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James R. Kurtz

CRYSTAL FALLS — James R. Kurtz, 81, of Crystal Falls, passed away on March 4, 2024, at Aspirus Hospital in Iron River. He was born on June 24, 1942, in the Buck Lake District of Crystal Falls, to the late Louis Kurtz Sr. and Gertrude Kurtz. He married Carol Boylan on Nov. 24, 1962, in Mt. ...

Elaine “Bunny” Perrero

CALUMET — Elaine “Bunny” Perrero, 86, a resident of Calumet and Gardenview Assisted Living and Memory Care, passed away on Feb. 29, 2024. Bunny was born on Nov. 22, 1937, in Iron Belt, Wis., to Abel and Josephine (Clapero) Karinen. She graduated from Iron Belt High School and attended Gogebic Community College. On Oct. 10, 1958, she married John Perrero in Iron Belt. They made their home in Calumet where John taught at Calumet High School. Bunny was an excellent cook and baker - there was always a pot of coffee on and goodies for guests. She enjoyed reading, doing crafts, ...

Bill James Janeshek

PEORIA, Ariz. — Bill James Janeshek, 78, of Peoria, formerly of Kingsford, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, at his home.

Lawrence D. Spera

FLORENCE, Wis. — Lawrence D. Spera, 81, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Florence Health Services in Florence, Wis. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home.

Francis Vernon Miller

KINGSFORD — Francis Vernon Miller, 92, of Homestead, Wis., passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Optalis Health & Rehabilitation in Kingsford. Francis was born on New Years Day, Jan. 1, 1932, in Homestead to the late Everett and Edith (Ringblom) Miller. He was a graduate of Kingsford High ...

Nancy Jo Farley

NORWAY — Nancy Jo Farley, 78, of Norway, died Monday, March 4, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton, Wis. Family will greet friends from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, March 8 at St. Mary Church in Norway. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon on Friday at the church, with Fr. Marty Flynn presiding. Arrangements were made with the Ortman Funeral Home in Norway.