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Danielle K. Fleming

IRON MOUNTAIN — Danielle K. Fleming, 41, of Iron Mountain, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 17, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, July 18, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary & St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iron Mountain. Father Janusz Romanek will celebrate the Mass of Christian burial. Burial will be in the Quinnesec Cemetery. A complete obituary will follow. The family has entrusted the ...

Karl Wittkopf

FLORENCE, Wis. — Karl Fritz Wittkopf, 50, passed away on March 18, 2026, after a fast, furious and courageous battle with cancer. A memorial Mass will be Friday, July 17, at noon at St. Mary Catholic Church in Florence, Wis. Father Soja Joseph will officiate. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Karl’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com. The family has chosen Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Florence to honor Karl’s legacy of life.

Harold ‘Mick’ R. Beauchamp

IRON MOUNTAIN — Harold “Mick” R. Beauchamp, 78, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Known to nearly everyone simply as Mick, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a man of quiet ...

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 ...