Obituaries
Honoring Lives and Memories - Obituaries for Families in Iron River, MI
Kano R. Milks
Jan 17, 2020
Kano Ray Milks, infant son of Logan Milks and Renee Pettit of Iron River, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. He was born on August 13, 2019 in Ironwood, MI. Kano is also survived by his maternal grandparents, Michael Stoneburner and Cheryl Pettit; paternal grandmother, Jodi Milks; maternal great grandmother, Lory Stoneburner;...
Gary F. Sarafiny
Jan 17, 2020
Gary F. Sarafiny, age 83, of Caspian, MI passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. Gary was a resident of the Iron River Care Center for the past year. He was born on September 17, 1936 in Caspian, MI, the son of the late Frank and Lillian (Sgaggio) Sarafiny. He attended the Stambaugh Schools, graduating...
Ronald G. Lindstrom
Jan 17, 2020
Ronald George Lindstrom, age 87, passed away unexpectedly on January 17, 2020. Ronald was born July 6, 1932 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Astrid Thunander. He attended the Stambaugh schools, graduating with the class of 1950. Ron married the former Louise "Susie" Monnot on May 2, 1953 in Fort Leonardwood, MO. They celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary...
Emelie J. Gagnea
Jan 14, 2020
Emelie J. Gagnea, age 80, of Gaastra, MI, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. She was born on April 18, 1939 in Gaastra, MI, the daughter of the late John “Jack” and Luella (Battye) Applin. She attended the Stambaugh Schools and graduated with the Class of 1957. Emelie married Odean Gagnea on September 27,...
Marion L. Phillips
Jan 13, 2020
Marion L. Phillips, age 94, of Crystal Falls, MI, passed away from a brief illness on Monday, January 13, 2020 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility. She was born on December 22, 1925 in Iron Mountain, MI, the daughter of the late Arvid and Saima (Rantala) Phillips. She attended and graduated from the Crystal Falls Schools. Marion loved the...
Jonathan Parker
Jan 11, 2020
Jonathan Parker, age 38, of Iron River, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 11, 2020. He was born on December 21, 1981 in Kenosha, WI, the son of Edward O’Brien and Joy (Parker) McAdams. He attended the West Iron County Schools and graduated. Jonathan married Paige Nichols on October 3, 2014 in Gogebic County, MI. He was a gardening...
Katherine L. Gossel
Jan 11, 2020
Katherine “Kathy” L. (Mathews) Gossel, age 58, of Caspian, MI, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility. She was born on January 22, 1961 in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of Irma (Bonel) Mathews and the late Harry Mathews. She attended the West Iron County Schools, graduating with the Class of 1979. She then...
Loren R. Olson
Jan 11, 2020
Loren R. Olson, age 70, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on August 3, 1949 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Clarence and Doris (Lee) Olson. He attended the Stambaugh Schools and graduated with the Class of 1968. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1968...
Virginia A. Heikkila
Jan 10, 2020
Virginia “Ginny” A. Heikkila, age 69, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born on December 5, 1950 in Phelps, WI, the daughter of the late Herbert and Ivory (Fraley) Kernohan. She attended the Phelps Schools and graduated with the Class of 1969. Virginia married Thomas Heikkila on April 10, 2000...
Carol M. Savage
Jan 9, 2020
Carol M. Savage, age 73, of Caspian, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. Carol is survived by her husband, Donald: daughters, Mary Savage of Las Vegas, NV and Jennifer Savage of Grand Rapids, MI; five grandchildren; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Private family services will be held. Interment will be in...
Alvin N. Salo
Jan 7, 2020
Alvin N. Salo, age 82, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Aspirus Iron River Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on February 18, 1937 in Beechwood, MI, the son of the late John “Jack” and Esmeralda “Izzy” (Ask) Salo. He served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged. Alvin married Marie...
William R. Schinderle
Jan 5, 2020
William R. Schinderle, age 58, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at his home. He was born on June 5, 1961 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of William Schinderle Sr. and the late Carrolle Dianne (Gjers) Menapace. He attended the West Iron County Schools. He had been employed as a carpenter and enjoyed fishing and...
Donald Barry Evans
Jan 4, 2020
Donald “Barry” Evans, age 61, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility. He was born on January 8, 1958 in Phelps, WI, the son of the late Donald and Doris (Peters) Evans. Barry married Alita Bushor on May 8, 1976 in Clearwater Lake, WI. The couple celebrated their 43rd...
Jerry M. Shamion
Jan 2, 2020
Jerry M. Shamion, age 77, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Aspirus Iron River Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 12, 1942 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Stanley and Margaret (Menghini) Shamion. He attended the Iron River Schools and graduated in 1960. Jerry married Christine Solander...
Todd A. Niec
Jan 2, 2020
Todd A. Niec, age 54, of Nelma, WI passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, January 2, 2020. He was born in New London, WI on February 19, 1965, the son of the late Richard and Judy (Drake) Niec. Todd worked as a carpenter at various companies and most recently for H.J. Martin, setting up big box stores throughout...
Frances M. Gajewski
Dec 21, 2019
Frances “Frenchy” M. Gajewski, age 92, of Gaylord, MI, formerly of Iron River, MI, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire, MI. She was born on December 28, 1926 in Green Bay, WI, the oldest child of the late Cecil and Edith (Hebert) Hibbard. She attended the Iron River Schools, graduating with...
Betty L. Strom
Dec 20, 2019
Betty L. Strom, age 88, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019 in Iron River. She was born on September 1, 1931 in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Edward and Ann (St. Clair) Young. She attended the Stambaugh Schools and graduated from Stambaugh High School. Betty married Ray L. Strom on May 20, 1950...
Santford Moore, Jr.
Dec 18, 2019
Santford “Sam” Moore, age 59, of Gillett, WI, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the Regional Medical Center in Appleton, WI. He was born on November 15, 1960 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Santford B. and Loretta (Puckett) Moore Sr. He attended the Milwaukee Schools and graduated from Bonduel High School in 1978. Sam married...
Ruth A. Raymond
Dec 14, 2019
Ruth A. Raymond, age 82, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay, WI. She was born on May 12, 1937 in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Alice (Kovero) Maki. She attended the Iron River Schools, graduating in 1955. Ruth married Reginald Raymond on January 5, 1960...
Eleanor Angeli Spigarelli
Dec 6, 2019
Eleanor "Ellie" Angeli Spigarelli, age, 88, of Iron River, MI, passed away at home on December 6th, 2019. She was born on January 11, 1931, in Muskegon, MI., daughter of the late Everett and Blanche (Madecey) Grandelius. Ellie attended the Muskegon schools, graduating with the class of 1949. She then attended Edward Sparrow Nursing School of Lansing, MI. Ellie married...
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