CRYSTAL FALLS — Sarah L. Sliva, 55, passed away Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. Funeral arrangements will be announced in the summer. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home of Crystal Falls with arrangements.

IRON RIVER — William J. Vajk, 86, passed away unexpectedly Jan. 15, 2026.  Interment will be in Rosehill Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family of William J. Vajk online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.

IRONWOOD — In Loving Memory, we announce the passing of Valentine Anthony Mower Jr. who peacefully departed this life Jan. 15, 2026, at the age of 85 in the care of Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center with loved ones by his side.  To honor Val's life, visitation will be held June 6, from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at Jacobs Funeral Home in Iron River. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church, with Fr. Daniel Fosu officiating the Mass of Christian Burial. Val will be laid to rest at Resthaven Cemetery. Val’s legacy of love, kindness, and adventure will forever remain in our hearts. The family invites you to share memories and express condolences online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.

IRON RIVER — Dallas J. Duda, 79, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at the Iron River Care Center. Services will be held at a later date.  Interment will be in Resthaven Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Dallas J. Duda online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.

SHINGLE SPRINGS, Calif. — Robert "Bob" James Hendrickson passed away Oct. 27, 2025, in Sacramento.  He will be missed by all that knew him.

IRON RIVER — Carol A. Hynous, 78, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. A private service and funeral Mass will be held.  Interment will be in Bates Township Cemetery, Iron River.  Please consider making a donation to your favorite charity or St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Carol’s memory. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Carol A. Hynous online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.

CASPIAN — Robert A. Lantz, 85, pas-sed away Wed-nesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, Jan. 30, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Cecila Catholic Church with Fr. Daniel Fosu to officiate. The West Side Veterans will accord Military Rites after the service. Interment will be in Stambaugh Cemetery, Iron River in the spring.  Condolences may be expressed to the family of Robert A. Lantz online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.

MARQUETTE —Mary A. Slattery, 73, passed away Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at UP Health System in Marquette. Visitation took place Jan. 23 at Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home, Crystal Falls. The Funeral Mass followed at Guardian Angels Catholic Church. Rev. Dan Dapaah officiated. Burial will take place in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in the spring. A celebration of life will be announced for St. Louis King Catholic Church in Marquette, in May. 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.

CASPIAN — Marie “Bonnie” Winkler, 83, passed away Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at the Iron River Care Center.  Private family services will be held. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Marie “Bonnie” Winkler online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.

IRON RIVER — Melody L. Thompson, 70, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.  Condolences may be expressed to the family of Melody L. Thompson online at www jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Inc of Iron River.

CRYSTAL FALLS — Hugh B. Kullar, 87, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, at his home. Private family services will be held.  Condolences may be expressed to the family of Hugh Kullar online at www.nashfuneralhome.net. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.

FLORENCE, Wis. — Ellamae “Sis” Herman, 93, passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain. No funeral services will be held. A Gathering of Remembrance for family and friends will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Hall in Florence, Wis. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Vincent de Paul Society of Florence in Sis’s memory. Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Ellamae’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com. The family has chosen Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Florence, to honor Ellamae’s legacy of life.

IRON RIVER — Dr. Harold Steven Cline passed away Jan. 7, 2026, at the age of 74 after a lengthy illness. At Dr. Cline’s request a private service will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be made to the American Legion of Iron River in Steve’s name.  Dr. Cline loved being a surgeon and truly loved the opportunity to care for his patients.  Condolences may be expressed to the family of Dr. Harold Steven Cline online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home Inc. of Iron River.

CRYSTAL FALLS — Margene Ann Absolon passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at age 91, in Florence, Wis., at Florence Health Services. A Private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Feel free to honor her by having a piece of lemon pie in your Packer, Red Wing or Trojan apparel while listening to some Statler Brothers Music. In lieu of flowers consider giving a donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Margene Ann Absolon online at www.nashfuneralhome.net. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.

CRYSTAL FALLS — Marian L. Carlotto, 81, passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility. Visitation will take place Friday, Jan. 16, from 5 - 6 p.m. at Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will follow at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Vicky Prewitt will officiate. Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Marian’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com. The family has chosen Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Crystal Falls, to honor Marian’s legacy of life.

IRON RIVER — Lowell A. Greig, 93, passed away surrounded by his family Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain. Visitation was held Jan. 5 at the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. Funeral services followed with Pastor DJ Rasner having officiated.  Interment will be in Iron River Cemetery in the spring. The West Side Veterans will accord Military Rites at the graveside. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Lowell A. Greig online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.

GLEN ELLEN, Calif. — Bonnie Lou (Hall) Kreger passed away at the age of 91, Dec. 3, 2025. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 at 3 p.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 16280 La Grama Street, Agua Caliente, California 95476-3109.  Burial will be with her husband Edward at Rest Haven Cemetery, Iron River, date to be determined.

IRON RIVER — Joyce Maglio, 94, passed away peacefully at the Iron River Care Center Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025.  A Celebration of Life was held Jan. 10 at U.P River Church, with Pastor Jim Pellizzer having officiated. Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Joyce’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com. The family has chosen Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Crystal Falls, to honor Joyce’s legacy of life.

IRON RIVER — Barbara E. Westphal, 94, passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. Services will be held at a later date. Interment will be in Resthaven Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Barbara E. Westphal online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Inc of Iron River.

PHELPS, Wis. — Nancy E. Bowman, 80, formerly of Mountain, Wis., passed away unexpectedly Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Iron River. A Celebration of life will be held at a later date. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Nancy E. Bowman online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Inc. of Iron River.