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Merrilee Jo Miller

NORWAY — Merrilee Jo Miller, 75, of Norway, died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, at Christian Park Health Care Center in Escanaba. She was born in Spokane, Wash., on Nov. 22, 1948, the daughter of the late Donald and Frances (Voelker) Pierce. Merrilee will be missed by her cousin, Ann Asland; and her special friends, Lynn Kanaby and Julie Bietila. In accordance with Merrilee’s wishes there will be no funeral service. Condolences to Merrilee may be expressed online at www.ortmanfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were made with the Ortman Funeral Home in Norway.

Barbara J. Grenier

NORWAY — Barbara J. Grenier, 81, of Norway, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center — Dickinson in Iron Mountain. She was born Sept. 10, 1942, in Norway, daughter of the late Edward and Lorraine (Vanderlin) Trepanier. Barbara grew up in Norway and graduated from ...

Michael Tripp

KINGSFORD — Michael Tripp, 71, of Kingsford passed away Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, at his home. Visitation will be held 2 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 5 at Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain with a service to follow at 5 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family would like you to make donations to Dickinson County Cancer Unit Loan Closet. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Beverly J. McDermott

IRON MOUNTAIN — Beverly Jane McDermott, 79, of Iron Mountain, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at Maryhill Manor Nursing Home in Niagara, Wis. Visitation will be held 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4, at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 5 at St. Mary Queen of Peace in Kingsford. Fr. Michael Woempner will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Robert Bevard

KINGSFORD — Robert “Bob” Bevard, 78, of Kingsford, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation in Kingsford. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Jacobs Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Iron Mountain.

Michael Tripp

KINGSFORD — Michael Tripp, 71, of Kingsford passed away Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, at his home. He was born Oct. 4, 1952, son of the late Darlene Tripp and his adoptive parents, William and Elenore Tripp. A lifelong resident of the area, he graduated from Kingsford High School, Class of 1972. ...