CRYSTAL FALLS — Calvin “Cal” Soderberg, born Jan. 18, 1935, passed away Oct. 27, 2026, surrounded by the family who cherished him. Cal was 91 3/4. He insisted this 3/4 of a year was important — as he was almost 92!! Cal and his family extend their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Morel and the incredible team at Marshfield Medical Center–Dickinson Regional Cancer Center for their care and support. We also wish to express our gratitude to the Marshfield Medical Dickinson Home Health & Hospice team for their compassionate, professional and supportive care. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Calvin Soderberg to support the Dickinson Hospital Cancer Care Fund at Sanford Health-Marshfield Clinic. Gifts may be made online at sanfordhealthfoundation.org or mailed to Sanford Health Foundation - Marshfield Clinic, 1000 North Oak Avenue, 1R1, Marshfield, WI 54449. Please indicate "Dickinson Hospital Cancer Care Fund in memory of Calvin Soderberg" with your gift. Cal leaves us all with a legacy of kindness and we are all better people for having known him. A private family service will be held later. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

CASPIAN — Ramona Ross, 97, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. Visitation was held Oct. 30 at the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. Funeral services followed at St. Agnes Catholic Church, with Rev. Daniel Fosu having offered the Mass of Christian Burial. Interment in Stambaugh Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Ramona Ross online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.

NEWBERRY — Jo Ann Hautala, 84, passed away Thursday morning, Oct. 22, 2026, at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital. A gathering of family and friends took place Nov. 2, at the First Presbyterian Church. Funeral services celebrating the life of Jo Ann followed at the church with Pastor Melinda VanderSys having followed. Interment will take place at a later date at Forest Home Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for future designation in Jo Ann's loving memory. Condolences may be shared online at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com. Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family with arrangements.

With repair work on trestle footings continuing beyond a previously anticipated completion date, a section of snowmobile Trail UP8 will be closed this winter, with a reroute available. The Agate …

CRYSTAL FALLS - With the postseason volleyball tournaments sponsored by the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) opening district round matches Nov. 2, both West Iron County and Forest …