FLORENCE, Wis. — It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Mary Grabski, 84, of Florence, Wis. and Gulf Shores, Ala.  On February 23, 2025 she left us from Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas for her eternal rest in Heaven. Mary was comforted by family and friends throughout her illness, and her son Adam and daughter Carloyn attended her throughout her months of hospitalization and were with her at the time of her passing. A Visitation was held March 7 at Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will take place 11 a.m., Saturday March 8, 2025 at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Florence. The graveside was held March 10 at St. Paul Catholic cemetery, Mosinee, Wis.  Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Mary’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com. The family has chosen Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Florence to honor Mary’s legacy of life.  

GREEN BAY, Wis.— Mary Jean (Taetsch) Grindatti, 99, passed away peacefully Feb. 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A Mass and celebration of Mary Jean’s wonderful life will be held June 7, with visitation at 10 a.m. and the Mass at 11 a.m. at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Green Bay.

IRON RIVER — Kathryn S. Dennis, 90, passed away Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, at the Iron River Care Center. Private family services will be held. Interment will be in Resthaven Cemetery in Iron River. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Kathryn S. Dennis online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.

IRON RIVER — Wayne V. Raymond, 89, passed away Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. A visitation will be held Tuesday, March 11, from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Caspian with Fr. Daniel Dapaah to offer the Mass of Christan Burial. Interment will be in Resthaven Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Wayne V. Raymond online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.

IRON RIVER — Beulah C. Ingram, 79, of Iron River, passed away Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 1, 2025 at noon at the Alvin Town Hall in Alvin, Wis. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Beulah C. Ingram online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.

OMRO, Wis. — Paul A. Graham, 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior Feb. 16, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 8, at Faith Community Church, 200 S. Church Street, Berlin, Wis. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to noon. Service at noon with luncheon to follow. His final resting place will be in Lake View Cemetery in Alvin surrounded by God’s majestic beauty. A special thank you to the medical staff at St. Luke’s Medical Center and the neighbors in our area for their help and kindness during this difficult time.

JOLIET, Ill. — James Carl LaFountain, 86, passed away Saturday Feb. 8, 2025 peacefully in Joliet. He is survived by his daughter, Shelley (nee LaFountain) and Jerry Gabriel; grandson, James Gabriel, along with his girlfriend, Amber Hubner, her son, Logan and their daughter, Aurora Skye; brother, Bill LaFountain (Diane); niece, Lori LaFountain; nephew, Allen LaFountain; and their families. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie; and parents, Carl LaFountain and Joy Murphy. At his request, no service will be held.

AMASA —David A. Maki, 80, went home to the Lord Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at his beloved U.P. farm where he grew up in Amasa. Memorial services will be held later in the spring. Condolences to the family of David A. Maki may be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net. The family has entrusted Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.

CASPIAN — Nancy L. Shepich, 98, passed away Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls. Services will be held in the spring. 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 MOUNTAIN — Dale Thomas Ward, Sr., 86, passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain. Condolences to the family of Dale Ward Sr. may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

IRON RIVER — Cornel R. Benson, 89, passed away Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. A visitation will be held Saturday, May 24, from 1 - 2 p.m. at the Grace Covenant Church in Iron River. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Mike Poindexter to officiate. Interment will be in Bates Township Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Cornel R. Benson online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.

CRYSTAL FALLS — Nancy Rose (Leanna) Heimerl passed away Feb 8, 2025, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility. Per Nancy’s wishes, a graveside service will be held at the Amasa Cemetery in the spring. Condolences to the family of Nancy Rose (Leanna) Heimerl 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.

IRON RIVER — Robert W. Heinritz, Jr., 75, passed away on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. A visitation will be held Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.  Funeral services will follow at 12:30 p.m. with Paul Black, Chaplain to officiate. The West Side Veterans will accord Military Rites at the service.  A special thank you to Angie Stelloh for her outstanding love and compassion for her uncle and shooting partner. The family would also like to thank Hospice, the VA, and all his caregivers. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Robert W. Heinritz Jr. online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.

IRON RIVER — Michael E. Jacobs, 80, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at Teal Lake Senior Living Community in Negaunee. A visitation was held Feb. 17 at Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. A funeral service followed at St. Agnes Catholic Church with the Very Rev. Timothy Ekaitis having offered the Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be in Resthaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to St. Agnes Catholic Church or the Northwoods Animal Shelter. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Michael E. Jacobs online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home Inc. of Iron River.

CRYSTAL FALLS — Josephine B. Lesandrini, 102, passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 10, 2025 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility. Visitation will be from 9 - 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at the Nash Funeral Home in Crystal Falls. The funeral mass will follow at 11 a.m. Friday at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Crystal Falls. Fr. Daniel Dapaah will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in the spring.  The family is very grateful for the excellent, loving care given to our mother at I.C.M.C.F. A special thank you to the Lilac Lane staff. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Guardian Angels Church Food Pantry. Condolences to the family of Josephine Lesandrini may be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with arrangements.

AMASA — Joan P. Olson, 97, passed away Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, at Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. Visitation will be from 9:30 - 10: 30 a.m. Friday, May 9, at Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home, Crystal Falls. Prayers will be recited at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m., on Friday, May 9, at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, Crystal Falls, with Rev. Fr. Daniel Dapaah officiating. Burial will be in Hematite-Amasa Cemetery. 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.

WATERFORD — Richard Andrew Perry, 76, passed away Saturday, Feb. 1.  Family and Friends are invited to a memorial visitation and service to take place at Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W University Dr, Rochester, Mich. 48307. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 21 between 4 and 8 p.m. Memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 22 at 11 a.m.; family will receive visitors at 10 am. The family will be hosting a luncheon to be held after. In tribute and if possible, the family requests donations to Michigan Parkinson's Foundation. https://parkinsonsmi.org/ Rick was loved by many and will be missed deeply.

IRON RIVER — Margaret “Peggy” Ann Rose, 93, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. Services will be held in the spring.  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.

Cornel Benson IRON RIVER — Cornel R. Benson, 89, passed away Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. A visitation will be held Saturday, May 24, from 1 - 2 p.m. at the Grace Covenant …

IRON RIVER — Dorothy M. Mellstrom, 108, passed away Feb. 1, 2025, at the Iron River Care Center. A visitation was held Feb. 7 at the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. A Liturgy of the Word service followed with Fr. Daniel Dapaah having officiated. Interment will be in Resthaven Cemetery in the spring. The family would like to thank the staff of the Iron River Care Center for their loving care over the last five years. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Dorothy M. Mellstrom online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.