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Obituaries

Robert Hoheisel

NORWAY — Robert James “Bob” Hoheisel passed away peacefully at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, Wis., on June 25, 2026, at the age of 89. Family will greet friends on Thursday, July 9, from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Norway. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated ...

Paul Opolka

VULCAN — Paul “Stringbean” Opolka, age 69, of Vulcan, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility after a courageous battle with MS for more than three decades. A celebration of life will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, at State Street ...

Duane E. Johnson

SAGOLA — Duane E. Johnson, 62, of Sagola, passed away Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at Florence Health Services in Florence, Wis. A Celebration of Duane’s Life will be held from noon until 6 p.m., on Saturday, July 11, at the home of his brother, Donald, at 206 Highway M-95, Sagola, MI 49881.

Mary Cahill

KINGSFORD — Mary Katherine Cahill, nee Rice, 80, formerly of Kingsford, died peacefully with family by her side on June 18, 2026, in Genoa City, Wis. Mary Kay was born on March 20, 1946, in Chicago, daughter to her late parents John and Anne (Kwietkowsky) Rice. She graduated from Nazareth ...

Margaret D. Johnson

SAGOLA — Margaret D. Johnson, 92, of Sagola, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls. Margaret was born on Feb. 9, 1934, to Michael and Ida (Gillespie) Miller. As one of 14 children, Margaret’s childhood was shaped by extraordinary ...

Linda Bazan

IRON MOUNTAIN — Linda Jane Bazan (formerly McKenna), 89, of Iron Mountain, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Optalis Health & Rehabilitation in Kingsford. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, July 9, at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home, 901 Carpenter ...