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