Nora B. Bortolini, 66, Crystal Falls, passed away Monday, May 5, 2008, at Marquette General Hospital, Marquette. She was born, February 11, 1942, in Townley, Alabama, daughter of the late Oliver and Minnie (Campbell) Smith. On June 1, 1963, in Waukegan, Ill., she married Ray Bortolini. He survives. Nora was the co/owner and operator of Raven's Nest Restaurant and Tavern, Crystal Falls. She was active in the Iron County Chamber of Commerce, enjoyed camping in the U.P. area and was an avid...

Roland D. Cornelia, 71, Amasa, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at Iron County Hospital, Iron River. He was born October 7, 1936, in Amasa, son of the late, Alfred and Impi (Kaskisto) Cornelia. On November 26, 1958, he married Marcia Lundin in Iron River. Survivors include, his wife, Marcia Cornelia; one son, Don (Carolyn) Cornelia, two daughters, Debra Cornelia, Pamela Cornelia, two grandchildren, Joseph and Ana Cornelia; one brother Conrad (Judith) Cornelia, all of Amasa, and one...

Donald William Kensik, 64, Florence, Wis., passed away Saturday, April 26, 2008, at his home. He was born June 17, 1943, in Chicago, Ill., son of the late Chester and Lillian (Virva) Kensik. On December 29, 1969, he married Barbara Wolfer in Wheaton, Ill. 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, Tipler. He was a Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the American Leg...

David (Dave) Thomas Warnshuis found peace after a long battle on April 23, 2008. He was born in Greenville, Mich., the second son of Paul and Dolores Warnshuis of Greenville Mich., who survive. He was always proud to be Mark's "little brother", and reminisced often of happy times they shared. He married Nancy Byrne and together they raised two sons, Darrick Gibbs of Mt. Pleasant, Mich. and Thomas Albert Warnshuis (Carley) of Grand Rapids, Mich. In 1998, he married Ann Kezerle in Lake...

Marianne Nault Jennings, 65, of Shelfield, England, passed away March 12, 2008, in Plymouth, England. She was born November 30, 1942, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Lionel Nault, who was killed in action during WWII, and Therese (Carollo) Nault, Iron Mountain. Marianne attended Iron Mountain High School, class of 1960, and moved away from the area in 1962, with her then husband, Donald Secinaro, and their two children. While living in California, Marianne received her undergr...

Wetmore Thelma Fay West, age 97, formerly of Wetmore, died Saturday, April 19, 2008, at the Tendercare Health Center in Munising. Thelma was born September 23, 1910, in Greenup County, Kentucky to the late Michael and Effie (Aurthur) Flake. She married Clark Randolph West on September 22, 1949 in Gaylord, Michigan. They were married over 40 years when he preceded her in death on May 22, 1989. Thelma lived in Wetmore for 50 years, where she was active in the Farm Bureau, and attended th...

Susan Poikonen, 72, Tipler, Wis., died Monday April 21, 2008, at her home. She was born May 1, 1935, in Superior, Wis., daughter of the late James and Luverne (Lambert) Hoey. She married Marvin Poikonen. He survives. Susan enjoyed her ATV and was a member of the local ATV club. She loved flower gardening, the great outdoors, and watching wildlife. Survivors include her husband, Marvin Poikonen, Tipler; one daughter, Mandi Poikonen (Richard) Emmerick, Kenosha, Wis., one son, Todd Poik...

Barbara L. Dario, 59, of Crystal River, Fla., formerly of Felch, Mich., passed away Monday, April 21, 2008, at Seven Rivers Community Hospital, Crystal River. She was born March 1, 1949, in Felch, daughter of Lucille (Dixon) Stephan and the late Edwin Oman. Barbara was raised in Felch and graduated from North Dickinson High School in 1973. She married David Dario on August 4, 1976, in Iron Mountain. After being married, they moved to Crystal River. Barbara was a great cook and worked at ...

Cemone M. Anderson, 57, Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away peacefully Friday, April 18, 2008, at her home surrounded by family. She was born September 19, 1950, in Iron Mountain, Mich., 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 1...

Marcia M. Anderson, 83, Aurora, Wis., passed away Monday, April 14, 2008, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital, Iron Mountain. She was born May 18, 1924, in Aurora, daughter of the late Richard and Marianna (Bonkowski) Penno. She married Hartley Anderson on April 12, 1947, at First Lutheran Church, Iron Mountain. They were blessed with 59 years together. Marcia was a loving mother and homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and baking and at age 57, began a 10 year career as a cook and dietary a...

Terry Khoury, 61, of Kingsford, died Friday, April 11, 2008, at his home. He was born October 27, 1946, in Milwaukee, Wis., son of the late John and Mary (Sween) Khoury. Terry spent his high school years in Henderson, Ky., before moving with his family to Iron Mountain. Throughout his life, Terry held various positions, mostly in the woodworking industry. He enjoyed a day of fishing each summer with his niece and nephews from Iowa. Terry also had two dogs that were his constant companion...

Norma Viola Merhalski, 95, lifelong resident of Florence, Wis., passed into Eternal Life on Saturday, April 12, 2008, at Golden Living Center, Florence. She was born November 5, 1912, in Florence, daughter of the late Harry and Ida (Forseth) Cretors. Norma was a 1930 graduate of Florence High School where she won many perfect attendance honors. Throughout high school, she was active in chorus and drama. Norma married Frank Merhalski on April 24, 1934, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Florenc...

Gertrude Lutz (nee MacDonald), 90, Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Friday, April 11, 2008, at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility, Powers, Mich. She was born December 17, 1917, in White Pine, Mich., daughter of the late Archie and Lorretta (Diedrick) MacDonald. Gertrude graduated from Ontonagon High School, class of 1933, at age 15. Upon completion of high school she went on to obtain her teaching certificate from Ontonagon County Normal. She then went to Detroit, Mich. where she graduated...

Jaclyn R. White, 59, of Florence, Wis., passed away Thursday, April 10, 2008, at her home. She was born November 17, 1948, in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of the late Herbert and Phyllis (McCraw) Tennermann. Jaclyn married Robert White on November 26, 1966, in Florence. He preceded her in death in 1999. They resided in Florence after being married. She worked at Lloyd’s Restaurant, Witynski Hardware, and most recently at the Black Bear. Jaclyn was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church a...

Bowerman Funeral Home . 302 E. Superior Street Phone (906) 387-2400 Munising, MI 49862 Fax (906) 387-2436 Munising Dennis “Fuzzy” Boyak, age 65, of Anthony Road, Munising died unexpectedly at...