Obituaries

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

William Bill Marcell

William Bill Marcell

May 16, 2012

William ""Bill"" S. Marcell Age 69 Iron River, MI Passed away May 16, 2012. Born November 16, 1942 in Stambaugh, MI. The son of the late Stanley and Dorothy (Hooper) Marcell attended the Iron River schools, graduating from the Iron River High School in 1961. Bill was a salesman for 25 years and also owned and operated Mertin 's Café...

Ralph Commenator

Ralph Commenator

May 13, 2012

Ralph William Commenator of Iron River, MI passed away peacefully May 13, 2012 at Northstar Health System in Iron River. Ralph was born April 13, 1922 in Rudyard, MI to George and Irene Commenator. He graduated from Sturgis High School (MI) in 1940 and married Rita Rickey on September 16, 1943 at Holy Angles Catholic Church in Sturgis. From 1943...

Marian Bushie

Marian Bushie

May 5, 2012

Marian F. Bushie Age 89 Iron River, MI Passed away May 5, 2012 at the Iron River Care Center. Born: July 3, 1922 in Iron River, MI The daughter of the late Jacob and Esther (Stewart) Rowney attended the Bates and Iron River schools, graduating from Iron River High School in 1940. She then attended Bay de Noc Community College...

Beverly Spencer

Beverly Spencer

Apr 27, 2012

Mrs. Beverly Hope Spencer Age: 82 Tipler, WI Passed away on April 27, 2012 at Northstar Health System in Iron River, MI. Born: August 16, 1929, Tipler, WI She was the daughter of the late Archie & Genevieve (Statler) Shannon and a lifelong resident of the area. She attended the Tipler and Stambaugh Schools. She married Lloyd Spencer and he...

Viola Mae Stachowicz

Viola Mae Stachowicz

Apr 24, 2012

Viola Mae Stachowicz Age 83 Gaastra, MI Died April 24. 2012 at the Iron River Care Center. Born: October 10, 1928 in Florence County, WI. The daughter of the late Lawrence and Viola (Clements) Belongie attended the Palatka and Caspian schools and graduated from Stambaugh High School in 1936. Viola married Benjamin Stachowicz on June 4, 1949 at St. Mary...

Rosetta Mcmahon

Rosetta Mcmahon

Apr 22, 2012

Rosetta McMahon Age 80 Iron River, MI Passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012 at the Iron River Care Center. She was born July 14, 1931 in Nelma, WI to the late Claud and Carrie (Thrasher) Spencer. She attended the Elvoy School in Nelma, WI and graduated from Stambaugh High School with the Class of 1949. Rosetta married Jerry McMahon on...

Robert L. Cross

Robert L. Cross

Apr 16, 2012

Robert L. Cross, 92, of Iron River, MI, passed away at the Luther Home in Marinette, WI on April 16, 2012. He was born January 3, 1920 in Chilton, WI to the late Clarence and Lois (Brandel) Cross. He graduated from Berlin, WI and then attended business college in Oshkosh, WI. He is a US Army veteran of WWII. Robert...

Mary M. Vigil

Mary M. Vigil

Apr 13, 2012

Mary M. Vigil Age 90 Iron River, MI Passed away Friday, April 13, 2012 at Northstar Health System, Iron River. She was born January 4, 1922 in Czechoslovakia to the late Joseph and Marie Bishop. She moved to this country at an early age and was married to Harry Dryer. He preceded her in death. She later married Henry Vigil...

Hilda M. Puskala

Hilda M. Puskala

Apr 13, 2012

Hilda M. Puskala Age 83 Iron River, MI Passed away Friday, April 13, 2012 at Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. She was born November 28, 1928 in Beechwood, MI to the late Carl and Sadie (Maki) Salo. She attended the Beechwood School and Iron River High School. Hilda Married Thomas Puskala in 1946 and the couple were lifelong...

Charles Greenlund

Charles Greenlund

Apr 6, 2012

Charles ""Chuck"" O. Greenlund Age 74 of Caspian, MI went to be with his Lord on Friday, April 6, 2012 at Northstar Health System, Iron River. He was born August 31, 1937 in Stambaugh, MI to the late Oscar and Signe (Lindstrom) Greenlund. He graduated from Stambaugh High School with the Class of 1955. He attended Michigan State University and...

Larry Johnson

Larry Johnson

Apr 1, 2012

Larry M. ""Norgie"" Johnson Age 81 Iron River, MIDied April 1, 2012 at his home Born: June 27, 1930 in Chicago, IL The son of the late Gustaf and Agnes E. (Asplund) Johnson attended the Stambaugh Schools, graduating from Stambaugh High School with the Class of 1949. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean War.Larry was employed...

David G. Fugate

David G. Fugate

Mar 31, 2012

David G. Fugate, 69, of Iron River, and formally of Tipler, Wisconsin, passed away on March 31, 2012, at Northstar Health System after a three year courageous battle with cancer. He was born on July 31, 1942, in Stambaugh, Michigan, son of the late Granville Fugate and Ruth Tetzloff. He graduated from Florence High School in 1959. He joined the...

Adele M. Baker

Adele M. Baker

Mar 26, 2012

Adele Mary Baker Age 88 of Caspian, MI passed away Monday, March 26, 2012 at Northstar Health System, Iron River, MI. Adele was born March 14, 1924 in Daggett, MI to the late Albert and Sofia (Palka) Gondek. She attended the Daggett Schools, graduating from Daggett High School, and then attended St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN for her Bachelors Degree...

Terese L. Carne

Terese L. Carne

Mar 24, 2012

Terese L. Carne Age 47 Crystal Falls, MI Died Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Marquette General Hospital, Marquette, MI, after a three year battle with cancer. She was born May 6, 1964 in Waukegan, IL, the daughter of Roger and Virginia (Curtiss) Carne. She attended the Forest Park Schools, graduating with the Class of 1982. Terese was a member of...

Edward M. Vidas

Edward M. Vidas

Mar 24, 2012

Edward M. Vidas passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2012. He was born April 13, 1928 in Rogers Location, the son of the late Anton J. Isabel (Matkovich) Vidas. Edward attended the Bates School and graduated from Iron River High School, where he participated in Track. He married the former Mabel Stebic, together residing on Sunset Lake. They celebrated their...

Roland Scalcucci

Roland Scalcucci

Mar 23, 2012

Roland ""Rito"" Scalcucci Age 91 Iron River, MI Died March 23, 2012 at Northstar Health System in Iron River. Born: January 15, 1921 in Iron River, MI. The son of the late Steven and Mae (Giovanelli) Scalcucci attended the Iron River Schools, graduating from Iron River High School in 1939. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of WWII, serving...

Frank Widas Jr.

Frank Widas Jr.

Mar 23, 2012

Frank Widas Jr. Age 88 Iron River, MI Died Friday, March 23, 2012 at Northstar Health System, Iron River. Born October 21, 1923 in Yugoslavia The son of the late Frank and Helen (Polich) Widas attended the Stambaugh Schools, graduating with the Class of 1941. He then attended the McDonough School of Business for two years. He was a U.S....

Nancy J. Carlson

Nancy J. Carlson

Mar 23, 2012

Nancy J. Carlson Age 88 Iron River, MI Passed away March 23, 2012 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility. Born: January 19, 1924 in Stambaugh Township, MI The daughter of the late Dillard and Sudie (Ponders) Puckett attended the Stambaugh schools, graduating from Stambaugh High School. Nancy married Willard Carlson on December 15, 1945 in Iron River and the...

Leslie Watts

Leslie Watts

Mar 18, 2012

Leslie ""Sissy"" A. Watts Age 73 Greenville, KY (formerly of Iron River) Died Sunday, March 18, 2012 at Maple Manor Nursing Home. Born: June 8, 1938 in Stambaugh, MI The daughter of the late Wallace and Margaret (Sarber) Dent attended the Iron River Schools, graduating from Iron River High School with the Class of 1956. Sissy loved to read, watch...

John A. Kinner

John A. Kinner

Mar 13, 2012

John A. Kinner passed away on March 13, 2012, at his home with his loving family by his side. John was 88 years old, born on September 26, 1923. John attended the Burman School and the Smoky Lake School thru 8th grade. He graduated from Stambaugh High School in 1941. After graduation, he joined the Army Air Force. He was...