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Barbara J. ‘Barb’ DeClark

AURORA, Wis. — Barbara J. “Barb” DeClark, 85, of Aurora, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Bellin Memorial Hospital in Green Bay, Wis. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 18 at Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron Mountain. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Aurora, with Rev. Fr. Felix Abano Jr. officiating. Burial will take place in Aurora Cemetery. Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Barbara’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com. The family has chosen the Jacobs Funeral Home ...

Douglas C. Quayle

CRYSTAL FALLS — Douglas C. Quayle, 84, of Crystal Falls, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Crystal Falls.

Robert Martignon

NORWAY — Robert Edward Martignon, 73, of Norway, died Monday, May 6, 2024, at his home in Norway. He was born on April 12, 1951 in Racine, Wis., the son of the late Robert and Betty (VanLyssel) Martignon. Robert graduated from Norway High School in 1969, received his bachelor’s degree ...

John (Jack) W. Oberlin

IRON RIVER — John (Jack) W. Oberlin, 88, of Iron River, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility with his family by his side. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, May 16 at Lakeland Baptist Church in Iron River. Funeral services will follow at noon at the church. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday’s paper. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Iron County Cancer Unit or Lakeland Baptist Church in John’s name. The family has entrusted the Nash ...

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 ...