Karin L. Gauthier, 71, of Iron Mountain, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2013, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital, Iron Mountain. She was born April 6, 1942, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late William and Lucille (Priante) Pataconi. Karin graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1961. She married Lloyd Gauthier on March 3, 1962, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Iron Mountain. Karin was a member of St. Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Kingsford, Mich. She enjoyed painting, sewing and especially spending time with her family and grandchildren. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Lloyd; one son Lloyd William (Mary) Gauthier, Austin, Tex.; two daughters, Lori Ann Gauthier, Iron Mountain and Susan Marie (Gary) Mulgrew, Chicago, Ill.; two brothers, Richard (Joan) Pataconi, Iron Mountain and David (Julie) Pataconi, Iron Mountain; five grandchildren, Anthony, Emily, Ethan, Ellen and Audrey; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Saturday, September 21, 2013, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron Mountain. The Funeral Service will be celebrated Saturday 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Rev. Michael Woempner will officiate. Burial will be in Cemetery Park, Iron Mountain. Memorials can be made to: Wisconsin Parkinson Association, 945 N 12th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233 You may light a candle in remembrance of Karin, or leave a condolence for her family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com The family has chosen the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron Mountain, to honor Karin's Legacy of Life.