Obituaries

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

Gregory M. Deroche

Gregory M. Deroche

Dec 29, 2017

Gregory M. DeRoche, age 56, of Iron River, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 29, 2017 at the Hurley Medical Center in Flint, MI.   He was born May 13, 1961 in Chicago, IL, the son of David DeRoche of Iron River and Colleen DeRoche of Kingsford. He graduated from West Iron County High School with the Class of 1979,...

Marjorie "Margie" Peace Tarsi

Marjorie "Margie" Peace Tarsi

Dec 25, 2017

Marjorie “Margie” Peace Tarsi, age 99, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Iron River, MI on November 11, 1918 – the day that World War I ended. She was the daughter of the late Martin and Flossie (Hooper) Williams. Her unique middle name...

Sharon L. Devowe

Sharon L. Devowe

Dec 23, 2017

Sharon L. DeVowe, age 71, of Iron River, MI, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017 at her home. On August 14, 1946, she was born in Paynesville, MI, to the late Reino and Florence (Merila) Hautamaki. She attended and graduated from the Trout Creek High School, with the Class of 1964. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church...

Larry R. Halada

Larry R. Halada

Dec 19, 2017

Larry R. Halada, age 70, of Long Lake, WI, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at his home. He was born December 3, 1947 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Jack and Grace (LaBine) Halada.   He attended the Florence Schools, graduating with the Class of 1966. Larry married Linda Burbey on August 24, 1966 in Iron River, MI....

Peggy L. Smith

Peggy L. Smith

Dec 18, 2017

Peggy L. Smith, age 45, of Long Lake, WI, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017 at the U.P. Health System in Marquette, Michigan. She was born April 29, 1972, the daughter of Edward and Loretta (Smith) Grant. After graduating from high school, she went on to earn her Associate’s Degree. She was self-employed as an Interior Designer for 20...

Debra "Debbie" I. Olson

Debra "Debbie" I. Olson

Dec 18, 2017

Debra “Debbie” I. Olson, age 62, of Iron River, MI, loving sister, aunt, and friend of many, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 18, 2017, with her mom and dad waiting for her with open arms. She was born March 4, 1955 in Ishpeming, MI, the daughter of the late William and Olive (Hocking) Hill. She attended...

Allan J. Wodzinski

Allan J. Wodzinski

Dec 16, 2017

Allan J. Wodzinski, age 77, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls. He was born November 10, 1940 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of Matthew and Alice (Gallup) Wodzinski. He was a United States Army Veteran, and employed as a Superintendent in the Construction Industry at...

Ronald "Ron" W. Powell

Ronald "Ron" W. Powell

Dec 5, 2017

Ronald “Ron” W. Powell, age 83, of Iron River, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, MI. He was born March 6, 1934 in Antigo, WI, the son of the late Delbert and Kathleen (Tatro) Powell. He attended and graduated from the White Lake High School in Wisconsin, with the...

Joseph J. Koski

Joseph J. Koski

Dec 2, 2017

Joseph J. Koski, age 35, of Plover, Wisconsin passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017, following a prolonged illness and a lifelong struggle with health issues. Joe was born at Fairchild Air Force Base Hospital in Spokane, WA in 1982. He is the only child of Donna and Dave Koski of Iron River, MI. As he moved with his parents, he...

Cindy L. (Wodzinski) Landmesser

Cindy L. (Wodzinski) Landmesser

Nov 27, 2017

Cindy L. (Wodzinski) Landmesser, age 39, of Port Huron, MI, formerly of Iron River, MI, passed away on November 27, 2017 at her home, due to complications from an epileptic seizure. She was born in Paloma, CA on June 8, 1978. She lived with her family in Reseda, CA until 1980 when her family moved to Iron River. She was...

Raymond K. Belunes

Raymond K. Belunes

Nov 27, 2017

Raymond K. Belunes, age 94, of Popple River, WI, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017 at the Oscar G. Johnson V.A. Medical Center. He was born February 5, 1923 in West Bend, WI, the son of the late Alex and Mary Belunes. He attended the Holy Angels Catholic School in West Bend, WI. He was a proud Veteran of...

Floyd Elwood Stapleton

Floyd Elwood Stapleton

Nov 26, 2017

Floyd Elwood Stapleton, age 94, of Alvin, WI, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at the Aspirus Iron River Hospital. He was born October 31, 1923 in Powell County, Kentucky, the son of the late Levi and Liza Jane (Day) Stapleton. He attended school in Kentucky. Floyd married the former Elma Spencer on January 20, 1945 in Alvin, WI,...

Lorraine J. Groth

Lorraine J. Groth

Nov 14, 2017

Lorraine J. Groth, age 91 of Iron River, MI, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility. She was born April 20, 1926 in Iron River, MI, the daughter of the late Arthur A. and Evelyn (Melstrom) Lindahl. She attended the Iron River Schools, graduating with the Class of 1943....

Nancy J. Bastianello

Nancy J. Bastianello

Nov 10, 2017

Nancy J. Bastianello, age 84, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017 at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center in Green Bay, WI. Nancy was born November 11, 1932 in Iron River, the daughter of the late Reino and Cecilia (Karnack) Lake. She was a lifelong resident of the area. She attended the Iron River Schools, graduating...

Theresa H. Stanchina

Theresa H. Stanchina

Nov 3, 2017

Theresa “Tresa” H. Stanchina, age 96, of Caspian, MI, passed away Friday, November 3, 2017 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, MI. She was born January 19, 1921 in Caspian, MI, the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Paroglio) Banche. She attended the Stambaugh Schools, graduating from Stambaugh High School in 1938. She then attended...

Jacqueline M. Mianecki

Jacqueline M. Mianecki

Nov 2, 2017

Jacqueline M. Mianecki, age 89, of Iron River, MI, passed away Thursday, November 02, 2017 at her home. She was born on December 20, 1927 in Racine, WI, the daughter of the late Jack and Margaret Mary (Rink) Kanyuh. She attended and graduated from the Horlick High School, with the Class of 1945. She was employed as a machinist at...

Marvin "Woody" F. Wodzinski

Marvin "Woody" F. Wodzinski

Nov 1, 2017

Marvin F. “Woody” Wodzinski, age 77, of Iron River, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 01, 2017 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, Michigan. He was born May 15, 1940 in Iron River, MI, the son of the late Zigmund and Surrella (Carlson) Wodzinski. He attended the Iron River Schools, graduating with the Class of 1958. Marvin...

Ann Martini

Ann Martini

Oct 27, 2017

Ann Martini, age 102, of Caspian, MI, passed away Friday, October 27, 2017 at the Iron River Care Center. She was born February 15, 1915 in Caspian, MI, the daughter of the late Tresillo and Mary Fochesato.   Ann married Arthur Martini in 1937 at the St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Caspian. The couple celebrated 61 wonderful years together, before Arthur’s...

Sarah E. Hall

Sarah E. Hall

Oct 24, 2017

Sarah E. Hall, age 37, of Iron River, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 in Marquette, Michigan. She was born November 14, 1979 in Charlevoix, MI, the daughter of Paul and Charlene (Brown) Pullen. She attended and graduated from the West Iron County High School, with the Class of 1997. Sarah married Timothy Hall, Jr. in September...

Joseph A. Lambert, Jr.

Joseph A. Lambert, Jr.

Oct 23, 2017

Joseph A. Lambert, Jr., age 80, of Iron River, MI, passed away Monday, October 23, 2017 at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. He was born December 16, 1936 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Joseph A. Lambert, Sr. and Mildred (Routheaux) Lambert. He joined the United States Air Force and served in the Korean War, stationed in Guam during...