Obituaries 4-19-2023

Donald Shaffer

CRYSTAL FALLS — Donald Cole Shaffer, 96, died on April 9, 2023, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls. A private memorial service will be held at a later date with interment of ashes at Palms Presbyterian Church Columbarium in Jacksonville Beach. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Donald Cole Shaffer online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements are by the Jacobs Funeral Home Inc. of Iron River.

Donald Hooper

IRON RIVER — Donald Hooper, 90, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Per Donald’s wishes, there will be no services. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Donald Hooper online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.

Sally Johnson

ALVIN, Wis. — Sally A. Johnson, 86, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. Private family services will be held. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Sally A. Johnson online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.

Sharon Sarafiny

CASPIAN — Sharon L. Sarafiny, 85, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. A visitation was held on April 12 at the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. Funeral services followed at St. Cecilia Catholic Church with Rev. Daniel Fosu having offered the Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be in Stambaugh Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Sharon L. Sarafiny online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.

Darlene Lang

IRON RIVER — Darlene M. Lang, 88, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023, Easter morning at UP Health System Marquette. At Darlene’s request there will be no services. Memorials can be directed to the First Presbyterian Church of Iron County, 525 W. Adams Street, Iron River, Mich. 49935. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with arrangements.

Donald Sarder

IRON RIVER — Donald J. Sarder, 88, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. Visitation was held on April 15 at the Grace Covenant Church. Funeral services followed with Pastor Jack Hudson having officiated. Interment will be in Bates Township Cemetery. The West Side Veterans will accord Military Rites at the graveside. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the U.P. Trappers Association, N125 Co. Rd. 577, Vulcan, Mich. 49892, ATTN: Don Sarder Memorial Donation. For further information, you may call 906-221- 6935. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Donald J. Sarder online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.

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