CRYSTAL FALLS — Gary John Hilberg, 69, passed away Aug. 21, 2026. A Celebration of Life for Gary was held Aug. 28 at Gary and Diane’s camp. Family and friends were invited to come together to celebrate Gary’s life. In lieu of flowers and gifts, please consider donating to the Iron County Cancer Closet in Gary’s name. Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Gary’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com. The family has chosen Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Crystal Falls, to honor Gary’s legacy of life.
CRYSTAL FALLS — Gail Marie Dalpra, 84, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, at the Aspirus Iron River Hospital. Visitation will be held from 9 - 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12 at United Lutheran Church in Crystal Falls followed by an 11 a.m. service at the church. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Crystal Falls. A complete obituary will follow. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.
CRYSTAL FALLS — Jason Jack Honkala, 50, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, after fighting stomach cancer. The family will have a Celebration of Life Aug. 29, from 2 - 6 p.m. Condolences to the family of Jason Jack Honkala may be expressed online at nashfuneralhome.net. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.
FLORENCE, Wis. — Robert Ray Paul, 78, of Spread Eagle, Wis., passed away Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, Wis. He was born July 18, 1948, in Stambaugh, son of the …
IRON RIVER — Gary L. Pangrazzi, 83, passed away on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at the Iron River Care Center. Private family services will be held. Interment will be in Stambaugh Cemetery.Condolences may be expressed to the family of Gary L. Pangrazzi online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
IRON RIVER — Avonelle “Avie” A. Powell, 89, passed away Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls. A graveside service will be held Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Bates Township Cemetery with Pastor Mike Poindexter to officiate. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Avonelle “Avie” Powell online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
BIRMINGHAM — Cynthia Louise Krans Link passed away July 19, 2026, at the age of 92. The family is deeply grateful for the love and support shown to Cynthia throughout her life. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the "Cynthia Link and Friends Fund" for Scouting. Mail checks to: Birmingham First United Methodist Church, 1589 W Maple Rd, Birmingham, Michigan, 48009. A celebration of Cynthia's life will be held later this fall. Sign tribute wall at AJDesmond.com.
IRON RIVER — Robert “Bob” R. Porier, 89, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson in Iron Mountain. A graveside service will be held at Resthaven Cemetery in the fall. The West Side Veterans will accord Military Rites at the graveside. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Robert “Bob” R. Porier online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
ROTHSCHILD, Wis. — Ben Koski passed away Aug. 5, 2026, at Aspirus Hospice House, with his beloved wife at his side. A small, informal celebration of life will be held at a later date. Ascend Funeral Home & Cremation Care of Weston is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be shared at www.ascendweston.org.
IRON RIVER — George Frank Brunswick, 87, passed away peacefully July 30, 2026, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls. George will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by his family, friends and the community he served for his kindness and generosity, his infectious sense of humor and the enduring love he shared with those around him. A visitation was held Aug, 7 at the Jacobs Funeral Home in Iron River. A Catholic Mass in celebration of his life followed at the St. Agnes Catholic Church in Iron River with Fr. Daniel Fosu having officiated. Condolences may be expressed to the family of George Frank Brunswick online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Inc. of Iron River.
IRON RIVER — Robert “Bob” J. Holmberg, 77, pas-sed away Thursday, July 30, 2026. Visitation was held Aug. 6 at the Jacobs Funeral Home Inc. of Iron River. A funeral service followed with Pastor Rocky Farley having officiated. Interment in Resthaven Cemetery. The West Side Veterans accorded Military Rites at the graveside. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Robert “Bob” J. Holmberg online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
CRYSTAL FALLS — Lawrence Alan “Larry” Hunter passed away June 25, 2026, at the age of 70, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. A celebration of Larry’s life will be held Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2891, 108 Superior Ave., Crystal Falls. Family and friends are invited to join in sharing memories and celebrating Larry’s life. The family is grateful for the kindness, love, prayers, and support shown during this difficult time. They would also like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at the Iron Mountain VA for the compassionate care they provided to Larry, and to Nash Funeral Home for their guidance, kindness, and support. Cards and expressions of sympathy may be sent to: Brian Hunter P.O. Box 10321 Green Bay, WI 54307
IRON RIVER — Steven D. LaRock, 62, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2026. A private funeral service will be held. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Steven D. LaRock online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by Jacobs Funeral Home, Inc. of Iron River.
COPPER HARBOR — Thomas Dale “TJ” Jones, 78, passed away peacefully July 30, 2026, after a battle with cancer, at Nu Roc Health & Rehabilitation Center in Laona, Wis. A Celebration of Life will be held in Copper Harbor during the summer of 2027. Additional details will be announced at a later date. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the Copper Harbor community, the compassionate nursing staff at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium; the dedicated nursing staff at Nu Roc Health & Rehabilitation Center in Laona; and the exceptional team at Moments Hospice with a special thank you to Nurse Jordan and Director Cassie for your compassion, empathy, kindness and unwavering support during Tom’s final journey. Your care brought comfort not only to Tom, but to our entire family, and we will always be grateful. Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be shared with the family at ericksoncrowleypeterson.com.
IRON RIVER — George F. Brunswick, 87, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls. A visitation will be held Friday, August 7, from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church with Fr. Daniel Fosu to offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Condolences may be expressed to the family of George F. Brunswick online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
MENOMINEE — Dorothy “Dot” Johnson, 97, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Sunday, July, 26, 2026, at The Harbors. In lieu of flowers, please make any expressions of sympathy and kindness to a charity of your choice. Visitation for Dorothy was held Aug. 3, at United Methodist Church followed by a service with Pastor Gordon Grigg having officiated. Cadieu Funeral Home assisted the Johnson family with arrangements.
CRYSTAL FALLS — Rose Marie Kozol, 99, of Crystal Falls, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility. Visitation was held July 30, 2026, 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 be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday at Guardian Angels Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Daniel Dapaah officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a monetary donation to either Guardian Angels Catholic Church or Iron County Medical Care Facility. Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Rose’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com. The family has chosen Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Crystal Falls, MI, to honor Rose’s legacy of life.
SIDNEY, Ohio - Faye Ann Plessinger (LaRochelle), 85, passed away peacefully July 26, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, hard work, and unwavering love for her family and friends. Funeral arrangements by The Adams Funeral Home, https://theadamsfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to https://ironcountymuseum.org/donations/.
KINGSFORD — David L. Ridolphi, 73, formerly of Iron River, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026. A visitation was held July 31 at the Jacobs Funeral Home in Iron River. A Liturgy of the Word service followed. with Fr. Daniel Fosu having officiated. Condolences may be expressed to the family of David L. Ridolphi online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
IRON RIVER — James O. Wester, 77, passed away Monday, July 27, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. A private family gathering will be followed by a Celebration of Life at the VFW in Iron River Sept. 5, from 3 - 6 p.m. Join the family at the VFW to share memories of Jim. Condolences may be expressed to the family of James O. Wester online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. In remembrance of Jim's life, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to The Classic Farm Machinery Club/Scholarship Fund by mailing a check (memo Jim Wester) to Fred Hauser 249 E Lake Emily Rd, Crystal Falls, Michigan 49920. Cards can be mailed to: Jim Wester, ℅ Carrie Rozich, 208 Ravine Rd, Hinsdale Illinois 6052 Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.