Obituaries
Honoring Lives and Memories - Obituaries for Families in Iron River, MI
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Dennis J. Kallio
Jun 15, 2019
Dennis J. Kallio, age 67, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the Iron River Care Center. He was born on November 17, 1951 in Allentown, PA, the son of Laila (Tauriainen) Kallio and the late Viljo Kallio. He attended the Stambaugh Schools, graduating from West Iron County High School in 1970. Dennis was a...
Tomie Lewis
Jun 11, 2019
Tomie Lewis, age 88, of Kent, WA, formerly of Iron River, MI, passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. She was born on November 10, 1930 in the Nakagami District of Okinawa, Japan. She was the daughter of the late Yufuku and Nabe (Misato) Uezu. Tomie married Gilbert L. Lewis on December 17, 1958, and the couple...
Alfred J. Perlongo
Jun 8, 2019
Alfred J. Perlongo, age 71, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. He was born on February 11, 1948 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Fred and Lydia (Bianchi) Perlongo. He attended the Iron River Schools, graduating from Iron River High School with the Class of 1966. Al married...
Robert L. Sleik, Jr.
Jun 5, 2019
Robert L. Sleik Jr, age 34, of Iron River, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at his home. He was born on February 26, 1985 in Crystal Falls, MI, the son of the late Robert L. and Myra (Burns) Sleik, Sr. He was employed as a painter for the Krist Oil Company. Robert was a member of...
Suzanne L. Mathison
May 28, 2019
Suzanne L. Mathison, age 59, of Iron River, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at her home. She was born on July 29, 1959 in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the Lawrence “Red” and Molly Jeffers. She attended the Iron River Schools, graduating from West Iron County in 1977. She then attended Central Michigan University and earned...
C. Dianne Menapace
May 28, 2019
C. Dianne Menapace, age 76, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at the Iron River Care Center. She was born on June 30, 1942 in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Willard and Fanny (Holappa) Gjers. She attended the Iron River Schools and graduated with the Class of 1960. Dianne married Gary Menapace on...
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