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Daniel Lusk

IRON MOUNTAIN — Daniel Duane Lusk, 22, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in Lansing, Mich. Daniel was born on Feb. 26, 2004, in Iron Mountain, to Brenda Marie Franklin and Dean Edwin Lusk. He spent much of his childhood growing up in West Lansing before finding his way ...

Robert DeGroot

KINGSFORD — Robert A. DeGroot, 68, of Martin, Tenn., passed away on Aug. 4, 2026. He was born on Nov. 8, 1957, in Milwaukee. He graduated from Kingsford High School in 1976. He was preceded in death by his father, Floris DeGroot Jr.; stepfather Lester Berger; grandparents Floris Sr. and ...

Brian Ouimette

IRON MOUNTAIN — Brian Ouimette, formerly of Iron Mountain, passed away on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, at his home in Tumalo, Ore. He was born in Iron Mountain on Dec. 14, 1949, to Leroy and Catherine (Rovge) Ouimette and graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1968. In high school, he was a ...

Gary Hilberg

CRYSTAL FALL — Gary John Hilberg, 69, of Crystal Falls, passed away on Aug. 21, 2026. Gary was a hardworking man who built his life around the things that mattered most to him — family, friends, the outdoors, and the simple pleasures of life. He was married to his wife, Diane (Harrington) Hilberg, for 47 years, sharing a lifetime of companionship and memories together. Through Hilberg Logging, Gary spent many years doing work that reflected his strong work ethic and his connection to the woods and the Upper Peninsula he called home. When he wasn’t working, Gary was happiest ...

Steven ‘Stevie’ Aronson

KINGSFORD — Steven G. “Stevie” Aronson, 70, of Kingsford, died Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, at his home. Steve’s favorite pastime was painting and crafting in his basement while listening to music. He tended to find the beauty in many things he enjoyed, such as his abstract art, ...

Gail Dalpra

CRYSTAL FALLS — Gail Marie Dalpra, 84, of Crystal Falls, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at United Lutheran Church in Crystal Falls, followed by an 11 a.m. service at the church. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Crystal Falls. A complete obituary will follow. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.