Renee A. Babic, 50 of Bessemer Township, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at her home. She was born December 3, 1966 in Woodruff, WI, the daughter of the late Vanard and Judith (Holmes) Babic. Renee attended Mercer Schools. She worked as a housekeeper for Indianhead Ski Resort in Ironwood and Dairymens Resort in Boulder Junction. Renee enjoyed gardening, hiking, and going for rides. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Renee is survived by her two daughters, Ashley (Tim Feldscher) Babic of Bessemer, and Kimberly (Mike) DeRosso of Ironwood; five grandchildren, Luke, Joseph, Caleb, Noah, and Alice; three sisters, Wanda Holmes of Bessemer, Valerie Doriot of Iowa, and Melissa (Bruce) Richards of Mercer; and her special friend, Jim Westeen; her best friend, Sherry Brownell; step-children, Chad, Amy, Tina, and Pam; many step-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; and her former husband, Hollus Brownell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant son, Joseph Popko. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Frick-Zielinski Funeral Home in Bessemer. Rev. Jean Rencontre will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.