Obituaries

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

William R. Schinderle

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...