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Mary G. Raketich

KINGSFORD — Mary G. Raketich, 79, of Kingsford, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at her home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain.

Carl W. Wille

KINGSFORD — Carl W. Wille, 84, of Kingsford, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, Wis. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain.

Elizabeth ‘Jean’ McInerney

CRYSTAL FALLS — Elizabeth “Jean” McInerney, 88, of Crystal Falls, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Nash Funeral Home of Crystal Falls.

David H. Gauthier

KINGSFORD — David H. Gauthier, 36, of Kingsford, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the North Ridge Health & Rehab Center in Manitowoc, Wis., after a lengthy illness. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Iron Mountain, followed by a service at 11 a.m. at the church. The Rev. Dr. Nicholas Hopman will officiate. Burial will be in Quinnesec Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in David’s memory to Bay Cliff Health Camp, https://baycliff.org/support/. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & ...

Anna Cory

IRON MOUNTAIN — Anna Domenica Cory, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 18, 1937, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Romualdo “Bob” and Laura (Nardecchia) Fontecchio. ...

Shira Painter

ALPHA — Shira Ann Painter, 81, of Alpha, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls. She was born on July 17, 1944, in Kingsford, to the late Edward and Josephine (Clement) Cahee. She was a graduate of Kingsford High School, Class of 1963. Shira is survived by the love of her life, Paul Kaylor; daughters Angie, Kim, and Carrie; and brother Dan Cahee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Nila; brothers Jerry, Paul, and Jim; and sister Marilyn. In accordance with Shira’s wishes, no formal ...