IRON RIVER — James M. Risberg, 75, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, at home surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to Iron County Little League, PO Box 163, Gaastra, Michigan 49927. Condolences may be expressed to the family of James M. Risberg online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
VIRGINIA — Our most cherished dad, grandpa papa, brother and father-in-law passed away Oct. 29, in Virginia where he had lived for the past three years. Condolences to the family of Keith R. Montambo may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.
CRYSTAL FALLS — Karen Ann Irene (Saari) Burge, 71, passed away Nov. 1, 2025, after a long battle with clear-cell carcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. Visitation was held Nov. 10 at United Lutheran Church in Crystal Falls followed by a funeral service at the church. Pastor D.J. Rasner officiated. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Karen Burge online at www.nashfuneralhome.net. The family has entrusted Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.
ONTONAGON — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loving mother, whose life touched many and whose memory will remain forever in the hearts of loved ones, friends and all who knew her. Private family service will be held in the future. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the St. Nicholas Project or Ontonagon Cancer Society in honor of Audree’s generous spirit and lasting impact. The family expresses gratitude to Baraga Memorial Hospital for ensuring her final hours were comfortable, Cane Funeral Home for making arrangements, and JoEllen Howard for providing comfort during that most difficult time. Audree will be dearly missed and fondly remembered for a life filled with love, compassion and inspiration. Cane Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
CRYSTAL FALLS — Joan Alice Heath, 89, passed away Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, at Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. A Celebration of Joan’s Life will be announced in the spring to be held in Milwaukee, Wis. Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Joan’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com. The family has chosen Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Crystal Falls, to honor Joan’s legacy of life.
CRYSTAL FALLS — Walter E. Hagglund, 89, passed away Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, Wis. Visitation will be Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 9-11 am at the United Lutheran Church in Crystal Falls. Funeral Services will be held at 11 am at the church with Pastor D.J. Rasner officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Crystal Falls. The Crystal Falls Fire Department will conduct a pass in review prior to the service at 10:50 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Walt’s memory may be made to the United Lutheran Church. Condolences to the family of Walter E Hagglund can be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with arrangements.
IRON RIVER — Norman T. Marcell, 82, passed away Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. He was born Sept. 15, 1943, in Stambaugh, the son of the late Norman and Evelyn (Applin) Marcell. Norman attended …
CRYSTAL FALLS — Peter John Dishaw, 60, passed away at his home Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. Visitation will be held at the Nash Funeral Home, 104 N. Third St. in Crystal Falls, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7. A private burial will take place following the visitation.m Condolences may be expressed to the family of Peter Dishaw online at www.nashfuneralhome.net. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.
ALVIN, Wis. — Patricia A. Gaspardo, 83, passed away Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Patricia A. Gaspardo online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
CRYSTAL FALLS — Kristy L. Ropiak, 63, died peacefully in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her loving family Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Kristy’s family would like to thank the dedicated and compassionate staff of Mayo Clinic as well as all of the family, friends, and community that have offered support. An intimate Celebration of Life will be held next summer at the family cabin – a gathering of all her favorite people, in her favorite place and season. May we all follow her example and live simply, bloom wildly. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Kristy L. Ropiak online at www.nashfuneralhome.net. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.
IRON RIVER — Jere F. Fritsche, 82, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, Wis. A celebration of life will take place Saturday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Iron River.
IRON RIVER — Arthur C. Klein, Jr., 79, passed away Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. Memorials may be made in Art’s memory to the Northwoods Animal Shelter and the Iron County Cancer Unit. Private family services will be held. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Arthur C. Klein, Jr. online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
CRYSTAL FALLS — Carol Ann Kurtz, 82, passed away Oct. 15, 2025, at Aspirus Hospital in Iron River. Visitation will be held Sunday, Nov. 2, from 1 - 2 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 175 Bates-Amasa Road, Iron River. The service will follow at 2 p.m. Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Carol’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com. The family has chosen the Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Crystal Falls to honor Carol’s legacy of life.
DE PERE, Wis. — With grace, kindness and a warmth that touched everyone she met, Jean Claire (Stoor) Gehlhoff found eternal peace and healing surrounded by her loving family Oct. 11, 2025. A celebration of life was held Oct. 25, at Cotter Funeral Home, followed by service with Rev. Mike Ingold having officiated. Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation or Syble Hopp School.
IRON RIVER — Diane S. Borske, 79, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls. Visitation will be held Thursday, Oct. 23, from 10-11 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with Pastor Jason Liebenow to officiate. Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery of Alvin, Wis. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Diane S. Borske online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
AMASA — James Sebastian Therman Epps, 63, passed away Wed-nesday, Oct. 8, 2025. In accordance with James’ wishes, private family services will be held. Friends may leave condolences and tributes to James’ family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com. The family has chosen the Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Crystal Falls, to honor James’ legacy of life.
CRYSTAL FALLS — Cheryl Marie Ponchaud, 72, of Crystal Falls, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, at her home after a long hard fought battle of cancer. Visitation was held Oct. 18, at Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home, Crystal Falls. A Celebration of Cheryl’s Life was held at the funeral home with Pastor Vicky Prewitt having officiated. Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Cheryl’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com. The family has chosen Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Crystal Falls, to honor Cheryl’s legacy of life.
MARQUETTE —Kenneth Bernard Pringle, lovingly known as “Papa Ken”, 89, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, Oct. 15, 2025. A celebration of Papa Ken's life took place Oct. 18, followed by a service at the Bjork and Zhulkie Funeral Home in Ishpeming, with Archie Johnson having officiated and Bob Van Damme as speaker. The US Coast Guard accorded Military Honors. Pallbearers were his son (Bryan), stepsons (Bryan, Archie, Leslie, Bob) and grandson (D.J.) There was a reception immediately following at Lost Creek Hall in Marquette. A private burial to follow at a later date at Hillview Cemetery in McFarland. Ken’s obituary may also be viewed at bjorkandzhulkie.com, where relatives and friends are invited to leave notes of remembrance.
CASPIAN — Debra A. Shamion, 69, passed away Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. Visitation was held Oct. 20 at the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. A memorial followed with Pastor Mike Poindexter having officiated. Interment in Resthaven Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Debra A. Shamion online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
ALPHA — Jeanette Louise (Dora) Woods, 85, won the six-year-long battle against dementia and returned to her Savior Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. A graveside service for Jeanette will take place in the spring at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery. Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Jeanette’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com. The family has chosen the Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home, Crystal Falls, to honor Jeanette’s legacy of life.