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Iron Mountain Daily News May 19, 2008 Howard Anderson AURORA, Wis. — Howard G. Anderson, 95, of Aurora, died Sunday, May 18, 2008, at the Golden Living Center in Florence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Tondin-Ross and Freeman Funeral Home of Iron Mountain. |
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Iron Mountain Daily News Donald Kensik April 29, 2008 FLORENCE, Wis. — Donald William Kensik, 64, of Florence, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2008, at his home. He was born June 17, 1943, in Chicago, son of the late Chester and Lillian (Virva) Kensik. On Dec. 29, 1969, he married Barbara Wolfer in Wheaton, Ill., and she survives. Donald was a mail carrier in Illinois and after coming to Florence in 1978, worked for Allen Dock and retired from Johnson Creek Lumber in Tipler, Wis. He was a Vietnam era veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the American Legion Post 211. Don was a movie buff, enjoyed time with his family especially his grandchildren, was a smart dresser and had a penchant for clothes shopping which he enjoyed doing for himself and others. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Kensik; son-in-law, Andrew (Rebecca) Kelley; four grandchildren, Amber, Andrew, Marshall, and William Kelley, all of Florence; and two sisters, Diane Kensik of Naperville, Ill., and Marge (Dom) Minervini of Westmont, Ill. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Anna Kelley in 2002, and three brothers, Robert, LeRoy and Chester Kensik. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday at the Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral Mass will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Rev. Michael Betley will officiate. Inurnment will be in the St. Mary Cemetery in Commonwealth, Wis. Friends may leave condolences to Donald’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com The Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home of Florence, is serving the family. |
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Susan Poikonen |
Iron Mountain Daily News Cemone Anderson April 21, 2008 CRYSTAL FALLS — Cemone M. Anderson, 57, of Crystal Falls, passed away peacefully Friday, April 18, 2008, at her home surrounded by family. She was born Sept. 19, 1950, in Iron Mountain, daughter of Claire (McCraw) Johnson Wood and the late Chester Johnson. Cemone was raised in Iron Mountain and graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1968. She married David Anderson in 1995. After being married, they resided in Crystal Falls. Cemone worked for the Dickinson-Iron Health Department for 17 years as a nurse. She was a member of United Lutheran Church and life member and past president of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2891 Auxiliary of Crystal Falls. Cemone especially loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and many friends. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Survivors include her loving husband, David Anderson; her dear loving mother, Claire Johnson Wood of Crystal Falls; five children, Mark (Pam) Manincor of Iron Mountain, Lisa Schabel of Florence, Wis., David (Nikki) Anderson of Flint, Mich., Rayleen (Brian) Semke of Crystal Falls and Nathan Manincor. Nanny of 12 special angels, Jamie, Courtney, Chanel, Hailey, Liberty, Noah, Kayla, Cemone, Paris, Nathan, Jeffery, Kolby; and one brother, Chester Johnson of Madison, Wis., Besides her father, Cemone was preceded in death by one sister, Claudette and one grandson, Andrew. Visitation will be Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at United Lutheran Church of Crystal Falls. The VFW Auxiliary will offer a tribute service Tuesday at 10:45 a.m., at the church. Memorial service will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the church. Pastor Michael Laakko will officiate. Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Cemone’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com The Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home of Crystal Falls is serving the family. |
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Audrey Carlson |
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Iron Mountain Daily News Jaclyn White April 15, 2008 FLORENCE, Wis. — Jaclyn R. White, 59, of Florence, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2008, at her home. Visitation will be Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Florence. The funeral Mass will be celebrate Thursday at 11 a.m. at the church. Fr. Michael Betley will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Florence. Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Jaclyn’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com The Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home of Florence is serving the family. |
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Iron Mountain Daily News Ruth Teichert April 9, 2008 FLORENCE, Wis. — Ruth M. Teichert, 62, of Florence, died Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at her home, after a short battle with cancer. She was born June 29, 1945, in Fern, Wis., daughter of the late Orris and Eleanor (Thomas) McLain. She was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Florence High School in 1963. Ruth married Heinz Teichert in 1963. Ruth was employed at the Goodman Lumber Mill, Haberkorn’s Super Market as a baker, and Pride Manufacturing. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend. Ruth enjoyed sewing, gardening, upholstery, woodworking, and bird watching. She is survived by two daughters, Lisa (Troy) Sutherland of Florence and Nicole (Jim) Jones of Kingsford; one son, John (Lisa) Teichert of Crystal Falls; seven grandchildren, Paige, Tyler, Zackary, Jordan, Sydney, Dylan and Alex; one brother, Gordon McLain of Fence, Wis.; two sisters, Linda Wolosyn of Union Grove, Wis. and Lila Tibbs of Fence; many nieces and nephews; special friend, Joyce Wolosyn; and her loving cat, Coco. Visitation will be held on Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Florence. The funeral service will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. at the church. Pastor Doug Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Fence Cemetery in the spring. Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Ruth’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com The Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home of Florence is serving the family. |
Iron Mountain Daily News Lula Powell April 7, 2008 QUINNESEC — Lula E. Powell, 87, of Quinnesec, died Thursday, April 3, 2008, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital in Iron Mountain. She was born on Aug. 20, 1920, in Tipler, Wis., daughter of the late Fred and Kate (Plumley) Schuls. She married Clayton Powell in Alvin, Wis. in 1937, and he preceded her in death in November 1988. Lula worked many places and had many titles in her life. She worked at Michigan Manufacturing and Hancock Wood Products. She even worked as a welder in Sturgeon Bay during World War II, working on ships. Lula was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and canning. Another of her talents was wallpapering and interior design. She loved to help family members decorate their homes. She really enjoyed spending time with grandchildren, and the highlight of her summer was the family picnics. Lula is survived by three daughters, Ida (Doran) Osborne of Alvin, Cindy (Fred) Powell of Kingsford, and Donna Wallner of Spring Hill, Fla.; six sons, Bernard (Judi) Powell of Niagara, Wis., David (Beverly) Powell of Kingsford, Gary (Darcie) Powell of Dunbar, Wis., Dennis (Patricia) Powell of Kingsford, Richard (Peggy) Powell of Kingsford, and Douglas (Susie) Powell of Kingsford; a sister in-law, Theresa Schuls of Florence, Wis.; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a son, Joseph Powell; sisters, Lydia Augustine and Lucy Kreuger; and brothers, Henry, Ervin, Allie, and Herman Schuls. Visitation was held Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. The funeral service followed at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Kingsford. Rev. Chad Ott officiated. Burial will be in the Quinnesec Cemetery. Grandsons Michael Powell, David, Kevin, and Kurt Massicotte, Cray, Brian and Dale Powell, and Tom, Ian and Nate Powell, and Justin Wallner will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in her memory. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Lula E. Powell online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family would like to thank the staff at Freeman’s Nursing Home, Dr. Judy and the staff at the Marquette Medical Clinic, and the staff at Dickinson County Hospital for their exceptional care of Mom, and the staff at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements. |
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Iron Mountain Daily News Jimmie Wickstrom March 26, 2008 FLORENCE, Wis. — Jimmie Wickstrom, 54, of Florence, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2008, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Iron Mountain. He was born Nov. 13, 1953, in Crystal Falls, son of Harold Soderberg and Mary Louise Youngell Wickstrom. He graduated from Florence High School, and went on to attend the following schools: Gogebic Community College (associates in business), Oakland Community College (environmental health certification), Asbury College (B.A. degree in sociology), Asbury Theological Seminary, U.S. Naval Corps School, and U.S. Naval Operating Room Technician School. Jimmie married the former Penny Kinney on Dec. 9, 1972. He served in the U.S. Navy for six years as a corpsman and operating room technician. He served in Key West, Fla., Jacksonville, Fla., Great Lakes, Ill., Oakland, Calif., and finally on the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt Air Craft Carrier in the Mediterranean. He went on to work as a pastor at the United Methodist Church in Aberdeen, Ohio, an operating room technician at the Iron County Community Hospital in Iron River, an operating room ancillary staff manager at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Ky., a central service manager at Ephraim McDowell Medical Center in Danville, Ky. and an operating room technician and medical instrument technician at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Iron Mountain. Jimmie also enjoyed the home church ministry for eight years. He is survived by his wife, Penny of Florence; three sons, Jamie (Amber) and Paul (friend, Stephanie Cerquera), both of Manassas, Va. and Bret (Liebe) of Dallas; his mother, Mary Louise Youngell Wickstrom of Florence; three grandchildren, Kylie, Mason, and Vanessa; aunts, uncle, and cousins; three sisters-in-law, Darsie (Chris) Meloche of Owosso, Mich., Karen McMullen of London, Ky. and Pam (Rayne) Smith of Pulaski, Wis.; three brothers-in-law, Duane (Maychen) Kinney of Allyn, Wash., Warren (Patty) Egan of Cavour, Wis. and Tim (Candy) Egan of Montana; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives, and very dear friends. Jimmie was preceded in death by his, father, Harold and his stepfather, Wesley Wickstrom. He was a wonderful son, husband, father and grandfather. Family has always been important to him. He loved fishing and hunting, much of which his wife, Penny did with him, and he participated in the Buck Masters Classic Life Hunt in Alabama in January 2007 where he got an eight-point and a nine-point buck. He loved to travel, most recently going from Florence to Manassas, then to Alabama for the Classic Life Hunt. After that he traveled to Dallas, where he stayed a month, then to Branson, Mo. and on to Florence. In December 2007, he stayed in Waikiki Beach, Hawaii for a week and then went on a cruise to many Hawaiian Islands. Throughout his life and his battle with brain cancer, he was an inspiration to many. He loved the Lord and sharing His word with others so that they will be able to live in eternity in Heaven. Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday at Wesley United Methodist Church in Iron River. The memorial service will be 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the church. Rev. Mark Ryan will officiate. Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Jimmie’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com The Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home of Florence is serving the family. |
Iron Mountain Daily News Ella Bartsch March 25, 2008 FLORENCE, Wis. — Ella Bartsch, 82, of Florence, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2008, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital in Iron Mountain. She was born May 6, 1925, in Stambaugh, daughter of the late Theodore and Dora (Borns) Olson. Ella attended school in Stambaugh. Ella loved to sing, play cards, and socialize. She served as president of the “Young at Heart” for 19 years, as secretary for the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary for 18 years, and as chairperson for the Town of Commonwealth. She was a bartender for the Our Bar and for (Honey’s) J &J Bar. Ella was quite a lady and will be greatly missed. She is survived by four daughters, Phyllis (Allen) Novak, Linda McCoy, Sandy McCoy, Shirley (Scott) Waite, all of Florence; two sons, Dan (Debbie) McCoy and Rick (Renee) McCoy, both of Florence; one sister, Effie Olson of Appleton, Wis.; 20 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; her lifelong, dear friend, Doris; and two brothers-in-law, Wade Comish and Fred Hill, both of Iron River. Besides her parents, Ella was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Bartsch; two daughters, Rosalie and Nora; three sisters, Erma Hill, Eleanore Meyers and Elaine Comish; two brothers, Everette Olson and Elroy Olson; two granddaughters, Lashawnda McCoy and Amanda McCoy; and a grandson, Dustin McCoy. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at the First Presbyterian Church of Florence. Rev. Doug Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Commonwealth Cemetery in Commonwealth, Wis. Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Ella’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com The Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home of Florence is serving the family. |
Iron Mountain Daily News March 19, 2008 Darcia JohnsonFLORENCE, Wis. — Darcia R. Johnson, 62,
of Florence, passed away Monday, March 17, 2008, at Dickinson County
Hospital in Iron Mountain, after a valiant battle with cancer. |
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Iron Mountain Daily News Albert Sartori March 4, 2008 CRYSTAL FALLS — Albert “Mink” Sartori, 85, of Crystal Falls, died Monday, March 3, 2008, at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay, Wis. He was born May 3, 1922, in Crystal Falls, the son of the late Antone and Angeline (Simeoni) Sartori. He graduated from the Crystal Falls High School in 1942, where he had been the starting center of the late Eddie Chamber’s U.P. Championship basketball team winning 39 consecutive victories over four years. He also played end for the Crystal Falls High School football team when it was re-instituted by coaches Bill Waytulonis and Paul Challancin following the Depression. He served in the U. S. Coast Guard during World War II and following his honorable discharge returned to Crystal Falls. On May 9, 1945, he married the former Olga Girolimon and together the couple owned and operated the Ben Franklin Store in Crystal Falls from 1945 to 1984. They also owned stores in Iron River and Bessemer. Mink continued his enjoyment of sports playing center field for the Northern Michigan and Wisconsin Hardball League and being a member of the Crystal Falls Men’s Golf Club where he was a past club champion. He was also a member of Guardian Angels Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, the Louis Bowman Post of the American Legion, the Paisano Club and former member of the Crystal Falls Fire Department. He and his wife spent 23 years wintering in Vero Beach, Fla. He is survived by his wife, Olga; one son, Roger (Joanne) Sartori of Manistique; five daughters, Anita (Jim) Hayes of Green Bay, Mary Joy (Craig) Hubbs of Muskego, Wis.; Marjean (Bob) Davis of Cedarburg, Wis., and Staria (Jeff) Syrjanen and Janine (Wayne) Ziert, both of Crystal Falls; one sister, Bergeda DeMuri of Florence, Wis.; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers, Joseph, Fred, and George Sartori, and by two sisters, Bertina Schmidt and Mary Alexa. Friends may call Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Langenberg Funeral Home - Crystal Falls Chapel where a liturgical prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home and at 11 a.m. at the Guardian Angels Catholic Church. The Rev. Fr. Dino Silvestrini, pastor, will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in the Evergreen Memorial Cemetery. Members of the East Side Veterans Council will Pass in Review Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorials can be made to the Guardian Angels Catholic Church, the Crystal Falls Theater, the Crystal Falls Contemporary Center, or the Harbour House Museum. Family and friends may share memories or leave messages of sympathy in the family’s online guestbook at www.langenbergfuneralhome.com The Langenberg Funeral Home - Crystal Falls Chapel is serving the family. |
Iron Mountain Daily News Charles Davis March 3, 2008 FLORENCE, Wis. — Charles (Pete) Edward Davis, 74, of Florence, passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, at Dickinson Memorial Hospital in Iron Mountain. He was born April 15, 1933, in Tipler, Wis., son of the late Arvie Smith and Lucille (Martinson) Davis. In December 1953, he married Mary Meyers and they had five children together. In July 1986, he married Joyce Wilson. Pete was a logger, hauled milk for Frigo, worked construction and at Lodal until his retirement in 1996. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping, raised geese, rabbits, chickens and enjoyed working in his huge garden. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Davis; three sons, Steve, Chuck, and Raymond; three daughters, Linda Klahn (Al) Baumgart, Carmen Davis, and Lori (Jim) Parnitzke; six stepchildren, Rick Foltz, Randy (Denise) Foltz, Violet Dickenson, Jeannie (Ron) Minnick, Rene’ Davis and Sam Chavez; 17 grandchildren, Kim Davis, Josh (Tina) Davis, Michelle (Eric) Voland, Kim (Corey Stoeckigt) Dedering, Chad (Chris Stannis) Baumgart, Jeremy (Ka Khang) Baumgart, Rhonda (Chris) Dahlby, John Davis, Zibby (Scott) Strasser, Steven (fiance, Sarah Maxon) Davis, Marvin Davis, Carrie Jo (Sean) Bright, Katrina Kroeplin, Alan Foltz, Nicolas Gonzales, Brandon Foltz and Edwin Chavez; 15 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Arnie and Dale Smith, both of Baraboo, Wis. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Dolly Meyers, Pat Roehl and Shirley Pormenter. Pete will be sadly missed by his family, friends, his lab Holly and his pals from the Northern Lights. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home in Florence. Friends may call today from 1 p.m. until the time of services at the funeral home. Rev. Doug Johnson will officiate. Friends may leave condolences online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com The Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home of Florence, is serving the family |
Iron Mountain Daily News Dorothy Langlois March 3, 2008 KINGSFORD — Dorothy M. (Hochmuth) Langlois, 90, of Kingsford, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Feb. 29, 2008. She was born on Sept. 15, 1917, the daughter of the late Albert and Mabel (Schwartz) Hochmuth of Kingsford. Dorothy was a “true” homemaker, known for her hospitality and affectionately called “The Bread Lady” for her baking skills and generosity. She was amember of First Presbyterian Church of Kingsford for well over 60 years and served her Lord through the Women’s Association. She was also a life member of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary. She enjoyed reading, loved traveling, and her greatest adventure took her to Kenya, Africa, at age 82. Dorothy is survived by her three children and their spouses, Karen (Bob) Allen of Appleton, Wis., Joy (Fred) Fregerio of Clover, S.C. and David (Annie) Langlois of Florence, Wis. She will be missed by her four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, as well as her sister, Helen Gustafson of Kingsford; her special niece, Laura (Bill) Stanek of Kingsford; and sisters-in-law, Sarajane Hochmuth of Green Bay, Wis. and Marie Scavarda of Gilbert, Ariz. Eugene, her beloved husband of 53 years, preceded her in death in 1993. Visitation will be held on Friday from 11 a.m. to noon at First Presbyterian Church, 395 Hamilton Ave. in Kingsford, followed by a memorial service at noon. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. Condolences may be sent to David Langlois at 2015 N. Cosgrove Lake Road, Florence, Wis., 54121. The Jacobs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family offers a special thank you to the staff at Family Ties (DICSA) for their loving care given to Dorothy. |
Iron Mountain Daily News Suzanne Biddick March 1, 2008 NORWAY- Suzanne Lois Biddick, 71, of Norway, passed joyfully into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 at Golden Living Center in Florence, Wis. Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Monday at the Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Kingsford. A memorial service will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the church, with Pastor Dave Wilton officiating. Condolences to the family of Sue Biddick may be expressed online at www.minerortmanfuneralhome.com Arrangements announced by the Miner-Ortman Funeral Home in Norway. |
Iron Mountain Daily News Joyce Kampo February 28, 2008 IRON MOUNTAIN — Joyce Kampo, 81, of W-8007 Dawns Lake Road, Iron Mountain, died peacefully at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, at her daughter’s home in Normal, Ill. She was born on Oct. 30, 1926, in Florence, Wis., daughter of the late Christopher and Iva (Kinnear) Fraker. She graduated from Florence High School in 1944. Joyce married Herman Kampo on Aug. 9, 1947, in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on Feb. 24, 2004. She was a member of Balsam Street Christian Church in Kingsford. Joyce enjoyed reading, spending time with family, Christian music and attending her church. She is survived by two daughters, Gail (Tom) Wroblewski of Normal and Cherry (Lawrence “Dale”) Lindberg of Iron Mountain; two grandchildren, Karin (Chris) Severns of Cincinnati and Chris (Rachel) Wroblewski of Smyrna, Tenn.; two great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Breana Severns. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Henry Fraker; two sisters, June Holmberg and Florence Lutter and son-in-law, Richard Litersky. Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Fairway Knolls Church of the Nazarene, Bloomington, Ill., with Pastor Tim George officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park in New Berlin, Wis. Joyce was a much loved and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be deeply missed by her family. Her strong faith carried her through to the end and is a wonderful testimony to her life. Memorials may be made to BroMenn Hospice, Bloomington, Ill, or to the Balsam Street Christian Church in Kingsford. The family wishes to thank Mom’s Hospice nurses, Kathy, Alice, Jamie and Jan. Condolences to the family of Joyce Kampo can be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain is in charge of arrangements. |
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Daniel Martin, age 67, Tipler, WI died
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Earl Smith February 20, 2008 Earl Smith, age 86, Tipler, WI died Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, MI. Born February 14, 1922 in Tipler The son of the late Lewis and Molly (Reid) Smith attended the Tipler schools and Florence High School. He was a U.S Army Veteran serving during WWII. Earl married the former Eileen Shannon on November 29, 1945 at Maple Grove Baptist Church of Tipler and the couple celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary in 2007. They were lifelong residents of the area. Earl was the owner/operator of a restaurant and grocery store called "Mr. Earl's" for several years and the couple also operated Eileen's Foster Home for over 26 years. He was a member of the Maple Grove Baptist Church. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing and also enjoyed reading and watching old western movies. He was also preceded in death by brothers; Raymond, Merle, Lewis, and Veeser, and sisters; Elizabeth, Nova, Iva, Cora, and Beulah. He is survived by his wife, Eileen Two sons, Rick (Lorena) Smith of Iron River, MI Jerry (Nancy) Willis of Molene, IL Three grandchildren; Erik Smith Nikki (Jeff) Lambert Renee Willis Three great grandchildren Two great, great grandchildren Nieces and nephews Visitation: Saturday, February 23, 2008 from !2:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River. Funeral Service: Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home with Pastor Jason Heath of the Maple Grove Community Baptist Church of Tipler to officiate. Interment: Martin Cemetery, Tipler, WI with services to be held in the spring. The veterans will accord Military Rites. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River. |
Mary Jane Sullivan January 10, 2008 Mary Jane Sullivan, age 83, Long Lake, WI died Thursday, January 10, 2008 in Aurora, CO while visiting family. Born: March 29, 1924 in Long Lake. The daughter of the late Walter and Mary Etta (Callahan) Sullivan graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1942. She was employed by Federal Reserve Bank for over 25 years prior to retirement. Mary was an active member of St. Norbert Catholic Church, where she served as church treasurer and participated in many church activities. She was an active volunteer in her community and served as town clerk of Popple River. She enjoyed the outdoors, country music, and the Green Bay Packers, and centered her life around family and friends. She was preceded in death by an infant brother, Edward; brothers, Francis, Charles and James; sister Margaret Bey; and survived by two sisters-in-law, Patricia J. Sullivan of Aurora, CO and Beverly I. Sullivan of Crandon, WI; brother-in -law, Duane Bey of Argonne, WI; numerous nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends. Visitation: Friday, January 18, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River. Funeral Service: Saturday, January 19, 2008 11:00 a.m. at St Norbert Catholic Church of Long Lake, with Rev. John Cerkas, pastor, to offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Pallbearers: Daniel, Patrick, Kelly, Steve, Greg, and Mike Sullivan, Francis and Ron Bey, Cal Peters, and Dale Nichols Interment: Long Lake Cemetery, Long Lake Cards may be sent to Jacobs Funeral Home, 405 W. Cayuga Street, Iron River, MI 49935 to be forwarded to the family. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River. |
Rochelle E. Cook November 6, 2007 Rochelle E. Cook, age 84, of Plainwell, MI formerly of Tipler, WI, died Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at the Borgess Medical Center of Kalamazoo, following an illness. She was born August 30, 1923 in Tipler to John and Sally (Jones) Martin. After graduating from Iron River High School in 1941, she began working in Kenosha. She later moved to the Kalamazoo area, where she worked for the Kalamazoo Sled Company, Jolly Kids, and the Shakespeare's Company. Rochelle was a den mother for her son's scout troops. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her siblings: Lillian, Bill, Eve, Joe, Alice, Warren, and Alvin. She is survived by three sons: Jack (Rita) Cook of Kalamazoo, MI Larry (Penny) Cook of Delton, MI Jerry (Cathy) Cook of Battle Creek, MI Grandchildren: Jack, Jr., Lisa, Maggie, Cory, and Ayron Great-grandchildren: Jackson, Ryan, Tyler, McKenna, and Lucy Siblings: Lucille (Pat) Wernholm, Allen (Vivian) Martin, Calvin Martin, and Roger (Jean) Martin Many nieces and nephews Visitation: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River. Funeral Service: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River. Interment: Martin Cemetery, Tipler, WI. The family suggests memorial donations to the Tendercare of Westwood Activity Fund. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River. |
Joyce L. Menghini September 10, 2007 Joyce L. Menghini, age 74, Caspian, MI died Monday, September 10, 2007 at her home. Born: May 2, 1933 in Two Rivers, WI The daughter of the late Lester and Gertrude (Kibby) Prue attended the Hermansville, MI Public Schools. She was employed by the Westside Adult Care Center for many years as a caregiver, retiring in 1990. She married Martin Menghini on September 3, 1957 in Crandon, WI and the couple made their home in Iron River. She was an avid sports fan. She loved to work on puzzles, play cards, and do crosswords. She also loved watching birds. She was also preceded in death by her sister Alice Rabbey. She is survived by her husband Martin Two sons: Martin Menghini of Green Bay, WI John (Kristi) Menghini of (Gibbs City) Iron River, MI Three daughters: Susan Moore of Caspian Pauline (Bernie) Skoviak of Green Bay, WI Jody (Clifford) Hookenson of Caspian, MI Two brothers: Robert (Mae) Prue of Montana Gerald Prue of Montana Two sisters: Marie Malone of Florence, WI Patricia Day of Idaho 16 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren Special friends: Joyce Upperstrom, Sharon Sovereen, Ann Grahn, and Dr. Richard Bruner Visitation: Friday, September 14, 2007 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River. Funeral Service: Friday, September 14, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River, with Rev. Mark Ryan to officiate. Interment: Resthaven Cemetery, Iron River. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River. |
Joseph LaBelle August 31, 2007 Mr. Joseph "Joe" LaBelle, age 95, Iron River, MI died Friday, August 31, 2007 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, MI. Born: June 3, 1912 in Florence, WI The son of the late Joseph and Mary (Lietzske) LaBelle attended the Florence, WI and Stambaugh, MI schools. He moved from Florence as a young boy in 1924, settling in West Iron County, MI. He married the former Betty Verville on September 4, 1943 and the couple made their home in Stambaugh, MI. She preceded him in death on May 13, 1955. Joe worked for his uncle on his farm and also in the area C.C. Camps. He was later employed as a baker for "Big Joe Bakery", the Roberg Bakery, and retired from Angeli Foods in 1974. Joe's family was his life. His wife Betty died young and he raised their four daughters. He is adored by his grandchildren and his family call him their "IRONMAN". He could handle anything that was dealt to him and made it appear effortless. He helped many people with their chores after his retirement and was always there for them and his family. Joe was an avid Packer fan. He was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Caspian, MI and the former Blessed Sacrament Church. Joe was also preceded in death by a daughter, Judith Marie Maki, three brothers: Edward, Frank, and Verne "Pike", and three sisters: Rose Johnson, Almede Kavech, and Ann Meyers. He is survived by 3 daughters; Janice (David) Cunningham of Bryant, WI Joanne Clay of St Paul, MN Joetta Greig of Caspian Son-in-law; Kenneth Maki of Iron River Brother; Walter Tass of Iron River 12 grandchildren; Narissa, Melissa, Christy, Lisa, Deborah, Betty Ann, Sarah, Fred,Jeanetta, Mike, J.T., and Jenna 20 great grandchildren Many nieces and nephews Visitation: Sunday, September 2, 2007 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River. Funeral Service: Monday, September 3, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Caspian, MI, with Rev. Norman Clisch to offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Interment: Stambaugh Cemetery, Iron River, MI Funeral Arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River, MI |
Joan H. Lambert July 4, 2007 Joan H.Lambert, age 80, Stambaugh, MI, died Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at Marquette General Hospital, Marquette, MI Born January 27, 1926 in West Allis, WI The daughter of Joseph and Irene (Kriesel) Marcelja attended Milwaukee High School, graduating in 1939. She was a member of the 879 Local Culinary Union of Fairbanks, working in the culinary field for pipeline construction from 1968 until 1989, when she moved to Stambaugh. She was also a member of the DAV Auxiliary and the American Legion Reino Post 21 Auxiliary. She enjoyed working on ceramics. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph, her mother, Irene Knutson, and two brothers, Joseph and Richard Marcelja. Joan is survived by one son, Roy David Lambert, Fairbanks, Alaska Three daughters, Colleen (Daniel) Riedl, Phoenix, AZ Mary Lambert, Canby, OR Kathleen (Robert) Stevens, Stambaugh, MI One sister, Gale Christenson, Iron Mountain, MI Six grandchildren Seven great grandchildren Two great, great grandchildren Private services will be held Interment: Long Lake Cemetery, Long Lake, WI Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River, MI. |
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