Obituaries
Honoring Lives and Memories - Obituaries for Families in Iron River, MI
Jeanette A. Mastie
Jan 7, 2022
Jeanette A. Mastie, age 80, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. She was born on May 17, 1941, in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Walter “Shorty” and Alma (Juliuson) Hookenson. She attended the Iron River Schools and later earned her diploma from the Tecumseh, MI High School in...
Orville A. Westphal
Jan 6, 2022
Orville A. Westphal, age 93, of Caspian, MI, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022. He was born on April 10, 1928, in Caspian, MI, the son of the late Albert and Edith (Nystrom) Westphal. He attended the Caspian and Stambaugh Schools, graduating from Stambaugh High School with the Class of 1946. He was a proud United States Army Veteran....
Bernice A. Waisnen
Jan 6, 2022
Bernice A. Waisnen, age 70, of Crystal Falls, MI, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2022, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. She was born on August 31, 1951, in Hayward, WI, the daughter of the late Robert and Lucille (Pine) Olds. Bernice married John Waisnen and he preceded her in death. She was employed in the Home Health field. Bernice...
Myrna S. Cook
Jan 6, 2022
Myrna S. Cook, age 83, of Iron River, MI, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, January 6, 2022. She was born on June 15, 1938 in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Andrew and Hilma (Olafsson) Wikstrom. Myrna attended Bates and Iron River Schools, graduating from Iron River High School with the class of 1956....
Maureen J. Wilson
Jan 5, 2022
Maureen J. Wilson, age 71, of Abrams, WI, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Mount View Care Center in Wausau, WI. She was born on May 20, 1950, in Iron River, MI, the daughter of Jane (Johnson) Holm and the late Morries Holm. She attended the Iron River High School and graduated with the class of 1968. Maureen...
Mary L. Davis
Jan 4, 2022
Mary L. Davis, age 76, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at UP Health System in Marquette, MI. She was born on May 22, 1945, in Sturgis, MI, the daughter of the late Charles and Orretta “Blackie” (Krontz) Schrader. Mary attended the Centerville Schools and graduated. Mary married Ronald Davis on May 29, 1962, in...
Stanley L. Mastie
Jan 4, 2022
Stanley L. Mastie, also known as Grandpa Cookies, age 88, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. He was born on September 26, 1933, in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Michael and Sophia (Philipkowski) Mastie. Stanley attended and graduated from the Stambaugh Schools. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran....
Leonard J. Bociek
Dec 31, 2021
Leonard J. Bociek, age 77, of Iron River, MI, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 at Ascension Living in Brookfield, WI. He was born September 8, 1944 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Joseph and Lorraine (Nocerini) Bociek. Leonard attended the Stambaugh Schools, graduating with the Class of 1963. Leonard married Pamela LeClair on June 18, 1966 in...
Edward J. Marcell
Dec 31, 2021
Edward J. Marcell, age 80, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 9, 1941 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Norman and Evelyn (Applin) Marcell. Edward attended the Stambaugh Schools, graduating with the Class of 1959. He served in the Michigan National Guard. Edward married Diana...
James Garavet
Dec 17, 2021
James “Bucky” Garavet, age 86, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. He was born on October 15, 1935, in Caspian, MI, the son of the late Caesar and Margaret (Aldegarie) Garavet. Bucky attended and graduated from Stambaugh Schools. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Bucky married Lois Autio on August...
Sharon "Shari" Sue Stapleton
Dec 16, 2021
Sharon “Shari” Sue Stapleton, age 50, of Iron River, MI, passed away unexpectedly from an auto accident on Thursday, December 16, 2021. She was born on July 28, 1971, in Peru, IN, the daughter of Ronald and Kathy Stapleton and Sharon Depoy. She attended and graduating from West Iron County High School with the class of 1990. Shari married Jamie...
Ronni L. Stapleton
Dec 16, 2021
Ronni L. Stapleton, age 48, of Iron River, MI, passed away unexpectedly from an auto accident on Thursday, December 16, 2021. She was born on March 30, 1973, in Peru, IN, the daughter of Ronald and Kathy Stapleton. She attended and graduated from West Iron County High School with the class of 1993. Ronni was employed as a manager at...
Cecilia M. Colberg
Dec 14, 2021
Cecilia “Snooky” M. Colberg, age 96, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at the Iron River Care Center. She was born on May 30, 1925, in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Jacob and Margaret (Wagner) Flaschberger. She attended and graduated from the Stambaugh Schools. Cecilia married Melvin W. Colberg on February 15, 1947,...
Rose M. Seymour
Dec 10, 2021
Rose M. Seymour, age 92, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. She was born on July 27, 1929, in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of Edward and Mary (Przybylski) Yackel. She attended the Bates Schools and graduated. Rose married Fred G. Seymour on April 9, 1946, and they made their home...
Emil Janik, Jr.
Dec 10, 2021
Emil Janik Jr., “E.J.”, age 81, peacefully passed away on December 10, 2021, at his home in Iron River, MI. Emil was born on May 18th, 1940, in Westmont, IL, the son of Valasta and Emil Janik Sr. He attended Downers Grove North High School and earned an Associate Degree in Management from Benedictine University. During his childhood and early...
Robert E. Stachowicz
Dec 1, 2021
Robert E. Stachowicz, age 84, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. He was born on March 10, 1937, in Caspian, MI, the son of the late Jacob and Katherine (Ball) Stachowicz. Robert attended and graduated from Alpha High School with the class of 1955. He was a veteran of the...
Pat A. Reitmeyer
Nov 28, 2021
Pat A. Reitmeyer, age 73, of Iron River, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 28, 2021. He was born July 8, 1948, in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Louis Reitmeyer and the late Giovanna (DeGianvincenzo) Reitmeyer. Pat attended Gaastra and Stambaugh Schools. He went on to join the Army, where he spent approximately 14 months in Vietnam....
Alden J. Froblom
Nov 26, 2021
Alden J. Froblom, age 81, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021. He was born on September 15, 1940, in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Mauritz Froblom and Esther (Segersven) Froblom Rachey. Alden attended the Iron River Schools and graduated from Iron River High School with the class of 1958. He was a US...
Elsie Netherly
Nov 24, 2021
Elsie Netherly, age 97, of Alvin, WI, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. Elsie was born on January 6, 1924, in Tabor, KY, the daughter of the late James and Lillie (Day) Stapleton. She attended the Elvoy School in Alvin, WI. She married Melvin Netherly on June 14, 1941, in Nelma, WI and the...
Ronald W. Davis
Nov 24, 2021
Ronald W. Davis, age 79, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at UP Health System in Marquette, MI. He was born on April 12, 1942, in Three Rivers, MI, the son of the late Clark and Mildred (Weed) Davis. Ronald attended the Centerville Schools, graduating from Centerville High School with the Class of 1961. Ronald...
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