Obituaries
Honoring Lives and Memories - Obituaries for Families in Iron River, MI
Howard L. Huske
Aug 1, 2017
Howard L. Huske, age 67, of Iron River, MI, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. He was born July 11, 1950, in Harvey, IL, the son of the late Barney and Teresa (Jonkman) Huske. Howard married Barbara McDonald on June 1, 1976 in Eagle River, WI. The couple celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary this year. He...
Terry C. Strom
Jul 29, 2017
On Saturday, July 29, 2017, Terry Charles Strom passed away after a seven year battle with multiple myeloma at the age of 69 years. Terry was born on August 18, 1947 to Thorston and Lempi (Wirtanen) Strom, who preceded him in death. He was the youngest of three, with a sister, Violet Salo (surviving), of Iron River, and brother, Dennis...
Robert P. Basting
Jul 29, 2017
Robert P. Basting, 86, of Iron River, Born to Eternal Life on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, Michigan. He was born May 25, 1931 in Wauwatosa, WI, the son of the late Jacob and Emily (Arndt) Basting. He attended and graduated from the Wauwatosa schools. He served his country in the...
Dolores A. Jurecic
Jul 28, 2017
Dolores A. Jurecic, age 84, of Caspian, MI, passed away at home, surrounded by her children, on Friday, July 28, 2017. She was born January 9, 1933 in Caspian, MI, the daughter of the late John and Pauline (Servia) Bilski. She attended and graduated from the Stambaugh High School, with the Class of 1950. Dolores married Gerald Jurecic on August...
Cora J. Lawrence
Jul 25, 2017
Cora J. Lawrence, age 75, of Iron River, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 5, 1941 in Big Falls, WI, the daughter of the late Lynwood and Viola (Carey) McKay. Cora attended and graduated from Waupaca High School and was employed for 26 years at St. Luke’s Medical Center in...
Dr. Curtis W. Steinberg
Jul 21, 2017
Curtis W. Steinberg, age 75 of Caspian, Michigan passed away Friday, July 21, 2017 at the Aspiris Iron River Hospital. He was born July 7, 1942 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of the late Gerhardt and Marian (Steinbrecher) Steinberg. He graduated from Truman High School in Truman, Minnesota. He then attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa and graduated. ...
Lila S. Maki
Jul 17, 2017
Lila S. Maki, age 90, of Iron River, MI, passed away Monday, July 17, 2017 at Iron River Care Center. The youngest of nine children, Lila was born December 7, 1926 in Beechwood, MI, to Walpur and Erick Salo. She attended the Beechwood School and graduated from Iron River High School. Lila married John Henry Maki on June 19, 1954...
Verna L. Hooper
Jul 12, 2017
Verna L. Hooper, age 83, of Iron River, MI, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at the Aspirus Iron River Hospital. Born June 9, 1934 in Eveleth, MN, the daughter of the late Reverend Emil and Bertha (Lilja) Tervo, Verna graduated from Stambaugh High School with the Class of 1952 before attending Northern Michigan College of Education. She married Russell...
Clyde D. Haggard
Jul 6, 2017
Clyde D. Haggard, age 74, of Iron River, MI, passed away Thursday, July 06, 2017 at the Jacobetti Home in Marquette. He was born October 11, 1942, the son of the late Clyde F. and Hilda (Nordlander) Haggard. He attended the Iron River Schools, graduating with the Class of 1961. Clyde was a proud veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard....
Patrick "Pat" D. Smith
Jul 1, 2017
Patrick “Pat” D. Smith, 87, of Iron River, MI, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Wausau Hospital. He was born March 17, 1930 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Felix and Mary Ann (Rousseau) Smith. He attended the Stambaugh High School and graduated with the Class of 1948. Pat then served his country in the United Sates...
Lorin R. Mayer
Jun 30, 2017
Lorin R. Mayer, age 80, of Iron River, MI, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 at the Aspirus Iron River Hospital. He was born May 24, 1937 in Green Valley, WI, the son of the late Albert and Hilda (Regal) Mayer. He was employed as a machinist at Nor Fab for over 35 years. He enjoyed fishing and golfing. Lorin...
John F. Halada
Jun 27, 2017
John F. Halada, age 73, of Long Lake, WI, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He was born April 16, 1944 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Jack and Grace (LaBine) Halada. John married Cyndy Sullivan on July 17, 1965 in Crystal Falls, Michigan. The couple celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary...
Grant W. Helgemo
Jun 26, 2017
Grant W. Helgemo, age 79, of Iron River, MI, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Monday, June 26, 2017. He was born December 22, 1937, the son of the Walter and Oakel (Lewis) Helgemo. He attended and graduated from the Iron River High School in 1955. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine...
Michael R. Schneider
Jun 25, 2017
Michael R. Schneider, age 67, of Iron River, MI, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, MI. He was born August 11, 1949 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of the late George and Agnes (Perlowski) Schneider. After graduating from high school, Michael went on to obtain his Bachelor’s Degree from the...
Valerie A. Tomasoski
Jun 19, 2017
Valerie A. Tomasoski, age 92, of Gaastra, MI, passed away Monday, June 19, 2017 at the Iron River Care Center. She was born August 19, 1924 in Gaastra, MI, the daughter of the late Jacob and Magdalenna (Rucinski) Bal. She attended, and graduated from Stambaugh High School, and was her class Salutatorian. She then worked in Ypsilanti during World War...
Gary Thomas "Tom" Schwenn
Jun 17, 2017
Gary Thomas “Tom” Schwenn, age 70, of Long Lake, WI, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at the William S. Middleton Memorial VA Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born October 18, 1946 in Black Diamond, WA, the son of the late Ruey and Mary Ellen (DeHart) Crombie, and moved to Long Lake in 1967. He served with the...
Robert D. Roberts
Jun 3, 2017
Robert “Bob” D. Roberts, age 85, of Long Lake, WI, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, Michigan. He was born May 30, 1932, in Long Lake, Wisconsin, the son of the late Price and Doris (Sawyer) Roberts. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954. Robert...
Marilyn J. Andreski
Jun 3, 2017
Marilyn J. Andreski, age 88, of Iron River, MI passed away on June 3, 2017 at the Iron River Care Center in Iron River. Marilyn was born on November 12, 1928 in Larium, MI, the daughter of the late Clarence and Kathryne (Falerios) Perrong. She attended the Calumet Schools, graduating with the Class of 1946. On August 12, 1950, she...
Roger G. Gill
Jun 3, 2017
Roger G. Gill, age 77, of Iron River, MI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the Iron River Care Center. He was born July 31, 1939 Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, the oldest of ten children of the late Raymond and Nina June (Lamoreaux) Gill. He was employed as a truck driver for James Trucking and then Shamions. ...
William J. Gunderman
Jun 2, 2017
William James Gunderman, 86, of Phelps, Wis., passed away Friday, June 2, 2017 at Ministry Eagle River Memorial Hospital in Eagle River, Wis. William was born April 1, 1931 in Milwaukee, Wis., the son of the late Nicholas and Katherine (Binder) Gunderman. He graduated from St. John’s Cathedral High School in 1949 in Milwaukee. After retiring from Continental Can Company...
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