MICHIGAMME — Elaine Charlotte Luke passed away on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee. She was born on Jan. 2, 1930, in Crystal Falls, to Maurice and Norma Ball. She graduated as the valedictorian of her Michigamme High School Class of 1947. On June 9, 1951, she ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — Mary Jane Sadowitz, lovingly known as Mimi, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Mary Jane was deeply cherished by those who knew her and will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, sense of humor and devotion to her family. Her ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — Michael Francis Menza, 67, passed away on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Green Bay, Wis. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain.

GREAT FALLS, Mont. — Naomi Ruth Haase, 59, died Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Mont. Naomi was the cherished daughter of the late Herbert and Shirlee Haase. Formerly of Kingsford, Naomi moved to Great Falls 32 years ago. She loved Montana and never looked ...

CHANNING — Jay Edward Hoffman, 72, of Channing, peacefully passed away after a nine-month battle with cancer on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, at home with his family. He was born on July 5, 1953, in Toledo, Ohio, to John and Ruth Hoffman and graduated from Whiteford High School in 1971. He ...

AURORA, Wis. — Tina Marie Kenny, 67, of Aurora, Wis., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, at her home. Tina was born Dec. 27, 1958, in Madison, Wis., the daughter of Carol (DuFresne) Neuens and the late Edward Neuens. A 1977 graduate of Florence High School, Tina married ...