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Sally Fortier

HOLLAND, Mich. — Sally Ann Fortier (née Frickleton) passed away peacefully on Jan. 18, 2026, at the age of 91 in Holland, Mich. Born on March 6, 1934, in Iron Mountain, to Ray and Mildred Frickleton, Sally lived a life full of love, grace, and quiet strength. She married her beloved ...

Janice Tinti

NORWAY — Janice Marie Tinti, 87, a lifelong resident of Norway, passed away peacefully in the home she loved for over 60 years, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, with her son Mark at her side. Family will greet friends on Monday, Aug. 10, from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Norway. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday, Aug. 10, at 11 a.m. at the church, with Father Mark McQuesten officiating. Interment will be held at the Norway Township Cemetery. Arrangements were announced by the Ortman Funeral Home in Norway.

Daniel P. Brabant

IRON RIVER — Daniel P. Brabant, 66, of Iron River, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.

Charles E. Geiger

KINGSFORD — Charles E. Geiger, 71, of Kingsford, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Beverley Watson

VULCAN — Beverley Lou Watson, 77, of Vulcan, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Green Bay, Wis. She was born on July 26, 1949, in Iron Mountain, the daughter of the late Alvin and Jeanette (Leslie) Perry. Beverley married James Watson on Dec. 28, 1983, at ...

Dawn Dryjanski

MANSFIELD TOWNSHIP — Dawn Mary Dryjanski, 57, of Mansfield Township, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at the hospital with her mother and brother by her bedside. She was born on Nov. 29, 1968, and grew up in Munster, Ind., and attended Indiana University like her father before ...