MARION, Iowa — Walter J. “Wink” Winkowski passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 81, Friday, April 4, 2025.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be given to the Family Caregivers Center, 9000 C. Avenue, Marion, Iowa or Oldorf Hospice House. Online condolences are welcome at www.iowacremation.com under obituaries.

IRON RIVER — Michael E. Van Ackeren, 69, passed away April 4, 2025. He was born Easter Sunday, April 10, 1955, to Beverly and Edward Van Ackeren. Mike grew up the oldest of three children in Stambaugh. Visitation will be held Saturday, May 10, from 10 - 11 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.  The West Side Veterans will accord Military Rites before the service.  A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. with Deacon Terry Verville to officiate. The world has lost a man who craved knowledge, served his country with unwavering pride, relished time in the woods or at his home on the lake and loved his nieces and nephews as if they were his own children. To send online condolences and view the full obituary of Michael Van Ackeren, please go to www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com.. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Smith-Lemli-Opitz Foundation www.smithlemliopitz.org. Memorial Service arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home Inc. of Iron River.

CRYSTAL FALLS — It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David J. Symmonds at the Iron County Medical Care Facility. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. David left us on April 7, 2025.  Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 15, 2025, from 10 - 11 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Margaret Padilla to officiate. David left behind a legacy of love, loyalty and laughter. May his memory be a source of comfort and inspiration to all who knew him. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home Inc. of Iron River.

CASPER, Wyo. — Alice Nanette Shamion, 88, passed away peacefully in her sleep March 25, 2025 with her daughter by her side. Alice was proceeded in death by her parents Walter and Norma Lindstrom, brother Lee, sister Karen and granddaughter Deanna. In lieu of flowers, the family would request that donations be made to Shriners in Alice's memory. Services were held at Newcomer Funeral Home, April 4, followed by reception at the C'mon Inn in Casper. To share a memory of Alice or leave a special message for the family, please visit the guestbook at https://www.newcomercasper.com/obituaries/alice-shamion.

IRON RIVER — Roy Koski, 70, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls. Visitation will be held April 18 from 10 - 11 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. The West Side Veterans will accord Military Rites at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Roy Koski online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.