Obituaries

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

Luke Bradley Bigalke

Luke Bradley Bigalke

Aug 9, 2019

Luke Bradley Bigalke passed away surrounded by his loving parents on August 9, 2019 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Rhinelander, WI. Luke was the infant son of Casey and Bradley Bigalke of Iron River. Paternal grandparents are Steve and Jean Bigalke of Florence WI and maternal grandparents are David and Denise Roberts of Gaastra, MI. Private services will be...

Lena A. Moyle

Lena A. Moyle

Aug 8, 2019

Lena A. Moyle, age 96, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield, WI. She was born on October 3, 1922 in Iron River, MI, the daughter of the late Albino Delladio and Domenica Basso. She attended the Lincoln, Central, and Iron River Schools, graduating with the Class of 1940.  After high...

Edward Remer

Edward Remer

Aug 5, 2019

Edward Remer, age 79, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019. Edward was born on October 7, 1939 in Burlington, WI, the son of the late Werner and Hazel (Bodden) Remer. He attended the Burlington schools, graduating with the Class of 1957.  He married the former Phyllis Edwards on February 19, 1960 in Kenton, MS and...

Alice Carlson

Alice Carlson

Aug 5, 2019

Alice Carlson, age 95, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019.  She was born on November 2, 1923 in Highland Park, IL to Gunnard and Hannah Johnson. As a young lady she often came to Iron River to visit relatives.  It was at Ice Lake she met her future husband, Douglas Carlson.  After he served in...

Peggy A. Cronkright

Peggy A. Cronkright

Jul 30, 2019

Peggy A. Cronkright, age 70, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at the Iron River Care Center. She was born November 19, 1948 in Ewen, MI, the daughter of late John W. and Bernice (Foose) Lorendo.  She attended the Ewen schools and graduated. Peggy married Duane Cronkright on December 31, 1983 in Iron River, MI. ...

Michael D. Hanmer

Michael D. Hanmer

Jul 26, 2019

Michael Douglas Hanmer, age 72, of Iron River, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 26, 2019 at his home. Michael was born on January 23, 1947 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Marion (Uren) Dobson and Douglas Hanmer. He attended the Iron River Schools and graduated from Iron River High School, with the Class of 1966. Michael...

Merlyn F. Ehlinger

Merlyn F. Ehlinger

Jul 26, 2019

Merlyn F. "Popeye" Ehlinger, 87, passed away Friday, July 26, 2019, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. He was born April 2, 1932, in Suring, Wis., son of the late Joseph and Henrietta (Hoeffs) Ehlinger. He graduated from Iron River High School in 1949 and worked in construction for many years. On Aug. 18, 1951, he married the former Donna Jean...

Eileen F. Smith

Eileen F. Smith

Jul 24, 2019

Eileen F. Smith, age 95, of Tipler, WI, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. She was born on August 12, 1923 in Mountain, WI, the daughter of the late Archie and Genevieve (Statler) Shannon. She attended and graduated from Iron River High School, with the Class of 1939.      Eileen married...

Leland J. Jackson

Leland J. Jackson

Jul 13, 2019

Leland J. Jackson, age 63, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at the Iron River Care Center. He was born on October 30, 1955 in Crystal Falls, MI, the son of the late Berwyn and Carol (Lindahl) Jackson.  He attended the West Iron County High School in the class of 1973 and received his High...

Doris J. Goldbach

Doris J. Goldbach

Jul 12, 2019

Doris J. Goldbach, age 77, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born on March 30, 1942 in Wayne, MI, the daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Bishop) Dryer. She attended the Romulus Schools. Doris married Edward Goldbach on March 6, 1969 in Wayne, MI.  The couple made their...

Doris A. Laroux

Doris A. Laroux

Jul 6, 2019

Doris A. LaRoux, age 90, of Iron River, MI passed away peacefully on July 6th, 2019 with family by her side in Watertown, SD. Doris was born on February 26, 1929 in Detroit, MI; the daughter of William and Lina Landry.  She attended school in Detroit and Forson High School in Dearborn, MI. On May 10, 1947, she married Alfred...

Louise A. Lindstrom

Louise A. Lindstrom

Jul 5, 2019

Louise "Susie" Lindstrom (Monnot), age 87, passed away July 5th, 2019 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility. She was born February 16, 1932 in Pearson, WI, the daughter of Louis and Shrona (Tackett) Monnot. Susie married Ronald Lindstrom on May 2, 1953 in Ft. Leonard Wood, MO.  They celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary this year. She attended Iron River...

Karen J. Jones

Karen J. Jones

Jun 30, 2019

Karen J. Jones, age 73, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. She was born on November 16, 1945 in Rockford, OH, the daughter of the late Gerald F. and Gladys (Shaffer) Stetler.   Karen married Edward Jones on November 3, 1977 in Ontonagon, MI.  The couple made their home in the...

Katherine L. Wonsey

Katherine L. Wonsey

Jun 28, 2019

Katherine “Kathy” L. Wonsey, age 62, of Trout Creek, MI, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. She was born on April 30, 1957 in Ontonagon, MI, the daughter of the late Gary A. M. and Virginia (Kugler) Cronkright.  She attended the Ewen-Trout Creek Schools, graduating with the Class of 1975. Kathy married David B....

Nora Mae Angeli

Nora Mae Angeli

Jun 23, 2019

Nora Mae Angeli, 97, of Iron River, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home on June 23, 2019. In keeping with Nora Mae’s wishes, private family funeral services will be held and burial will be in the Resthaven Cemetery. The Jacobs Funeral Home is assisting her family with arrangements. Nora Mae was born on April 12, 1922, to Jack and...

Betty M. Ihlenfeldt

Betty M. Ihlenfeldt

Jun 22, 2019

Betty Marie (nee Kintgen) Ihlenfeldt passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Applewood Nursing Center, after a short stay in the City of Woodhaven, MI. Betty was born on February 6, 1923 in Gaastra, MI, the daughter of the late Eugene and Beryl Kintgen.  Betty attended Gaastra Grade School and the Palatka School through the eighth grade.  She graduated...

Gerald W. Lasovage

Gerald W. Lasovage

Jun 20, 2019

Gerald Wayne LaSovage, age 69, died on June 20, 2019, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.  Gerald “Jerry” was born on May 9, 1950 to the late Frank and Irene LaSovage of Stambaugh.  Gerald is survived by his brother, Richard (Gloria), two nieces, Jane (Duane) Lombardini of Iron River and Nancy (Jeff) Viitala of Caspian.  He is also survived by five great...

Sally A. Linna

Sally A. Linna

Jun 18, 2019

Sally A. Linna, age 81, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, MI. She was born on March 1, 1938 in Quinnesec, MI, the daughter of the late Wilfred and Ann (Widas) Brooks.  She attended the Iron River Schools and graduated. Sally married Roger Linna on...

Dorothy M. Stafford

Dorothy M. Stafford

Jun 17, 2019

Dorothy “Dottie” M. Wills Stafford, age 92, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after complications during an angiogram. She was born on March 29, 1927 in Galena, IL, the daughter of the late Maurice and Marcella (Klaas) Wills. She was raised on a dairy farm in Hazel Green, WI, with five...

Orville F. Gaspardo

Orville F. Gaspardo

Jun 16, 2019

Orville F. Gaspardo, age 81, of Alvin, WI, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.    He was born on March 18, 1938 in Alvin, WI, the son of the late Winfield and Adeline (Zierler) Gaspardo.  He graduated from Iron River High School in 1956.  Orville married Patricia Ingram on August 13, 1960 in...