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Tammy Smoot

KINGSFORD — Tammy Lynne Smoot, 64, of Kingsford passed away Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at her home. Tammy was born on Aug. 10, 1960, in DeKalb, Ill., the daughter of Nanette (Smith) Cram and the late Harry Cram. After graduating from Iron Mountain High School in 1978, she attended Northern Michigan University where she obtained her degree as a licensed practical nurse. Tammy worked as an LPN in the Dickinson County Memorial Hospital Emergency Room for several years prior to taking a position as office manager for Dr. Carl Smoot. She and Carl were united in marriage on May 9, ...

Jeanette M. Pozza

IRON MOUNTAIN — Jeanette M. Pozza, 94, of Iron Mountain passed away on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at the Freeman Nursing & Rehabilitation Community. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain.

Elayne V. LaCourt

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Elayne V. LaCourt, 103, of Green Bay, Wis., formerly of Iron Mountain, passed away Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home.

Bonnie Tortelli

APPLETON, Wis. — Bonnie Lynn Tortelli, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on Aug. 16, 2024, at the age of 86. Born in Iron Mountain, on July 19, 1938, to Clayton and Audrey Larson, Bonnie will be remembered for her warm smile, kind heart, ...

Kathleen Byczek

IRON RIVER — Kathleen Marie (Brin) Byczek, born Feb. 13, 1959, was called home to Jesus on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. Kathy is survived by her husband, Robert Byczek Jr.; children, and grandchildren; Andrew Brin (Stacie Brin, Rhiannon Brin, Ryan Brin), Rachel Allen (Lillian Allen), Hannah ...

Donald W. Jones

FLORENCE, Wis. — Donald W. Jones, 53, of Florence, Wis. passed away Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain.