Obituaries
Honoring Lives and Memories - Obituaries for Families in Iron River, MI
Lucille Ann Cooley
Nov 30, 2023
On Thursday, November 30, 2023, surrounded by her family, Lucille Ann Cooley went home to be with Jesus and her husband, son, parents, sister, and beloved dog Buddy. Lucille, aka Lucy, was born in Hartford, WI on January 20, 1943, to her loving parents Karl and Regina (Schultz) Zuleger. She married Edward Lyons Sr on July 18, 1970. They had...
Marianne M. Hanold
Nov 26, 2023
Marianne M. Hanold, age 94, of Iron River, MI, passed away on November 26, 2023, at the Iron River Care Center. She was born on March 2, 1929, the daughter of the late Chalmers and Meta (Wege) McGreaham. She attended the Stambaugh Schools, graduating with the class of 1947. Marianne married Joseph Hanold on May 6, 1949, at St. Mary’s...
Lila Mae Culver
Nov 8, 2023
Lila Mae Culver, age 88, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. She was born on October 5, 1935, in Tipler, WI, the daughter of the late Joseph and Myrtle (Graves) Brabank. Lila loved woodworking, knitting, crocheting, jewelry making, and many other crafts, gardening, and hiking. She especially loved raising her...
Stephen H. Ivens, Phd.
Nov 7, 2023
Stephen H. Ivens, PhD., age 82, of Trout Creek, MI, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. He was born on July 21, 1941, in Bloomington, IL, the son of the late Howard and Mary Jo (Allington) Ivens. Stephen graduated from University High School in Normal, IL. He then attended Illinois State University for his undergraduate and master’s degrees. He...
Oakley Patrick Wisniewski
Oct 26, 2023
Oakley Patrick Wisniewski, infant son of Wynter Wisniewski, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. He was born on August 9, 2023, in Iron Mountain, MI. Oakley is survived by his mother; brothers, Eric Kilpela and Maddox Corbran; sister, Jailynn Kilpela; maternal grandparents, Jerry and Tricia Wisniewski of Painesdale, MI; uncles, Tyler Beuchert and Austin...
Sue S. Hackner
Oct 25, 2023
Sue S. Hackner, age 93, formerly of Green Bay, WI, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. She was born on June 26, 1930, in Manitowoc, WI, the daughter of the late Charles and Marie (Dinneen) Sargeant. Sue attended the Manitowoc Schools, graduating from Lincoln High School with the class of 1948. She graduated from...
Joseph W. Price, Jr.
Oct 24, 2023
Joseph W. Price Jr., age 79, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. He was born on March 9, 1944. in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Joseph and Jean Price, Sr. Joseph attended school in Chicago and graduated. He was a US Army Veteran. He was employed as a police officer for the Lake...
Ronald L. Zeller
Oct 24, 2023
Ronald L. Zeller, age 78, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. He was born on May 12, 1945, in Robinson, IL, the son of the late Robert and Ethel (Fleener) Zeller. Ron attended St. Nicholas Catholic School and graduated from East Aurora High School. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Vietnam. Ron married...
Jean A. Kunchynski
Oct 21, 2023
Jean A. Kunchynski, age 74, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the Iron River Care Center. She was born on May 31, 1949, in Iron River, MI, the daughter of the late Leonard and Barbara (Riggs) Kunchynski. Jean attended the Iron River Schools and graduated. She was employed as a cook and bartender at...
Richard J. Rosenow
Oct 18, 2023
Richard J. Rosenow, age 85, of Alvin, WI, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. He was born on July 9, 1938, in Embarrass, WI, the son of the late Rueben and Esther (Schenk) Rosenow. Richard married Della Petts on June 2, 1973, in Kenosha, WI. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year. He was employed as a...
Lorraine I. Applin
Oct 15, 2023
Lorraine I. Applin, age 96, of McMillan, MI, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital in Newberry, MI. She was born on October 11, 1927, in Iron River, MI, the daughter of the late Frank and Irene (Basso) Ciochetto. She attended the Iron River Schools and graduated. Lorraine married Dale Applin on June 28, 1945,...
Emma St. Peter
Oct 15, 2023
Emma St. Peter, age 77, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Maryhill Manor, Inc. in Niagara, WI. She was born on November 10, 1945, in Stambaugh, MI to the late Victor and Josephine (Ciecieroka) Franzoi. During Emma’s early years, she lived in Caspian and attended school there. Later, the family moved to Iron River and she and her...
Ruth Kassa
Oct 12, 2023
Ruth M. Kassa, age 91, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at the Iron River Care Center. She was born on December 15, 1931, in Stambaugh Township, MI, the daughter of the late Walker and Nancy (McIntosh) Spicer. She attended the Stambaugh Schools, graduating with the class of 1949. Ruth married Allen J. Kassa on...
Robert L. Benter
Oct 11, 2023
Robert “Bob” L. Benter, age 78, of Tipler, WI, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. Bob was born on May 28, 1945, in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Louis and Elsie (Anderson) Benter. He attended the Florence schools, graduating from Florence High School, with the Class of 1964. He married the former...
Macgregor K. Phillips
Oct 8, 2023
MacGregor K. Phillips, age 78, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC. He was born on December 8, 1944, in South Bend, IN, the son of the late George and Helena June (Rankin) Phillips. MacGregor attended Elementary School in the Stambaugh Township School of Upper Peninsula, Michigan. He attended...
Carol F. Vezzetti
Oct 4, 2023
Carol Faye Vezzetti, age 91, passed away on October 4, 2023, in Rockville, MD. She was born in Iron River, Michigan. Carol had a wonderful sense of humor and was known for her one-line zingers. She is survived by her sister, Sally Maki, as well as nieces, Lynn Maki, Janice Snively, Judy Crouch, Angela Vezzetti, nephew David Vezzetti, several great...
Virginia "Dolly" Byczek
Oct 4, 2023
Virginia “Dolly” Byczek, age 87, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. She was born on June 9, 1936, in Escanaba, MI, the daughter of the late Milton and Loretta (Sorby) Saxon. She attended Iron River High School, graduating with the class of 1954. Dolly married Robert Byczek Sr. on June...
Elvira R. Mitchell
Sep 25, 2023
Elvira R. Mitchell, age 96, of Caspian, MI, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. She was born on July 22, 1927, in Caspian, MI, the daughter of the late Louis and Elvira (Cristan) Franzoi. She attended the local schools, graduating from Stambaugh High School with the class of 1945. Elvira married Keith Mitchell on...
Jordyn M. Biggin
Sep 24, 2023
Jordyn M. Biggin, age 29, of Iron River, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 24, 2023. She was born on February 19, 1994, in Marquette, MI, the daughter of Todd and Rikki Lynn (Talerico) Biggin. Jordyn attended the West Iron County Schools, graduating with the class of 2012. She attended Gogebic Community College. She was the owner of Yooper...
Brian R. Holmberg
Sep 18, 2023
Brian R. Holmberg, age 45 of Gaastra, MI, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay, WI, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. He was born on September 8, 1978, in Bay City, MI, the son of Robert and Lynn Fleury-Holmberg. He graduated from...
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