Obituaries
Honoring Lives and Memories - Obituaries for Families in Iron River, MI
William J. Mclean
Dec 4, 2019
William “Bill” J. McLean, age 95, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility. He was born on January 19, 1924 in Stambaugh, Michigan, the son of the late Samuel and Emma (Jensen) McLean. He attended and graduated from Stambaugh High School in 1941. He was a United States Navy...
Jean E. James
Dec 4, 2019
Jean E. James, age 90, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at the Iron River Care Center. She was born on July 24, 1929 in New Swanzy, MI, the daughter of the late William R. and Antonie (Michaels) Eakley. She attended and graduated from the Iron River Schools with the Class of 1947. After graduation,...
Mavis D. Goodman
Dec 3, 2019
Mavis D. Goodman, age 93, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at the Iron River Care Center. She was born on October 19, 1926 in Iron River, MI, the daughter of the late Nels and Armena (Kinney) Johnson. She attended the Iron River Schools. Mavis married Gerald “Sonny” Goodman in 1942 and the couple celebrated...
Michael J. Masuga
Nov 30, 2019
Michael J. Masuga, loving husband and father, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at his home at the age of 72. He was born on March 4, 1947 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Paul B. and Virginia (Parolari) Masuga. Michael was a lifelong resident of the area. He attended the Iron River Schools, graduating with the...
Norma E. Johnson
Nov 26, 2019
Norma Elizabeth Bicigo Johnson, age 96, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Florence Health Services in Florence, WI. She was kind, creative, smart, and spirited. Norma was born on November 24, 1923 in Amasa, MI, the fifth child of the late Antonio Bicigo and Mary (Passamani) Hill. She attended the Iron River Schools and...
Elayne A. Spencer
Nov 25, 2019
Elayne A. Spencer, age 96, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, MI. She was born on August 25, 1923 in Caspian, MI, the daughter of the late Clifford and Violet (Bedard) Goodman, Sr. She attended the Palatka, Gaastra, and Iron River Schools, graduating from Iron...
Roxane R. Ponozzo
Nov 13, 2019
Roxane R. Ponozzo, age 88, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. Roxane was born on August 26, 1931 in Iron River, MI, the daughter of the late Wallace and Odeth (Fregetto) Ross. She attended the Iron River Schools, graduating with the Class of 1949. She received her license practical nurse...
Robert R. Hooper
Nov 11, 2019
Robert R. Hooper, Jr., age 78, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on September 30, 1941 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Robert and Lucille (Potter) Hooper, Sr. Bob attended the Iron River Schools, graduating with the Class of 1961. He then attended Barber School in...
Michael S. Dacheff
Nov 8, 2019
Michael S. Dacheff, Jr., age 93, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019 at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. He was born on August 28, 1926 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Michael and Agnes (Stuk) Dacheff, Sr. Michael attended the Stambaugh Schools and graduated and then attended Wayne State and Northern Michigan University. He...
Ruby T. Scalcucci
Nov 3, 2019
Ruby T. Scalcucci, age 99, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. She was born on December 26, 1919 in Iron River, MI, the daughter of the late Vladimiro and Susie (Sacchetti) Casini. She attended and graduated from the Iron River Schools with the Class of 1937. Ruby married Oliver Axelson...
Yusef Cook-Adams
Oct 31, 2019
Yusef Cook-Adams, the infant son of the Russell Cook, Jr. and Erica (Adams) Thoune of Caspian, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. He was born on August 25, 2019 in Green Bay, WI. Yusef is survived by his parents; brothers, Nathanael and Obadiah Thoune; sisters, Sophia and PriscillaGrace Thoune; maternal grandparents, Kevin...
Sally Blyze
Oct 31, 2019
Sally A. Blyze, age 86, of Iron River, MI passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at her home. She was born on June 21, 1933 in Iron River, MI, the daughter of the late Guy Edward and Ollive (Hamaker) Marquette. She attended the Iron River Schools, graduating with the Class of 1951. Sally married James D. Blyze on March...
Blanche L. Novak
Oct 29, 2019
Blanche L. Novak, age 93, of Victorian Heights in Crystal Falls, MI, formerly of Camp Lake in Stambaugh Township, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. Blanche was born on February 21, 1926 in Iron River, MI, the daughter of the late Walter and Blanche (Bertrand) Dowsey. She attended the local schools, graduating from Iron...
Marjorie C. Nordstrom
Oct 20, 2019
Marjorie Nordstrom, age 79, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born on February 23, 1940 in Mishawaka, IN, the daughter of the late Oscar and Beryl (Leonard) Teeter. Marjorie married Marshall Nordstrom on July 13, 1957 at the First Baptist Church in Iron River. The couple celebrated their 62nd...
Karen L. Commenator
Oct 16, 2019
Karen L. Commenator, RN, BSN, CHPN, age 62, of Palmer, MI passed away unexpectedly on October 16, 2019 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Rita Commenator of Iron River, MI. Karen attended the Hudson Area schools through 10th Grade and graduated from West Iron County in 1975. She was forever a Hudson Tiger in...
Catherine L. Moore
Oct 16, 2019
Catherine L. Moore, age 96, of Iron River, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay, WI. She was born on June 4, 1923, in Iron Mountain, MI, the daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (Becco) Carlotto. She attended the Crystal Falls High School, graduating with the Class of 1940. Catherine married...
Lawrence W. Mellstrom
Oct 15, 2019
Lawrence “Porge” W. Mellstom, age 75, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at UP Health System in Marquette, MI. He was born on February 12, 1944 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of Dorothy (Scott) Mellstrom and the late William Mellstrom. He attended the Iron River Schools, graduating with the Class of 1962. Larry served his...
Frances Ingram
Oct 7, 2019
Frances “Ruby” Ingram, age 91, of Wimauma, FL, formerly of Alvin, WI, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 in Palm Bay, FL. She was born on March 31, 1928 in Baxter, TN, the daughter of the late Larkin and Amanda (Jernigan) Maynard. Ruby was married to Reverend Howard Ingram for 65 years. They raised their three children in Wisconsin...
Floyd Nordstrom
Oct 7, 2019
Floyd Nordstrom, age 90, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019. He was born on April 3, 1929 in Iron River, MI, the son of the late Walter and Irene (Monhead) Nordstrom. He attended the Iron River Schools. Floyd married Frances O’Connor on February 7, 1948 in Iron River. The couple made their home in Iron...
Douglas M. Sparks
Oct 7, 2019
Douglas M. Sparks, age 53, of Iron River, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 7, 2019 in Norfolk, VA. He was born on December 21, 1965 in Albuquerque, NM, the son of the Tess Stowell. He graduated from the Kemmerer, WY High School. Douglas married Jana Parker on November 22, 2017 in Iron River, MI. He was employed as...
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