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James W. Burrows

APPLETON, Wis. — James W. Burrows, 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, July 31, 2026. He was born on Feb. 22, 1956. Jim graduated from Kingsford High School with the Class of 1974, before beginning a lifetime of dedicated service to his country and community. On July 29, 1978, Jim married the love of his life, Sandy Inglese, in Iron Mountain. Together they built a life centered on love, family, and unwavering support for one another. Jim proudly served in the United States Army for 22 years, a career that took him and his family to duty ...

Richard Edgar

CRYSTAL FALLS — Richard H. Edgar, 83, of Crystal Falls, passed away Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls. Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home of Crystal Falls assisted with arrangements.

Ruby A. Marchaterre

KINGSFORD — Ruby A. Marchaterre, 99, of Kingsford, passed away Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, at Evergreen Senior Living in Kingsford. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain.

June ‘Kathy’ Tesch

NORWAY — June “Kathy” A. Tesch, 84, of Norway, passed away Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, at Freeman Nursing & Rehab in Kingsford. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Jacobs Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Iron Mountain.

Joyce Paupore

KINGSFORD — Joyce H. Paupore, 96, of Kingsford, passed away on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson in Iron Mountain. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. A memorial Mass will follow at 11 a.m. at American Martyrs Catholic Church in Kingsford, with Father Greg Heikkala offering the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Quinnesec Cemetery. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Robert ‘Bob’ Porier

IRON RIVER — Robert “Bob” R. Porier, 89, of Iron River, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson in Iron Mountain. He was born on March 1, 1937, in Marquette, the son of the late Ralph and Lillian (Wernholm) Porier. He attended Iron River Schools, ...