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Ryan Gauthier

CHICAGO — Ryan William Gauthier, 41, of Chicago, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at the UP Health Systems-Marquette Hospital surrounded by his loving family. The Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at St. Mary & St. Joseph Catholic Church, 411 W. B St. in Iron Mountain, with Father Janusz Romanek officiating. Burial will be in Dickinson County Memorial Gardens with his mother. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Gerald Gauthier

NORWAY — Gerald Joseph Gauthier, 98, of Norway, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, while taking a ride with his daughter. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home, 901 Carpenter Ave. The Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 401 Main St., Norway, with Father Abraham Mupparathara officiating. Burial will be in the Iron Mountain Cemetery Park. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Terry P. ‘Squirrel’ Kosiba

FENCE, Wis. — Terry P. “Squirrel” Kosiba, 82, of Fence, Wis., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, at his home. He was born June 1, 1944, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Patrick and Genevieve (Grailer) Kosiba. Terry grew up on the family farm in Florence, Wis., and was a graduate of ...

Barbara Ann Spreadbury

LENEXA, Mo. — On Aug. 18, 2026, our beloved mother, sister, friend, wife, and colleague, Barbara Ann Spreadbury, passed away after a long and valiant fight with ovarian cancer. Barb was born on June 29, 1954, in Norway, the daughter of Irene and Charles Kavalew. She is survived by her ...

Dorothy Ann Occhietti

IRON MOUNTAIN — Dorothy Ann Occhietti, 99, of Iron Mountain, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, at Optalis Health & Rehabilition In Kingsford. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Jacobs Funeral Home in Iron Mountain.

Jennifer L. MtPleasant

IRON RIVER — Jennifer L. MtPleasant, 55, of Iron River, passed away on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.