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Richard J. Kempa

GRANDVIEW, Ind. — Richard Joseph Kempa, 75, of Grandview, Ind., died on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Born Feb. 5, 1950, in Hancock, to Joseph and Delores (Cindrich) Kempa, Richard graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1968 and the Michigan Technological ...

Kristen Mercier

FLORENCE, Wis. — Kristen Nicole Mercier, 37, of Florence, Wis., passed away on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, at her home. Kristen was born on May 4, 1988, in Escanaba, to Marvin Mercier and the late Karen Baumler. She is survived by her significant other, Daniel Ulloa; father Marvin Mercier; ...

John W. Sivula

NATHAN — John W. Sivula, 94, of Nathan, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers. John was born on April 13, 1931, in Green Bay, Wis., to Matt and Julia (Wittrick) Sivula. On Jan. 11, 1964, John married Yvonne Draze in Spalding. John ...

Ronald J. Hosking

IRON MOUNTAIN — Ronald J. Hosking, 83, of Iron Mountain, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson. A graveside service will take place on Friday, Aug. 15, at 1 p.m. at Cemetery Park in Iron Mountain. The Rev. Dr. Nicholas Hopman will officiate. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Patricia M. Waterman

NIAGARA, Wis. — Patricia M. Waterman, 91, passed away on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, at Maryhill Manor Nursing Home in Niagara, Wis. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain.

Christine M. Dykema

FLORENCE, Wis. — Christine M. Dykema, 73, of Florence, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, at Florence Health Services in Florence, Wis. The family has entrusted the care of the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.