Local obituaries for McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home

Oct 25, 2021

Dorothy Bernice Wyzlic, 90, passed away in her sleep at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center on October 25, 2021, where she had been a resident for the past six years.

She was born to Polish immigrants, Kostec and Magdalena (Mankowski) Wyzlic of Lake Avenue in Ironwood, Michigan on November 21, 1930.

She graduated from...

Oct 22, 2021

Rosalyn V. "Rose"Tiessen, 92, of Ironwood went to be with our Lord from the Covid-19 virus on October 22, 2020, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood. On November 9, 1927, she was born in Duluth, Minnesota, the daughter of Albert and Hannah (Svedlund) Tenney. Rose is survived by her sons, David (Cheri) Hammerstrom, John (Debbie) Lunke,...

Oct 21, 2021

Daniel Koeppel, 74, died at home on Thursday, October 21, 2021.

He was born on May 25, 1947 in Antigo, WI to the late Norbert and Caroline (Lex) Koeppel.

Dan graduated from Antigo High School in 1965. He was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War (1966-1968).

In his younger...

Oct 19, 2021

Katherine Karjala-Johnson, 97, of Ironwood passed away on October 19, 2021, at Westgate Nursing Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood.

She was born on December 10, 1923, in Ironwood, the daughter of Antonio and Antonia (Dal Degan) Benetti. She attended school at St. Ambrose High School graduation June 2, 1940. She then attended Gogebic Community College...

Oct 15, 2021

Jean Eleanore (Swanson) Lewis, 92, of Shawano, Wisconsin, formally of Hurley, Wisconsin, died October 15, 2021, in Shawano, Wisconsin, with her family by her side.

Jean was born August 15, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late Clifford & Laila (Asunto) Swanson. Jean's ancestors were pioneer residents of Ironwood, Michigan. She attended schools in Winegar, Wisconsin...

Oct 13, 2021

Dorothy Catherine Berg, 96, of Saxon, Wisconsin passed away on October 13, 2021, at Ashland Health Services with her family and beloved dog at her side.

She was born on October 26, 1924, in Ironwood, Michigan, the daughter of Joseph and Ella (Lamerand) Zuchowski. She attended both grade school and high school in Saxon. She was a...

Oct 13, 2021

It is with great sadness the family of Kevin Lahti announce his passing Oct. 13, 2021. Kevin was born on Aug. 23, 1976 to Steve Lahti and Terri Rosen Aimers, growing up in Ironwood, Michigan. Kevin went to high school at Luther L. Wright High School and graduated the class of 1994.

Growing up, Kevin enjoyed baseball,...

Oct 13, 2021

Rockney Bernard Johnson, 83, of Mercer passed away on October 13, 2021

Rocky was born on September 16, 1938, the son of Bernard and Antoinette (Filippini) Johnson in Bessemer, Michigan. After graduating from high school, he entered the Air Force, where he was stationed in Iceland. After he left the service, he moved from Milwaukee to Ironwood...

Oct 8, 2021

Dorothy Margaret Fern (Schultz) Snow, 96, of Mercer passed away on October 8, 2021 in Mercer, Wisconsin.

Dorothy was born in Blue Island, Illinois on January 17, 1925, to Henry and Louella (Reichert) Schultz

She met Robert Snow as a pen pal during World War II, and they were married on November 27, 1945. He...

Oct 7, 2021

Dorothy Bunjevac, 93, of Ironwood, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley.

Dorothy was born to John and Genevieve (Armata) Cisewski on May 18, 1928, in Ironwood and raised in Montreal, Wisconsin.

She met and married Steve Bunjevac on July 26,1946. He preceded her in...

Sep 21, 2021

Denise Ann Osterholm, 75, passed on September 21, 2021, at St. Mary's in Duluth. Denise was born to father, Ragner Axel and mother, Kathryn "Lucy" Lucille (Freeman) Osterholm on May 6, 1946, both deceased. Denise, an Ironwood native spent the last 15 years living in Minnesota. She lived a very vivacious life. She loved to travel to her home in...

Sep 21, 2021

Brent C. Adams, 54, of Ironwood and previously of Superior, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at his home. Brent was born the son of Kenneth and Jean "Myrna" (Pellinen) Adams on February 28, 1967 in Little Fork, MN. He was united in marriage on April 24, 1992 to Charleen Coleman in Superior. Brent enjoyed deer hunting, playing cards,...

Sep 19, 2021

Dominic M. Ciatti Jr. Hayward, WI. October 9th, 1963 - September 19th, 2021 Born in Ironwood, MI to Dominic and Judith Ciatti of Montreal, WI. Dominic (Dom) was united in marriage to Helena M. Smith in July of 1983 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montreal, WI. Dom and Helena were blessed with four children including Nichole (Dan) Nordhaugen...

Sep 18, 2021

Hurley, Wisc. - Julia Ann (Perlich) Rosa, 98, of Ironwood and Hurley passed away Saturday evening September 18, 2021, after a long and fabulous life. Julia, or Julie as she was known, was one of a kind and ahead of her time! A feminist (telling her daughters to grow themselves first before they got married), a fashionista (leopard was one...

Sep 16, 2021

Karen E. Wedenoja, 81, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation, and Assisted Living Community Home in Ironwood. Karen was born on August 15, 1940 in Wakefield, Michigan, the daughter of James and Eloise (Hopkins) Minier.. She was united in marriage with Melvin C. Wedenoja on November 2, 1968 in Ironwood. Together with...

Sep 14, 2021

Dennis M. "Denny" Blomberg of Hurley passed away on September 14, 2021, at his home with his family present following a longtime battle with COPD. He was born on May 16, 1945, in Ironwood Michigan to Arthur and Clara "Mickey" (nee Behrendt) Blomberg. He attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood graduating in 1963. He was united in marriage...

Sep 13, 2021

Rita Ann (Lesco) Searle, 90, of Ironwood passed away peacefully on Monday, September 13, 2021, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center. Rita was born on July 26, 1931, the daughter of Joseph and Josephine (Cvengros) Lesco. She was the only child but spent her childhood surrounded by many loving aunts and uncles. She attended Norrie Elementary School in...

Sep 9, 2021

David Lee Oja, 64, a lifelong resident of Ironwood, Michigan died unexpectedly on September 9, 2021, from complications of open-heart surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. David was born on January 26, 1957, in Ironwood to Edwin and Sylvia (Siirila) Oja. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1975. David was a Lumber Grader who worked...

Sep 7, 2021

Mark A. Wisnewski, 67, of Highland, Illinois passed away on September 7, 2021, in Hurley, Wisconsin. A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 17th at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Cemetery in Hurley, Wisconsin. The family has chosen McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home to honor Mark's legacy of life.

Sep 5, 2021

Daniel E. Waters was born to eternal life on September 5th, 2021 at the age of 71. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jo Ann Waters. He is survived by his loving children, Tammy Lawrence, Joseph (Rachel) Lawrence, and Danielle Bree; as well as ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three brothers, nephews,...