Local obituaries for McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home

Dec 6, 2023

Laura J Niemi-Steinmetz quietly entered her eternal life on December 6, 2023, with her family by her side.

Laura married Kaarlo Niemi on April 7, 1951, until his passing on February 14, 2008.

On February 14, 2021, she married John Steinmetz. Sadly, he passed away on December 7, 2021

After earning her high...

Dec 3, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Antoinette Wallenius, age 95. She passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023.

Born on September 13, 1928, in Ironwood, MI the daughter of Samuel and Therese (Collontonio) Federico. She attended St. Ambrose's grade school and then graduated in 1971 from the Ironwood Community Schools. On Jan....

Nov 26, 2023

Mary C. Strelcheck, 88, a long-time resident of Gogebic Medical Care Facility, formerly of Bessemer, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, November 26, 2023.

Mary was born on April 1, 1934, the daughter of Joseph and Sophie (Hornick) Grasso. Mary graduated from Hurley High School in 1953.

On August 27, 1955, she was united in...

Nov 23, 2023

Joseph "Joey" Jude Robinson, 37, died unexpectedly but peacefully on November 23, 2023, at home in Hurley, WI.

Joey was born November 18, 1986, to Joe Robinson and Carrie Chartier.

An avid hunter and fisherman. He loved the outdoors and shared his skills with his boys and nephews. He looked forward to steelhead fishing and...

Nov 16, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father,

Donald Joseph Kessler, 91. He passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023.

Born on December 19, 1931, in Mosinee, Wisconsin, Donald was the son

of Joseph and Ida Kessler. He grew up in Springstead, Wisconsin, and

attended Springstead...

Nov 9, 2023

Deborah Elaine Perusse, 63, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family on Thursday, November 9, 2023.

Debby was born on August 7, 1960 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Gerald and Dorothy (Dembraski) Perusse. She was united in marriage to Edward O. Spies in 1996 who preceded her in death. Debby enjoyed crocheting, reading...

Nov 8, 2023

Arthur Philip Baribeau, 99, formerly of Saxon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Ashland Health & Rehab with family at his side.

Art was born June 8, 1924, in Gurney, Wisconsin, to Thomas and Anna (Muhsal) Baribeau. He attended school in Gurney and graduated from Saxon High School. Upon graduation, Art helped his mom...

Oct 29, 2023

Gregory A. Bugni "BUGS", 76, of Montreal, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at the Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital after a courageous 5 month battle with cancer.

Greg was born on March 23, 1947 to Anthony and Mary (Reader) Bugni in Milwaukee. He was a graduate of J.E. Murphy High School, class of 1965. He proudly served...

Oct 26, 2023

William "Bill" Berwald

1948 — 2023

BESSEMER, Mich. — William "Bill" Berwald, age 75, died peacefully surrounded by family on Oct. 26, 2023, in Rochester, Minnesota, after a courageous battle with cancer.

William was born in Wakefield in 1948 to Percy (Louise Cardone) Berwald and was raised in Bessemer.

He graduated...

Sep 28, 2023

Mercer, Wis. – John Sendra, 78, of Mercer, WI, passed away on 09/28/23 with his family and friends by his side. John was born on March 27, 1945, to Florian and Helen (Pietkiewicz) Sendra in Lipinki, Poland.

He graduated from J. Sterling Morton High School in Cicero, IL 1963, attended Roosevelt University in Chicago, and attained a...

Sep 28, 2023

Marcia J. Smith, 76, of Bessemer, Michigan, passed away on September 28, 2023.

She was born in Pontiac, Michigan, on December 24, 1946, to Dorothea and Kenneth Hanson.

Marcia attended Waterford Township High School.

She was married to the love of her life, Roger, for 49 incredible years. He said he wished it...

Sep 27, 2023

Geraldine M. "Jeri" (nee Sekelsky) Vukusich, 93, passed away peacefully in her home on September 27, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer, with family by her side.

Jeri was born on June 28, 1930, to John and Lucy (Giuliano) Sekelsky in Cary, Wisconsin.

She graduated from Lincoln High School in Hurley in 1948 and...

Sep 20, 2023

William Joseph Mazurek, Jr., 67, affectionately known as "Dollar Bill," passed away on September 20th, peacefully in his home in Hurley, Wisconsin. He was born on October 27th, 1955, in Moorhead, Minnesota.

Dollar Bill was a remarkable individual whose vibrant life touched the hearts of many. He earned his nickname during his time working at the bank,...

Sep 17, 2023

Mickey J. Thompson, 53, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at his home in Mercer, Wisconsin.

Mick attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior and received a Bachelor of Science in History (1993), attended Webster University and received a Masters of Computer Resources and Information Management (2005), and attended the USAF Air Command and Staff College (2005).

Sep 17, 2023

Richard F. Taylor, 85, of Hurley, WI, passed away on September 17, 2023.

He was born on December 9, 1937. Richard was a gentle, kind, loving husband and father who enjoyed conversations with family and friends.

Richard served in the Army and was a decorated marksman, but he enjoyed working as a chef during his...

Sep 15, 2023

Margaret Christina (Pedrin) Norris, 74, passed away in Clinton Township in Michigan on September 15, 2023.

Margaret was born on December 25, 1948 in Dafter, Michigan to Floyd and Dorothy (Biermaker) Pedrin. She loved reading and doing puzzles and spending time with her family.

Margaret is survived by her daughters, Anna (Arthur) Thew of Wadena,...

Sep 12, 2023

Mark Richard Casari, 61, of Hurley, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2023 at Westgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ironwood.

Mark was born on February 9, 1962 to Ermenio and Janet (Valsuano) Casari in Ironwood. He was a graduate of J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley. Mark was employed by Bessemer Plywood.

He is...

Sep 10, 2023

Edward Albert Alvey Sr., of Mercer, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, at his home.

Known to his friends and loved ones as "Ed," he was a man who deeply cherished his family, the rugged beauty of the Wisconsin Northwoods, and his hometown of Mercer. His love for the Northwoods and his community was unwavering.

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Sep 8, 2023

Dolores Marie Bjork, 89, of Hurley, went to her Heavenly home on Friday, September 8, 2023 at the Villa Maria Nursing Home in Hurley.

Dolores was born in November 1933 to Bernard and Alice (DeRizzo) Barrett in Hurley. She attended Cary Elementary, St. Mary's Grade School and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in 1954. She worked...

Aug 24, 2023

HURLEY, Wis. — Donald Traczyk, 86, of Hurley, passed away on Aug. 24, 2023, at Aspirus Ironwood

Hospital after a three-year battle with three types of cancer.

Don was born on Oct. 26, 1936, to Joseph and Mary (Renaiwicz) Traczyk of Hurley, and graduated from

J.E. Murphy School in Hurley in 1956. Shortly...