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William C. Higgins

KINGSFORD — William C. Higgins, 85, of Kingsford, passed away Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in the comfort of his own home with his wife Terese, Paul, Brenda, Sadie, and Eddie by his side. He was born in Iron Mountain on March 25, 1936, to the late William and Luella (Stedfeldt) Higgins. Bill ...

Diane (Beauchamp) Parolini

KINGSFORD — Diane (Beauchamp) Parolini, 71, formerly of Vulcan, and Felch, peacefully passed away on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Green Bay, Wis. She was born on Aug. 11, 1952, in Iron River, daughter of the late Leslie and Janet (Cory) Beauchamp. Diane is lovingly remembered by her children, Marcie (Mike Gedvick) Lucas of Felch, and Kyle (Amanda Strehlow) Lucas of Foster City; three brothers, Mick (Barb) Beauchamp of Hardwood, Tim (Jody) Beauchamp, and Todd (Heather Hoehn) Beauchamp of Escanaba; six sisters, April (Pete) Wonders of Iron Mountain, Nancy (Jim) ...

Bernard J. Mainville

KINGSFORD — Bernard J. Mainville, 95, of Kingsford, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at Freeman Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Kingsford. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 19, at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at American Martyrs Catholic Church in Kingsford. Msgr. Joseph Gouin will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Dickinson County Memorial Gardens. The Uren-Cooper-Johnson American Legion Post 50 will conduct military graveside honors. Bernie’s grandsons will serve ...

John D. Beaulieu Sr.

IRON MOUNTAIN — John D. Beaulieu Sr., 74, of Iron Mountain, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at UP Health System - Marquette after a courageous battle against cancer. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 18 at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Msgr. Joseph Gouin will officiate. The Uren-Cooper-Johnson American Legion Post 50 will conduct full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Northwoods AirLifeline. The family has entrusted the ...

William D. ‘Bill’ Trudell

IRON MOUNTAIN — William D. “Bill” Trudell, 87, of Iron Mountain, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson in Iron Mountain. He was born on April 10, 1936, in Iron Mountain, to the late Dona J. and Angeline (Fournier) Trudell. Bill married the love ...

Marie J. Bash

IRON MOUNTAIN — Marie J. Bash, 77, of Iron Mountain, passed away on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center - Dickinson. She was born on July 21, 1946, in Chicago, to the late John and Evelyn (Hansen) Steger. On Oct. 10, 1987, Marie was married to David Bash. He preceded her in ...