Obituaries

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

Conrad Leroy Skinner

Conrad Leroy Skinner

Jan 25, 2013

Conrad Leory ""Peachie"" Skinner, 78 of Iron River, MI, passed away Friday, January 25, 2013 at the Oscar G. Johnson V.A. Medical Center, Iron Mountain, MI. He was born in Chicago, IL on December 24, 1934, the son of the late Edward and Illmie (Aho) Skinner. Following graduation, Conrad entered the U.S. Marine Corps and served during the Korean War....

George Wickstrom

George Wickstrom

Jan 21, 2013

George Axel Wickstrom Age 76 Iron River, MI Passed away Monday, January 21, 2013 at Northstar Health System, Iron River. He was born October 16, 1936 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Dr. Axel and Stella (Westerberg) Wickstrom. He attended the Iron River Schools, graduating from Iron River High School. Following graduation, he attended one year of college...

Caroline B. Applin

Caroline B. Applin

Jan 20, 2013

Caroline B. Applin Age 96 Iron River, MI Died Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Northstar Health System in Iron River. She was born on October 3, 1916 in Dober Location, the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Broswaic) Brunswick. Caroline attended the Gaastra and Stambaugh Schools. Caroline married Louis Piette on July 25, 1942. He preceded her in death...

Max Margoni Jr.

Max Margoni Jr.

Jan 19, 2013

Max Margoni Jr. Age 94 Caspian, MI Died Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Northstar Heath System in Iron River, MI. He was born on March 7, 1918 in Caspian, the son of the late Max and Alice (Tessadri) Margoni attended the Stambaugh schools, graduating from Stambaugh High School with the Class of 1934. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of...

Rose T. Cristan

Rose T. Cristan

Jan 18, 2013

Rose Theresa Cristan Age 94 Caspian, Michigan Passed away Friday, January 18, 2013 at Northstar Health System in Iron River, MI. Rose was born on October 25, 1918 in Crystal Falls, MI, the 6th of 7 children of the late Attilio and Mary (Pintarelli) Tirapelli. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene (Gene) Cristan and her siblings; four...

Wilfred L. Verville

Wilfred L. Verville

Jan 15, 2013

Wilfred L. ""Curly"" Verville Age 89 Iron River, MI passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Northstar Health System. He was born November 25, 1923 in Iron River, MI, the son of the late Louis and Christina (Carrier) Verville. He attended the Iron River Schools, graduating with the Class of 1942. He served with the U.S. Army Air Corps during...

James R. Haydon Sr.

James R. Haydon Sr.

Jan 12, 2013

James ""Bob"" Haydon Sr. Age 84 Gaastra, MI Passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013 at his home. He was born on December 16, 1928 in Iron River, MI., son of the late James and Theresa (Murphy) Haydon attended the Iron River Schools, graduating from Iron River High School in 1946. Following graduation, he attended St. Norbert 's College. He was...

Roxanne L. Marcell

Roxanne L. Marcell

Jan 8, 2013

Roxanne Lee Marcell On January 8, 2013 she lost her long battle with emphysema. She was born the only daughter of Fred M. and Erma (Olson) Hill on April 15, 1951. Her mother preceded her in death in February 2003. She graduated from West Iron County High School in 1969 and resided in Iron River, MI all her life. She...

Robert Holliday

Robert Holliday

Jan 3, 2013

Robert G. Holliday Age 99 Iron River, MI Passed away Thursday, January 3, 2013 at his daughter 's home. He was born April 8, 1913 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Robert and Anna (Weber) Holliday. He attended the Stambaugh Schools, graduating from Stambaugh High School with the Class of 1931. Robert married the former Dorothy Haas on...

Eleanore E. Pascenti

Eleanore E. Pascenti

Jan 3, 2013

Eleanore E. Pascenti Age 87 Iron River, MI Passed away Thursday, January 3, 2013 at the Iron River Care Center. She was born July 10, 1925 in Moran, MI, the daughter of the late Clyde and Margaret (Cadreau ) Hansen. She attended the Stambaugh Schools. Eleanore married Samuel Pascenti in 1946 in Gaastra, and he preceded her in death. She...

Joseph Stievenart

Joseph Stievenart

Jan 3, 2013

Joseph Stievenart Age 80 Gaastra, MI Passed away Thursday, January 3, 2013 at his home. He was born May 23, 1932 in Brazil, IN, the son of the late Gustave and Louella (Church) Stievenart. He attended and graduated from Beecher High School , Flint, MI. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He was employed as a truck driver by...

Genevieve Victorovich

Genevieve Victorovich

Jan 2, 2013

Genevieve M. Victorovich Age 91 Gaastra, MI Passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at the Iron River Care Center. She was born November 20, 1921 in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Luzio and Carmella (Catarusa) DeZorzi. She attended the Stambaugh schools and was a lifelong resident of the area. Genevieve married Stanley Victorovich on February 18, 1946 at...

Joseph Grant

Joseph Grant

Jan 2, 2013

Joseph ""Joe"" A. Grant Age 84 Iron River, MI Passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Northstar Health System, Iron River. He was born December 22, 1928 in Republic, MI, the son of the late Joseph and Mathilda (Vadnais) Grant. He attended the Iron River Schools, graduating from Iron River High School. He served with the U.S. Army Air Force...

Cheryl M. Rhino

Cheryl M. Rhino

Dec 13, 2012

Cheryl Rhino Age 50 Iron River, MI Passed away Thursday, December 13, 2012 at her home. She was born October 28, 1962 in Stambaugh, MI , the daughter of Roger and Virginia (Curtiss) Carne. She attended the Forest Park Schools, graduating from Forest Park High School with the Class of 1980. Cheryl married Scott Rhino on March 7, 1997 in...

Edith J. Nebel

Edith J. Nebel

Dec 11, 2012

Edith J. Nebel Age 81 Paynesville, MI Passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, MI. She was born April 18, 1931 in Paynesville, MI, the daughter of Gust and Anna (Ranta) Niemi. She graduated from Ewen High School with the Class of 1949, and following graduation attended Northern Michigan University in Marquette. Edith...

Erma V. Johnson

Erma V. Johnson

Dec 7, 2012

Erma V. Johnson Age 90 Iron River, MIDied Friday December 7, at Maryhill Manor in Niagara Wisconsin. Born: November 17, 1922 in Stambaugh, MI The daughter of the late Ferdinand and Charlotte (Bertagnoli) Erspamer attended the Stambaugh schools, graduating from Stambaugh High School in 1940. She married Harland Johnson on May 11, 1946 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church of Caspian...

Dorothy Dedo

Dorothy Dedo

Dec 6, 2012

Dorothy M. Dedo Age 76 Caspian, MI Passed away Thursday, December 6, 2012 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, WI She was born April 16, 1936 in Crandon, WI, the daughter of the late James O. and Dorothy (McNutty) Bell . She attended and graduated from West Allis High School, West Allis, WI. Dorothy married David A. Dedo on June...

Marlene Gerbig

Marlene Gerbig

Dec 6, 2012

Marlene J. Gerbig Age 78 Iron River, MI Passed away Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Tendercare Health, Munising, MI. She was born August 12, 1934 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late Everett and Lila (Anderson) Greenhalgh. She attended Juneau High School graduating with the Class of 1952. She moved to the Iron River area in the mid 1990...

Violet Holm Waier

Violet Holm Waier

Nov 24, 2012

Violet V. Holm Waier Age 89 Wakefield, MI (formerly of Iron River, MI) Passed away Saturday, November 24, 2012 at her home. She was born March 13, 1923 in Gibbs City, MI, the daughter of the late Martin and Julia (Spicer) Borske. She attended the Elvoy school in Alvin, WI. Violet married Clifford Holm on August 13, 1949 and the...

Donald W. Autio

Donald W. Autio

Nov 20, 2012

Donald W. Autio Age 77 Marshall, MI (formerly of Iron River, MI) Passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2012. He was born on February 19, 1935, the son of the late Arthur and Gertrude (Wehvila) Autio. Don attended school in Iron River, graduating from Iron River High School with the Class of 1953. He went on to attend Michigan Technological University...