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Obituaries

Jorgen Klefstad

KINGSFORD — Jorgen Rian Klefstad, 92, of Kingsford, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, with his family and loving caregivers nearby. Visitation will be from 10: until 11 a.m., on Wednesday, June 18, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 1210 South Kimberly Ave., Iron Mountain. A ...

Bertha Jane ‘BJ’ Sparks

ROMNEY, W.Va. — Bertha Jane “BJ” Sparks, 94, of Romney, W.Va., passed away peacefully in Romney after a life devoted to family, service, and kindness. Born in Sagola Township, on Feb. 15, 1931, to Curtiss and Mary (Pitman) Sparks. She was the third of nine children and spent her early ...

Ann Aliprandini

GLOBE, Ariz. — Our beloved mother, Ann Aliprandini, passed away on June 1st, 2025, at the age of 91. Ann was born on Sept. 3, 1933, to Rudolph and Ann Manci in Iron River. She spent most of her childhood in nearby Florence, Wis., before heading off to Marquette University in Milwaukee, ...

Lawrence A. Capra

IRON MOUNTAIN — Lawrence A. Capra, 98, of Iron Mountain, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, at his home. Larry was born Sept. 1, 1926, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Carlo and Seconda (Brosio) Capra. A graduate of Iron Mountain High School, he served in the U.S. Army Air Force during ...

Gerry Duff

IRON MOUNTAIN — Gerry Lynn Duff, 72, of Iron Mountain, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025, after a battle with cancer and other health issues. Gerry was born May 19, 1953, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Eugene and Eleanore Duff. She graduated from Kingsford High School in 1972. ...

Dennis Williams

CRYSTAL FALLS — Dennis Paul Williams, 72, of Crystal Falls, passed away at his home on June 11, 2025. Born on May 6, 1953, in Crystal Falls to Grace and Tom, Dennis was a proud lifelong resident who left a lasting mark on his community, family, and friends. Dennis was a devoted husband ...