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Suzette ‘Suzie’ Smith

IRON MOUNTAIN — Suzette “Suzie” Smith, 81, of Iron Mountain, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in the comfort of her own home. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22, at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Walter Reichle will officiate. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Joan D. Nelson

KINGSFORD — Joan D. Nelson, 70, of Kingsford, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, Wis. A Celebration of Joan's life will be held on Thursday, July 24, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Venue 906 in Kingsford. The family has entrusted Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Suzette Smith

IRON MOUNTAIN — Suzette Ione Smith, 81, of Iron Mountain, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in the comfort of her own home. She was born in Iron Mountain on Nov. 3, 1943, daughter of the late Edward and Eleanor Allard. Suzzy graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1962. Later that year in September, she was married to Martin J. Smith. Suzzy will be deeply missed by her loving husband, Martin J. “Buddy” Smith; daughter Heidi; two sons, Shawn Martin and Ryan Edward; granddaughter Hadleigh Smith; and many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Suzzy was ...

Carl ‘Ray’ Carlson

BREITUNG TOWNSHIP — Carl “Ray” Carlson, 95, of Breitung Township, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Florence Health Services. He was born Oct. 31, 1929, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Carl and Ethel (Peterson) Carlson. A 1947 graduate of Iron Mountain High School, Carl served ...

Dennis J. Smith

LAVERNE, Calif. — Dennis J. Smith was a man whose life was deeply rooted in love — for his family, his neighbors and the community he tirelessly served. Known for his keen sense of service, steadfast leadership and deeply rooted faith, Dennis left a legacy of compassion, integrity, and purpose. He passed away in May 2025 at the age of 84 surrounded by the love of his family and the community he so deeply cherished. Born in 1940 and raised in Wisconsin, Dennis grew up with strong values of hard work, service and family. He was one of three boys in a close-knit family, and from an ...

Jo Melchiori

NORWAY — On June 28, 2025, Jo Marie Melchiori joined her husband and best friend Gene back on the first tee once again. Jo was a devout Catholic believing in a helping hand for all, especially the youth and less fortunate, a value she endeavored to pass on to the next generations. An avid ...