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Obituaries

Susanne Gedvick

NORWAY — Susanne Veronica Gedvick, lovingly known to many as “Grandma Susie,” 79, of Norway, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, to whom the family cannot thank enough for their loving and devoted care. Born in Alabama, Susie ...

Iner Peterson

NORTHBROOK, Ill. — Iner Albe Peterson, 95, of Northbrook, Ill., died Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at his home in Northbrook. He was born on Nov. 27, 1930, in Detroit, the son of the late John and Olga (Swanson) Peterson, who met in Norway. Iner married Beverly Peterson in January 1953. She ...

Barry W. Romitti

APPLETON, Wis. — Barry W. Romitti (Powell), 75, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, with his loving family by his side, where he was able to look out into the quiet woods that he cherished so much. While his passing leaves a great ache in the hearts of those he loved, ...

Eric C. Malcore

CRYSTAL FALLS — Eric C. Malcore, 50, of Crystal Falls, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home of Crystal Falls.

LSSU to invest more than $10M in campus infrastructure

SAULT STE. MARIE — Lake Superior State University has announced a multi-phase infrastructure effort that will utilize significant new donor support to update facilities, enhance campus spaces and create a safer, more engaging experience for students, faculty and visitors. Campus-wide ...

David Heikkinen

CRYSTAL FALLS — David Lee Heikkinen, 70, of Crystal Falls, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau, Wis. He was born on Sept. 20, 1955, in Crystal Falls, to the late Edward and Edna (Payne) Heikkinen. David is survived his wife, Dona Heikkinen; children ...