Obituaries
Honoring Lives and Memories - Obituaries for Families in Iron River, MI
Johnnie W. Waite
Feb 15, 2015
Johnnie William Waite, 67, of Iron River, MI, after a long courageous battle with cancer, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 12, 1947 in Roswell, New Mexico, to the late Kenneth and Lillian (Wozny) Waite. He attended the Iron River Schools, graduating in 1966. Johnnie married the former...
Darlene J. Waino
Feb 14, 2015
Darlene Jane Waino, age 79, of Iron River, MI, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2015 at the Iron River Care Center. Darlene was born on April 19, 1935 in Iron River Township, MI, the daughter of the late Emil and Wilma (Hawkins) Dams. She attended the Iron River and West Iron County Schools and completed a Correspondence Class in Child...
Agnes E. Guiliani
Feb 12, 2015
Agnes E. Guiliani, 77, of Caspian, MI, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Northstar Health System, Iron River. She was born August 2, 1937 in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Michael and Agnes (Smedlund) Miatech. She attended the Stambaugh Schools, graduating from Stambaugh High School with the Class of 1955. She enjoyed reading, bowling, and cooking at...
Esther J. Sivula
Feb 12, 2015
Esther J. Sivula, 91, of Iron River, MI, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Northstar Health System, Iron River. She was born September 26, 1923 in New York Mills, MN, the daughter of the late Eli and Hannah (Holmstrom) Hepokoski. She attended the schools in New York Mills, graduating with the Class of 1941. Esther married Roy W. Sivula...
Patricia A. Strong
Feb 9, 2015
Patricia A. Strong, 82, of Marquette, MI, formerly of Iron River, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015 at U.P. Health System-Marquette. She was born October 6, 1932 in Elkhart, IN, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Grace (Yeakey) Neff. She attended the Elkhart Schools. Patricia married Gary D. Strong on January 14, 1950 in Elkhart, IN, and the couple...
Faith M. Bedard
Feb 3, 2015
Faith "Faye" M. Bedard, 90, of Iron River, MI, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015. She was born April 10, 1924 in Iron River, MI, the daughter of the late Pal and Martha (Erdman) Worth. Faye married Robert “Bob” Bedard on August 4, 1945 in Iron River. They celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary in 2004. Faye worked as a beautician...
Jayson R. Thiel
Feb 3, 2015
Jayson R. Thiel, 35, of Iron River, MI passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at his home. He was born March 29, 1979 in Ripon, WI. He was employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Iron River Care Center. He enjoyed technology, drawing, hunting, fishing, working on cars, spending time with his children and family. Jayson is survived by...
Daniel G. Splitt Sr.
Feb 3, 2015
Daniel G. Splitt Sr., 81 , of Iron River, MI, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015. He was born October 17, 1933 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Frank and Josephine (Zarnack) Splitt. He was employed as a construction laborer for over 20 years. He enjoyed fishing and collecting antiques. Daniel is survived by his son, Daniel (Heather)...
Jullie A. Jones
Feb 2, 2015
Jullie A. Jones, 72, of Caspian, MI, passed away Monday, February 2, 2015 at her home. She was born November 26, 1942 in Caspian, MI, the daughter of the late Tony and Sophie Tashkoff. She attended the Stambaugh Schools, graduating from Stambaugh High School with the Class of 1960. Jullie married Ronnie Jones on June 7, 1962 in Texas, and...
David W. Puskala
Jan 29, 2015
David Walter Puskala, 68, of Iron River, MI, died unexpectedly Thursday, January 29, 2015 after suffering a heart attack while working in his garage. David was born on April 8, 1946 to Thomas and Hilda (Salo) Puskala as the oldest of 7 siblings. He graduated from Iron River High School in 1964. Almost immediately he began his long career in...
Lorraine S. Bociek
Jan 26, 2015
Lorraine S. Bociek, age 95, of Iron River, MI, passed away Monday, January 26, 2015 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility. She was born April 8, 1919 in Iron River, MI, the daughter of the late John and Frances (Formolo) Nocerini. She attended the Iron River Schools and graduated. Lorraine married Joseph “Joe” M. Bociek on August 26, 1939...
Harold L. Parvi
Jan 25, 2015
Harold L. Parvi, age 94, of Iron River, MI, died Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Northstar Health System in Iron River. He was born April 25, 1920 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Frank and Emma (Hanhisalo) Parvi. He attended the Stambaugh schools, graduating from Stambaugh High School with the Class of 1939. He was a U.S. Army...
William J. Davies
Jan 22, 2015
William “Bill” J. Davies, age 93, of Phelps, WI, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, MI. He was born July 2, 1921 in Iron River, MI, the son of the late William and Emma (Cox) Davies. He attended the Iron River Schools, graduating from Iron River High School with the Class...
Eddie E. Impola
Jan 21, 2015
Eddie E. Impola, age 86, of Iron River, MI, formerly of Kenosha, WI, passed away with his wife by his side on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Northstar Health System, Iron River. He was born April 29, 1928 in Ironwood, MI, the son of the late Henry and Ida (Stool) Impola. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Eddie married the...
Ronald A. Holmes
Jan 19, 2015
Ronald A. Holmes, age 82, of Iron River, MI, passed away Monday, January 19, 2015 at the Iron County Medical Care Center, Crystal Falls, MI. He was born November 19, 1932 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Eynard and Ina (Salmi) Holmes. He attended the Stambaugh Schools, graduating from Stambaugh High School with the Class of 1950. He...
Rev. Richard E. Orchard
Jan 17, 2015
Rev. Richard E. Orchard, age 95, of Casper Wyoming, formerly of Iron River, MI, stepped from this life into the next as of Saturday, January 17,2015, at the Iron River Care Center. He was born on January 13, 1920 in Ishpeming, MI, the son of the late Richard and Doris (Bastin) Orchard. Rev. Orchard graduated from Iron River High School...
Joyce A. Gasperini
Jan 13, 2015
Joyce A. Gasperini, age 72, of Iron River, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Northstar Health System, Iron River. She was born on January 7, 1943 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Edward and Eleanor (Kanka) Fox. Joyce married Frank V. Gasperini on July 4, 1959 in Waukegan, IL. The couple returned to the Iron River...
Waddick T. Wercinski
Jan 10, 2015
Waddick T. Wercinski, age 91, of Iron River, MI, died Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Northstar Health System, Iron River. He was born March 7, 1923 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Frank and Anna (Hall) Wercinski. Following graduation from Stambaugh High School, Waddick attended Michigan Technological University in Houghton, MI. He was employed as a miner by...
Albert A. Bugler
Jan 10, 2015
Albert A. Bugler, age 79, of Iron River, MI, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015 at U.P. Health Systems in Marquette, MI. He was born on March 6, 1935 in Two Rivers, WI, the son of the late Albert J. and Rosella (Bero) Bugler. Albert had been living in the Iron River area since 1949. He owned and operated the...
Herman "Jim" Johnson
Jan 7, 2015
Herman J. “Jim” Johnson, age 89, of Iron River, MI, died Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at Northstar Health System, Iron River. He was born May 19, 1925 in Iron River, MI, the son of the late Herman and Agnes (Jacobson) Johnson. He attended the Iron River Schools and graduated. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was employed as a...
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