Obituaries

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

Marian M. Schinella

Marian M. Schinella

Dec 9, 2014

Marian Mari Schinella, age 56, of Chandler AZ, passed away December 9, 2014 at Lund Family Hospice Home, Gilbert, AZ. She was born November 12, 1958 in Berwyn, IL, the daughter of Ralph and Betty E. (Peterson) Schinella. Marian graduated from Portage High School in Indiana and attended Indiana State. She was employed as a mortgage processor with Bank of...

Fannie Elizabeth Proksch

Fannie Elizabeth Proksch

Dec 5, 2014

Fannie “Elizabeth” Proksch, age 93, of Iron River, MI, was lovingly called home by God on December 5, 2014 from the Iron River Care Center. She was born January 26, 1921 in the Burns Addition of Iron River, MI, the daughter of the late Hugo Ivar and Hulda (Wisuri) Reijonen. She graduated from Stambaugh High School in 1939. In 1940...

Alfred A. Stender

Alfred A. Stender

Dec 2, 2014

Alfred “Al” Stender, age 94, of Crystal Falls, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls. He was born February 27, 1920 in Hamtramck, MI, the son of the late Adam and Frances (Rochna) Stender. Al attended and graduated from the Hamtramck Public Schools. He then attended Albion College and earned...

Luella R. Williams

Luella R. Williams

Nov 24, 2014

Luella R. Williams, age 85, of Iron River, MI, peacefully moved on to her next adventure on Monday, November 24, 2014 following a decline in health due to respiratory disease. She was born July 18, 1929 to Peter and Valma (Prittinen) Lindbeck in Iron River, MI, in the area known as "Little Finland". She lived her life to the fullest:...

Elayne M. Vezzetti

Elayne M. Vezzetti

Nov 16, 2014

Elayne M. Vezzetti, age 82, of Roseburg, OR, formerly of Iron River, MI and Farmington, MO passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014 at Peace Health Hospital in Eugene OR after a brief illness. She was born August 31, 1932 in Gaastra, MI, the daughter of the late Boleslaw and Katherine (Glowaty) Bartczak. She attended the Stambaugh Schools. Elayne married Calvin...

Grace D. Westman

Grace D. Westman

Nov 16, 2014

Grace Diane Carol Barry Westman, age 80, of Iron River, MI, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, MI. She was born February 4, 1934 in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late John “Henry” and Hazel V. (Nyren) Barry. She attended the Iron River Schools and graduated. Grace married Paul J....

Robert L. Treado

Robert L. Treado

Nov 10, 2014

Robert L. Treado, age 80, of Iron River, MI, died Monday, November 10, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau, WI. He was born October 8, 1934 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late George L. and Verna A. (Gjers) Treado Froblom. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving from November 1952 to October 1956. He was a self-employed mason....

Lila L. Sadino

Lila L. Sadino

Nov 2, 2014

Lila L. Sadino, age 90, of Iron River, MI, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2014. She was born January 30, 1924 in Iron River, MI, the daughter of the late Edward and Melvine (Teaffault) Nasser, and was a lifelong resident of the area. She attended the Iron River Schools graduating from Iron River High School with the Class of 1941....

Robert E. Andree

Robert E. Andree

Oct 31, 2014

Robert E. Andree, age 85, of Iron River, MI, passed away Friday, October 31, 2014 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, MI. He was born October 29, 1929 in Iron River, MI, son of the late Elmer and Mildred (Gendle) Andree. He attended the Iron River Schools, graduating from Iron River High School. He was a U.S....

Betty J. Shepherd

Betty J. Shepherd

Oct 28, 2014

Betty Jane Shepherd, age 78, of Beecher, WI, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at the New Care Nursing Home, Crivitz, WI. She was born February 15, 1936 in Buckhorn, KY, the daughter of the late John and Sarah Shepherd. Betty married Charles Shepherd on in August 11, 1958 in Roseburg, OR, and the couple celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary...

Audrey J. Juneau

Audrey J. Juneau

Oct 25, 2014

Audrey J. Juneau, age 89, of Iron River, MI, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2014 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, MI. She was born June 17, 1925 in Vernon County, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Timothy and Elsie (Krauss) Jordon. She attended the Kingsford Schools, graduating with the Class of 1943. Audrey married Erbie...

Robert E. Hartenberger

Robert E. Hartenberger

Oct 21, 2014

Robert E. Hartenberger, age 67, of Long Lake, WI, died Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at his home. He was born July 19, 1947 in Waukegan, IL, the son of the late Henery and Luella (Knaub) Hartenberger. He attended the St. Paul’s Lutheran School and graduated from Grafton High School with the Class of 1967. Robert married the former Amy Preisler...

Valjean L. Contardi

Valjean L. Contardi

Oct 15, 2014

ValJean “Val” L. Contardi, age 83, of Iron River, MI, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, MI. She was born June 27, 1931 in Gaastra, MI, the daughter of the late Clifford and Mary (Bobula) Raymond. She attended the Iron River Schools, graduating from Iron River High School with the Class...

Marilyn M. Budzak

Marilyn M. Budzak

Oct 9, 2014

Marilyn M. Budzak, age 83, of Iron River, MI, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at the Iron River Care Center. She was born July 17, 1931 in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Floyd and Mildred (Peterson) Fregetto. She attended the Iron River Schools, graduating from Iron River High School with the...

Larry E. Strom

Larry E. Strom

Oct 8, 2014

Larry E. Strom, age 72, of Iron River, MI, died Wednesday, October 8, 2014, at Marquette, MI. He was born April 6, 1942 in Iron River, MI, the son of the late Einar and Dorothy (Bray) Strom. He attended the Iron River Schools, graduating from Iron River High School. Larry was an Air Traffic Controller with the U.S. Air Force...

Lois M. Vargovich

Lois M. Vargovich

Oct 5, 2014

Lois M. Vargovich, 74, of Gaastra, MI, passed away October 5, 2014 in Milwaukee, WI surrounded by family. She was born January 28, 1940 in Gaastra, the daughter of the late Clifford and Clarissa (Hatfield) Clements. She attended the Stambaugh Schools, graduating with the Class of 1958. Lois worked in Park and Recreation for Iron County. Lois married Joseph Vargovich...

Judith I. Frederickson

Judith I. Frederickson

Oct 4, 2014

Judith “Judy” died November 26, 2013 at the age of 82. Judy was born October 25, 1931 in Stambaugh, MI, daughter of the late Stanley and Flossie Garrett. She was a 1949 graduate of Iron River High School, and graduated from the Milwaukee Business Institute. She was a member of Elmbrook Church of Brookfield, Wisconsin. Judy was employed by the...

Ileen J. Richards

Ileen J. Richards

Oct 4, 2014

Ileen J. Richards, age 88 of Iron River, MI, died Saturday, October 4, 2014 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, MI. She was born January 20, 1926 in Iron River, MI, the daughter of the late Albert and Cecilia (Armstrong) Carne attended the Iron River schools graduating from Iron River High School in 1943. She was employed...

Lucille I. Yackel

Lucille I. Yackel

Sep 30, 2014

Lucille “Lou” I. Yackel, age 88, of Iron River, MI, died September 30, 2014 surrounded by her loving “Angels” at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, MI. Lou was born January 29, 1926 in Iron Mountain, Michigan, the daughter of the late John and Irene (Beaulier) Duff. She attended the Iron Mountain schools. Lou married Edward H. Yackel...

Arnabelle M. Paquette

Arnabelle M. Paquette

Sep 25, 2014

Arnabelle M. Paquette, age 93, of Iron River, MI, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2014 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, MI. She was born October 19, 1920 in Escanaba, MI, the daughter of the late Royal and Stella (Piche) Beauchamp. She attended the Kingsford and Hardwood schools. She married Raymond Paquette on August 27, 1938 in...