Obituaries

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

Gerald Losey

Gerald Losey

Jun 12, 2011

Gerald ""Jerry"" G. Losey Age 77 Chicagoan Lake, Stambaugh Twp., MI Died June 12, 2011 at the Marquette General Hospital, Marquette, MI. He was born June 11, 1934 in Weidman, MI, the son of the late Gilbert and Sarah Estelle (Hackett) Losey. Jerry married the former Reva Steinley in 1955 and the couple moved to Iron County in the 1980's...

Norma Zorzin

Norma Zorzin

Jun 11, 2011

Norma B. Zorzin Age 88 Caspian, MI Died Saturday, June 11, 2011 peacefully at her home. Born: October 8, 1922 in Iron River, MI The daughter of the late Carl and Sophia (Kneebach) Anderson attended the Iron River Schools and was a lifelong resident of the area. Norma married Joe Zorzin and the couple made their home in Caspian. Joe...

Alvin Dominici

Alvin Dominici

Jun 7, 2011

Alvin ""Al"" Dominici Age 94 Iron River, MIDied Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at Northstar Health System, Iron River. Born: October 6, 1916 in Iron River, MI The son of the late Secundo and Ida (Toti) Dominici attended the Iron River Schools and graduated. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII and was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater ribbon with...

Erwin E. Herzberg

Erwin E. Herzberg

Jun 1, 2011

Erwin E. Herzberg Age 85 Iron River, MIPassed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at his home. Born: November 3, 1925 in Paynesville, MN The son of the late Otto and Alvina (Baumann) Herzberg attended the Paynesville schools. He served with the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII, from 1943 to 1946. He then enlisted with the U.S. Army in 1947,...

Betty Znorowski

Betty Znorowski

May 31, 2011

Betty Jane Znorowski Age 80 Iron River, MI Passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011 in Grand Marais at her daughter's home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born: December 6, 1930 in Stambaugh, MI The daughter of the late Philip and Violet (Cocking) LaRoux was a lifelong resident of the area, attending the Iron River Schools and graduating from the...

Steven Marcell

Steven Marcell

May 31, 2011

""/p> Steven J. Marcell Age 53 Iron River, MIDied Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Northstar Health System, Iron River Born: May 20, 1958 in The son of Thomas and Annabelle (Raymond) Marcell attended the West Iron County Schools, graduating with the Class of 1976. He was a lifelong resident of the area. Steven was a member of St. Agnes Catholic...

Alice Butorac

Alice Butorac

May 29, 2011

Alice C. Butorac Age 85 Iron River, MIPassed away Sunday, May 29, 2011 at the Iron River Care Center. Born: September 26, 1925 in Brainerd, MN The daughter of Paul Picard and Caroline (Braun) DeMint attended the Brainerd Schools, graduating from Washington High School in 1943. Alice married Matt Butorac on July 6, 1946 in Brainerd, MN and the couple...

Richard Delinski

Richard Delinski

May 26, 2011

Richard ""Rick"" H. Delinski Age 67 Iron River, MIDied Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Northstar Health System, Iron River. Born: September 1, 1943 in Detroit, MI The son of the late Henry and Gladys (Olsen) Delinski moved to the Iron River area in 1970 to make his home. He worked engine repair service for over 30 years. Rick was a...

Peter Gude

Peter Gude

May 25, 2011

Peter M. Gude Age 59 Iron River, MIPassed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at his home. Born: October 31, 1951 in Elmhurst, IL The son of Christian and Henny (Christensen) Gude graduated from West Iron County High School in 1972. He was employed by the Water Department of the City of Stambaugh for over 16 years. An avid outdoorsman, Peter...

Kayla Barker

Kayla Barker

May 25, 2011

Kayla M. Barker Age 12 Caspian, MIDied Wednesday, May 25, 2011 in Iron River. Born: February 23, 1999 in Iron Mountain, MI The daughter of Craig and Christine (Ritchie) Barker attended the West Iron County Schools. Kayla loved anything outdoors and enjoyed fishing ,camping, reading and singing in the shower. She especially enjoyed helping people in the neighborhood. She was...

William J. Blazina

William J. Blazina

May 20, 2011

William J. Blazina Age 89 Caspian, MIDied Friday, May 20, 2011 at Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. Born April 15, 1922 in Caspian The son of the late John and Francis Blazina attended the Caspian and Stambaugh schools, graduating from Stambaugh High School in 1939. William worked on the ore boats on the Great Lakes to earn money...

William J. Blazina

William J. Blazina

May 20, 2011

William J. Blazina Age 89 Caspian, MIDied Friday, May 20, 2011 at Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. Born April 15, 1922 in Caspian The son of the late John and Francis Blazina attended the Caspian and Stambaugh schools, graduating from Stambaugh High School in 1939. William worked on the ore boats on the Great Lakes to earn money...

Mary Scalcucci

Mary Scalcucci

May 18, 2011

Mary Scalcucci Age 94 Iron River, MIDied Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, MI. Born: April 7, 1917 in Iron River Township, MI The daughter of the late Felix and Magdeline (Stankewicz) Brzoznowski attended the Iron River Schools. She married Louis Scalcucci on November 5, 1936 in Iron River and the couple were...

Ann Bomaster

Ann Bomaster

May 17, 2011

Ann M. Bomaster Age 87 Caspian, MIDied Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at Northstar Health System, Iron River, MI Born: March 22, 1924 in Caspian, MI The daughter of the late Louis and Louise (Di Augustini) Formolo attended the Stambaugh schools. She moved to Chicago, IL to work for a year and then returned to Caspian. Ann married Jack Bomaster on...

Marlin Rajala

Marlin Rajala

May 16, 2011

Marlin W. Rajala Age 59 Iron River, MIDied Monday, May 16, 2011 at his home. Born: May 1, 1952 in Crystal Falls, MI The son of the late William and Inez (Peltonen) Rajala attended the Amasa and Crystal Falls Schools, graduating from Crystal Falls High School. Marlin was a self employed logger for many years and enjoyed being in business...

Jon Rajala

Jon Rajala

May 16, 2011

Jon W. Rajala Age 65 Iron River, MIDied Monday, May 16, 2011 at his home. Born: May 9, 1946 in Crystal Falls, MI The son of the late William and Inez (Peltonen) Rajala attended the Amasa Schools, graduating from Amasa High School. Jon was a self employed logger for many years and enjoyed working with his with his brother Marlin...

Sharon Huggins

Sharon Huggins

May 14, 2011

Sharon M. Huggins Age 66 Iron River, MIDied Saturday, May 14, 2011 at the Iron River Care Center. Born: January 31, 1945 in Chicago, IL The daughter of the late Jerry and Jean (Crabtree) Harmon attended the Chicago Schools. Sharon married Charles Huggins on September 4, 1965 and the couple moved to the Iron River area in 1979 to make...

Asfalda Kososki

Asfalda Kososki

May 13, 2011

Asfalda Kososki Age 91 Iron River, MIDied Friday, May 13, 2011 at Northstar Health System, Iron River. Born: June 26, 1919 in Iron River The daughter of the late Medora and Velma (Branchini) Dati attended the Bates School and graduated from Iron River High School. She was employed at the Iron County Community Hospital in central supply for many years...

Murray Baker

Murray Baker

May 12, 2011

Murray E. Baker, 96, passed away peacefully at Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette, MI on Thursday, May 12, 2011. Murray was born on December 8, 1914 to the late Frank and Frances (Belland) Baker in Stambaugh, MI. After graduating from Stambaugh High School, Murray served with the US Army during WWII. For over 21 years he was employed as...

Irene M. Tuchowski

Irene M. Tuchowski

May 2, 2011

Irene M. Tuchowski Age 93 Crystal Falls, MIDied Monday, May 2, 2011 at Northstar Health System, Iron River. Born September 18, 1917 in Crystal Falls, MI The daughter of the late John and Mary (Labay) Ballo attended and graduated from the Crystal Falls schools. Irene married John Tuchowski on June 16, 1947 in Crystal Falls, and the couple made their...