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Marshall D. Zweifel
KINGSFORD - Marshall D. Zweifel, 83, formerly of 316 Mine St. Norway, went to be with the Lord on Thursday Dec. 30, 2004.
He was born Feb. 19, 1921, in Cuba City, Wis., son of the late Fred and Rachel ( Ingwell) Zweifel.
Marshall graduated from Cuba City High School in 1936. He married
the former Lucille Pascoe on July 17, 1943 in York, S.C. They have been married
61 years.
Early in life, he assisted a very beloved great uncle in the operation of his meat market and learned many phases of the meat industry.
After serving during WWII in the United States Air Force from 1942-45 he returned to the area and moved to Marquette, where he became affiliated with the Northern Michigan Piggly Wiggly stores owned by his father, Fred Zweifel, and continued on in the meat operation.
He continued in that capacity until 1956 at which time he accepted a position in sales with Swift & Co. of South St. Paul, Minn.
For the next 30 years he worked for Swift & Co. at various locations in Wisconsin and Illinois, with his last assignment being in Iron Mountain. Marshall managed this area until he retired in 1986.
A life member of the National Rifle Association, he so appreciated the beautiful Upper Peninsula, that provided him that special time to enjoy the outdoors with his grandchildren and family for hunting, fishing, crafts and taxidermy. Marshall was the last survivor of his generation in the Zweifel family.
He leaves his wife, Lucille, of Evergreen Heights Apartments in Kingsford; a daughter, Linda (Robert) Branback of Kingsford; three sons, Fred (Niki) Zweifel of Virginia City, Mont., James (Konni) Zweifel of Stafford, Va., and Gary Zweifel of Norway; five grandchildren, Jeannine (James) Grailer of Kingsford, Sara (Lorenzo) Noto of Murphys, California, James Zweifel Jr. of Schenectady, N.Y., and Nicholas and Kyle Zweifel of Norway; and three great- grandchildren, Jaime, Jessica and Justin Grailer of Kingsford.
Marshall accepted Christ as his Savior in 1987 at a Billy Graham crusade. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Norway and was a faithful believer who followed his Bible every day. Marshall was also a member of the Disabled American Veterans.
He will once again be reunited with his dear mother, Rachel (Ingwell) Zweifel, who passed away when he was eight months old.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, at the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Rev. David Wallis will officiate.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.
Herbert Krause
AURORA, Wis. - Herbert C. Krause, 69, of Aurora, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004.
He was born Oct. 13, 1935, in Peshtigo, Wis., son of the late Gustav and Emma (Gove) Krause. Herb lived most of his life in the Marinette-Menominee area. In 1999, he moved to Aurora and has been a resident there ever since.
He loved hunting and fishing, and enjoyed early American heritage and history. The past few years, Herb enjoyed traveling.
He is survived by two sons, Chad (Kerri) Krause of Seattle, Wash. and Edward Krause of Kenosha, Wis.; one daughter, Lori (Wayne) DeShambo of Marquette; his fiance', Patricia Schaut of Aurora; one brother, Dale (Linda) Krause of Pembine, Wis.; one sister, Marion Kinney of Florida; three grandchildren, Cole and Kaylee Krause of Seattle and Stephanie DeShambo of Lansing.
Friends may call from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005, at the Kingsford Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Homestead Fire Department.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Kingsford Funeral Home of Kingsford with the arrangements.
Clarence Walstrom
QUINNESEC - Clarence E. Walstrom, 85, 1014 Lake Ave. of Quinnesec, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004, at his home.
He was born Nov. 9, 1919, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Charles and Anna (Swanson) Walstrom.
Mr. Walstrom served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theater. He was a welder at Lake Shore Inc.
Clarence picked pinecones to collect seeds for nurseries for more than 40 years. He also enjoyed using his metal detector and camping.
He married
Laverne Corsi on July 13, 1946, in Florence, Wis.
Clarence is survived by his wife, Laverne; three sons, Terry (Virginia) of Green Bay, Wis., David of Iron Mountain and Robert (Phyllis) of Scottsdale, Ariz.; four daughters, Patricia (Kevin) Whaley of Iron Mountain, Susan (Gerald) West of Niagara, Wis., Mindi (Carl) Hockberger of Iron River, and Elizabeth (Daniel) Franklin of Quinnesec; one sister, Helen Filliger of Las Vegas; 23 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by many brothers and sisters.
Visitation will be held on Sunday from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Tondin-Ross & Freeman Funeral Home.
The Memorial talk will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. It will be given by Elder Brian Kleist.
Burial will be in the Quinnesec cemetery.
The Tondin-Ross & Freeman Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Jennie Neveau
NIAGARA, Wis. - Jennie Neveau, 83, of Niagara, Wis., died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004, 28 years to the day and time of her husband Arnold's death, at the Hyland Nursing Home.
She was born on Jan. 4, 1921, in Negaunee, daughter of the late Zefferino and Rosa (Bertolda) Bertot.
Jennie worked at the C&R; Bar, the Kimlark, Doug's Hilltop and Jennies. She owned and operated Neveau's Root Beer Stand with her husband.
She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and the St. Anthony Council of Christian Women. Jennie was inducted into the Bowling Hall of Fame in 2001 and was named the First Lady of Niagara in 2000. She enjoyed attending all sporting events and was an avid bowler, golfer and card player. Most of all, Jennie enjoyed being with her family and friends.
She married
Arnold Neveau on May 19, 1940, in Iron Mountain.
She is survived by her son, Raymond (Sharon) of Oshkosh, Wis. and their children, Brian (Meghan) and his three children and Greg (Deb) and his two children; her daughter, Rosemary (Roger) DeForge of Niagara and their children, Stacey (Steve) Holzman and her three children, Kelly (Jangus) Teger and her three children, and Anna; her son, Phillip (Jackie) of Niagara and their children Dean and his son, Aimee Jones and her three children, and Trisha; a son, Fred (Lenore) of Niagara and his children, Jennifer (Don) Lofholm and her two children, and Nicole; and her daughter, Debbie (Carl) Lindgren of Niagara and their children, Travis (Lindsay), Matt (Kristin) and Tara (Benji). She is also survived by three sisters, Pauline Krezman of Sacramento, Calif., Mary Yaggie of Oshkosh, and Lena Piche of Niagara.
She was preceded in death by her brother, John Bertot and a daughter-in-law, Tina Neveau.
Visitation will be held Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Niagara. The funeral Mass will be at 4 p.m. Friday at the church. Fr. Michael Betley will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in the Niagara cemetery.
Her grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.
The family would like to say thank you to the staff at Hyland Nursing Home for their 3 1/2 years of loving care.
The Tondin-Ross & Freeman Funeral Home of Iron Mountain is assisting the family with arrangements.
Frances Fontana
IRON MOUNTAIN - Frances 'Francie' V. Fontana, 86, of 810 W. A St., Iron Mountain, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004, at Hyland Nursing Home.
She was born March 12, 1918, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Frank and Alfreda (Osterberg) Larson. Francie graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1938, and was a resident of the area her entire life.
She married
Joseph Fontana Sr. in 1940 at Immaculate Conception Church in Iron Mountain. He preceded her in death in 1984.
Francie was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Iron Mountain. She enjoyed oil painting, photography, reading and Italian cooking. Her favorite memories were spent with her family at camp.
Francie is survived by three sons, Thomas Fontana of Faithorn, James Fontana of Iron Mountain and Peter (Annette) Fontana of Faithorn; one daughter, Kay (James) Steinbrecher of Norway; a sister, Verna Paquette of Iron Mountain; seven grandchildren, Joseph, David and Matthew Fontana, Nicole (Tom) Verrette, James Steinbrecher Jr., and Maria and Peter Fontana; three great-grandchildren, Ashly Fontana, Haley Steinbrecher, and Marcus Verrette; and many nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by two sons, Joseph and Mark Fontana; three brothers, Clayton, Wilbert and Everett Larson; and a sister, Violet Freberg.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. Pastor Lee Liverance will officiate.
Burial will be in cemetery Park in Iron Mountain.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.
Kim Peterson
DEARBORN - Kim R. Peterson, 49, of Dearborn, lower Michigan, formerly of Iron Mountain, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 2004, at his home in Dearborn.
Kim was born on Jan. 11, 1955, in Iron Mountain. He graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1973, and from the University of Michigan with a bachelor of science degree in engineering.
He has worked as a lighting engineer in the Detroit Metro Area for the past 25 years. Kim was featured in one of the chapters of the automobile industry book titled 'The Car.' He loved sports and collectibles and was an avid Green Bay Packer and University of Michigan Wolverine fan. He also enjoyed traveling.
He is survived by his parents, Robert and Dorothy Peterson of Iron Mountain; a brother, Brian (Kristi) Peterson of Oak Creek, Wis., and a sister, Cheryl (Kenneth) Swan of Iron Mountain; nieces and nephews, Shannon (Jesse) Hansen, Brandon Swan, Aron Swan, Jacelyn Swan and Jacob, Bryce and Zachary Peterson; great-nieces and great-nephew, Grace Hansen, Olivia Hansen and Seth Hansen.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church in Iron Mountain.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the church. Rev. Michael March will officiate. Burial will be in cemetery Park.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.
Dawnene McLeod
IRON MOUNTAIN - Dawnene P. McLeod, 45, of Iron Mountain, died Monday, Dec. 20, 2004, following a lengthy illness.
She was born on March 16, 1959, in Milwaukee, daughter of Pearl (Hennricks) Schinderle and the late Louis Schinderle. She is a graduate of Iron Mountain High School and graduated from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in social work.
Upon graduating from NMU, Dawnene moved to the Detroit area. She enjoyed crafts and sewing. She loved people and especially special needs children. Dawnene was a sweet and giving person. She moved back to the Iron Mountain area 1 1/2 years ago.
She is survived by her mother, Pearl Schinderle of Iron Mountain; two children, Chelsea and Roderick McLeod, both of Grosse Point Farms, lower Michigan; a brother, Dale (Tina) Schinderle of Menasha, Wis.; three foster sisters, Karen Williams, Kathy Gray, and Mona Reed, all of Milwaukee.
She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Norma McLeod and her father, Louis Schinderle.
Visitation will be held on Monday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain.
Memorial Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Rev. David Anderson will officiate.
The family requests that flowers by omitted.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain will the arrangements.
Verna E. Peterson
FOSTER CITY - Verna E. Peterson, 88, of W2422 cemetery Rd. Foster City, died, Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital in Iron Mountain.
Verna was born Dec. 9, 1916, in Escanaba, daughter of the late Charles and Hulda (Carlson) Johnson. She graduated from Felch High School in 1934.
Verna married
E. Stanley Peterson in 1937. He preceded her in death in 1976.
She worked for the State of Michigan as a community service worker for many years until retiring at age 76.
Verna was a former member of the Iron Mountain Music Club and was active in the church choir and women's groups at Our Saviours Lutheran Church in Iron Mountain.
She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Metropolitan. Verna also participated in events at Mission Covenant Church in Foster City. Verna was devoted to her family, and she loved her church and music.
She is survived by a son, Owen (Judy) Peterson of Menominee; one brother, Harold (Nina) Johnson of Escanaba; two sisters, Melvina LaLonde of Norway Lake and Edith Cryderman of Marquette; three grandchildren, Jeff (Judy) Peterson of Elgin, Ill., Mark (Kameron) Peterson of Purcellville, Va. and Susan (Daren) Sommerfeldt of Marinette, Wis.; four great-grandchildren, Emilie, Noah, and Sawyer Peterson and Jacob Sommerfeldt and many nieces and nephews.
Verna was preceded in death by one great-granddaughter, Lucy Ann Peterson, and three brothers, John, Gilbert, and Pomp Johnson, and by one sister, Evangeline Cambensy.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday at the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church in Iron Mountain.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church. Pastor Bill Jacobson will officiate.
Burial will be at Foster City cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church in Metropolitan.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.
