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Carmeline Ivacko

KINGSFORD — Carmeline Ivacko, 97, of Kingsford, died Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Evergreen Assisted Living in Kingsford. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain.

Luke Rypstra

IRON RIVER — Luke Donald Rypstra, 38, of Iron River, passed away on March 3, 2026. Luke was born on May 20, 1987, in San Jose, Calif., to Donald Charles Rypstra and Theresa Elaine Rypstra. He grew up in San Jose and Rochester, Minn., and was known for his wit, good humor, and love of his ...

James Anderson

IRON MOUNTAIN — James “Jim” Leonard Anderson, 95, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, in Iron Mountain. Jim was born on Nov. 17, 1930, in Stambaugh, the firstborn of Leonard and Lucille (Durand) Anderson. He graduated from Iron River High School in 1948 and went on to serve in the ...

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. Visitation will be from noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home, 901 Carpenter Ave., followed by the funeral service at 3 p.m. Burial will be in the Quinnesec Cemetery. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Ronald Brown

IRON MOUNTAIN — Ronald Earl Brown, 87, of Iron Mountain, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Florence Health Services in Florence, Wis. He was born Feb. 2, 1939, in Detroit, son of the late Earl and Carmen (Plummer) Brown. Ron was a 1957 graduate of Morenci High School ...