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Carol A. Hynous

IRON RIVER — Carol A. Hynous, 78, of Iron River, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 19, at 1 p.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Caspian, with Father Daniel Fosu to offer the Mass of Christian Burial. The Ladies of St. Anne’s Society will form an honor guard at the service. Interment will be in Bates Township Cemetery in Iron River. The Nurses Honor Guard of Dickinson-Iron Counties will conduct honors at the graveside. Please consider making a donation in Carol’s memory to a favorite charity or St. Cecilia ...

Julie A. Verrette

FLORENCE, Wis. — Julie A. Verrette, 85, of Florence, Wis., died on Saturday, May 23, 2026, surrounded by her family. She faced Parkinson’s disease with strength, patience and grace. A memorial service will be held at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 221 W. B St., Iron Mountain, at 1 p.m. Friday, June 19, preceded by visitation at noon. Memorials may be directed to the Iditarod Trail Committee or to Parkinson’s research. Online condolences may be left at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gail Lennan

IRON RIVER — Gail Lynn Lennan, died on June 7, 2026, peacefully at her home after a long fight with cancer. A visitation will be held on Monday, June 22, from 10 to 11:15 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. The Nurses Honor Guard of Dickinson-Iron Counties will conduct honors following the visitation. A graveside service will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Stambaugh Cemetery with Fr. Daniel Fosu to officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Portage, Mich. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.

Valerie ‘Val’ Tomczak

IRON MOUNTAIN — Valerie “Val” Jean Tomczak went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 14, 2026. She was 51 years old. She is survived by her husband, Benjamin Tomczak; and two children, Michael Tomczak (Andhrea Cook) and Cortney Tomczak (Eric Pearson); as well as her mother and ...

Stephen Amond

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A loved husband, father, brother, uncle, and son, Stephen Ernest Amond, 73, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, in Albuquerque, N.M. Stephen was born Dec. 28, 1952, in Norway, to the late Ernest and Lily Amond. In 1964 the family moved to Niagara, Wis., where Steve ...

Susanne Gedvick

NORWAY — Susanne Veronica Gedvick, 79, of Norway, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain. Family will greet friends on Friday, June 19, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Norway. A memorial service will be on Friday, June 19, at 11 a.m. at the church, with Pastor Jim Danielson officiating. Arrangements were made with the Ortman Funeral Home in Norway.