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Harry Peterson

CRYSTAL FALLS — Harry Peterson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother-in-law, father-in-law, teacher, coach, and Korean War veteran, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, at the age of 90. Visitation will be from 9 until 11 a.m., on Saturday, June 21, at Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home in Crystal Falls. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday with Pastor D J Rasner officiating at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Hematite Cemetery in Amasa, immediately following the services with the East Side Veterans and the Active Army conducting military ...

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 Celebration of Jorgen’s Life will be held at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, at the Church with Rev. Dr. Nicholas Hopman officiating. A luncheon will be held at church immediately following the service.

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 ...

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. ...