Local obituaries for McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home

Sep 5, 2025

Dolores Ann (Bulinski) Stevens, age 94, passed from our earthly life and into the kingdom of heaven in the early morning hours of September 5th, surrounded by her family. She was a current resident of Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Dolores was born on December 17th, 1930, in Ironwood, MI, to Peter and Regena (Dudra) Bulinski...

Sep 3, 2025

Richard Michaels passed away on September 3 in Wausau, Wisconsin, after having lived a full life of 99 years.

He was the son of Samuel and Helen (Satut), Lebanese immigrants who settled in Ironwood in pursuit of the American dream, to forge a better life for their eventual eight children, all of whom preceded Richard in death....

Sep 2, 2025

Pearl Ann Hill, 94, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

Pearl was born on March 9, 1031, to Clyde and Rose (Mercier) Mayo in Chicago, Illinois. Pearl enjoyed cooking, tending to her garden and making flower arrangements, and crafts. She was an avid golfer and golfed into her mid-80s.

Aug 30, 2025

Daniel Thomas Butkiewicz (70), of Montreal, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, in Ironwood, Michigan. He was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois on Halloween of 1954; which always made sense, because he had a way of bringing mischievous fun everywhere he went.

My dad grew up in Gary, Indiana with his adoptive parents, Chester and...

Aug 23, 2025

Kai Snellman Bjorkquist, 81, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital.

Kai was born on September 8, 1943, in Ironwood to Arvid M. and Ella S. (Snellman) Bjorkquist. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School and earned an associate's degree from Gogebic Community College in Ironwood....

Aug 16, 2025

Paulette Ann Sampson had her deepest desire come to pass on Saturday, August 16, 2025, when she peacefully left this world, with her devoted husband by her side, to go home.

She was born on December 27, 1942, the third of eight children, in Negaunee, Michigan, to Paul and Helen Smith, of whom she has two surviving...

Aug 10, 2025

Frank Joseph Tarantino Jr., 76, of Mercer, Wisconsin, formerly of Champaign, Illinois, and Tuscola, Illinois, passed away at home on August 10, 2025.

Frank was born in Chicago on April 13th, 1949, the eldest son of Frank and Florence (Special) Tarantino.

Frank graduated from St. Laurence High School in Oak Lawn, IL, and attended Eastern...

Aug 5, 2025

Ironwood – Heidi Marie Lehto, 58, of Ironwood, Mich., passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, Wisc.

She was born on July 10, 1967, in Laona, Wisc., to the late Howard and Donna (Brooks) Dumke.

Heidi cheered with passion for the Green Bay Packers, sang along to every Garth Brooks...

Jul 30, 2025

Novella Jean Bartol, age 94, died on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

Novella was born in Van Buren, Maine, to Louis and Alma (Sirois) Dubay on February 23, 1931.

Novella attended school in Van Buren until moving to Portland, Maine, where she graduated from Cathedral High School.

Novella joined the Women's Army Corp (WACs)...

Jul 5, 2025

Marian Pavlovich, age 93, long-time Ironwood resident, passed away on July 5, 2025 in Chanhassen, Minnesota where she had lived since 2020.

Born on May 5, 1932, Marian was the eldest child of Anton and Rose (Zarimba) Gust. She credited her parents for her deep faith and commitment to family and helping others. Her years growing up...

Jun 27, 2025

Lila Sorvari, 104, of Hurley, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Villa Maria Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Lila was born on January 29, 1921, in the town of Carey, the daughter of the late Ed and Mary (Flankilla) Hakala. She was united in marriage to Walter Sorvari, who preceded her in death in...

Jun 26, 2025

Robert (Bob) Innes, 83, passed away with family by his side on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Hilltop Nursing Home in Watkins, MN.

Robert James Innes was born November 6, 1941, in Ashland, WI to Marvin and Barbara (Barr) Innes. He graduated from Saxon High School, and then proudly served in the Air Force. After his service,...

Jun 25, 2025

Ronald "Woodzy" Roy McIntyre, 84, of Ironwood, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.

Ron was born on September 21, 1940, in L'Anse, Michigan, to Roy and Marian (Ross) McIntyre. He worked as a miner at the White Pine Mine until his retirement. In 1967, Ron was united in marriage...

Jun 18, 2025

Judith Ann "Judy" Haeger - passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 18th, 2025.

She was born on September 16th, 1947 to Bonita and William Nemacheck and grew up alongside siblings Pat, Sue and Tom Nemacheck. She was a graduate of St. Francis de Sales High School in Detroit, MI, and still counts some of those classmates as...

Jun 17, 2025

Richard L. Golombiski, 72, of Ironwood, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

Richard was born on February 20, 1953, in Wakefield, Michigan, to John and Olive (Russ) Golombiski. He was united in marriage with Terena Thew on July 8, 1997, in Ironwood.

Ricky was a jack of...

Jun 10, 2025

David Lee Leinon, 76, of Iron Belt, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the Villa Maria Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley.

Dave was born July 4, 1948, in Ironwood, Mich., to Raymond and Lillian (Vanderschagan) Leinon. After graduating from Hurley High School in 1966, he went on to earn a bachelor's degree in forestry...

Jun 8, 2025

Ruth Agnes Worlin, 92, of Victoria, Minnesota, and formerly of Saxon, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, surrounded by her family as she went to be with the Lord.

Ruth was born on January 4, 1933, in Buffalo, South Dakota, to Waino and Anna Mary Tilus. She married Armus John Worlin on April 26, 1952,...

Jun 4, 2025

Marci M. Uremovich, 79, of Hurley, Wisconsin, dedicated daughter, wife, mother, sister, mother-in-law, grand-mother-in-law, auntie, grandmother, great grandmother, friend, and compassionate caretaker to many, passed away unexpectedly at her home on June 4th, 2025.

Marci's single most important personal desire in life contributed to the deep love she expressed toward her family, a selfless motivation rooted entirely...

Jun 2, 2025

IRONWOOD, MI — Jerry W. Gallo, age 69, of Ironwood, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital.

Jerry was born on June 12, 1955, in Ironwood to John and Ellen (Haapala) Gallo. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1973. On August 13, 1977, Jerry was united in marriage with Diane...

May 28, 2025

Linda Jean Hamrick, 77, of Mercer, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from COPD.

Linda was born on August 30, 1947, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to Lawrence and Elaine (Kuball) Glerum. She graduated from St. Joseph's High School in Kenosha in 1965.

In her youth, Linda embraced life with joy...