iron River, Michigan and raised on a dairy farm as the youngest of four siblings, the older of whom were Kenneth, Darryl and Lynette. She was raised across the road from her cousins...
Rachel Riverside
May 5, 2026
Rachel Riverside, 90, of Iron River, MI, went home to her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at UP Health System in Marquette, MI.
She was born on April 21, 1936, in Iron River, MI, the daughter of the late Charles and Pearl (LaVigne) Dennis.
Rachel married Walter A. Riverside on September 21, 1954, and together they raised three children. They...
Richard A. Battye
May 2, 2026
Richard A. Battye, 77, had recently returned to Iron River, MI and passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
He was born on June 4, 1948, in Iron River, Michigan, the son of the late Edward and Angeline (Anesi) Battye. Richard attended Stambaugh Schools and graduated with the Class of 1966. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from...
Anselm "Sam" G. Franz
May 2, 2026
Anselm “Sam” G. Franz, 99, of Iron River, MI passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
He was born on March 22, 1927, in Billerio, Italy, the son of the late Valentino and Margherita (Croatto) Franz. Sam attended St. Anthony High School in Detroit, MI and graduated in 1945. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy.
Sam married Peggy Mengarelli on...
Frank C. Zanon
Apr 18, 2026
Frank C. Zanon, 91, of Caspian, MI, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, WI.
The youngest of four children of the late Louis and Ann (Rondon) Zanon, Frank was born on October 7, 1934, in Crystal Falls, MI, and grew up in Caspian. Frank played football all through high school and later competed...
James R. Parker
Apr 17, 2026
James R. Parker, 63, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born on September 18, 1962, in Racine, WI, the son of the late Dolph and Lorraine (Carlsen) Parker. He attended West Iron County Schools, graduating with the Class of 1980.
He was employed as a glassmaker. James enjoyed fishing, watching tv,...
Dianne J. Jacob
Apr 7, 2026
Dianne J. Jacob, 88, of Iron River, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital.
She was born on May 3, 1937, in Green Bay, WI, the daughter of the late Andrew and Gladys (Kleinsteiber) Treul. She attended and graduated from Stambaugh High School with the Class of 1955. Following graduation, she attended beautician school...
Emil J. Sustek
Apr 7, 2026
Emil J. Sustek, 94, of Watersmeet, MI passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the Iron River Care Center.
He was born on March 27, 1932, in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Gizella (Jureak) Sustek.
Emil married Shirley Albrecht on June 29, 1957. They celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary in 2023. Shirley preceded him in death on April 12,...
Eli E. Heikkila
Apr 7, 2026
Eli E. Heikkila, 79, of Iron River, MI , passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, MI.
He was born on August 21, 1946, in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Eli and Thelma (Tucker) Heikkila Sr. Eli attended the Iron River Schools, graduating with the Class of 1965....
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