WEST ST. PAUL, Minn. — Thomas David Dolby, 64, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., from complications of sepsis and anemia following his recent diagnosis of Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Tom was raised in South St. Paul and dedicated his life to the ...
KINGSFORD — Garon Veronica “Ronnie” (Piper) Hamari, 90, of Kingsford, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, after a beautiful, adventure-filled life. And while Garon’s up there enjoying all Heaven has to offer, her many friends and family members are missing ...
VULCAN — Paul “Stringbean” Opolka, age 69, of Vulcan, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility after a courageous battle with MS for more than three decades. A celebration of life will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, at State Street Venue in Loretto. Arrangements announced by the Ortman Funeral Home in Norway.
NORWAY — Robert James “Bob” Hoheisel passed away peacefully at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, Wis., on June 25, 2026, at the age of 89. Family will greet friends on Thursday, July 9, from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Norway. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, July 9, at 11 a.m. at the church, with Father Abraham Mupparathara officiating. Interment will follow at the Norway Township Cemetery.
SAGOLA — Duane E. Johnson, 62, of Sagola, passed away Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at Florence Health Services in Florence, Wis. A Celebration of Duane’s Life will be held from noon until 6 p.m., on Saturday, July 11, at the home of his brother, Donald, at 206 Highway M-95, Sagola, MI 49881.
KINGSFORD — Mary Katherine Cahill, nee Rice, 80, formerly of Kingsford, died peacefully with family by her side on June 18, 2026, in Genoa City, Wis. Mary Kay was born on March 20, 1946, in Chicago, daughter to her late parents John and Anne (Kwietkowsky) Rice. She graduated from Nazareth ...
