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Sheila C. Olson

GRAFTON, Wis. — Sheila C. (née Makela) Olson, 79, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at her home in Grafton, Wis., on June 12, 2026, with her loving family by her side. A private ceremony will be held at a later time. Jacobs Funeral Home in Iron River is assisting the family.

Clark Linn

KINGSFORD — Clark Linn passed away peacefully at his home in Kingsford, with his beloved wife by his side. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. A Memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 26, at American Martyrs Catholic Church in Kingsford, with Father Greg Heikkala officiating. Burial will be at Iron Mountain Cemetery Park. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in his memory. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Garon R. Hamari

KINGSFORD — Garon R. Hamari, 90, of Kingsford passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Lorna March

KINGSFORD — Lorna Jane Rasmussen March, 65, of Kingsford, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026, hand in hand with her beloved husband, Michael. Born on Feb. 19, 1961, in Jetmore, Kan., Lorna brought warmth, harmony, and a vibrant spirit to everyone who knew her. Raised on the Kansas ...

Edward J. Piatti

KINGSFORD — Edward J. Piatti, 99, of Kingsford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers. Ed was born Aug. 20, 1926, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Joseph and Erminia (Romagnoli) Piatti. A 1944 Iron Mountain High School graduate, Ed ...

William Gustafson

IRON MOUNTAIN — William “Bill” David Gustafson died peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 23, from 10 to 11:15 a.m. at Jacobs Funeral Home in Iron River. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:30 a.m. at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Caspian, with Father Daniel Fous to officiate. He fought a valiant fight with ALS with grace and dignity. Memorials can be made to Iron County Youth Camp Batawagama or the ALS Society. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Jacobs Funeral Home Inc. of Iron River.