Obituaries
Honoring Lives and Memories - Obituaries for Families in Iron River, MI
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 Kuester and Harriet (Schultz) Kuester, Earl attended the Milwaukee schools, graduating from Rufus King High School with the class of 1956. He then attended University...
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...
Norman T. Marcell
Nov 1, 2025
Norman T. Marcell, 82, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
He was born on September 15, 1943, in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Norman and Evelyn (Applin) Marcell. Norman attended the Stambaugh Schools and graduated with the Class of 1962. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. After returning from the service, he...
Patricia A. Gaspardo
Oct 26, 2025
Patricia A. Gaspardo, 83, of Alvin, WI passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
She was born on September 11, 1942, in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Walter and Lucy (Huff) Ingram. She attended the Iron River Schools, graduating with the class of 1960.
Patricia married Orville Gaspardo on August 13, 1960, in Alvin, WI and the couple made their...
Arthur C. Klein, Jr.
Oct 19, 2025
Arthur C. Klein, Jr., 79, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital.
He was born on September 4, 1946, in Detroit, MI, the son of the late Arthur and Esther (Bone) Klein, Sr. Art attended the Owosso, MI Schools, graduating from Owosso High School with the class of 1964. He then attended...
Diane S. Borske
Oct 15, 2025
Diane S. Borske, 79, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, MI.
She was born on December 25, 1945, in Peru, IN, the daughter of the late Wayne and Anna (Beckman) Stapleton. She moved to the Alvin and Nelma area of Wisconsin as a toddler with her...
Debra A. Shamion
Oct 9, 2025
Debra A. Shamion, 69, of Caspian, MI, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital.
She was born on August 17, 1956, in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Stanley and Margaret (Menghini) Shamion. She attended West Iron County Schools.
Debra enjoyed gardening, cooking, and spending time with her grandchildren. Her animals were also important to her....
Sandra L. Skovera
Oct 9, 2025
Sandra L. Skovera, 81, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Iron River Care Center.
She was born on June 4, 1944, in Harvard, IL, the daughter of the late Lavern A. “George” and June (Househoulder) Knapp. She attended the Zion, IL Schools and graduated.
She was employed as a CNA and worked in nursing homes....
Lee Todd Voss
Oct 5, 2025
Lee Todd Voss, 63, of Iron River, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 5, 2025, following an auto accident.
He was born on September 4, 1962, in San Bernardino, CA, the son of the late Lyle Voss and Elvira (Wehrmann) Tieden.
Lee married Tina Gasperini on July 12, 2003, in Iron River. They celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary this year.
He was...
April A. Bittner
Oct 2, 2025
April A. Bittner, 44, of Iron River, MI passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at UP Health System Marquette.
She was born on February 4, 1981, in Dover, DE, the daughter of Raymond and Wanda (Bandy) Pettit. She attended the Bark River-Harris Schools and graduated.
April married Allen Bittner on February 9, 2006, in Iron Mountain, MI. They celebrated their 19th...
Phyllis L. Ponozzo
Oct 1, 2025
Phyllis L. Ponozzo, 95, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crytal Falls, MI.
She was born on March 21, 1930, in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Andrew and Alice (Wagberg) Anderson. She attended the Iron River Schools, graduating with the class of 1948.
Phyllis married Rudolph “Rudy”...
Roger W. Bofinger
Sep 29, 2025
Roger W. Bofinger, 81, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025.
He was born on July 3, 1944, in Uniondale, NY, the son of the late Otto and Gertrude (Hollstein) Bofinger. Roger attended the Pemberton, NJ Schools, graduating with the class of 1962. He then attended Paul Smith’s College New York, earning an Associate Degree in Forestry...
John W. Michalek
Sep 24, 2025
John W. Michalek, 75, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
He was born on November 8, 1949, in Romulus, MI, the son of Gladys (Czaja) Michalek and the late John A. Michalek. He attended the Robichaud High School in Dearborn Heights, MI graduating with the class of 1967.
John married Donna Laramie on February 13, 1971, at...
John R. Raade
Sep 22, 2025
John R. Raade of Iron River, MI passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, MI.
He was born on October 3, 1942, in Detroit, MI and moved to Marquette in September 1945. He attended Froebel Elementary School in Marquette, Ridge Street and Grammar Schools in Ishpeming and graduated from Negaunee...
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