Local obituaries for McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home

May 19, 2024

Pete Anderson, 64, of Appleton, WI passed away Sunday, May 19th, 2024 after surviving nearly 10 years following a stroke.

He was born in Detroit, MI October 26th, 1959, and adopted months later by Arthur "Art" and Lillian (Helmes) Anderson.

Pete was a carpenter and caregiver. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gathering with family and friends,...

May 15, 2024

Barbara Jean Josephs, 84, of Winchester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

Barbara Jean Jackson was born on March 25, 1940, to Reino and Vienna (Peltonen) Jackson in Iron Belt, Wisconsin. She loved to go fishing with her father. The one thing she would talk about most was when her and a friend moved to...

May 13, 2024

Anthony "Tony" James Gutowski, 86, passed away after a brief hospitalization for a brain injury sustained during a fall at his home in Hartland, on Monday, May 13, 2024.

He is survived directly by his wife of 62 years, Jacqueline (Jackee) Rae (nee Liimakka); their daughters, Lee and Lynn (David Randolph); their sons, Tony (Christine), Tom (Amy)...

May 10, 2024

Carol Novascone, 69, of Ironwood, passed away at her home on Friday, May 10, 2024.

Carol was born on June 27, 1954, to John and Doris (Nelson) McRae. She attended schools in Ironwood and graduated from L.L. Wright High School. She was united in marriage on September 29, 1979, to Dennis E. Novascone.

She was...

May 8, 2024

James "Mugga" Magdziak, 67, of Ironwood, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital.

James was born on May 29, 1956, to Frank and Lillian (Gallo) Magdziak in Ironwood, Michigan. He was employed at Action Floors in Mercer before retiring in 2018. Mugga enjoyed spending time at the camp, going hunting or fishing,...

Apr 25, 2024

Tomas Santos, 96, of Ironwood, went to his Heavenly home with his wife Kate by his side on April 25, 2024, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield.

He was born on January 13, 1928, to Pedro and Maria (Kowal) Santos in Blue Island, Illinois. He was a graduate of Frobel High School in Gary, Indiana....

Apr 4, 2024

Barbara Bowman, 84, of Ironwood, Michigan died Thursday, April 4th, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, with her family by her side.

She was born March 12, 1940, in Liverpool, England daughter of the late Thomas Wood and Rose Wood (Doughty). Barbara worked in a factory in England when she was younger. On December 13, 1958...

Apr 3, 2024

Joyce Elaine Reid, age 85, of Ironwood, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Joyce was born on December 29, 1938, in Ironwood, Michigan to Emil and Bertha (Kivi) Siirila. She was a graduate of Ironwood's Luther L. Wright High School and spent most of her working years as owner and operator...

Apr 2, 2024

Dolores "Doey" C. Sullivan (nee Mlynarczyk), 82, of Mercer, Wisconsin, formerly of Hurley, Sauk Village and Chicago, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

Dolores was born on June 9, 1941, in Chicago, daughter to Ceceila (Grabarek) and Francis Mlynarczyk. She married James T. Sullivan on Feb. 11, 1961, at St. Florian Catholic Church in Chicago.

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Mar 31, 2024

Jerome "Jerry" George Bolich, age 86, of Hurley, went to his Heavenly home on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, at the Villa Maria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Jerry was born the son of John and Wanda (Kasper) Bolich on August 25, 1937, at the Newport Hospital in Ironwood. He attended Newport Elementary School and was a 1955...

Mar 30, 2024

Mary Ann Smith, 82, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

Mary was born the daughter of Earl and Mary (Ferrari) Proctor Sr. on June 20, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan. Mary was united in marriage with Gerald Smith Sr. on January 21, 1963. Mary in her younger years owned and operated...

Mar 28, 2024

Louise R. Demasi, age 78, an Ironwood icon, has departed to be with her Lord and Savior; and parents, Pizza King Joe and Lena; in Heaven on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Westgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ironwood after a short illness.

Louise was born on June 15, 1945, in Ironwood, Michigan, to Joseph and Lena...

Mar 28, 2024

Shirley Ann Olson, 85, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 28, 2024.

Shirley was born on February 3, 1939, in Ypsilanti, Michigan to Clifford and Cecilia (Spranger) Laflin. She was a graduate of Ypsilanti High School. On February 28, 1970, Shirley was united in marriage with Phillip C. Olson at Zion Lutheran...

Mar 20, 2024

Daniel Adams,79, of Ironwood, passed away at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, He went to his Lord and Savior and was reunited with the love of his life, Lynn who passed on in 2020.

He was born on the 5th of May 1945 to Joseph and Roselle Adams. Dan attended...

Mar 19, 2024

Kathryn Doris Jackson, age 77, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center after her long battle with multiple sclerosis.

Kathy was born the daughter of Francis and Lois (Deringer) Chatterson on November 8, 1946, in Park Falls, Wisconsin. She was a 1964 graduate of Hurley. Kathy was a...

Mar 18, 2024

Norma J. Pucilowski, age 86 formerly of Bessemer, died March 18, 2024.

Norma Jane Schneider was born on October 23, 1937, to the late Alfred and Mary (Selvig) Schneider in Jamestown, MI. Norma attended local schools in North Dorr, Michigan, and graduated high school from Catholic Central in Grand Rapids, MI with the class of 1955.

Mar 4, 2024

Mari Lynn Faroni, 69, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully at her home.

Mari was born on January 23, 1955, in Ontonagon, Michigan. She was united in marriage with Daniel Faroni on September 2, 2005. She will be missed by her husband, Danny; children, April (Nick) Gearhart, Brianna Faroni, and Brandon White.

No formal services are...

Feb 28, 2024

Kenneth "Red / Fletcher" Paul Heczko, aged 79, of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away on February 28, 2024.

He was born on March 7, 1944, in Ironwood, Gogebic, Michigan. Kenneth attended Norrie School for primary education and graduated from Luther L. Wright in the Class of 1963. He furthered his education at Gogebic Community College.

Ken...

Feb 24, 2024

Barbara "Barb" A. Grochowski, 81, of Wausau, passed away at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Saturday, February 24, 2024.

She was born on June 11, 1942, to Raymond Klafka and Jean (Cyranek) Woda in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was an avid seamstress and was known for her potato bags and American Girl doll clothes. Barb loved to bake,...

Feb 24, 2024

Keith Alan Thiede, 65, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2024, at the Lake Shore Home in Wakefield.

Keith was born the son of Marvin and Dorothy (Fisher) Thiede on July 25, 1958, in Ironwood, Michigan. He was a graduate of Luther L. Wright School in Ironwood. He enjoyed doing his art in his younger...