Local obituaries for McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home

Feb 4, 2025

Virginia E. Hahn, 91, of Mercer, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

She was born on December 2, 1933 in Gordon, Wisconsin to John Armstrong and Minnie Crocker. On Aug. 30, 1952, she was married to Edward Henry Hahn at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hayward by the late Msgr. Kalandyck. Ginny...

Feb 1, 2025

Barbara Gibbons died unexpectedly February 1 at her home in Kimball, WI following a brief illness.

Barb was born May 6, 1949 in Detroit Lakes, MN to the late Jack and Helen (Thompson) Benshoof. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a BA in English in 1971 then went to work teaching junior high English in...

Jan 29, 2025

Katherine "Kay" Helen (Grivicich) Sibley, 96,  passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility with her family by her side.

She was born January 1, 1929, to the late Robert and Mandy (Pocrnic) Grivicich in Jesseville. On September 6, 1946, she married Raymond Warren Sibley. They raised their 6 children in Wakefield,...

Jan 24, 2025

Arthur Lee Wayne Richardson, 46, of Ironwood, passed away at his home on Friday, January 24, 2025, after his battle with cancer.

Wayne was born the son of Travis Sr. and Carol Richardson in Long Beach, California on April 11, 1978. He loved the outdoors, spending time at Lake Superior, going camping and fishing, and watching movies....

Jan 21, 2025

Geraldine A. Tuma 80, of Ironwood Township passed away on Tuesday January 21, 2025 at her home surrounded by family.

Geri was born the daughter of Gerald "Jerry" and Emily M.(Jacquart) Eifolla on April 4, 1944 in Ironwood. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood and then received her Associates in Business degree from...

Jan 20, 2025

Pauline "Polly" J. Haanpaa, 89, of Ironwood Township, died peacefully Monday, January 20, 2025, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield.

She was born January 19, 1936, in Ironwood, the daughter of Joseph and Lena (Misuraco) Kasper. She was united in marriage with Kenneth M. Haanpaa, Sr. on February 14, 1953, at St. Mary's Rectory in Hurley,...

Jan 14, 2025

Steven Roy Salmi, age 70, of Ironwood, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital.

Steve was born on March 20, 1954, to Barney and Luella (Santi) Salmi in Ironwood, Michigan. He attended Ironwood Twp elementary schools and graduated from Ironwood High School in 1972 having participated in many sports along the way,...

Jan 10, 2025

Rose Marie Ann (Rogo) Rossi, 91, lifelong resident of Hurley, quietly slipped away in her sleep, tucked warm in her bed, on the cold, snowy evening of Fri., January 10, 2025. She was in the care of Hurley's Sky View Nursing Center.

She was born August 6, 1933, to Oreste and Mary (Stella) Rogo, in their home,...

Jan 6, 2025

Mary K. Osterholm, 76, of Ironwood, went to her Heavenly home on Monday, January 6, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

Mary was born on November 12, 1948, to John and Dora (Mattrella) Kavinsky in Ironwood. She graduated from St. Ambrose Catholic School in 1959 with honors, then went to UW Superior and later in her...

Jan 4, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James "Jim" Matthew Matonich on January 3rd, 2025 at the age of 80 at the Iron River Care Center.

Born on September 29th, 1944, in Bessemer, MI, Jim was the son of Matthew and Evelyn (Lamport) Matonich. He grew up in Bessemer, where he met the...

Jan 4, 2025

Sheryl Sue Nieminen, 74, of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, peacefully at the Lakeshore group home in Wakefield.

Sheryl was born on August 18, 1950, in Ironwood, the daughter of Eugene and Cynthia (Lehto) Nieminen. Sherly has a laugh that will never be forgotten.

She was preceded in death by her parents...

Dec 29, 2024

Dorothy Marie (Sola) Walesewicz, age 88, of Hurley, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at the Villa Maria Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born to John and Mary (Canalia) Sola on July 13th, 1936 in her grandfather's house in Dago Valley in Kimball. Married to Joseph Walesewicz on September 14th,1957 at St. Mary's Church...

Dec 24, 2024

Marian Martell, age 97, formerly from Ironwood, MI passed away on December 24, 2024, in Park Falls, WI surrounded by family. Marian was born on January 3, 1927, in Berlin, WI and was the daughter of Charles Edward "Dick" and Myrtle Richards.

Marian spent her elementary years in Bessemer, MI. After her father became Superintendent of Schools...

Dec 23, 2024

James "Jim" "Logger" L. Bock, 82, a lifelong resident of Oma, Wisconsin, passed away at his home on Monday, December 23, 2024.

Jim was born on July 4, 1942, in Ironwood, Michigan to Herbert and Margaret (Coey) Bock. He attended Oma Elementary School and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley. Jim received his nickname "Logger"...

Dec 22, 2024

Terri Lynn Dibelius, 50, of Mercer, passed away the morning of December 22, 2024, after battling cancer.

Terri was born on June 29, 1974, to Donald James & Darlene Audrey Pischer. After Terri graduated from Mercer High School in 1992, she worked at multiple local businesses, eventually running the kitchen at Johnny's Bar in Mercer, making the...

Dec 18, 2024

Dolores B. Mattson, 97, of Iron Belt, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley.

Dolores was born the daughter of Edward and Edith (James) Baross on July 6, 1927. She was united in marriage with Eino Mattson; they had seven children together. Besides raising her family,...

Dec 17, 2024

Joseph P. Laclaw, 99, of West Bend, Wisconsin, and previously from Ironwood, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at the Heritage Court Nursing Home in Pewaukee, Wisconsin.

Joseph will have a visitation on Thursday, January 9, 2025, from 12 p.m. to the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. with Fr. Brian...

Dec 14, 2024

Janice Gerry, 74, of South Carey, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley.

Janice was born on February 21, 1950, in Ironwood, Michigan to John and Kathryn (Pedretti) Gerry. She attended St. Mary's Grade School and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School with the class of 1968....

Nov 14, 2024

Joseph K. Ziemann, 89, of Bessemer and previously of Green Bay, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood.

Joe was born on January 14, 1935, in Marinette, Wisconsin to Joseph and Viola (Sunstrom) Ziemann. He graduated from Marinette High School and went on to receive his...

Nov 12, 2024

Jacqueline (Jackie) Helen (Janov) Kopnick, 86, passed away on November 12, 2024, in Ironwood, MI. She was born on May 23, 1938, Jackie spent her life enriching the lives of those around her through her vibrant personality and caring nature.

Jackie graduated from Luther L Wright High School in 1956.

Jackie was a devoted member...