IRON RIVER — Christopher M. Annicelli, 64, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 21, from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. The West Side Veterans will accord Military Rites at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Christopher M. Annicelli online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
CRYSTAL FALLS — Annette Lee Bortolini, 72, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025, at her home. Visitation was held May 16, at the Nash Funeral Home in Crystal Falls. A memorial service followed at the funeral home. Pastor Vicky Prewitt officiated. Condolences to the family of Annette Bortolini may be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.
FOWLER — Jerry Lee Kohon, 75, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, May 8, 2025, in Grand Ledge. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Association in loving memory of Jerry Kohon. For online condolences, please visit www.millsfuneral.com.
HALES CORNER, Wis. — David B. “Dave” O’Brien, P.E., died May 2, 2025 at the age of 90, of cancer. Full obituary at Hartson Funeral Home website.
EAGAN, Minn. — Evelyn M. (Yoki) Pearson passed away Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Lexington Pointe Senior Living in Eagan. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, May 24 at the United Lutheran Church in Crystal Falls. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. at the church. Evelyn will be interred with her husband, Wayne at Cemetery Park in Iron Mountain. Memorials may be made to the Northern Michigan University Foundation, School of Education, newly established scholarship program for teacher candidates: NMU Foundation, 607 Cohodas Hall, 1401 Presque Isle Ave. Marquette, MI 49855. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services with the arrangements.
CRYSTAL FALLS — Susan Sterenberg, 73, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. Visitation will be held at Lakeview Bible Church, Crystal Falls, Saturday, May 31, from 11 a.m. to noon. The service will follow at noon at the church. A luncheon will take place at 1 p.m. Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Susan’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com. The family has chosen Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Crystal Falls, to honor Susan’s legacy of life.
CRYSTAL FALLS — Susan Sterenberg, 73, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. Visitation will be held at Lakeview Bible Church, Crystal Falls, Saturday, May 31, from 11 a.m. to noon. The service will follow at noon at the church. A luncheon will take place at 1 p.m. Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Susan’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com. The family has chosen Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Crystal Falls, to honor Susan’s legacy of life.
IRON RIVER — Lillian F. Tschury, 98, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. Private family services will be held. Interment will be in Sidnaw Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Lillian F. Tschury online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
CRYSTAL FALLS— Jill Ann (Bortolini) Aberly, 49, passed away unexpectedly at home May 2, 2025. Visitation was held May 8 at the Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp in Crystal Falls followed by memorial service. Pastor Vicky Prewitt officiated. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Jill Ann (Bortolini) Aberly online at www.nashfuneralhome.net. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with arrangements.
EAGLE RIVER, Alaska — Harry Peterson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother-in-law, father-in-law, teacher, coach and Korean War veteran, passed away peacefully March 19, 2025, at the age of 90. Visitation will be from 9 - 11 a.m., Saturday, June 21, at Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home, Crystal Falls. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., with Pastor DJ Rasner officiating at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Hematite Cemetery, Amasa, immediately following the services. After the burial service, everyone is invited to a luncheon at United Lutheran Church for family and friends to gather and share memories. United Lutheran holds a special place in our hearts as it is where Harry and Mary Jane exchanged their wedding vows in 1960. Harry leaves behind a lasting legacy of service, mentorship and love. His memory will forever live on in the hearts of those he knew and the lives he touched. Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Harry’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com. The family has chosen Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Crystal Falls, to honor Harry’s legacy of life.
MERIDIANVILLE, Ala. — Kenneth Severain Strom, 65, passed away peacefully April 6, 2025. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his honor to the Huntsville Assistance Program in Toney, Ala. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 21, at 1 p.m. at Resthaven Cemetery with Fr. Daniel Fosu to officiate. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Kenneth Severain Strom online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Arrangements by Jacobs Funeral Home Inc. of Iron River.
IRON RIVER — Carl H. Kallio, 86, passed away Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center in Green Bay, Wis. A graveside service will be held Thursday, May 15, at 11 a.m. at Resthaven Cemetery with Vicar Lance Crevier to officiate. The West Side Veterans and the U.S Navy Honor Guard will accord Military Rites at the graveside. Members of the Iron County Firemen's Association will form an honor guard at the cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Carl H. Kallio online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
IRON RIVER — A dual service for Carl Nolingberg, who passed away March 2, 2023, and Maxine Nolingberg, who passed away Nov. 20, 2024, will be held Thursday, May 22, at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Iron River with Pastor Bob Malsack to officiate. Interment will be in Resthaven Cemetery. The West Side Veterans will accord Military Rites at the graveside. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Carl and Maxine Nolingberg online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home Inc. of Iron River.
IRON RIVER — Margaret “Peggy” Ann Rose, 93, passed away Feb. 5, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, May 16, at 11 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Iron River with Fr. Daniel Fosu to officiate. Interment will be in Resthaven Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Margaret “Peggy” Ann Rose online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
OCONTO FALLS, Wis. — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dennis Layne Bushie April 27, 2025, at the age of 71. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the compassionate staff at Meadowbrook in Oconto Falls for the exceptional care, kindness and dignity they showed Dennis in his final days. Your dedication brought comfort not only to him but to all of us who loved him. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to a local animal rescue, wildlife conservation group or that you simply take a moment to appreciate the outdoors, as he did throughout his life.
MASTODON TOWNSHIP — Sharon Lee Eaton, 75, was called home April 22, 2025. Private family services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sharon’s memory may be made to the Alpha Museum. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Sharon Eaton online at www.nashfuneralhome.net. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.
IRON RIVER — Larry R. Salmons, 76, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 7, from 10 - 11 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. The West Side Chaplain will say a prayer at the funeral home before going to the graveside. Interment will follow in Resthaven Cemetery. The West Side Veterans will accord Military Rites at the graveside. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Larry R. Salmons online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
BRUCE CROSSING — Barbara Jean Pietila, 85, passed away peacefully Feb. 21, 2025, at the Iron River Care Center. Visitation and service for Barb will take place June 14, at Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Watersmeet, with visitation beginning at noon Central time and the Memorial Mass at 1 p.m. Central time. Fr. Daniel Fosu will be the Celebrant. Inurnment will take place at the Maple Grove Cemetery. Online condolences can be sent to Hildebrand Funeral Home of Rhinelander at hildebrandrussfh.com.
CASPIAN — Nancy L. Shepich, 98, passed away Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls. Visitation will be held May 9 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. A funeral will follow at 12:30 p.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Caspian with Fr. Daniel Fosu to offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be in Stambaugh Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Nancy L. Shepich online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
IRON RIVER — Evelyn Tucker, 96, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 1, from 11 a.m. to noon. at the First Lutheran Church in Iron River. Memorial service will follow at noon with Vicar Lance Crevier to officiate. The family would like to thank all the staff at the Iron County Medical Care Facility for their care over the years and the staff at Aspirus Iron River. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Evelyn Tucker online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.