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James House

KINGSFORD — James Edward “Jim” House, 89, passed away on June 19, 2025, in Florence, Wis. Born on Jan. 26, 1936, in Kingsford, Jim lived a life marked by adventure, achievement, and an unwavering passion for the outdoors and the sport of ski jumping. Jim’s journey into ski jumping began in 1952 with the Kiwanis Ski Club in Iron Mountain. A pioneer in his field, he was among the earliest American jumpers to adopt the innovative “Finn” style of jumping. His dedication and fearless approach to the sport culminated in a breakthrough year in 1958 when he earned a place on the ...

Connie L. Foster

IRON RIVER — Connie L. Foster, of Iron River, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at home in Iron River. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.

Ellen White

AMBERG, Wis. — Ellen White, 94, of Amberg, Wis., passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson in Iron Mountain. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Mary L. Dulan

KINGSFORD — Mary L. Dulan, of Kingsford, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at Optalis Health & Rehabilitation in Kingsford. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain.

Ruth Bossom

LAS VEGAS — Ruth Fornetti Bossom, 71, of Las Vegas, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025. She was born June 24, 1953, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Louis and Alice (Trumble) Fornetti. Ruth retired from Dickinson County Health System and spent several years working for H & R ...

MaryAnn Bronzyk

HAMILTON LAKES — MaryAnn Bronzyk, 93, of Hamilton Lakes, passed Monday, June 30, 2025, at Maryhill Manor in Niagara, Wis. She was born on March 17, 1932, in Menasha, Wis., the daughter of the late Herman and Hazel (Sensenbrenner) Grade. She married John “Jack” Bronzyk on Sept. 27, ...