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Paul ‘Bud’ Ward

QUINNESEC — Paul “Bud” Ward, 91, of Quinnesec, entered the church triumphant on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center — Dickinson in Iron Mountain, following a devastating stroke. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 6 at the Jacobs Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. A celebration of life will follow at noon at the funeral home with refreshments after the service. Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Paul’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com. The family has chosen Jacobs Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Iron ...

Carol Ruth Rucinski

CRYSTAL FALLS — Carol Ruth Rucinski, 86, of Crystal Falls, passed away Sunday afternoon, March 31, 2024, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls. She was born on Sept. 20, 1937, in Stambaugh, daughter of the late George and Helen (Ketola) Rucinski. At a young age she moved with her family to Milwaukee. After graduating from Riverside High School in 1955, she joined the US Army, serving tours in Alabama (2) Indiana (2) Texas, Virginia, Washington DC, California, Colorado and overseas tours in Japan, Italy and Germany before retiring in June 1976. While in the service ...

Nancy C. Butterfield

NIAGARA, Wis. — Nancy C. Butterfield, 88, of Niagara, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. Nancy was born on Dec. 12, 1935, in Bedford, Ind., to the late David and Dorothy (Pruett) Sims. She married William “Bill” Butterfield on Dec. 29, ...

Michael John Ciochetto

IRON MOUNTAIN — Michael John Ciochetto, 75, of Iron Mountain, departed on Feb. 16, 2024, in hospice at Aurora Bay Care in Green Bay, Wis. His wife and family were by his side for several weeks before he peacefully passed on. The son of John and Margaret Ciochetto of Kingsford, Michael ...

Logan Xavier Collins

IRON MOUNTAIN — Logan Xavier Collins, 27, of Elkhorn, Wis. and Iron Mountain, peacefully passed away on March 12, 2024, in Auburn, Ga., after battling complications from diabetes. To honor Logan's remarkable life and legacy, a celebration will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, at the Sagola Township Community Building. Friends, family, and admirers alike are invited to join in commemorating his journey and the beauty he brought to the world through his art. Many of his treasured works will be displayed, serving as a reminder of his enduring impact.

Michael and Barbara Kilbride

ESCANABA — Michael Kilbride, 69, and Barbara Kilbride, 68, both of Escanaba, sadly passed away at their home of natural causes. They were found on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Michael was born on Aug. 9, 1954, in Grosse Pointe, Mich., son of Thomas and Donna (Turney) Kilbride. He was raised ...