Local obituaries for McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home

Apr 14, 2026

Andrew George Merrill, 77, of White Pine, Michigan, passed away on April 14, 2026, at his home. Andy was born on November 30, 1948, in Dagget, Michigan, to Lucille and Lafayette Merrill on their family’s farm. 

He was the oldest of seven children. In 1954, his family moved to White Pine, Michigan. After graduation, Andy served 6 years in the Navy...

Apr 11, 2026

Joan Carroll Cyr, 93, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Villa Maria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Hurley.

Joan was born on June 29, 1932, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to John and Ethel (Leonard) LaClair. She attended St Columba Catholic School and graduated from Wilson High School as an Honor Student. She helped her mother...

Apr 8, 2026

Gail Judith Kniska (nee Polso), 86, of Hurley, passed away on April 8, 2026, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. Born on July 28, 1939, in Ironwood, MI., Gail was the beloved daughter of Anselm and Aili (Hill) Polso. She attended JE Murphy School in Hurley, graduating in 1957, and was on the National Honor Society.

Gail married William Kniska on August 23,...

Mar 20, 2026

Donna Jean Holmes, 82, of Bessemer, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026.

Donna was born on October 10, 1943, in Winfied, Kansas, to Birger E. and Olga (Heikkila) Ringwall, shortly before her family relocated to Ironwood. She graduated as valedictorian of the Luther L. Wright High School Class of 1961 and went on to earn her bachelor's degree in mathematics...

Mar 19, 2026

Irene Sarah Halverson, 95, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Villa Maria Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hurley.

Irene was born the daughter of Louis and Mary (Diulio) Lopez on June 4, 1930. Irene was a US Air Force veteran who served as a nurse. She was united in marriage to...

Mar 9, 2026

Therese Germain Organist (Nee Niemsyk), 90, passed away March 9, 2026, at Westgate Nursing Home in Ironwood, Michigan, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's.

Therese was born in Ironwood to Frank and Germain Niemsyk in 1935. While attending high school in Ironwood, she met and fell in love with Gene Organist of Mercer and married right after...

Feb 27, 2026

Dale Margaret Ballone, 86, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Canal View Nursing Home in Hancock.

Dale was born on July 22, 1939, in Wakefield, the daughter of Oscar and Eleanor (Lepsito) Johnson. She graduated from Wakefield High School in 1957 and went on to attend cosmetology school in Detroit before returning...

Feb 23, 2026

Darrell Paul Robinson, 71, of Hurley, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

"Paul" was born on March 29, 1954, in Hurley to Sylvester R. and Janet M. (Sunie) Robinson. He was a graduate of Hurley High School. He worked as a manager for The Alley stores in Chicago, and later...

Feb 12, 2026

Gretchen Leslie Johnson, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home in Mercer, Wisconsin, on February 12, 2026, after a lengthy battle with cancer. 

Gretchen was born on May 23, 1946, to Leslie and Miriam Wanink of Wakefield, Michigan, and was the oldest of seven children. With her quick wit and wonderful sense of humor, she often jokingly referred to herself...

Feb 12, 2026

Diane Jenko, age 81, passed away on February 12th at Westgate Nursing home, surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Roger, and their 4 children: Yvonne Canalia, Michelle (Guy) Trier, Robert (Kerrie) Jenko, and Angela (Darren) Vanderheyden. She was a grandmother to Rachael (Marcus) Behrendt, Korrie (Erik) Frank, Nolan (Nina) Vanderheyden,...

Feb 1, 2026

Ironwood MI - Papa would like you all to know that his work here is done. In the quiet afternoon hours of February 1st, 2026, he received the call - the call for Papa to let us go.

The call to reunite with his beloved wife, Beatrice Anne (Longrie) Keech; his children and stepchildren; his grandchildren; his...

Jan 26, 2026

Robert "Bob" Francis Samardich, 64, of Gile, passed away on January 26, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN following long, difficult health challenges.

Bob was born on May 20, 1961, in Minneapolis and was the beloved son of George Robert and Barbara Jean (Goodrich) Samardich. He graduated in the class of 1979 at Cooper High...

Jan 24, 2026

John Gilbert "Gil" Kangas, 95, passed away peacefully on Jan. 24, 2026, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota.

Gil was born on April 10, 1930, in Queen's, New York, New York, the son of John and Tynne Kangas, six months after the "Great Crash of 1929."

He graduated from Escanaba High School in...

Jan 22, 2026

Donald M. Bugni, 79, of Hudson, Wisconsin, and formerly of Hurley, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Comforts of Home Assisted Living in Hudson.

Don was born on April 4, 1946, in Ironwood, Michigan, to James and Marianne (Celli) Bugni. He attended St. Mary's elementary school, graduated from J.E Murphy High School, and went...

Jan 20, 2026

Perchta (Pat) Norman, 88, of Ironwood, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Westgate Nursing Home.

Pat was born on January 29th, 1937, in Hohenerxleben, Germany, to her loving parents Margareta 'Greta' (Thedens) Rieger and Johann 'Hans' Rieger.

Perchta was the oldest of four siblings, as was her mother (Margareta Rieger), and she...

Jan 12, 2026

Beverly "Bev" Ann (Savant) Beauchamp, age 88, our beloved mother and grandmother, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 12, 2026, at her home in Anoka, Minnesota.

Bev was born on September 9, 1937, in Hurley, Wisconsin, to the late James "Jim" and Lena (Piazza) Savant. She attended grade school at St. Mary's...

Jan 10, 2026

Tye Alexander Hampton, age 63, died of natural causes at his home in Bessemer, Michigan, on Saturday, January 10, 2026. He was born on September 4, 1962, to Charles and Audrey Hampton in Joliet, Illinois.

Survivors include his daughter, Alexis Adamski, and two grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters: Toni Piller of Mendota, Illinois, and Tina Meyer...

Jan 9, 2026

Ardith Janette Nass, age 90, of Windom, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society in Windom, MN.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., followed by funeral services at 10:30 a.m., at the First Presbyterian Church in Windom, MN.

There will also...

Jan 7, 2026

Gary Bruce Smith, 77, of Lake Nebagamon, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his home.

Gary was born the son of Gordon and Enid (Hockick) Smith in Ironwood, Michigan, on November 19, 1947. After graduation, Gary served in the US Army in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968, until he received an honorable discharge. On September...

Jan 6, 2026

Russell Ray Buccanero, 69, of Iron Belt, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, in Minocqua.

Russell is survived by his wife, Jill, and his two sons, Jacob (Jessie) and Ethan (Rose); seven grandchildren; three siblings; special nephew, Brad; along with nieces, cousins, aunts, and uncles.

No services are taking place at this time.