Obituaries

Honoring Lives and Memories - Obituaries for Families in Iron River, MI

Judy Komblevicz

Judy Komblevicz

Nov 9, 2022

Yvonne “Judy” Komblevicz, age 81, formerly of Iron River, MI, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at Maple Ridge Health Services in Milwaukee, WI. She was born on July 11, 1941, in Iron River, MI, the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Guzowski) Komblevicz. She attended special education classes at the Stambaugh Schools, and was employed by Trico...

Eric J. Marohl

Eric J. Marohl

Nov 7, 2022

Eric J. Marohl, age 42, of Alvin, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 7, 2022. He was born on January 5, 1980, in Racine, WI, the son of Dan and Vicky (Thurmann) Marohl. Eric owned and operated the Brule River Tap. He enjoyed being around people and being the life of the party. Eric also enjoyed making those around...

Donna W. Spencer

Donna W. Spencer

Nov 3, 2022

Donna W. Spencer, age 91, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Thursday November 3, 2022, at the Iron River Care Center. She was born on July 4, 1931, in Alpha, MI, the daughter of the late Jacob and Louise (Gollakner) Schaal. She attended and graduated from the Stambaugh Schools, with the Class of 1949. She then attended the Iron...

Lisa Smith

Lisa Smith

Nov 2, 2022

After a courageous battle with cancer Lisa Marie Smith, age 52, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2022, at the Omega House in Houghton, MI. She leaves behind a large family near and far away for whom she loved dearly, as they loved her. She was born on January 28, 1970, in Fort George G. Meade,...

Duane G. Passamani

Duane G. Passamani

Nov 2, 2022

Duane G. Passamani, age 90, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at the Iron River Care Center. He was born on October 20, 1932, in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Louis and Hilma (Norkoli) Passamani. Duane attended area schools and graduated. He then attended technical school for welding. He was employed as a...

Robert W. Peterson

Robert W. Peterson

Oct 28, 2022

Robert “Bob” W. Peterson, age 78, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. He was born on March 30, 1944, in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Hoinowski) Peterson. He attended the Iron River Schools, graduating from Iron River High School with the class of 1962. He...

Renee J. Graves

Renee J. Graves

Oct 17, 2022

Renee J. Graves, age 62, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022, in Green Bay, WI. She was born on September 27, 1960, in Manitowoc, WI, the daughter of the late Joseph and Lois (Clements) Vargovich. She attended the West Iron County Schools, graduating with the class of 1979. Renee married Larry Graves on May 22,...

Craig E. Barker

Craig E. Barker

Oct 15, 2022

Craig E. Barker, age 57, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa, WI. He was born on June 9, 1965, in Kenosha, WI, the son of the late Charles and Ila (Jacobs) Barker. Craig married Theresa Verville on May 28, 2018, at the Mansfield Pioneer Church in Mansfield, MI. The couple...

Harry H. Hill

Harry H. Hill

Oct 15, 2022

Harry Holden Hill, 73, of Iron River Township passed away October 15, 2022, at his home. Harry was born on March 14, 1949, in Stambaugh Michigan, the son of late Frederick Hill and Erma Hill. He was a U.S. Marine who served in the Vietnam War. Harry and his wife JoAnn were married for 52 years and had six children....

Mary Ann Artwich

Mary Ann Artwich

Oct 12, 2022

Mary Ann Artwich, age 92, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, MI. She was born on December 13, 1929, in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Frank and Eleanor (Tomaszewski) Buczek. She attended the Palatka and Caspian Schools, graduating from Stambaugh High School. Mary...

Jill M. Schrandt Fuller

Jill M. Schrandt Fuller

Oct 11, 2022

Jill M. Schrandt Fuller, age 41, of Manitowoc, WI, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. She was born on February 3, 1981, in Kenosha, WI, the daughter of David Schrandt and Lori (Wells) Schwenn. She attended the Florence, WI Schools and graduated. Jill married Robert Fuller on November 11, 2011, in Green Bay, WI, gaining four...

Douglas A. Damp

Douglas A. Damp

Oct 9, 2022

Douglas “Doug” A. Damp, age 79, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, MI. He was born on May 17, 1943, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of the late Harvey and Isabel (Thiel) Damp. He graduated from Messmer High School in Milwaukee. He was a U.S....

Beverly A. Gustafson

Beverly A. Gustafson

Oct 8, 2022

Beverly A. Gustafson, age 91, of Iron River, MI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility. God called her home during “peak fall color” in the Upper Peninsula where God’s splendor is reflected in the brilliant colors of the fall foliage. Beverly was born on February 26, 1931, in Marquette, MI, the...

Russell R. Ball

Russell R. Ball

Oct 3, 2022

Russell R. Ball, age 83, of Caspian, MI, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on June 5, 1939, in Crystal Falls, MI, the son of the late Melvin and Sigrid (Impola) Ball. Russell attended the Crystal Falls Schools and graduated. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Russell married Janet Meyers on June...

Arlene C. Nannini

Arlene C. Nannini

Sep 29, 2022

Arlene C. Nannini, age 90, of Highwood, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at the Iron River Care Center. She was born on November 14, 1931, in Highland Park, IL, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Mordini) Lenzini. Arlene attended the Highland Park Schools and graduated. She then attended St. Luke’s Nursing School in Chicago, IL....

Jesse J. Mcpherson

Jesse J. Mcpherson

Sep 26, 2022

Jesse J. McPherson, age 59, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022. He was born on June 5, 1963, in Waukesha, WI, the son of Juanita McPherson and the late Jesse McPherson. He worked as an autobody repairman. Jesse enjoyed working on cars, singing, and playing his guitar. Jesse is survived by his mother, Juanita McPherson...

Sandra Mattson

Sandra Mattson

Sep 23, 2022

Sandra “Sandy” Jean Mattson entered heaven's gates on September 23, 2022, to be embraced by her husband, unborn daughter, and loved ones that had preceded her in death. Sandy was just one day shy of her 81st birthday and passed away at the Iron River Care Center. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend, and...

Diana M. Bronk

Diana M. Bronk

Sep 21, 2022

Diana M. Bronk, age 79, of Gaastra, MI, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at the Iron River Care Center. She was born on July 13, 1943, in Rhinelander, WI, the daughter of the late Albert and Victoria (Gauthier) Bergeon. She attended the Rhinelander Schools. Diana married Gene Bronk in August of 1982 in Rhinelander, WI. The couple celebrated...

Kristi L. Palmer

Kristi L. Palmer

Sep 20, 2022

Kristi L. Palmer, age 40, of Iron River, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. She was born on November 10, 1981, in Iron River, MI, the daughter of Raymond Palmer Jr. and Patricia (King) Soderbloom. She graduated from West Iron County Schools. She was employed as a nurse aide and loved taking care of her residents. Kristi...

Daniel P. Donoghue

Daniel P. Donoghue

Sep 19, 2022

Daniel P. Donoghue, age 69, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022. He was born on December 6, 1952, in Worcester, MA, the son of the late Hugh and Mary Donoghue. Daniel married Lorrie Schenk on July 15, 1995, in Janesville, WI. The couple celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary this year. He was employed as a...