Jean M. Nasi, 53, of Gile, died Tuesday, February 16, 2010, in Hurley, with her family by her side, after a strong and courageous battle with cancer.      Jean was born the daughter of Norita (Bott) and the late Richard Wiercinski on June 6, 1956, in Madison.     She attended grade school in Saxon and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley in 1974.      Jean was employed in retail sales and enjoyed helping out at the Iron Horse Saloon in Hurley.  She enjoyed spending time in her flower garden and loved her pets, Oddball, Belle, Missy and Rosie. She, along with her friend Sherry Anonich, also loved watching all Wisconsin sports teams play.      Jean was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and friend who will be greatly missed.      She was married to William J. Nasi on October 6, 1997, in Saxon.     Surviving are her husband Bill, of Gile, sons, Joe (Courtney) Maslanka, Hurley, and Matt Maslanka (Shantel Newsome), Ironwood, Mich., a daughter Paige Nasi, and a step-son, Preston Nasi, both at home; grandchildren, Gracie, Peyton, Mia, Lilly and Devon; her mother, Norita Wiercinski, Saxon; brother, John (Stacey) Wiercinski, Hurley; father and mother-in-law, George and Verna) Nasi, Pence; brother-in-laws, Robert (Greta) Nasi, Pence and Gerald (Jean) Nasi Sr, Hurley; sister-in-laws, Suzanne (Ace) Wick, Nebraska and Lisa Nasi, Sturgeon Bay; aunts and uncles, Gerry (Ronny) Clement and Thomas (Mary) Bott, both of Silver Bay, Minn; and a great aunt and uncle, Edith Kaari, Kimball and Art (Marilyn) Baribeau, Saxon; nieces and nephews Meghan and Shane Wiercinski, August, Annie, and Gerri Nasi Jr., Morgan and Ronnie Nasi; Savanha and Hayden Wick.     Jean is further survived by other relatives and friends.     Preceding her in death were her father, Richard, in 1997; and a son, Charles, in 1975.        According to Jean's wishes, cremation has taken place.     A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 20, at 11 a.m., at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hurley, with the Rev. Michael Hayden officiating.     Burial will take place at a later date in Lakeview Cemetery, Saxon.     Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the church on Saturday.     Honorary pallbearers will be some of her dearest friends: Sherry Anonich, Tiffany Fontecchio, Carrie Hall, Laurie Traczyk, Jody Brown, Sarah Robinson and Christy Munn.     Jean's obituary may be viewed online, and condolences expressed to her family, at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.     Arrangements are entrusted to McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ironwood.