IRON RIVER — Luella M. Ambach, 91, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls. Funeral services were held July 17 at St. Agnes Catholic Church of Iron River, with Rev. Daniel Fosu and Rev. Gregory Veneklase having offered the Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be in Stambaugh Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to St. Agnes Catholic Church in memory of Luella. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Luella M. Ambach online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
IRON RIVER — Joyce E. Gendron, 93, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. Funeral service will be held Thursday, July 24, at 11 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church of Iron River, with Rev. Daniel Fosu to offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be in Resthaven Cemetery. The family would like to thank her caregivers, Karen Otto and Brian and Jeannie King. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Joyce E. Gendron online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
CRYSTAL FALLS — Arlene E. Peterson, 80, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at the Iron County Medical Care Facility. A special thank you to the staff of Iron County Medical Care Facility for their compassionate and attentive care, during the last few months. Visitation was held July 17 at the Nash Funeral Home in Crystal Falls. Funeral services were at the funeral home with Pastor Vicky Prewitt having officiated, followed by a service conducted by The Upper Peninsula Nurses Honor Guard. Burial and graveside services will be held in Marquette’s Park Cemetery, at a later date, where Arlene will be laid to rest next to her husband, David. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Christ United Methodist Church, 20 S. 5th Street, Crystal Falls, Michigan 49920, in Arlene Peterson’s memory. Condolences to the family of Arlene Peterson may be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home of Crystal Falls with arrangements.
CRYSTAL FALLS — Susan T. Shimkowitz, 75, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at her home. Private family services will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Susan’s memory to the American Cancer Society at https://donate.cancer.org/ Condolences to the family of Susan T. Shimkowitz may be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net. The family has entrusted Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.
CRYSTAL FALLS — Terry Tadiello, 76, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ July 14, 2025. Terry’s legacy of faith, love, humor and hard work will live on in the lives of all who knew him. A celebration of Terry’s life was held at Lakeview Bible Church in Crystal Falls July 19. Visitation was held, followed by a memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Tadiello Family.
COON VALLEY, Wis. — Dawn Smith Hundt died peacefully Friday, July 4, 2025 in the loving presence of her four children and husband Vince. As was her wish, she passed into eternity in her bed at home on the beautiful ridgetop farm near Coon Valley where she and Vince raised their family and stewarded the land for nearly 50 years. July 6, Dawn was celebrated and commemorated by her family and the large community of people she touched over the course of decades of devoted service and love in a funeral service on the farm.
BRADENTON, Fla. — Edith “Tootsie” Irene Wodzinski, 92, passed away peacefully at her home in Bradenton July 4, 2025 with her family by her side. Her daughters have entrusted Robert Toale and Sons of Bradenton with the arrangements. The family has chosen to hold a private service in Florida. www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/12442005
IRON RIVER — Connie Foster, 60, passed away July 4, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family.
IRON MOUNTAIN — Ronald Edwin Helgren, 96, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain. Per Ron's wish, there will be no funeral service. Memorials can be sent in Ron's name to the Florence County Historical Society PO Box 162, Florence, WI 54121. Our family extends our heartfelt gratitude to the staff at the VA Community Living Center for their kindness, compassion and excellent care they provided during his short stay there Condolences may be expressed to the family of Ronald E. Helgren online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ronald E. Helgren please visit our Sympathy Store.
GRAND MARAIS/IRON RIVER — Jo Ann Venturato, 70, of Grand Marais and formerly of Iron River, died at her home under the loving care of her husband, John, and North Woods Hospice Monday, June 9, 2025. No public services will be held.
CRYSTAL FALLS — Our beloved mother, Ann Aliprandini, passed away June 1, 2025, at the age of 91. In celebration of a life well lived, services will be held June 28, at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Globe. A rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m., with funeral mass following at 10 a.m.
THERMOPOLIS, Wyo. — Jackie Raye Budris Kant, 72, passed away peacefully May 25, 2025, at Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis. A Celebration of life will be held 3 p.m., June 28 at the Gathering Place in Douglas with Pastor Sara Phillippi officiating. Online condolences may be shared at www.bryantfuneralhomeonline.com.
CRYSTAL FALLS — Marlene Simbob, 91, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 12, 2025 at the Aspirus Iron River Hospital. There will be no service per her wishes. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, reading and thrift shopping. If desired, the family suggests that monetary donations be sent to the local St. Vincent de Paul Society, 136 Superior Ave., Crystal Falls, Mich., 49920. Condolences can be expressed to the family of Marlene Simbob online at www.nashfuneralhome.net. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.
CRYSTAL FALLS — Maryann Tadiello, 73, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ June 15, 2025. A celebration of Mary’s life was held at Lakeview Bible Church in Crystal Falls June 21, along with visitation and memorial service. Luncheon followed. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mary’s memory to Lakeview Bible Church. The family would like to thank Hildebrand Funeral Home in Rhinelander, Wis., for their cremation services.
CRYSTAL FALLS — Dennis Paul Williams, 72, passed away at his home June 11, 2025. Visitation for Dennis was held Wednesday, June 18, at Christ United Methodist Church in Crystal Falls. Memorial Service followed at the church with Pastor Vicki Prewitt and DJ Rasner having officiated. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in Dennis’s honor, continuing his legacy of community and generosity. Condolences to the family of Dennis Williams may be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home of Crystal Falls with the 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 on March 19, 2025, at the age of 90. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home, Crystal Falls. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday with Pastor D J Rasner officiating at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Hematite Cemetery, Amasa, immediately following the services with the East Side Veterans and the Active Army conducting military honor. 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. The family has chosen Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Crystal Falls, to honor Harry’s legacy of life.
GAASTRA — Arvilla M. Myers, 83, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 10 – 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Iron River. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. with Pastor Al Smith to officiate. Interment will be in Martin Cemetery, Tipler, Wis. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Arvilla M. Myers online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
GRAND MARAIS/IRON RIVER — Jo Ann Venturato, 70, of Grand Marais and formerly of Iron River, died at her home under the loving care of her husband, John, and North Woods Hospice on Monday, June 11, 2025. No public services will be held. bowermanfuneralhome.net
MARQUETTE/CRYSTAL FALLS — Graveside services for Nineth Magaly Kanieski will be held Friday, June 27 at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Crystal Falls at 2 p.m. CST. Mrs. Kanieski passed away Jan. 18, 2025 in Marquette. Condolences may be expressed, and an obituary viewed, online at fassbenderswansonhansen.com.
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.