Local obituaries for McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home

May 10, 2023

Jon "Tony" Anthony Calgaro, 50, of Hurley, passed away on May 10, 2023 at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital.

He was born on August 29, 1972 in Sturgis, Michigan to Gerald and Mary (Vittone) Calgaro. Tony enjoyed fishing and spending time in nature. He had a loving family at SuperOne in Ironwood where he worked. Tony was a man...

May 8, 2023

Mary Ann Mattson, 76, of Iron Belt, moved to her Heavenly home on Monday, May 8, 2023 at the Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill.

Mary was born on April 2, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois to Edward and Patricia (Cox) Matusewic. Mary was united in marriage to Jerome "Jerry" on September 5, 1964. Jerry was the center...

May 7, 2023

Cisera C. Salaj, 99, a lifelong resident of Bessemer passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. Cisera was born on October 20, 1923 in Bessemer to Albert and Rose Fillipi. She was a 1941 graduate of A.D. Johnson High School in Bessemer. Right after school Cisera went to work at the Willow Run Bomber...

May 4, 2023

Eileen E. Rantanen, 87, of Wausau, Wisconsin, died peacefully on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Rennes

Health and Rehab Center in Weston, Wisconsin.

Eileen was born on May 12, 1935, in Kimball Township, Hurley, Wisconsin, the daughter of Louis Raymond and Tyyne (Maki) Kivi.

On February 25, 1952, Eileen married Harold Rantanen in...

Apr 30, 2023

Dylan Thomas Conhartoski, 28, of Hurley, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 30, 2023.

Dylan was born on August 16, 1994 to Roman "Muzzy" Jr. and Patti Conhartoski at Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, Michigan. He was a 2012 graduate of the Hurley High School. After graduation, Dylan furthered his education in heavy equipment operation and attended...

Apr 30, 2023

Verona Pauline Swetkovich, 95, of Pence, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital.

Verona was born on March 8, 1928, to George and Anna (Turney) Kaseno in Mellen, Wisconsin. She attended Mellen Schools. She was a cheerleader, prom queen and graduated with the class of 1946. She was united...

Apr 16, 2023

IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — James Thomas "Gunga" Kangas Sr. was born on Jan. 19, 1944, and died on April 16, 2023, at Little Girl's Point with Marie and Bonny by his side.

He grew up on the family farm, north of the airport, and lived with his parents and brother, Leroy, in Ironwood Township. He attended Roosevelt...

Apr 16, 2023

James J. (Jim) Merritt, 80, of Ironwood, MI, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2023, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born on May 11, 1942, in St. Paul, MN, to Justin J. and Cecelia (Tubridy) Merritt. When Jim was six, his family moved to Duluth, MN. Jim attended St. Michael's grade...

Apr 15, 2023

Fredrick James Sandquist, Jr., 70, of Hurley, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023.

Fred was born on November 13, 1952 to Fredrick and Constance (Delmet) Sandquist in Wakefield. Fred worked for Brite Spot Bar in Hurley for many years. He enjoyed bowling, playing pool and some gambling. Fred like to tinker on things in his yard...

Apr 9, 2023

Dr. "Jack" Elmer Fashbaugh, 76, of Ironwood, MI, passed away on April 9, 2023, with his family by his side.

Elmer Jack Fashbaugh was born on November 13, 1946, at Grandview Hospital in Bessemer. He was the first son of Elmer and Esther Marie (Hilke) Fashbaugh. After living his early years around Lake Wissota near Chippewa Falls,...

Apr 8, 2023

Craig Eric Wesenberg passed away unexpectedly in his home in Saxon, WI early in the morning of Saturday, April 8th. Craig was only 48 when he passed, his absence in this world and the lives of his loved ones will create a void that cannot be filled.

Craig was born on July 9, 1974 in Marshfield, WI,...

Apr 1, 2023

Duluth, MN.- Dennis Puisto, 82, of Ironwood, MI passed away April 1st, 2023

Dennis was born in Ironwood, Michigan, on November 16, 1940, the son of Axel and Helvi (Ojanen) Puisto.

He served as a Military Police officer for the Air Force for four years after graduating high school.

After graduating from UW,...

Mar 30, 2023

Evelyn Behrendt passed away on March 30 from complications of a stroke.

She was born on February 28th, the daughter of Eugene and Ellen Ringwall. Evelyn attended Ironwood schools and graduated in 1954. She married Rod W. Behrendt on August 6, 1955 and lived to celebrate their

67th anniversary this past summer.

Evelyn...

Mar 28, 2023

Dennis R. Yunk, 82, of Mercer, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Weston, WI.

Dennis was born the son of Roman and Dorthea (Schlutz) Yunk on June 22, 1940 in Milwaukee, WI.

He will be missed by his wife, Christine Cribb-Yunk; son, Dwight (Joann) Yunk; daughter Andrea...

Mar 27, 2023

We are sad to announce the unexpected passing of James "Jim" Robert Somerville. Born on November 10, 1939. Jim grew up in East Lansing, Michigan.

After graduating from Resurrection High School, he joined the U.S. Navy, serving for two years aboard the U.S.S. Hartley.

Returning from the Navy, Jim attended and graduated from Michigan State...

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,...