Obituaries
Honoring Lives and Memories - Obituaries for Families in Iron River, MI
Ellen I. Harris-Wallo
Apr 17, 2016
Ellen I. Harris-Wallo, age 75, of Caspian, MI, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016 at her home. She was born January 3, 1941 in Tipler, WI, the daughter of the late Lester J. and Myrtle (Graves) Boodry. Ellen married Rev. Perl Harris in February, 1970, and he preceded her in death. In November 1987, Ellen married Robert J. Wallo, and...
Phyllis Ann Smith
Apr 16, 2016
Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. Phyllis Ann Smith, age 93, of Tipler, WI, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016 at the Lutheran Home, Wauwatosa, WI. She was born October 13, 1922 in Gillette, WI, the daughter of the late James and Lilya (Dickson) Durand. She attended the Gillette, Tipler, Florence, and Stambaugh Schools, graduating from...
Patricia A. Gill
Apr 13, 2016
A beautiful soul, Patricia Ann Gill (Whitcomb) was embraced by our loving Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior recently. She passed away in the comfort of her home. She will be missed greatly by her sons who shared with her a special bond of friendship, by her grandsons, and her daughter in law who will miss her wise console. She...
Theresa A. Kovacich
Apr 13, 2016
Theresa A. Kovacich, age 96, of Caspian, MI, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at the Iron River Care Center. She was born May 17, 1919 in the South Brule area of Stambaugh Township (Iron County), MI, the daughter of the late Stanley and Antonette (Stzuk) Czapiga. She attended Stambaugh High School. Theresa married Joseph Kovacich on July 16, 1938...
Alvin "Russ" Weeks
Apr 12, 2016
Alvin Russell “Russ” Weeks of Iron River, MI and New Port Richey, FL, passed away April 12 2016. He was preceded in death by wife, Beatrice (Wales) Weeks, sisters, Vernell (Weeks) Frisk, and Marjorie (Weeks) Bennett, and brother, Robert Weeks. Russ is survived by his sons, Steven (Barbara) Weeks and Thomas (Joanne) Weeks, and four grandchildren. Memorial services will be...
Benjamin J. Tart Sr
Apr 11, 2016
Benjamin “Ben” J. Tart Sr., age 81, of Iron River, MI, passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 1, 1934, the son of the late Stanley and Clara (Tafelski) Tart. He attended the Mellen High School, graduating with the class of 1953. He served in the U.S. Army Veteran stationed in Germany. Ben...
Joseph A. Sabol
Apr 7, 2016
Joseph “Joe” A. Sabol, age 71, of Caspian, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at his home. He was born March 17, 1945 in Stambaugh, MI , the son of the late John J. and Irma (Zorzin) Sabol. He attended the Stambaugh Schools, graduating from Stambaugh High School with the Class of 1963. He was a U.S....
James A Sartorelli
Apr 4, 2016
James A. Sartorelli, age 86, of Gaastra, MI, passed away Monday, April 4, 2016 at Aspirus Hospital, Wausau, WI. He was born August 13, 1929 in Gaastra, MI, the son of the late Feno and Aurelia (Eagloski) Sartorelli. He attended the Palatka and Stambaugh Schools, graduating from Stambaugh High School. Following graduation, he attended college in Milwaukee, WI, for two...
Ronald F. Smith
Apr 2, 2016
Ronald “Ron” F. Smith, age 75, of Nelma, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 2, 2016 surrounded by his family, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 3, 1940 in Antigo, WI, the son of the late Joseph E. and Linda (Frisch) Smith. He was a high school graduate. Ron was a well-known local...
Bonnie J. Bray
Mar 31, 2016
Bonnie J. Bray, age 69, of Iron River, MI, unexpectedly went to be with her Savior on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at Mather Nursing Home, Ishpeming, MI. She was born July 10, 1946 in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Reginald and Phyllis (Greenlund) Bray. She attended the Stambaugh Schools, graduating with the Class of 1968. She was employed...
Loretta M. Moore
Mar 31, 2016
Loretta M. Moore, age 80, of Gillett, WI, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016. Loretta was born July 23, 1935 in Iron River, MI, the daughter of the late Dillard and Sudie (Ponders) Puckett. She attended the Stambaugh Schools. Loretta married Santford Moore on January 2, 1954 and the couple made their home in Gillett, WI for over 25 years....
Sophie F. Kolasinski
Mar 30, 2016
Sophie F. Kolasinski, age 84, of Gaastra, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 3016 at the Iron River Care Center. She was born April 07, 1931 in Wild Rose, WI. Sophie married Peter Kolasinski, and he preceded her in death in 1999. She was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church of Caspian and St. Ann’s Society. She enjoyed being...
Margaret I. Salzeider
Mar 27, 2016
Margaret “Marge” I. Salzeider, age 84, of Iron River, MI, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016 at U.P. Health System, Marquette, MI. She was born June 29, 1931 in Iron River, MI, the daughter of the late Walter and Irene (Monhead) Nordstrom. She attended and graduated from Iron River High School. Marge married Reid C. Salzeider on July 1, 1955...
Dorene M. Mcpherson
Mar 23, 2016
Dorene M. Gagnea McPherson, age 79, of Crystal Falls, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Iron County Medical Care Facility. She was born August 7, 1936 in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Raymond G. and Aurelia (Brunell) Miller. She enjoyed spending time at Sunset and Ottawa Lake, eating licorice and candy corn and going for walks. She...
Jonathan C Jones
Mar 22, 2016
Jonathan C. Jones, age 32, of Marquette, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016. He was born May 19, 1983, the son of Michael Jones and Theresa Ball. He attended the West Iron County Schools. He enjoyed Martial Arts, role play gaming, computer gaming and web page development. He was an accomplished guitarist, vocalist, writer and artist. Jonathan is survived...
Seth D. Holroyd
Mar 22, 2016
Seth D. Holroyd, age 35, of Iron River, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at his home. He was born July 30, 1980 in Moline, IL, the son of Daniel and Louella (Beal) Holroyd. He attended Moline Senior High School, graduating with the Class of 1999 and went on to Common Wealth Business College and graduated in 2000 with an...
Dwaine R. Verville
Mar 17, 2016
Dwaine R. Verville, age 61, of Iron River, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Aspirus Iron River Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born March 22, 1954, the son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Jarvis) Verville. He attended the West Iron County Schools and graduated in 1972. Dwaine married the former Susan Rymkos on March 17, 1973...
Jacqueline A. Halada
Mar 11, 2016
Jacqueline “Jackie” A. Halada, age 73, of Long Lake, WI, passed away Friday, March 11, 2016 at her home. She was born July, 29, 1942 in Iron River, MI, the daughter of the late Jack and Grace (LaBine) Halada. She graduated from Florence High School and earned her Bachelor’s degree at Silver Lake College. She was a member of St....
Carol J. Mecha
Mar 4, 2016
Carol J. Mecha, age 73, of Iron River, MI, passed away Monday, April 4, 2016 at Aspirus Hospital, Iron River, MI. She was born March 06, 1943, the daughter of the late Harry and Agnes Pekarske. She attended the Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, WI, graduating with the Class of 1961. Carol worked in a nursing home as a CNA for...
Raymond J. Palmer
Mar 3, 2016
Raymond “Ray” J. Palmer, age 88, of Iron River, MI, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016 at the Iron River Care Center. Ray was born May 21, 1927 in Crystal Falls, MI, the son of the late Ernest and Mary (Jarvi) Palmer. He attended the Stambaugh Schools, graduating with the Class of 1945 and then attended Northern Michigan University in...
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