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FOUR PATRONS EAT lunch together at Carlos Cantina in downtown Iron Mountain now that restaurants have returned to in-person dining. From left are Vonnie Messinger of Kingsford, Rick Sturm of Kingsford, and Charlene and Ed Swenski of Iron River. (Brian Christensen/Daily News photo)
IRON MOUNTAIN After months of empty tables and upturned chairs, restaurants and bars in Michigan were allowed to reopen Monday for in-person service.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and state health officials last month lifted the ban on indoor dining that had been in place since November, effective Monday.
Establishments, however, still face a number of restrictions due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Denise A. Vicenzi
ISHPEMING, MI – Denise A. Vicenzi, 52, of Ishpeming, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at The Lighthouse of Ishpeming.
Denise was born June 22, 1968, in West Branch, MI, the daughter of Dennis Vicenzi and the late Pauline “Polly” (Wilcox) Vicenzi. She attended the Dickinson- Iron Intermediate School District, and was employed at Trico Opportunities, Inc., in Kingsford, for several years. Denise loved music, and was a huge KISS, Davy Jones of The Monkees, Michael Jackson, and Jon Bon Jovi fan. She was an avid fan of the Iron Mountain Mountaineers, especially Lee Formolo, and Gabe Leonard, the Detroit Red Wings, Green Bay Packers, and NASCAR, primarily race car driver Tony Stewart. Denise enjoyed her collection of Barbie Dolls along with life long friend Kathy Morin, being at camp, dancing, swimming, bowling, watching the Golden Girls, and spending time with her family & friends. She will be most remembered for her sweet soul, ability to