Obituaries
Honoring Lives and Memories - Obituaries for Families in Iron River, MI
William L. Streu
Jan 11, 2023
William “Billy” L. Streu, age 61, of Long Lake, WI, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at U.P. Health System in Marquette, MI. He was born on February 20, 1961, in Stambaugh, MI, the son of Kenneth and Verlie (Smith) Streu. He attended the Florence, WI Schools, graduating with the class of 1980. Billy married Karen Nacius on August...
Terry L. Stapleton
Jan 7, 2023
Terry Lee Stapleton, better known as Sprout, of Alvin, Wisconsin passed away at his home January 7, 2023 at the age of 64. He was preceded in death by son, Jamie Iraci; parents Wayne and Anna (Beckman) Stapleton; and brothers Ronald Stapleton and Kenneth Stapleton. He is survived by Jane Funk, committed partner; son Dennis (DJ) and wife Amber; daughters...
Grace L. Tickanen
Jan 4, 2023
Grace L. Tickanen, age 90, of Iron River, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at the Iron River Care Center. She was born on January 28, 1932, in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Allan and Eleanor (Damitz) Gallup. She attended the Stambaugh Schools, graduating with the class of 1949. Grace married Donald Tickanen on September 19, 1953,...
Karen Hoffman
Dec 30, 2022
Karen L. Hoffmann, age 80, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, at the Iron River Care Center. On May 1, 1942, she was born in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late John and Lena (Grailer) Meyer. She attended and graduated from the Stambaugh Schools, and remained a lifelong resident of the area. Karen worked...
John A. Johnson
Dec 27, 2022
John “Jack” A. Johnson, age 88, of Alvin, WI passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. He was born on February 25, 1934 in Iron River, MI, the son of the late John and Nellie (Jenkins) Johnson. Jack was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and served in the Korean War, where he was awarded the Purple Heart. Jack married Sally...
Robert K. Watts
Dec 22, 2022
Robert K Watts left this life and entered eternal life on December 22, 2022, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility. He was born on March 28, 1937, in Iron River, Michigan, to the late Walter and Rica (Possanza) Watts. He graduated from Iron River High School in 1955. On June 14, 1958, he married his high school sweetheart, Delores...
Michael T. Schwartz
Dec 20, 2022
Michael T. Schwartz, age 71, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, MI. He was born on March 31, 1951, in Aurora, IL, the son of the late Marcus and Eva (Freeman) Schwartz. Michael attended the Aurora Schools, graduating from Aurora Central High School with...
Joseph R. Gasperini
Dec 18, 2022
Joseph R. Gasperini, age 91, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, MI. He was born on February 12, 1931, in Gaastra, MI, the son of the late Selmo and Emalinda (Rometti) Gasperini. He attended the Stambaugh Schools, graduating with the class of 1949. Joseph married...
Leroy A. Lindstrom
Dec 16, 2022
Leroy A. Lindstrom, age 90, of Kingsford, MI, formerly of Iron River, MI, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. He was born on September 20, 1932, in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Walter and Norma (Shovald) Lindstrom. Leroy attended the Stambaugh Schools, graduating with the class of 1951. He attended Michigan State...
Janet C. Helsius
Dec 12, 2022
Janet C. Helsius, age 87, of Trout Creek, MI, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022, at the Iron River Care Center. She was born on April 1, 1935, in Gwinn, MI, the daughter of late Gordon and Bertha (Vertanen) Vercoe, Sr. Janet attended the Ishpeming Schools, graduating from Ishpeming High School with the class of 1953. She then completed...
Richard D. Jacobson
Dec 12, 2022
Richard D. Jacobson, age 78, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022. He was born on February 27, 1944, in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late William and Edna (Goodman) Jacobson. Richard married Judy Gasperini on August 5, 1961, in Crystal Falls, MI. The couple celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary this year. Working was his...
Margaret Contardi
Dec 1, 2022
Margaret Contardi, age 93, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at the Aspirus Iron River Hospital. She was born on May 27, 1929, in Minersville, PA, the daughter of the late Jacob and Anna (Valigursky) Bicus. Margaret married Frank Ridolphi, and he preceded her in death in 1963. She later married Mario Contardi, and he...
John K. Kosmatka
Nov 27, 2022
John K. Kosmatka, age 70, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at United Hospital-Regina Campus in Hastings, MN. He was born on October 25, 1952, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of the late Alvin and Marian (Znoroski) Kosmatka. He graduated from Greenfield High School. John married Linda Andryk on December 29, 1973, in Milwaukee, WI....
Paul M. Luhtanen
Nov 27, 2022
Paul Martin Luhtanen, age 50, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson in Iron Mountain, MI. Paul was born on November 23, 1972, Thanksgiving Day, at the Crystal Falls Hospital. The son of Joan (Hallberg) Luhtanen and the late Eric Luhtanen. Paul attended the West Iron County, and Forest Park schools, and graduated from the Dickinson-Iron...
Jenny L. Kolenda
Nov 26, 2022
Jenny L. Kolenda, age 49, of Ruther Glen, Virginia passed from this life, into Eternal Life in Heaven on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg. She was born on September 11, 1973 in Iron River, MI, the daughter of Lauri and Lois (née Weslin) Osterlund. Jenny attended the West Iron County schools, graduating with the Class...
Robert R. Lundquist
Nov 23, 2022
Robert R. Lundquist, 86, of Gaastra, MI, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, surrounded by his family. Robert was born in Stambaugh, MI on April 23, 1936, to the late Roy and Lenore (Kintgen) Lundquist. He graduated from Stambaugh High School with the class of 1954. Robert went into the US Army in 1959, where he proudly served his...
Wilma F. Hilberg
Nov 23, 2022
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...
Larry R. Richter
Nov 22, 2022
Larry R. Richter, age 72, of Alpha, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. He was born on July 16, 1950 in Waukegan, IL, the son of the late Herman and Betty (McAlister) Richter. Larry married Panzy “Faye” Swim on August 13, 1983. She preceded him in death on March 18, 2017. He was employed as an autobody...
Kimberley J. Anderson
Nov 21, 2022
Kimberley J. Anderson, age 50, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022. She was born on January 2, 1972, in Marquette, MI, the daughter of Jerry and Janet (Archocosky) Anderson. Kim attended the West Iron County Schools, graduating with the class of 1990. She went on to earn a Master’s degree in Communication from Northern Michigan...
Lesa Goulet
Nov 17, 2022
Lesa M. Goulet, age 55, of Tipler, WI, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022. She was born on March 16, 1967, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Patricia (Bahr) and Dale Kiel and the late Ivo Wozniak. She graduated from Brown Deer High School in 1985 and became a certified Pharmacy Technician. Lesa married Thomas Goulet on November 13,...
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