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Linda Raether

FELCH — Linda Mae Raether, 81, of Felch, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Foster City, followed by a funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at the church. Father Mark McQuesten will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in the Felch Cemetery. A complete obituary will follow in Saturday’s paper. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Francis ‘Frank’ Nichols

IRON MOUNTAIN — Francis Edward “Frank” Nichols, 71, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026, in Iron Mountain. Born on Dec. 14, 1954, in Iron Mountain, Frank lived a life defined by hard work, strong values, lasting friendships, and a deep love for his family. He was a devoted father, ...

Jeffrey Pilot

IRON MOUNTAIN — Jeffrey Paul Pilot, 69, of Iron Mountain, died suddenly on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at his home. Jeff was born May 19, 1957, son of the late Edward and Beverly (Koller) Pilot. He was a lifelong resident of this area and graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1975. He ...

Laurence J. Savord

HERMANSVILLE — Laurence J. (Teboy) Savord, 91, of Hermansville, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson with his family by his side. Laurence was born on March 19, 1935, to William and Rose (Fabry) Savord in Escanaba. He married the former Martha Page ...

Harold R. ‘Mickey’ Beauchamp

HARDWOOD — Harold R. “Mickey” Beauchamp, 78, of Hardwood, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson in Iron Mountain. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Jacobs Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Iron Mountain.

Peter Javoroski

KINGSFORD — Peter Allan Javoroski, 85, of Kingsford, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Freeman Nursing and Rehabilitation of Kingsford. He was born in Stambaugh on June 14, 1941, to the late Steve and Doris (Olsen) Javoroski. Peter was a graduate of Iron River High School. Although he attended both U of M and NMU, he graduated from Northern State University in South Dakota, receiving his bachelor’s degree. On April 15, 1989, Peter was married to the former Ann Lundquist in Iron River. His dedication to his work as an English teacher was recognized and ...