Obituaries
Honoring Lives and Memories - Obituaries for Families in Iron River, MI
Lucy A. Lindstrom
Mar 7, 2020
Lucy A. Lindstrom, age 88, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at her home. Lucy was born on October 31, 1931 in Gaastra, MI, the daughter of the late William and Mabel (Gallup) Rivard. She attended the Gaastra, Caspian, and Stambaugh Schools and was a lifelong resident of the area. Lucy married Elmer “Merlin” Lindstrom...
Thomas Kniivila
Mar 4, 2020
On March 4, 2020, Thomas Kniivila, father of three and loving husband of over 50 years, passed away at home in Iron River, MI at the age of 78. Tom was born March 1, 1942, in Iron River. Wherever his career and life took him, Iron River was always home. His father and grandfather were miners and his paternal grandfather...
Walter H. Zyskowski
Feb 27, 2020
Walter H. Zyskowski, age 93, of Iron River, MI, passed away on February 27, 2020 at UP Health System in Marquette, MI. He was born on August 7, 1926 in Iron River, MI, the son of the late Walter and Michalina (Lowendowska) Zyskowski. He attended the Iron River Schools and graduated. Walter married Delphine Holm on June 24, 1950 in...
Dan P. Elenbaas
Feb 26, 2020
Dan P. Elenbaas, age 65, of Paradise, MI, went to his Heavenly Father’s arms unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 in Iron River, MI. He was born on October 7, 1954 in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of the late Eugene and Helen (Wilson) Elenbaas. Dan married Sue Anne Kitler on December 12, 2001 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. The...
Alfred J. Godfrey
Feb 24, 2020
Alfred "Michigan"J. Godfrey, age 86, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 at his home. He was born on December 28, 1933, the son of the late Samuel and Myrtle (Thomas) Godfrey. Alfred attended the Iron River Schools and the White Pine High School and graduated. He later joined the United States Army, serving during the...
Annette M. Newhouse
Feb 24, 2020
Annette M. Newhouse, age 59, of Gaastra, MI, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 at UW Heath University Hospital in Madison, WI. She was born on February 27, 1960 in Hart, MI, the daughter of the late James and Lulu (Strong) Miller. Annette married Steven Newhouse on June 22, 1996 in Belleville, MI. The couple celebrated their 23rd wedding...
Catherine A. Palmeri
Feb 22, 2020
Catherine A. Palmeri, 79, went to be with her loved ones in her heavenly home on Feb. 22, 2020 in Grand Rapids, MI. She was born April 8, 1940, in Stambaugh, daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Pavlik) Stasaski. She graduated from Iron River High School in 1958. At the school she was known for her faithful service as...
Fern T. St Louis
Feb 15, 2020
Fern T. St Louis, age 92, of Caspian, MI, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the Aspirus Iron River Hospital. She was born on June 18, 1927 in Iron River, MI, the daughter of the late Rudolph and Edith (Stone) Colberg. Fern attended the Stambaugh schools. Fern married David St. Louis on October 24, 1988 in Kenosha, WI...
Ronald C. Froblom
Feb 10, 2020
Ronald C. Froblom, age 54, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 at UP Health System-Marquette, MI after a brief illness with brain cancer. He was born on November 7, 1965 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Charles and Rosemary (Schiavo) Froblom. He attended the West Iron County Schools, graduating from with the Class...
Lettie J. Sartorelli
Feb 9, 2020
Lettie Jean (née Thunander) Sartorelli, 89, passed away on February 9, 2020 at Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, MI. Lettie was born on February 2, 1931 in Bates Township, the daughter of Edwin and Germaine (née Putz) Thunander. She attended Bates and Iron River High School graduating in 1948 and afterwards worked as a secretary for Billing’s...
Delores J. Book
Feb 6, 2020
Delores J. Book, age 85, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. She was born on March 5, 1934 in Stambaugh Township, MI, the daughter of the late Caesar and Margaret (Aldegarie) Garavet. She attended the Caspian and Stambaugh Schools, graduating from Stambaugh High School. Delores married Arnold Book on March...
Carol A. Stokoski
Feb 6, 2020
Carol A. Stokoski, age 77, of Caspian, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at her home. She was born January 17, 1943 in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late John “Iggy” and Marian (Novak) Archocosky. She attended the Caspian and Stambaugh Schools graduating from Stambaugh High School with the Class of 1960. Carol married William “Bill”...
Stephen M. Gasperini
Feb 2, 2020
Stephen M. Gasperini, 50, passed away February 2, 2020 at the Wausau Aspirus Hospital. He was an enthusiast of fast cars, motorcycles, snowmobiles, four wheelers, yard work, outdoor adventures and cleaning. Stephen was an entrepreneur and creative recycler of used tires, a skill acquired from his father. Stephen was also a dedicated father. He moved to Iron River in 2007...
Mary R. Roberts
Feb 1, 2020
Mary R. Roberts, age 99, of Long Lake, WI, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Iron River Care Center. She was on born August 28, 1920 in Iron River, MI, the daughter of the late John and Lena (Belisle) Sensiba. She attended the Iron River Schools, graduating with the Class of 1938. Mary married George Roberts on...
Elaine A. Vanwagner
Feb 1, 2020
Elaine A. VanWagner, age 81, of Phelps, WI, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. She was born on April 4, 1938 in Beechwood, MI, the daughter of the late Walter and Helga (Sukaniva) Autio. Elaine attended the Iron River Schools, graduating with the Class of 1956. She then earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Northern...
Joyce E. Upperstrom
Jan 31, 2020
Joyce E. Upperstrom, age 84, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on July 27, 1935 in Calumet, MI, the daughter of the late John and Ailie (Laakaniemi) Maki. Joyce married Ronald Upperstrom on August 8, 1953 in Iron River, MI. The couple celebrated...
Jay T. Skog
Jan 29, 2020
Jay T. Skog, age 59, of Wallace, MI, formerly of Iron River, MI, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Dickinson County Healthcare System. He was born on August 17, 1960 in Iron River, MI, the son of the late Clarence and Esther (Johnson) Skog. He was a lifelong resident of the area. He attended Special Education School in...
Richard L. Frighetto
Jan 25, 2020
Richard L. Frighetto, age 76, of Iron River, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 25, 2020. He was born on December 8, 1943 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Louis “Bimbo” and Gentile (Donnini) Frighetto. Richard attended the Stambaugh Schools, graduating with the Class of 1961. He attended Loyola University in Chicago, IL. He served his country...
Donald G. Christensen
Jan 24, 2020
Donald G. Christensen age 90, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility. He was born on June 17, 1929 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Andrew and Charlotte (Borns) Christensen. Donald married the former Lorraine Geegan on May 14, 1949 in Iron River, and the couple were...
Thomas W. Heikkila
Jan 24, 2020
Thomas W. Heikkila, age 67, of Iron River, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 24, 2020. He was born on June 20, 1952 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Eli and Thema (Tucker) Heikkila, Sr. He attended the Iron River Schools, graduating from West Iron County High School in 1971. He served in the U.S. Army and...
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