Local obituaries for McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home

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...

Jan 22, 2023

John Bunjevac Jr., age 94, entered into eternal rest on January 22nd, 2023, with

his loving family by his side.

John was born on August 18th, 1928, to parents John and Rose (Sacalovich)

Bunjevac of Ironwood (Jesseville location). He attended Ironwood schools,

was an active member in the ROTC program, and...

Jan 19, 2023

Anna M. Olson, 96, of Ironwood Township, passed peacefully at The Villa Maria Nursing Home in Hurley, WI, on January 19, 2023, where she had resided for the past fourteen months.

Anna was born October 23, 1926, in Ironwood, MI. the daughter of

Andrew Joseph Rye, Jr. and Anna LeGeault Rye. Anna was a proud...

Jan 19, 2023

Bessemer – Sydney A. Johnson, 84, of Bessemer, Mich., passed away peacefully with her family by her side on the evening of January 19, 2023. She was born in Sioux City, Iowa, on September 17, 1938, to the late Bee and Agnes (Brown) Morgan.

Sydney was a talented folk artist. She would take walks in the desert,...

Jan 15, 2023

Hurley - Nancy Ann Vaara, 83, of Bessemer, Mich., passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center, Hurley, Wisc. Nancy was born on April 13, 1939, in Ironwood, Mich., to the late Raniero "Spun" and Edith (St. John) Matrella. She grew up in Bessemer and graduated from A. D. Johnston High School, class of...

Jan 5, 2023

Curtis Harold Udd, 8​7, of Ramsay, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Curt was born the son of Harold and Alice (Carlson) Udd on March 15, 1935, in Dollar Bay, Michigan. He was united in marriage with Carol Marie Supercynski together they had two sons; Dennis and Stephen before Carol preceded him in death. Curt...

Dec 28, 2022

Ruth G. Lavoy, 90, of Bessemer, went to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Ruth was born on January 10, 1932, in Bessemer to Julius I. and Lauretta C. (Semmerling) Grabowski. She was a 1949 graduate of A.D. Johnston High School, she attended the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, and went on to receive her Bachelor of...

Dec 22, 2022

MONTREAL, Wis. Gene Anthony Sbraggia, 88, of Montreal, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, December 22, 2022.

Geno was born July 02,1934 in Montreal, to Constantine and Victoria Sbraggia. A graduate of J.E. Murphy, Hurley in1952. Gene married his high school sweetheart Anna Mae Miller on June 26, 1954. Together they welcomed two children, Carol...

Dec 21, 2022

Dale David Ahonen

1972 — 2022

HURLEY, Wis. — Dale David Ahonen, 50, passed away from a massive coronary heart attack Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, in Hurley.

He was born on April 20, 1972, in Waupun, to former Kimball residents David A. Ahonen and Jennifer M. (née Pull) Smith. The family resided there...

Dec 17, 2022

Edward John Wiita, 88 of Iron Belt, a prominent retired longtime businessman and community advocate died Saturday, December 17, 2022.

He was born July 30, 1934, to E. Edward and Violet M. Wiita in Iron Belt, WI. He attended Iron Belt schools, graduating from the Iron Belt High School in 1952. John proudly enlisted in the US...