Local obituaries for McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home

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...

Aug 23, 2023

Patricia Rae Miller, 80, of Hurley, WI, went to be with the Lord on August 23rd, 2023.

Pat was born July 31st, 1943, to Walter and Pearl (Clemens) Anderson in Ironwood, MI.

A hard-working woman, Pat worked at Kodiak Corporation in Bessemer, MI, Briggs and Stratton in Milwaukee, and Ritus Rubber in Milwaukee. Unfortunately, she...

Aug 5, 2023

Mitchell James Perlich 1959 — 2023 BESSEMER, Mich. — Mitchell James Perlich, 64, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He fought bravely for six months with lung cancer, but unfortunately lost that battle. Mitchell was born April 7, 1959, in Marquette, to his parents, Donald Walter Beck and Patricia Anne Perlich-Beck. He...

Jul 27, 2023

Edward "Ed" James Jenkins, 67, of Ironwood, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023.

He was born on March 14, 1956 to Edward F. and Loretta (Cayer) Jenkins in Marquette, Michigan. He was employed by Ropes Gold Mine in Ishpeming and retired from the White Pine Mine. Ed was an outdoorsman who liked spending time at camp,...

Jul 19, 2023

Patricia Ann "Pattie" Maki, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 with family and friends by her side after a 14 month battle with cancer.

Pattie was born on February 20, 1953, the daughter of Michael and Theresa Skoviera, who preceded her in going to Heaven. Pattie attended Norrie grade school and was a 1972...

Jul 18, 2023

Paul Earl Cyr, Ironwood

Paul Cyr, 96, of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away with his family by his side on July 18th, 2023.

He was born August 7th, 1926, to Paul William and Agnes Gertrude (Granger) Cyr.

Paul was a man of many interests, including belonging to the boxing club at Cretin high school...

Jul 11, 2023

Christopher James Ranta, aka Uncle Cool, 37, passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2023.

He was born to Art and Liz Ranta on Christmas night, December 25, 1985.

He attended school in Ironwood until 9th grade and was never shy about the fact that he was a 9th grade dropout who forged his own educational...

Jul 5, 2023

Diana L. Nelson, age 75, resident of Bessemer, Michigan, died Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at her home with her children by her side. Diana was an accomplished musician, playing the piano and organ at Sharon Lutheran Church in Bessemer, Michigan and St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Holgate, Ohio. Known for her optimism and strength, Diana valiantly fought pancreatic cancer...

Jun 27, 2023

Thomas "Tommy" Lester Siewert, age 82 of Mercer, WI, formerly Menomonee Falls, WI, went to the hunting ground in the sky on June 27, 2023, in his beloved Northwoods with his family by his side.

Tom was born on December 5, 1940, in Gleason, WI, and graduated from Custer High School in Milwaukee.

Tom proudly...

Jun 22, 2023

IRONWOOD, Mich. — Doreen Olive Kuker passed away June 22, 2023, one day after her 93 birthday, at

Westgate in Ironwood.

Doreen was born in Ironwood on June 21, 1930, to Percy W. and Olive (Johns) Treloar.

Her parents traveled from overseas Cornwall, England, to Ironwood, Michigan, where they

married.

Jun 13, 2023

Virginia Jean (Ginney) Johnson. 79, passed away on June 13, 2023.

She was born on February 12, 1944, to Eino and Mary (Benetti) Turunen, grew up in Ironwood, and graduated from Saint Ambrose Catholic Highschool in 1962. She joined The Holy Family Convent in southern Wisconsin post high school. Subsequently, she studied at the University of Michigan...

Jun 13, 2023

Robert (Bob) Nylund, age 95, passed away on June 13, 2023 at Villa Maria Hurley, Wisconsin.

Bob was born on June 26, 1927 in Ironwood Michigan to parents William and Helmi (Lake) Nylund. He was a proud World War II veteran, serving in the Navy Seabees in the Pacific Theatre. He was a perpetual salesman and wrote...