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Steven B. Walstrom

IRON MOUNTAIN — Steven B. Walstrom, 62, of Panama City, Panama, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Steve was born Nov. 23, 1961, in Iron Mountain, the son of Bruce (Donna) Walstrom of Aurora, Wis., and the late Mary (Christesen) Walstrom. Steve graduated from Florence High School in 1980 and worked for many years for Buckman Laboratories after graduating from UW-River Falls. Steve was a wonderful husband to his wife, Jessica, and a devoted father to his daughters, Liza and Mary. He was a beloved son, brother and friend who will be sadly missed. He had a sharp mind and wit, ...

Paul M. Paris

KINGSFORD — Paul M. Paris, 75, of Kingsford, passed away suddenly after a fall at his home. He was born Oct. 8, 1948, in Kent County, Mich., son of the late Russell W. and Virginia R. (O’Dowd) Paris. Paul was an avid hunter and bear hunting was his favorite. He enjoyed fishing and ...

Mark G. Newell

AURORA, Wis. — Mark G. Newell, 79, of Aurora, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 3, 2024, at his home. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Friday, May 10 at the Aurora Free Church. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the church. Rev. Tim Smith will officiate. Burial will be in the Homestead-Aurora Cemetery. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Cindy Kay Johnson

KEWAUNEE, Wis. — Cindy Kay Johnson, 65, Kewaunee, was born on Nov. 17, 1958, in Iron Mountain. She passed away at home, after a long tough battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones. Cindy resided in Kewaunee with her long-time boyfriend James Broderick. Cindy ...

Ila Marie Calvi

KINGSFORD — Ila Marie Calvi, 97, of Kingsford, passed away on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center - Dickinson in Iron Mountain. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 10, at Cemetery Park in Iron Mountain. Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Ila’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com. The family has chosen Jacobs Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Iron Mountain to honor Ila’s legacy of life.

Isabelle Dierkens

NORWAY — Isabelle “Izzy” Eleanor Dierkens, 94, of Norway, made her way home to the Lord on Saturday, March 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 10 at the Norway Township Cemetery, with Fr. Marty Flynn, pastor of St. Mary Church in Norway, officiating. There will be a luncheon to follow at the church parish hall. Arrangements were made with the Ortman Funeral Home in Norway.