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Patrick Smith

NORWAY — Patrick William Smith, 62, of Norway, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at his home in Norway. He was born on Jan. 15, 1964, in Royal Oak, Mich., the son of the late William and Irene (Szilagyi) Smith. Patrick graduated from Saint Mary’s High School in Orchard Lake, received his bachelor degree at Oakland University and his master’s degree in clinical social work from Michigan State University. Patrick believed everyone deserves a chance to live their best life, and worked his entire life in service careers. At the time of his death, he worked ...

Bruce S. Secrist

NIAGARA, Wis. — Bruce S. Secrist, 85, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain, followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Andy Filizetti will officiate. Burial will be in Quinnesec Cemetery. A complete obituary will follow. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Paul G. Bjorkman

NIAGARA, Wis. — Paul G. Bjorkman, 61, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at his home. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Jacobs Funeral Home-Niagara Chapel of Niagara.

Bernice Popp

IRON MOUNTAIN — Bernice Ann Popp, 87, of Iron Mountain, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, at her home. She is survived by her brother, Steve Stanislawczyk of Conemaugh, Pa.; sister Irene Piker of Tempe, Ariz.; sons Bill (Laura) Popp of Clarkston, Mich., and Rick (Sue) Popp of ...

Armand Jackson

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Armand Orlan Jackson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, at the age of 85, in Chillicothe, Ohio. Armand’s life was marked by his profound love for the outdoors and his dedication to family, friends and community. The family received friends at the Haller Funeral Home & Crematorium on Friday, Oct. 16. The family will receive friends today from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, 1025 Carpenter Ave., Iron Mountain and at that time they will go to the Quinnesec Cemetery for a graveside ...

William Hall

IRON MOUNTAIN — William Norman Hall, 80, of Iron Mountain, formerly of Bark River, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of family, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Bill was born on July 11, 1946, in Daggett to the late Edwin ...