IRON RIVER — Richard A. Battye, 77, had recently return-ed to Iron River and passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 2, 2026. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Stambaugh Cemetery. The West Side Veterans will accord Military Rites at the graveside. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements are by Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
SUSSEX, Wis. — John E. Howe, passed away peacefully March 31, 2026, at the age of 90. Visitation will be Saturday, May 16, at St. Teresa of Calcutta Church, W314N7462 State Road 83, North Lake, located in Hartland, Wis., from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service at noon. You can view the memorial service online by visiting the website, www.stteresaofcalcutta.org and click on Live Stream & Media.
ROCHESTER HILLS — The family of Ruth Ann Eagloski Ostrowski is saddened to announce her passing April 25, at the age of 95. She was a longtime resident of Warren, and recently of Rochester Hills. Arrangements were handled with Edward Swanson and Son Funeral Home in Madison Heights. Please find full obituary at edwardswansonandsonfuneralhome.com.
IRON RIVER — Rachel Riverside, 90, went home to her Heavenly Father Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at UP Health System in Marquette. A visitation will be held Friday, May 15, 2026, from 11 a.m. – noon at the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. A Liturgy of the Word service will follow at noon with Deacon Terry Verville to officiate. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Rachel Riverside online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
ALPHA — Shira Ann Painter, 81, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, at Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. In accordance with Shira’s wishes, no formal services will be held. Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Shira’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com. The family has chosen Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Crystal Falls, to honor Shira’s legacy of life.
GLEN ELLEN, Calif. — Bonnie Lou (Hall) Kreger passed away at the age of 91, Dec. 3, 2025. Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10 a.m. at Rest Haven Cemetery, 40464 US Highway 2, Iron River, Michigan 49935. Following the service, the family invites all guests for lunch and a family visit at Young’s Golf Recreation & Dining, 159 Youngs Lane, Crystal Falls, Michigan 49920.
KINGSFORD — Todd Meleski, 59, passed away Dec. 17 with his sisters by his side. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, May 16 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Iron River. Condolences to the family can be sent to Lisa Meleski meleskilisa@charter.net or 515 W. Oak Ridge Dr. Traverse City, MI 49685
OCONTO FALLS, Wis. - Glen W. Westphal, 87, passed away April 24, 2026. Visitation was held April 30 followed by a memorial service at Jones Funeral Service in Oconto Falls. Interment followed with military honors at St. Anthony Cemetery, Oconto Falls. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Kingdom Come Food Pantry or American Legion Post 302 in Oconto Falls. A special thanks to the staffs of Country Villa Assisted Living in Pulaski and St. Croix Hospice for their compassionate care.
BAILY, Colo. — Peter G. Angeloff, 73, passed March 11, 2026.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — John Edwards, who was born May 7, 1984, passed away April 10, 2026, in Florence, Wis., at the age of 41. Native American Services were held April 20, 2026, at the Forest County Potawatomi Cultural Center. Weber-Hill & Packard Funeral Home of Crandon is assisting the family with arrangements.
LIMINGA — The family of Phyllis Gildersleeve invites friends and neighbors to join us in honoring her 90 years of life. Phyllis was a long-time resident of Liminga and Dollar Bay. Please join us to share stories and memories on Saturday, May 9 from 4 – 6 p.m. at the Stanton Township Firehall, 16847 Fire Hall Rd, Houghton, MI 49931. Her burial will be in the Oskar Cemetery. The full obituary can be viewed and condolences may be shared online at the Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service website, www.memorialchapel.net.
IRON RIVER — Debra “Debbie” Ann Henning, was born April 11, 1956, and passed away peacefully with her family by her side April 14, 2026, at the age of 70. In accordance with Debbie’s wishes, no funeral service will be held. A celebration of life will be planned by the family at a later date. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the amazing staff at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, especially ICU nurse Hailey, who went above and beyond to care for Debbie and support her family during such a difficult time.
IRON MOUNTAIN — John W. Lovato, Sr., 83, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls surrounded by his loving family. Private family services will be held at a later date. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.nashfuneralhome.net. The Nash Funeral Home of Crystal Falls has been entrusted with the arrangements.
CASPIAN — Frank C. Zanon, 91, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, Wis. A visitation will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. A memorial service will follow at 3:30 p.m. with Pastor Vicky Prewitt to officiate. Interment will be in Stambaugh Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Frank C. Zanon online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
MARQUETTE — Mary A. Slattery, 73, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, at UP Health System in Marquette. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time at St. Louis King Catholic Church, Gauthier Hall, in Marquette. A luncheon will take place at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Bay Cliff Health Camp, Fortune Lake Bible Camp, or the Norlite Nursing Care Activities fund in Mary’s memory. Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Mary’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com The family has chosen Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Crystal Falls, to honor Mary’s legacy of life.
IRON RIVER — Eli E. Heikkila, 79, passed away Tuesday, April 7, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain. A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 16, at 2 p.m. at Bates Township Cemetery where the West Side Veterans will accord Military Rites. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Eli E. Heikkila online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
DE PERE, Wis. — Susan M. Heikkila, 77, passed away Monday, April 3, 2026, peacefully at home after a brief illness. Visitation was held April 20 at Ryan Funeral Home, De Pere. A funeral service was held immediately following visitation. Interment will be at the Stambaugh Cemetery, Iron River, Monday, June 1 at 10 a.m. For a full obituary and to leave online condolences, please visit www.ryanfh.com.
IRON RIVER — Dianne J. Jacob, 88, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 1 p.m. at the Iron River Senior Center with Pastor Kraig Tass to officiate. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Dianne J. Jacob online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements made by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
CRYSTAL FALLS — Glenn Scott Toivonen, 61, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 6, 2026, in the comfort of his own home. Visitation will be at the Christ United Methodist Church, 20 S. 5th St. in Crystal Falls, from 9 - 11 a.m., Thursday, April 30, with Rev. Vicky Prewitt officiating the Celebration of Life Service at 11 a.m. with a luncheon to follow. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Glenn Scott Toivonen online at www.nashfuneralhome.net. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.
CRYSTAL FALLS - James B. McGregor, 88, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the Iron County Medical Facility in Crystal Falls. Visitation and Funeral Services were held at United Lutheran Church in Crystal Falls Saturday, April 18 with Pastor D.J. Rasner officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Crystal Falls. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the United Lutheran Church in Crystal Falls. Condolences to the family of James B. McGregor may be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net. . The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.