OBITUARIES
Kim Leroy Weaver
Jul 29, 2022
Kim Leroy Weaver, 52, of Hurley, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 29, 2022. Kim was born on November 9, 1969 in Wausau, Wisconsin to Raymond and Rita (Schilling) Weaver. Kim loved the outdoors, going hunting and fishing. A celebration of life is to take place at a later date. The family has chosen McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home in Ironwood to...
Virginia "Virgie" Carol Karvonen
Jul 22, 2022
Virginia "Virgie" Carol (Mazzon) Karvonen, 90, originally of Ironwood, Michigan, died peacefully Friday, July 22, 2022, at Copperleaf Assisted Living in Wausau, Wis. Virgie was born on June 29, 1932, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Gioachino and Amelia (Forte) Mazzon. She graduated from St. Ambrose High School in 1950. On May 2, 1953, she married Donald Henry Karvonen at...
Kenneth L. Lindquist
Jun 25, 2022
Ironwood, MI-Kenneth L. Lindquist, 96, of Ironwood, died peacefully on Saturday, June 25th, 2022, in the company of his loved ones. He was born January 25th, 1926, in Ironwood, MI, son of Leonard and Lempi (Mary) Lindquist, and graduated from Hurley High School in 1944. He served honorably in the Army Air Corps from April 1944 to November 1945 at...
Alphonse Leuzzo
Jun 24, 2022
Alphonse Leuzzo Jr. - 79 of Bessemer, Michigan passed away on June 24, 2022, at Westgate Nursing Home. He was born the son of Alphonse Leuzzo Sr. and Julio (Giackino) Leuzzo in Wakefield, MI on September 11, 1942. A graduate of Bessemer High School in 1960. In 1962 he joined the Army and served his country honorably until he got...
Nancy Ann Gould
Jun 20, 2022
With the humble acceptance of God's will, we announce the passing of Nancy Gould on June 20, 2022. Please join us for a memorial service to celebrate her life. We will gather together on September 3, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Christ Episcopal Church, 125 North 3rd Street, Bayfield, WI. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you donate to...
Alan John Skelton
Jun 4, 2022
IRONWOOD, MI- Alan John Skelton (70), was called home to be with our Lord on June 4th, 2022. He was born on May 26th, 1952 in Minneapolis MN. He was the eldest son of Howard Reel Skelton jr. (deceased) and Alta Jane (Griese) Hummel (deceased). After earning a degree at Stout State University in Menomonie, WI, he went on to...
Helen B. Carr
Jun 1, 2022
Placerville, Cali. - Helen B. Carr, 99, formerly of Ironwood, Michigan passed away on June 1, 2022. She was born on August 12, 1922, in Ironwood Township on the family farm, the daughter of William and Ada (Kivi) Estola. Helen was married to Weldon "Bill" Carr from Ironwood on December 24, 1942, in California. Helen and Bill lived in San...
Nick Rudolph Pavlovich
May 28, 2022
Ironwood, Mich. - Nick Rudolph Pavlovich went to meet his beautiful wife, Carol, in heaven on Saturday, May 28. 2022 . He couldn't wait any longer, even though his family wanted him to stay. Nick lived a long, rich life. He was born on May 14, 1927, in Ironwood to John and Mary (Jelich) Pavlovich. He joined two older brothers,...
Betty Rands
May 28, 2022
Ironwood, Mich. - Betty "Mabel" Rands, 96, of Bessemer, Michigan passed away on May 28, 2022, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community. Betty was born in Ironwood on August 8, 1925, the daughter of Reginald and Lillian (Tremain) Tippett. She attended school in Ironwood and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1943. She was employed in...
Joanna L. Huber
May 25, 2022
Joanna L. Huber, 93, of Hurley, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at the Villa Maria Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. Joanna was born on October 21, 1928, to Leo F. and Eloise (Church) Dare in Owosso, Michigan. She was united in marriage with Richard Duane Huber on November 29, 1947, in Evart, Michigan. Joanna enjoyed ceramics...
Walter Kusz
May 19, 2022
Ironwood, Mich. -Walter James Kusz, 100, of Ironwood, passed on to eternal life on May 19, 2022 at Westgate Nursing Home. Walter was born on March 2, 1922 in Ironwood Township, the son of Joseph and Magdelena (Knopik) Kusz. He was a 1940 graduate of Luther L. Wright High School and attended Gogebic Community College. On July 26, 1952, he...
Mary K. Morrison
May 18, 2022
Ironwood, Mich. - Mary K. Morrison, 76, of Ironwood, Michigan went home to Jesus on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Mary was born on February 17, 1946, in the Copper Country. She was the adopted daughter of the late William and Katherine (Helmi) Sormunen of Chassell, Michigan. She graduated from Chassel High School and later in life she earned her degree...
Susan K. Averitt
May 17, 2022
Ironwood, Mich. - Susan K. Averitt, 75, of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2022. On February 9, 1947, Sue was born in Ironwood, Michigan, the daughter of the late Eugene and Ann (Lopez) Jacquart. She attended school in Ironwood and graduated from St. Ambrose High School in 1965. Sue then attended Gogebic Community College and worked as...
Edgar Bielecki
May 16, 2022
Edgar A. Bielecki, 87, of Bessemer, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. Edgar was born on October 15, 1934, to Anton and Mary (Soyka) Bielecki in Bessemer. He was a 1953 graduate of A.D. Johnston High School. Edgar went on to serve in the US Army, and he spent 18 months in Alaska as...
Grace Mariani
May 16, 2022
Hurley, Wisc. - Grace Mariani (Gregory), 92, of Ironwood, Michigan passed away on May 16, 2022, peacefully at the Villa Maria Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. Grace was born on December 1, 1929, in Ironwood, Michigan, the daughter of Joseph and Hedwig (Raymond) Gregory. She was married to Joseph Mariani on August 25, 1951. She was an excellent cook...
Jason Asunto
May 9, 2022
Wausau, Wisc.. - Jason "Lard" Asunto,48, of Bessemer, Michigan passed away after a lengthy illness on Monday, May 9, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Ironwood, Michigan on October 20, 1973 in Ironwood, Michigan, the son of Thomas and Susan (Orhn) Asunto. He attended local schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High...
Robert Hill
May 5, 2022
Robert "Rob" Todd Hill passed away unexpectedly in his home in Ironwood Township on the morning of May 5, 2022, after a long battle with cardiovascular disease. He had spent time with family and his children in the days preceding his passing. Robert was born on in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Vernon and Pearl (Mayo) Hill. He spent much...
Patricia E. Ekmark
May 2, 2022
Patricia E. Ekmark, 82, of Hurley, died Monday, May 2, 2022, in Duluth, Minnesota at St. Mary's-Essentia Health, where she was undergoing rehabilitation from major back surgery. She was born July 13, 1939, in Ironwood, Michigan, the daughter of the late Earl Shouldice and Esther Bodas. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1957. She was married to...
Patricia Simmons
Apr 29, 2022
Patricia "Pat" Simmons, 86, of Pardeeville, Wisconsin passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022, with her family by her side. Pat was born on March 17, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Emil and Violet (Gargaro) Larsen Pat married the love of her life, Stanley "Tom" Simmons on June 14, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois She worked at Jewel, SmithKline,...
Colleen Marie Peterson
Apr 25, 2022
Ironwood Township, Mich. - Colleen Marie Peterson, 68, of Ironwood Township, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022, at her home. Colleen was born on November 27, 1953, in Ironwood, the daughter of Clarence and Lucille ((Danowski) Peterson. McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home of Ironwood is assisting the family.
