Local obituaries for McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home

Jul 25, 2024

Gertrude E. "Gertie" Hertel, 96, of Mercer, died peacefully Thursday morning, July 25, 2024, in her home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born May 9, 1928, in Medina, New York, the daughter of John W. and Mabel O. (Crean) Barber. She was united in marriage with Alvin C. "Al" Hertel on March 5, 1948, in...

Jul 22, 2024

Hurley, WI.- Joy K Paquin, 88, of Ironwood MI, died peacefully Monday, July 22, 2024,

at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, following a 4 year battle with dementia.

Joy was born October 5, 1935, in Albert Lee, MN, daughter of Oscar W and Edith (Oakland) Sjowall.

Joy lived in Albert...

Jul 19, 2024

Charles "Chuck" Allen Lotzer, 85, of Ironwood, passed away with his family by his side at his home on Friday, July 19, 2024.

Chuck was born on February 23, 1939, at home in Ironwood to Charles and Lillie (Erickson) Lotzer. He was a 1957 graduate of L.L. Wright High School in Ironwood. He attended Michigan Tech studying...

Jul 18, 2024

Thomas Joseph LaVerdure, 78, a lifelong resident of Hurley, passed away with his family by his side on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital.

Tom was born at home on March 21, 1946, to Phillip J. and Catherine (Krpan) LaVerdure. He graduated from the class of 1964 Hurley High School. He was united in...

Jul 16, 2024

John Joseph Priante, 66, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Essentia Health, Fargo, North Dakota. John had been in ill health in recent years battling multiple health issues.

John was born on August 28, 1957, in Ironwood Michigan, son of the late Geno Priante and Donna (Ferkovich) Doucette. He was a graduate of Luther L....

Jul 14, 2024

Jeannine Ann Saippa, 86, of Hurley, Wisconsin, a long-time former resident of Kimball, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at the Skyview Nursing Home in Hurley surrounded by her family.

Jeannine was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 9, 1938, to Robert and Cecelia Chase. After high school, Jeannine met the love of her...

Jul 14, 2024

Richard James Miller, age 57, of Pence, WI died unexpectedly in his home Sunday, July 14, 2024. He was James and Therese (Blarek) Miller's first born.

Rich was a small-town country boy raised in Hatley, WI. His first job was at the Dittbrender Farm, where he worked long days, nights, and weekends tending to the cows. When...

Jul 7, 2024

Carole Ann Erickson, 84, of Ironwood Township, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, July 7, 2024.

Carole was born on June 14, 1940, to Roy Luoma and Helen (Lake) Niemi. She was a graduate of J.E. Murphy High School. On March 3, 1962, she was united in marriage with Ronald E. Erickson...

Jul 5, 2024

Lawrence "Larry" J. Choronzy, 75, of Ironwood, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital.

Larry was born on January 6, 1949, to John and Signe (Kaartunen) Choronzy in Ironwood, Michigan. He was a true Norrie resident living on the same street his entire 75 years of life. Larry was a 1967 graduate...

Jul 4, 2024

William N. Kleimola, 40, of Kimball, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth after a short illness.

William was born March 13, 1984, in Ironwood MI, to JoAnn Niemi (Pelkola) and Walter Kleimola. He was later guided in life by his second father Roy Niemi. He attended and graduated from Hurley...

Jun 28, 2024

Salvatore "Sam" A. Gianfortune, 70, of Hurley WI, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital with family by his side.

Sam was born on August 30, 1953, in Chicago to Salvatore "Sal" and Anne (Cortese) Gianfortune. He attended Von Steuben High School. He was a chef for 46 years in Chicago, he made,...

Jun 27, 2024

Stephen "Steve" P. Karasti, 72, was born in Menominee, Michigan to Charles and Adeline (Groleau) Karasti. He passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 27, 2024.

He attended catholic schools, graduating from Marinette Catholic Central in 1970. He went on to graduate from Marian College and he began his graduate studies at St. John Provincial Seminary when he...

Jun 19, 2024

Richard "Dick" D. Kemplin, 94, of Mercer, passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Minocqua.

Dick was born the son of Raymond V. and Myrtle (Benson) Kemplin on November 28, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois. He attended and ultimately graduated from the University of Illinois. In-between...

Jun 18, 2024

Douglas Paul Sobolewski passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of June 18th, 2024.

Doug was born on May 21st, 1967 in Wakefield, Michigan. The son of Sharon Sobolewski, Doug grew up with his three brothers Bruce, Donald, Jerry, and his sister Tanya. Doug's family would relocate to Ironwood where he'd go on to graduate...

Jun 16, 2024

Thomas R. Gray, 80, of Mercer, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 16, 2024.

He was born on July 28, 1943, to James L. and Ann (Trembeck) Gray in Chicago, Illinois. He was united in marriage with Geraldine on October 25, 1969. Thomas was a US Army veteran who served in Germany during the Vietnam...

Jun 14, 2024

James Ernest Oberst, "Obe",86, of Ironwood, MI., passed away peacefully on Friday, June 14th with his family by his side.

James was born on December. 18th, 1937. He resided at Skyview Nursing Home for the last 7 months, where he met many wonderful people who loved him. Previous to that he resided in his family home for...

Jun 8, 2024

MERCER, WI. – John J. Malone, 86, died unexpectedly but peacefully on June 8, 2024, at his home on Norway Point.

John was born on July 24, 1937, in Chicago, ILL., the son of John J. Malone Sr. and Elizabeth (Diercks) Malone. He graduated from St. Rita's High School Class of 1955 in Chicago. Upon graduating he...

May 29, 2024

Robert "Rob" Francis Sharon, 75, of Wakefield, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

He was born on February 25, 1949, to Ernest and Ruth (LaLonde) Sharon in Escanaba. He received his Master's degree in Psychology & Behavioral Analysis from Northern University. Rob retired as the administrator of the Gogebic Medical Center in Wakefield...

May 28, 2024

Margaret "Peggy" Brunner, 96, of Mercer, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at her home.

Peggy was born on June 15, 1927, to Frank Jr. and Hazel (Girsch) Brunner in Ironwood, Michigan. Peggy was a pillar of the Mercer community, she loved to give her time to better the area. Peggy won the Volunteer of the...

May 26, 2024

Joyce E. Junge, 92, of Ironwood, went home peacefully to be with her Lord, on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at the Gogebic Medical Facility in Wakefield, MI. Joyce was born on February 7, 1932, to Albert and Ada Graham. Married Gordon Junge on March 3, 1951.

She is survived by her son, Mike Junge of Bessemer, and...