KINGSFORD — Gerald H. Christesen, 86, of Kingsford, went to his eternal home in heaven on Dec. 16, 2024. Jerry was born March 24, 1938, in Detroit. When he was around 9 years old his family returned to their hometown of Iron Mountain. Jerry grew up on Bass Lake where many generations of ...

NORWAY — Ralph E. Meiner, 98, of Norway, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 at the Oscar J. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain. He was born Oct. 25, 1926, in Faithorn, the son of the late Alfred and Alice (Arnold) Meiner. Ralph graduated from Hermansville High School in 1944. He ...

KINGSFORD — Dr. Robert D. Mellon, 93, of Kingsford, died Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Marsfield Medical Center - Dickinson in Iron Mountain. He was born in Norway, on Sept.13, 1931, son of Doctors Ambrose and Caroline Mellon. He was raised in Munising, and graduated from Mather High School. ...

KINGSFORD — Roger F. LeDuc, 86, of Kingsford, passed away Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, at home with family at his side after a battle with cancer. Roger was born March 1, 1938, in Spalding, son of the late Francis and Mildred (Preaseau) LeDuc. Roger was a graduate of Marquette High School, Class ...

APPLETON, Wis. — Bernie Marie Draxler Laurich, 65, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, at Thedacare Regional Medical Center in Appleton surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Dec. 10, 1958, in Iron Mountain, the daughter of Vernon and Joan (Ehlinger) Draxler. She was ...

POWERS — Aaron Joseph St. John, 83, Powers, passed away on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, at his home. He was born June 18, 1941, in Hermansville, son of Joseph and Gwendolyn (Weaver) St. John. He grew up in Powers and worked as a carpenter/millwright for over 50 years. He was a 50 year member of ...