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Lorraine Thomas

QUINNESEC — Lorraine Ann Thomas, 90, of Quinnesec, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at Freeman Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Kingsford. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Ortman Funeral Home in Norway.

Kerry ‘Buzz’ Berdinner

VULCAN — Kerry “Buzz” Berdinner, 73, of Vulcan, passed away on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, at his home. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron Mountain.

Robert Peterson

HELENA, Mont. — Robert "Bob" Peterson, 79, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Jan. 9, 2026 in Helena, Mont. He was born Dec. 5, 1946, in Stambaugh, a son of the late Edwin and Christine Peterson. Packers Nation lost a great fan. Bob loved watching the Packers take ...

Ellamae ‘Sis’ Herman

FLORENCE, Wis. — Ellamae “Sis” Herman, 93, of Florence, Wis., passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson in Iron Mountain. She was born Jan. 26, 1932, in Iron River, daughter of the late Charles and Ella (Bomaster) Greig. Sis grew up in Iron River and ...

Marie ‘Bonnie’ Winkler

CASPIAN — Marie “Bonnie” Winkler, 83, of Caspian, passed away Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at the Iron River Care Center in Iron River. Private family services will be held. Funeral arrangements are provided by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.

Melody L. Thompson

IRON RIVER — Melody L. Thompson, 70, of Iron River, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Jacobs Funeral Home Inc. of Iron River.