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Obituaries

Gabriella B. “Gabe” Slater

KINGSFORD — Gabriella B. “Gabe” Slater, 71, of Kingsford, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay, Wis. She was born Sept. 30, 1954, in Capistrano, Italy, the daughter of the late Gaetano “Guy” and Inez (Delcotto) Ciulini. Gabe graduated ...

Ted Gagnon

CALUMET — It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Ted James Gagnon, who departed this world peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of his immediate family. Born on Jan. 7, 1952, in the charming town of ...

John W. Lovato Sr.

CRYSTAL FALLS — John W. Lovato Sr., 83, of Iron Mountain, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, surrounded by his loving family. John was born on July 10, 1942, in Chicago, son of the late William and Theodora (Cazzola) Lovato. ...

Jeanette D. Elliott

IRON MOUNTAIN — Jeanette D. (Izzo) Elliott, 95, of Iron Mountain, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026, with family by her side. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Paul Opolka

VULCAN — It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Paul “Stringbean” Opolka, 69, of Vulcan. Paul passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility after a courageous battle with MS for over three decades. He was born on May 13, 1956, in ...

James B. McGregor

CRYSTAL FALLS — James B. McGregor, 88, of Crystal Falls, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the Iron County Medical Facility in Crystal Falls. Jim was born Oct. 19, 1937, in Crystal Falls, son of the late Joseph and Lillian (Mackie) McGregor. After graduating from Crystal Falls ...