Local obituaries for McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home

Mar 26, 2023

On March 26, 2023, Jon Allen Pudas of Hurley, Wisconsin – beloved husband, father, and friend – passed away at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Jon was born on February 22, 1953 in Ironwood, Michigan to Arnold and Dagmar (Anderson) Pudas. From an early age, Jon developed an affinity for...

Mar 17, 2023

Helen Graykoski was born on August 26, 1921, to Bruno and Romanda (Kowalkoski) Sobolewski on the

family farm in North Ironwood, Michigan. Her birth was attended by the midwife, Mrs. Lee Lindquist.

Helen died on March 17, 2023, in her apartment at Dove Assisted Living in Barron, WI, lovingly attended

to by Dove's...

Mar 13, 2023

Terry Hoyt, 77, of Lac du Flambeau passed away on March 13, 2023.

Born Robert Terry Hoyt to Lillian Verna and Robert E. Hoyt in Joliet, Illinois on March 27, 1945. Terry attended undergraduate college at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. It was here he met his first wife Barbara Dickinson and Terry's son Spenser Hoyt was...

Mar 12, 2023

Albert "Buzz" George Burzinski, 92, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth on Sunday, March 12, 2023.

Buzz was born in Iron Belt, Wisconsin on February 16, 1931 to Andrew and Kathryn (Betro) Burzinski. He attended Iron Belt schools and graduated in 1949. He proudly enlisted in...

Mar 11, 2023

Mayme Ingeri Pauline Usitalo (nee Reini) passed away at Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc, Michigan on March 11, 2023.

Mayme was born November 17, 1935 in Ironwood, Michigan, the daughter of Katherine (Alavarvi) and Walter Reini. She attended Roosevelt grade school and graduated in 1953 from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. On March 30, 1955,...

Mar 5, 2023

IRONWOOD, Mich.: Lorraine (née Grzesiak) Luczak, 94, was surrounded by her loved ones when she left for her eternal life on Sunday, March 5, 2023.

Lorraine was born January 18, 1929, in Ironwood to Joseph and Anna (Cychosz) Grzesiak. She graduated from St. Ambrose High School and met her future husband, Edward Luczak, at St. Michael's Catholic...

Mar 3, 2023

Donna Marie Nasi, 93, of Hurley, died at her home with her loving family beside her on March 3, 2023.

She was born January 29, 1930, in Hayward, Wisconsin, the daughter of Lester and Kathryn (Dezanko) Compton. Attended Ashland grade school and graduated from Ashland High School.

Her family was always at the center of...

Feb 28, 2023

Daniel Ralph Swett, 65 of Wakefield, Mi. has gone home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, after a battle with liver cancer.

Danny was born on November 27, 1957, in Rhinelander, Wi. To the late Ralph Ray and Eva Lillian Swett.

Danny was an avid hunter and fisherman and...

Feb 26, 2023

Mercer – William B. "Wilbur" Mennell, 72, of Mercer, Wisc., passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at his home.

Wilbur was born on December 3, 1950, in Maywood, IL., to the late Frank and Florence (Schuster) Mennell. He grew up in Maywood and graduated from Proviso East High School, class of 1969 and from the College...

Feb 22, 2023

Mercer – Gary W. Schlais, our beloved friend, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, to his eternal reward. Gary is now with friends and family, who previously departed, including his mother, Marian Schlais; father, WWI Veteran Dean Schlais; and brother, Dean Schlais, Jr.

Chicago was Gary's childhood home, and he enjoyed spending time at their family...

Feb 20, 2023

Ironwood – David Pasqualucci, 78, of Ironwood, Mich., passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023.

He was born on September 23, 1944, in Ironwood to the late Albino and Bertha (Przekop) Pasqualucci.

David grew up in Ironwood and graduated from Ironwood High School, class of 1962. After graduation, he attended Gogebic Community College, where he...

Feb 20, 2023

Mercer – Alfred S. "Lefty" Chaney, 92, of Mercer, Wisc., passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at Mount View Care Center/North Central Health Care, Wausau, Wisc.

Lefty was born on August 8, 1930, in Crandon, Wisc. to the late Sidney and Annabelle (Minton) Chaney. He grew up and lived in Mercer throughout his life until he...

Feb 19, 2023

Carol Ann Trethewey (Endrizzi), 87, of Washburn, WI died on February 19th, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center in Ashland, WI. Carol was born in Hibbing, MN to Ben and Pauline (Calvi) Endrizzi on December 26th, 1935. She grew up in Pence and Hurley, WI, graduating from Lincoln High School in Hurley and Wisconsin State College at Superior. She started...

Feb 15, 2023

Ernest R. "Bob" Johnson of Bessemer, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 15, after a three-year battle with Kidney cancer.

Bob was born in Ironwood, MI, on February 5, 1941, to Ernest and Alyce Johnson. A proud Swede, he loved the UP and the wonderful things this area has to offer.

Growing up on his Grandfather's...

Feb 14, 2023

Hurley – Florence "Flossy" Korpela, 93, of Hurley, Wisc.

With great sadness in our hearts, we announce the death of Florence "Flossy" Korpela. She passed away with her niece, Margaret (Lanny) and her granddaughter, Amber by her side on February 14, 2023.

She was born on September 13, 1929, in South Carey, Hurley, Wisc., the...

Feb 12, 2023

Ironwood - John J Kasieta, 90, of Ironwood, Mich., died on Sunday, February 12, 2023.

He was born on June 19, 1932, in Ironwood to the late Antoni and Stella (Borowski) Kasieta.

He is survived by his children, Diane Buchko, Robert Kasieta, and Jauneen Hoyt.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Feb 7, 2023

Myrna Mae Lauzon

(May 8, 1931 – February 7, 2023)

Myrna Mae Lauzon, 91, of Ironwood, Mich., passed away on Tuesday , February 7, 2023

at Aspirus Grand View Hospital in Ironwood.

She was born in Pence, WI, on May 8, 1931, the daughter of Louis and Frances (Chiapuzio)

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Feb 3, 2023

Eva (DiGregorio) Ursini, 89, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side. She was born in 1933 in the small Italian farming village of Capistrano, Italy, to Antonio and Carmela (Santini) DiGregório. Eva married James Ursini in 1957, then immigrated to the US, settling in Ironwood, where she resided for the remainder of her...

Jan 31, 2023

Stephen Andrew Wills, age 56, went to be with the Lord on January 31, 2023. He was a resident

of Gogebic Care Facility in Wakefield, Michigan.

Stephen was born to Kenneth and Irene Wills on February 5, 1966, in Ironwood, Michigan. He

attended Norrie Grade School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High...

Jan 28, 2023

Ironwood, Michigan - Charles Joseph Semo Sr., 69, of Ironwood, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at home with his loving family by his side following a courageous battle with cancer.

Charlie was born July 5, 1953, in Ironwood, Michigan, the son of Joseph R. Sr. and Mary Lou Semo. Charlie attended local grade schools and...