Obituaries

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

David "Dave" Gendron

David "Dave" Gendron

Nov 13, 2013

David “Dave” A. Gendron, 88, of Iron River, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at his home. He was born August 2, 1925 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Guy and Ida (Greig) Gendron. He attended the Stambaugh Schools, and was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII, serving as an aviation tail gunner aboard the USS Saratoga....

John "Jack" Andreski

John "Jack" Andreski

Nov 8, 2013

John “Jack” Andreski, 68, of Iron River, MI, passed away Friday, November 8, 2013 at the Iron River Care Center. He was born September 10, 1945 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late John G. and Evelyn “Dolly” (Bunn) Andreski. He attended the Iron River Schools, graduating from Iron River High School. John married the former Marene Damrau on...

Maxine L. Land

Maxine L. Land

Nov 1, 2013

Maxine L. Land, 86, of Iron River, MI, passed away Friday, November 01, 2013 at Marquette General Hospital Marquette, MI.She was born July 3, 1927 in Peoria, IL, the daughter of the late Mirl and Flora (Belser) Buckmaster. She attended school in Roseville, MI. Maxine married Robert Land and he preceded her in death in July of 1996.Maxine was a...

Emeline E. Sitkoski

Emeline E. Sitkoski

Nov 1, 2013

Emeline E. Sitkoski, 89, of Iron River, MI, passed away Friday, November 1, 2013 at the Iron River Care Center. She was born April 24, 1924 in Bates Township, Iron River, MI, the daughter of the late Otto and Edna (Helgemo) Trybom. She attended the Iron River Schools, graduating from Iron River High School with the Class of 1942, and...

Cierra L. Ghiggia

Cierra L. Ghiggia

Oct 28, 2013

Cierra Leigh Ghiggia, infant daughter of Laura Ghiggia, passed away Monday, October 28, 2013 at Dickinson County Hospital, Iron Mountain, MI. She is survived by her mother, Laura; grandmother, Shelly Losey of Crystal Falls, grandfather, Mark Ghiggia of Iron River; maternal great grandparents, Gary and Sharon Sarafiny of Caspian; uncles, Nick (Chelsey) Ghiggia and their son Alex of Iron River,...

Donna M. Lewis

Donna M. Lewis

Oct 27, 2013

Donna Lewis, 69, of Iron River, MI, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Northstar Health System of Iron River. She was born January 12, 1944 in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late John Patrick and Norma (Donnini) DeCloux. She attended the St. Agnes Catholic Schools, and graduated from Iron River High School with...

Sharon L. Barck

Sharon L. Barck

Oct 26, 2013

Sharon L. Barck, 67, of Iron River, MI, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2013 at the Iron River Care Center. She was born May 11, 1946 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Leroy and Florence (Beckman) Brady. Sharon married Fred Barck and he preceded her in death. She was employed as a waitress for over 20 years, and...

Karen S. Ambrose

Karen S. Ambrose

Oct 25, 2013

Karen S. Ambrose, 72, of Caspian, MI, passed away Friday, October 25, 2013 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, MI. She was born May 7, 1941 in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Wallace and Margaret (Sarber) Dent. Karen married David Ambrose on December 3, 1969 in Iron River and the couple were lifelong residents of...

Lila E. Mattioli

Lila E. Mattioli

Oct 18, 2013

Lila E. Mattioli, 91, of Iron River, MI, passed away Friday, October 18, 2013 at Northstar Health System of Iron River. She was born September 2, 1922 in Iron River, MI, the daughter of the late John and Elina (Kinberg) Koski and stepdaughter of the late Albert Carlson. She attended the Iron River schools, graduating from Iron River High School...

Julie Mcdonald

Julie Mcdonald

Oct 15, 2013

Julia ""Julie"" A. McDonald, 83, of Iron River, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Marquette General Hospital, Marquette, MI. She was born September 29, 1930 in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Walter and Julia (Turoski) Dabeck. She attended the Iron River Schools, graduating from Iron River High School with the Class of 1948. She...

Bonnie Lee Cain

Bonnie Lee Cain

Oct 15, 2013

Bonnie Lee Cain, 61, of Iron River, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at her home. She was born January 27, 1952 in Kenosha, WI, the daughter of the late George K. and Jeanette (Omillian) Cain. Bonnie enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Cubs. She is survived by her brother, Ralph (Patricia) Cain of Romeoville, IL,...

Michael J. Lenz

Michael J. Lenz

Oct 8, 2013

Michael J. Lenz, 56 of Iron River, MI died suddenly at his home on Tuesday October the 8, 2013. Mike had a passion for fishing hunting and life outdoors. He is survived by his mother Jane Norgal, one brother Mark (JoAnne) Lenz, one niece Maria and many loving relatives and friends. Services will be held at a later date.

Mariannette Miller

Mariannette Miller

Oct 6, 2013

Mariannette ""Marney"" Miller, 67 of Iron River, MI, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2013 at her home. She was born January 31, 1946 in Fort Wayne, IN, the daughter of the late Paul B. and Alice M. (McGuire) White. She married Harry A. Nolder and he preceded her in death. Marney moved from Youngstown, OH, to the Iron River area...

John H. Maki

John H. Maki

Oct 4, 2013

John H. Maki, 91, of Iron River, MI, passed away Friday, October 4, 2013 at the Iron River Care Center. He was born March 26, 1922 in Crystal Falls, MI, the son of the late William and Emily Maki. He attended the Stambaugh Schools, graduating from Stambaugh High School with the Class of 1940. He was a U.S. Army Veteran...

Leo A. Remondini

Leo A. Remondini

Oct 3, 2013

Leo A. Remondini, 93, of Caspian, MI, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2013 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, MI. He was born February 17, 1920 in Caspian, MI, the son of the late Clement and Lucy (Westphal) Remondini. He attended the Stambaugh Schools. Leo was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, and was awarded the Purple...

Caroline Mehlberg

Caroline Mehlberg

Sep 28, 2013

Caroline ""Carol"" Mehlberg, 88, of Iron River, MI, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013 at the Iron River Care Center. She was born November 10, 1924 in Stambaugh Township, MI, the daughter of the late Axel and Mary (Nikkola) Raiha. She attended the Stambaugh Schools, graduating with the Class of 1942. Caroline married Robert Mehlberg on November 11, 1950 at...

Steven J. Zorzin

Steven J. Zorzin

Sep 25, 2013

Steven ""Steve"" J. Zorzin, age 57, of Caspian, MI, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at his home. He was born July 6, 1956 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Joe and Norma (Anderson) Zorzin. He attended the West Iron County Schools, graduating with the Class of 1974. He served as an Altar Boy at St. Cecilia...

John F. Myefski

John F. Myefski

Sep 17, 2013

John F. Myefski, 85, of Iron River, MI, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at Northstar Health System of Iron River. He was born October 5, 1927 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Casimir and Felicia (Dzarnowski) Myefski. He attended the Stambaugh Schools, graduating from Stambaugh High School with the Class of 1946. He was a U.S. Navy...

Richard Arnell

Richard Arnell

Sep 15, 2013

Richard ""Sach"" Arnell, 75, of Iron River, MI, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2013 at Northstar Health System of Iron River. He was born August 25, 1938 in Iron River, MI, son of the late Lester C. and Blanche B. (Richards) Arnell. He attended the Iron River Schools, graduating from Iron River High School with the Class of 1957. Sach...

Rosella Brozak

Rosella Brozak

Sep 15, 2013

Rosella M. Brozak, 92, of Caspian, MI, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2013 at the Northstar Health System of Iron River, MI. She was born January 20, 1921in Hardwood, MI, the daughter of the late Louis and Emma (Peronto) Siegler. She attended the Pershing in Hardwood, MI, Longfellow School in Foster City, and graduated from the Felch High School in...