Local obituaries for McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home

May 7, 2026

Sarina Rae Kent, 67, of Hurley, spread her wings and danced her way into the heavens on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Ironwood, following a recent series of health battles.

Born on March 29, 1959, to Edward Valentine and Myrna Marie (Rappley) Kaul. She graduated from Hastings High School in Nebraska and later earned her associate degree before beginning her career...

Apr 25, 2026

Eleanor Ruth (Wise) Burla, age 98, of Bessemer, died Saturday. April 25, 2026. She was born on January 30, 1928, in Ukiah, California, the daughter of the late Serle and Gertrude Wise. She grew up in Elmore, Minnesota, graduating from Elmore High School in 1946.

Eleanor attended the College of St. Teresa in Winona, Minnesota, graduating in 1950 with a Bachelor...

Apr 22, 2026

Angela Kay Kostopolus, 67, of Ironwood, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital.

Angela was born the only daughter of Omar and Betty (Pospeck) Rigoni on October 26, 1958, in Ironwood. Angela grew up with four brothers, so she quickly learned her way around the kitchen, often helping her mother make meals for the family. She...

Apr 22, 2026

Lois Jean Brandis, 92, of Saxon, Wisconsin, passed away on April 22, 2026, at St Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota. She was born June 19, 1933, in Gurney, Wisconsin, and was the first daughter of George and Edith Youngs (Cook).

Lois preferred to be called Jean. She attended Gurney Grade School and Saxon High School, graduating in 1951. After graduation, Jean...

Apr 16, 2026

James Rosine, 70, of Ironwood, Michigan, and formerly of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away on April 16, 2026.

James was born on August 3, 1955, in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, to Gerald and Ruth (Chesky) Rosine. Known to many as Jim, he lived a life defined by resilience, hard work, and a willingness to lend a hand wherever it was needed. A...

Apr 14, 2026

Andrew George Merrill, 77, of White Pine, Michigan, passed away on April 14, 2026, at his home. Andy was born on November 30, 1948, in Dagget, Michigan, to Lucille and Lafayette Merrill on their family’s farm. 

He was the oldest of seven children. In 1954, his family moved to White Pine, Michigan. After graduation, Andy served 6 years in the Navy...

Apr 11, 2026

Joan Carroll Cyr, 93, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Villa Maria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Hurley.

Joan was born on June 29, 1932, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to John and Ethel (Leonard) LaClair. She attended St Columba Catholic School and graduated from Wilson High School as an Honor Student. She helped her mother...

Apr 8, 2026

Gail Judith Kniska (nee Polso), 86, of Hurley, passed away on April 8, 2026, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. Born on July 28, 1939, in Ironwood, MI., Gail was the beloved daughter of Anselm and Aili (Hill) Polso. She attended JE Murphy School in Hurley, graduating in 1957, and was on the National Honor Society.

Gail married William Kniska on August 23,...

Mar 20, 2026

Donna Jean Holmes, 82, of Bessemer, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026.

Donna was born on October 10, 1943, in Winfied, Kansas, to Birger E. and Olga (Heikkila) Ringwall, shortly before her family relocated to Ironwood. She graduated as valedictorian of the Luther L. Wright High School Class of 1961 and went on to earn her...

Mar 19, 2026

Irene Sarah Halverson, 95, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Villa Maria Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hurley.

Irene was born the daughter of Louis and Mary (Diulio) Lopez on June 4, 1930. Irene was a US Air Force veteran who served as a nurse. She was united in marriage to...

Mar 9, 2026

Therese Germain Organist (Nee Niemsyk), 90, passed away March 9, 2026, at Westgate Nursing Home in Ironwood, Michigan, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's.

Therese was born in Ironwood to Frank and Germain Niemsyk in 1935. While attending high school in Ironwood, she met and fell in love with Gene Organist of Mercer and married right after...

Feb 27, 2026

Dale Margaret Ballone, 86, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Canal View Nursing Home in Hancock.

Dale was born on July 22, 1939, in Wakefield, the daughter of Oscar and Eleanor (Lepsito) Johnson. She graduated from Wakefield High School in 1957 and went on to attend cosmetology school in Detroit before returning...

Feb 23, 2026

Darrell Paul Robinson, 71, of Hurley, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

"Paul" was born on March 29, 1954, in Hurley to Sylvester R. and Janet M. (Sunie) Robinson. He was a graduate of Hurley High School. He worked as a manager for The Alley stores in Chicago, and later...

Feb 12, 2026

Gretchen Leslie Johnson, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home in Mercer, Wisconsin, on February 12, 2026, after a lengthy battle with cancer. 

Gretchen was born on May 23, 1946, to Leslie and Miriam Wanink of Wakefield, Michigan, and was the oldest of seven children. With her quick wit and wonderful sense of humor, she often jokingly referred to herself...

Feb 12, 2026

Diane Jenko, age 81, passed away on February 12th at Westgate Nursing home, surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Roger, and their 4 children: Yvonne Canalia, Michelle (Guy) Trier, Robert (Kerrie) Jenko, and Angela (Darren) Vanderheyden. She was a grandmother to Rachael (Marcus) Behrendt, Korrie (Erik) Frank, Nolan (Nina) Vanderheyden,...

Feb 1, 2026

Ironwood MI - Papa would like you all to know that his work here is done. In the quiet afternoon hours of February 1st, 2026, he received the call - the call for Papa to let us go.

The call to reunite with his beloved wife, Beatrice Anne (Longrie) Keech; his children and stepchildren; his grandchildren; his...

Jan 26, 2026

Robert "Bob" Francis Samardich, 64, of Gile, passed away on January 26, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN following long, difficult health challenges.

Bob was born on May 20, 1961, in Minneapolis and was the beloved son of George Robert and Barbara Jean (Goodrich) Samardich. He graduated in the class of 1979 at Cooper High...

Jan 24, 2026

John Gilbert "Gil" Kangas, 95, passed away peacefully on Jan. 24, 2026, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota.

Gil was born on April 10, 1930, in Queen's, New York, New York, the son of John and Tynne Kangas, six months after the "Great Crash of 1929."

He graduated from Escanaba High School in...

Jan 22, 2026

Donald M. Bugni, 79, of Hudson, Wisconsin, and formerly of Hurley, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Comforts of Home Assisted Living in Hudson.

Don was born on April 4, 1946, in Ironwood, Michigan, to James and Marianne (Celli) Bugni. He attended St. Mary's elementary school, graduated from J.E Murphy High School, and went...

Jan 20, 2026

Perchta (Pat) Norman, 88, of Ironwood, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Westgate Nursing Home.

Pat was born on January 29th, 1937, in Hohenerxleben, Germany, to her loving parents Margareta 'Greta' (Thedens) Rieger and Johann 'Hans' Rieger.

Perchta was the oldest of four siblings, as was her mother (Margareta Rieger), and she...