Local obituaries for McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home

Dec 4, 2025

Martha Marie Schill, 75, of Hurley, passed away peacefully with her family at her side, on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Martha was born on March 21, 1950, in Wisconsin Rapids, to Luke and Veronica (Kundinger) Arnold. She was an active and faithful member of the Ironwood Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. She volunteered her...

Dec 3, 2025

Gene Jaster, 85, of Hurley, flew away with the angels on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at his home, with his family by his side.

Gene was born the son of Raymond and Sylvia (Hill) Jaster on March 18, 1940, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1959 and was honorably discharged in 1963....

Nov 30, 2025

Karen Jean Henning, 80, of Hurley, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025.

Karen was born the daughter of Martin and Jennie (Maki) on November 22, 1945, at Newport Hospital in Ironwood. She was a 1963 graduate of Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. Over the years, Karen worked for her own stores, Bit O'...

Nov 29, 2025

Grace Dianna Pankhurst passed away on November 29, 2025, at the age of 62.

She was known for her kindness, resiliency, and wonderful sense of humor. She enjoyed the outdoors, animals,

traveling, and learning new languages. Grace dedicated her career to helping others through her work at the Ironwood Area School District, Gogebic Community Mental...

Nov 29, 2025

Elizabeth Lynn "Betty" Johnson (née Schiavetti), a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, at the age of 78. Betty was known for her unwavering faith, her enduring spirit, her creative hobbies, and her knack for finding the very best deals.

Born on September 16, 1947, Betty was a lifelong resident of...

Nov 16, 2025

Kenneth Wyka, 54, of Montreal, Wisconsin, passed away on November 16, 2025, unexpectedly due to health-related issues in Escanaba, Michigan, with his canine companion, Jimmer, by his side.

Kenneth (Ken) Alan Wyka was born June 7th, 1971, to Marge and Richard (Pat) Wyka in Dearborn, Michigan. Ken grew up in Dearborn, Michigan, and was a dedicated athlete...

Nov 12, 2025

Harvey Clyde Coxey Jr., 103, of Mercer passed away on November 11, 2025 on Veteran's Day, as a WWII US Navy veteran service 1943 to 1946.

Harvey was born the son of Harvey Sr. and Vera (Schwartz) Coxey on July 8, 1922 in Hurley, Wisconsin. He attended Carey elementary school and graduated from L.L. Wright High School...

Nov 9, 2025

Dale Robert Koehmstedt, Jr., 38, of Ironwood, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.

Dale was born the son of Dale Koehmstedt, Sr., and Lisa Lotzer on January 19, 1987, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. He was a graduate of A.D. Johnson High School in...

Nov 8, 2025

Milton Michael Mandelin, 96, of Iron Belt, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley.

Milton was born on March 7, 1929, in Iron Belt to Arthur and Emma (Herlevi) Mandelin. He graduated from Iron Belt High School in 1947 and later moved to Milwaukee, where he...

Nov 7, 2025

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in Ironwood, with Pastor Nicole Hanson-Lynn officiating on SATURDAY, November 29, 2025. Interment services are being planned in the spring at Sunset Acres.

Charlene Joann Lintonen, 84, of Ashland and formerly of Ironwood, passed away...

Oct 29, 2025

Raymond Edward Begalle, 97, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 29, 2025, at the Villa Maria Rest Home in Hurley, WI.

Born on November 27, 1927, in Ironwood, MI, Ray was the son of John and Mathilda (Shiffra) Begalle. He was a lifelong resident of Ironwood and a proud graduate of Ironwood...

Oct 28, 2025

John H. "Jack" Klopatek, 93, of Mercer, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

John was born on May 3, 1932, in Milwaukee, the son of John F. and Veronica (Herman) Klopatek. He was a graduate of Pulaski High School in Milwaukee and proudly served his country in the U.S....

Oct 22, 2025

Daniel Stella, 83, of Hurley, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Danny was born on March 10, 1942, in Bessemer, Michigan, to the late Mae (Barrett) and Albert (Birch) Stella. Danny attended the Cary School, St. Mary's, and was a 1960 graduate of the J.E. Murphy High School.

Dan was a proud...

Oct 14, 2025

Justin Goode, age 36, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away suddenly on October 14, 2025. He was born on November 5, 1988, in Oberlin, Ohio, to Janet and Kevin Goode. A lifelong resident of Lorain, Justin graduated from Clearview High School in 2006.

From a young age, Justin had a deep love for sports. From the time he...

Oct 7, 2025

Janice Marie Johnson, age 87, of Upson, WI, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Jan was born on May 28, 1938, in Milwaukee, WI. At the age of 15, she moved to Upson, where she attended and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School, Class of 1956. She began...

Oct 4, 2025

Patricia F. (Nagro) Stever, 75, of Montreal, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital.

Patricia was born on October 6, 1949, in Ironwood, the daughter of John and Bridget (Borca) Nagro. She was a 1967 graduate of J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley. On October 11, 1969, Patricia was united in marriage to...

Sep 26, 2025

Gloria M. Stella, 79, of Hurley, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 26, 2025.

Gloria was born on May 30, 1946, to Italo and Mary (Minelli) Stella in Ironwood. She was a graduate of J.E Murphy High School.

Gloria enjoyed the simple joys of life, including plastic canvassing,...

Sep 20, 2025

Kristina S. Skaggs, age 48, of Ironwood, and formerly of Brea, California, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 20, 2025.

She was born on October 8, 1976, in California to Paul Skaggs and Mary Dennison. Kristina had a big heart and a fun-loving spirit. She was an avid fan of the LA Angels, enjoyed...

Sep 11, 2025

Lisa (Thurk) Besaw, age 64, of Mercer, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025.

Born on May 13, 1961, in the Sugar Bush area to Russell and Phyllis (Guyette) Thurk, Lisa grew up with a strong work ethic and a love for family that carried throughout her life. After graduating from New London High School, she...

Sep 6, 2025

Eric Stanley Oman, 96, a beloved long-time resident of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, at The Shores of Lake Phalen in Maplewood, Minnesota, surrounded by family. Born the eldest of six children to Stanley and Frances Oman, Eric lived a life rooted in craftsmanship, community, and family.

In July 1955, Eric married Norma...