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William Zanona

NORWAY — William “Bill” Zanona, 88, of Norway, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center–Dickinson in Iron Mountain. Family will greet friends on Wednesday, March 18, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Ortman Funeral Home in Norway. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Ortman Funeral Home, with Father Abraham Mupparathara of St. Barbara’s Church officiating. Interment to follow at the Norway Township Cemetery. Arrangements announced by the Ortman Funeral Home in Norway.

Joan Perdue

TUCSON, Ariz. — Joan Adele Perdue, 86, passed into eternal life on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, surrounded by loved ones in her daughter’s home in Tucson, Ariz. She was born in Iron Mountain to Sam and Katherine (Beaudin) Pollard. She lived in Green Bay, Wis., for most of her life. Following ...

Carmeline Ivacko

KINGSFORD — Carmeline Ivacko, 97, of Kingsford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Evergreen Assisted Living in Kingsford. Carm was born on Aug. 23, 1928, in Iron Mountain, the daughter of the late John and Crocifissa (Mosca) Ganga. She attended Iron Mountain High ...

Michael J. Lindgren

KINGSFORD — Michael J. Lindgren, 72, of Kingsford, passed away at his home on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. Memorial visitation to celebrate Mike’s life will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., with a service to follow on Saturday, March 14, at Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home, 901 Carpenter Ave., Iron Mountain. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the Almost Home Animal Shelter in honor of Michael and his dog Halo. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Ronald E. Carlson

KINGSFORD — Ronald E. Carlson, 66, of Kingsford, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay, Wis. He was born in Iron Mountain, on Nov. 29, 1959, to the late Robert Carlson and Janet Fredrickson. Ron was a graduate of Kingsford High School. He ...

Sharon Wilcox

APPLETON, Wis. — Sharon Lee Wilcox, 70, of Appleton, Wis., formerly of Kingsford, passed away on June 26, 2025, at Shiloh Assisted Living in Appleton.  Sharon was born on Oct. 7, 1954, to Robert Pomrenke and Oradell “Ora” (formerly Pomrenke) Lindblad. She graduated from Niagara High ...