Obituaries
Honoring Lives and Memories - Obituaries for Families in Iron River, MI
Eugene H. Clapsaddle
Jan 26, 2025
Eugene Harry Clapsaddle, 77, of Eagle River, WI, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Gene was born in Belvidere and raised in Cherry Valley, IL to the late Glenn and Shirley (Baxter) Clapsaddle on September 5, 1947. He spent his summers in Northern Wisconsin with his grandparents, George and Ruth Blackmere, who taught him the love...
Gary Lee Menapace
Jan 25, 2025
With sadness we announce the death of Gary Lee Menapace, of Iron River, MI, on Saturday, January 25, 2025. The son of John and Vi (Lamminen) Menapace, Gary was born in 1950 at Stambaugh Hospital. Graduating in 1968 from West Iron County High School, he was employed by Aramark, Coleman Products, and the Stambaugh Cemetery. In his free time, Gary...
Tracy P. Irish
Jan 23, 2025
Tracy P. Irish, 61, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Green Bay, WI. He was born on July 4, 1963, in Lapeer, MI, the son of the late Max E. and Margaret (Marjamaa) Irish. Tracy attended West Iron County Schools and graduated. He was employed as a miner for over...
Rose Remondini
Jan 22, 2025
Rose Remondini, 97, of Caspian, MI, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, MI. Rose was born on June 27, 1927, in Crystal Falls, MI, the daughter of the late Anton and Matilda (Strand) Eccel and was a lifelong resident of the area. She attended the Crystal Falls schools, graduating...
Kirby A. Page
Jan 20, 2025
Kirby A. Page, 75, of Tipler, WI, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. He was born on January 15, 1950, in Waukesha, WI, the son of the late Clinton and Carol (Sayles) Page. He attended the Waukesha Schools and graduated. Kirby married Audrey (Collum) Johnson on March 12, 2004, in Madison, WI. They celebrated...
Edward P. Dzarnowski
Jan 12, 2025
Edward P. Dzarnowski, 81, of Caspian, MI, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025. He was born on April 8, 1943, in Iron River, MI, the son of the late Peter and Esther (Rosetti) Dzarnowski. He attended the Iron River Schools, Ferris State University, and graduated in 1972 from Michigan Technological University, after serving in the United States Army. Edward...
Richard E. Anderson
Jan 12, 2025
Richard Earl Anderson passed away on January 12, 2025, at the age of 75. He was born on January 21, 1949, in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Arthur and Caroline (Carne) Anderson. Richard attended Stambaugh High School, graduating in 1967. He attended Gogebic Community College. Richard married Darlene Trottier on January 29, 1972, at Assumption Catholic Church in...
Richard L. Depro
Jan 8, 2025
Richard L. Depro, 58, of Marquette, MI went home to be with our Lord, unexpectedly, on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. He was born on January 31, 1966, in Flint, MI to Verna (Meadows) Depro and the late Larry Depro. Rich graduated from Marquette High School in 1984. He also graduated with a bachelor degree and a Master of Business Administration...
Ernest Edwards, Jr.
Jan 8, 2025
Ernest Edwards, Jr., 61, of Iron River, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. He was born on March 8, 1963, in Hayward, WI, the son of the late Ernest and Jeanette (George) Edwards, Sr. Ernest was a member of the U. P. River Church in Iron River. He enjoyed creating art, especially drawing, listening to music, and...
Arnoldine J. Basanese
Jan 6, 2025
Arnoldine J. Basanese, 83, of Watersmeet, MI, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 6, 2025. She was born on April 16, 1941, in Watersmeet, MI, the daughter of the late Arnold and Margaret (Vamosh) Langren. Arnoldine attended Watersmeet Township School, graduating with the class of 1959. She attended community college in Virginia, MN. Arnoldine married Parnell Basanese on...
Deborah L. Waite
Jan 3, 2025
Deborah “Debbie” L. Waite, 72, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay, WI. She was born on January 25, 1952, in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late John and Evelyn (Maki) Macki. Debbie attended the local schools, graduating from West Iron County High School with the class...
Geraldine A. Cannon
Dec 23, 2024
Geraldine A. Cannon, 76, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. She was born on October 2, 1948, in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Melvin and Mildred (Anderson) Hill. She attended the Stambaugh Schools and graduated. She was employed as a home health worker. Geraldine enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending...
Arlene J. Manfredi
Dec 21, 2024
Arlene J. Manfredi, age 90, passed away on December 21, 2024, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, MI. She was born July 29, 1934, in “Little Finland” in Iron River, MI, the daughter of the late Toivo and Senja (Gustafson) Prittinen. Arlene attended Bates Schools until the 10th grade, and finished her education at Iron River...
Carole M. Widas
Dec 14, 2024
Carole M. Widas, 91, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024. She was born on December 30, 1932, in Mineral Hills, MI, daughter of the late Aldrick Anderson and Eloise (Williams) Anderson Salo. She attended the Iron River Schools, graduating with the class of 1951. Carole married Frank Widas Jr. on December 13, 1952, at St....
Carl H. Kallio
Dec 9, 2024
Carl H. Kallio, 86, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center in Green Bay, WI. He was born on November 11, 1938, in Detroit, MI, the son of the late Herman and Alice (Janhonen) Kallio. Carl attended the Iron River Schools and graduated with the class of 1956. He was...
Jamie L. Gasperini
Dec 7, 2024
Jamie L. Gasperini, 41, of Gaastra, MI, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. She was born on August 27, 1983, in Iron River, MI, the daughter of Peter Gasperini and the late Bonnie Hemming. Jamie attended the West Iron County Schools and graduated with the class of 2002. She was employed...
Val M. Petersen
Dec 5, 2024
Val M. Petersen, 67, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024. He was born on December 1, 1957, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of the late Donald and Sylvia (Visue) Petersen. He attended the Waterford, WI Schools, graduating with the class of 1976. Val married Rhonda Waters on June 29, 1979, in Waukesha, WI. They celebrated...
Mark A. Johnson
Dec 4, 2024
Mark A. Johnson, 61, of Iron River, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. He was born on January 5, 1963, in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Ralph and Sharon (Olson) Johnson. Mark attended the West Iron County Schools and graduated. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Mark was employed as a pipefitter and retired from...
Marilyn F. Sabol
Dec 3, 2024
Marilyn F. Sabol, 74, of Caspian, MI, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the Aspirus Hospital in Ironwood, MI. She was born on April 11, 1950, in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Clifford and LaVerne (Windahl) Marlowe. She attended the Iron River Schools, graduating with the class of 1968. Marilyn married Gary Sabol on April 27,...
Ardis M. Gagnea
Dec 1, 2024
Ardis M. Gagnea, 95, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, MI. She was born on February 9, 1929, in Gaastra, MI, the daughter of the late Gustaf and Hannah (Soderstrom) Carlson. She attended the Gaastra School and graduated from Stambaugh High School. Ardis married Arthur...
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