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Donald F. Weber

NIAGARA, Wis. — Donald F. Weber, 94, of Niagara, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, at Maryhill Manor in Niagara. Donald was born on July 27, 1929, in Grandview, Wis., to the late Clemens M. and Martha E. (Zander) Weber. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, bird watching and jigsaw ...

Opal L. Barker

IRON MOUNTAIN — Opal L. Barker, 94, of Iron Mountain, passed away Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, at Optalis Health and Rehab in Kingsford. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain.

Jacqueline Louise Waite

IRON RIVER — Jacqueline Louise Waite, 76, of Iron River, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, embraced by her family with so much love, laughter and tears. She was born on March 12, 1947, in Iron River, the daughter of the late George and Jane (Rivard) Gehlhoff. She graduated as a Stambaugh Hilltopper in 1965. Jackie married Johnnie Waite July 12, 1969, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church of Caspian. They resided in Milwaukee for a number of years and returned to Iron River in 1973. They celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary in 2014. Johnnie preceded her in death on ...

Alana (Powers) Etka

AURORA, Wis. — Alana (Powers) Etka, 74, of Santee, Calif., formerly of Aurora, passed away Jan. 21, 2024. Alana was preceded in death by her sister, Golden (Powers) Stephens of Santee in December 2023. She leaves behind a sister, Cheryl (Powers) Forstrom of Quinnesec; brothers, Alan Powers of Kingsford and Bruce Powers of Iron Mountain.

Donald J. Giesen

IRON MOUNTAIN — Donald J. Giesen, 89, registered nurse, hospital administrator, deacon and author, died on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain. Don was born Aug. 22, 1934, in Vulcan, son of the late Harry and Ann (Zanon) Giesen. He graduated ...

Lawrence Stanley (Ace) Voita

NIAGARA, Wis. — Lawrence Stanley (Ace) Voita, 89, of Niagara, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at his home. He was born on April 9, 1934, in St. Paul, Minn., to the late Stanley and Josephine (neé Rimnac) Voita. Ace retired at age 62 and lived in Niagara for the past 40 years. He ...