Local obituaries for McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home

Oct 16, 2024

James Edward Revoyr, 85, of Watersmeet, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at the Villa Maria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Hurley.

Jim was born on August 14, 1939, to Coy and Julia (Cady) Revoyr in Ironwood, Michigan. He was a 1957 graduate of Watersmeet High School, he then went on to...

Oct 6, 2024

Nancy Jane Sertic, 89, of Ironwood Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the Villa Maria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Hurley.

Nancy was born the baby of 8 siblings on July 10, 1935, to Oscar and Ida (Berg) Holst in Ironwood, Michigan. She attended Norrie Elementary School and was a 1953 graduate of...

Oct 5, 2024

Larry Michael Hopkins passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at his home, due to prostate cancer.

Larry was born on June 2, 1941, at the Grand View Hospital, to Mildred Elvira Nyman and Roy Hargraves Hopkins. Not long after, he and his mother moved to Ashland to live with his aunt and grandfather while his father...

Oct 3, 2024

Herbert LeRoy Johnson, 86, loving husband, father, and grandfather returned to his heavenly home on October 3, 2024, surrounded by family.

Herb was born to Herbert and Dorothy (Bullen) Johnson on April 29, 1938, in Bessemer Township, Michigan. Herb graduated from high school in 1956. Herb studied electrical engineering at Michigan Technological University. Herb then joined the...

Sep 30, 2024

Jane Denise Pawlak, age 72, of Erwin, passed away on September 30th, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her family and friends.

Jane was born on September 1, 1952, at the Divine Infant Hospital in Wakefield, Michigan to Dominic "Dava" and Bernice (Grambow) Valesano. She graduated from Wakefield, Michigan, and continued her education at Gogebic Community College...

Sep 27, 2024

Norma June Oman, 87, a long-time Ironwood, MI, resident, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2024, with her husband by her side, at a Twin Cities assisted living center. Norma began her life in Saxon, WI, as the youngest of five children born to John and Bessie Nordberg.

After graduating from Saxon High School, Norma married Eric...

Sep 13, 2024

Curt Slabaugh, was the unofficial but, acknowledged, "Mayor" of Black River Harbor Village from shortly

after his move with his wife Betsy to the harbor after his retirement at age 55 as an elementary school

principal in Rockford, IL until his move again with his wife Betsy to the Westgate Assisted Living Facility

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Sep 10, 2024

Carol Ruth (Lundsrud) Holst, 95, of Manitowish Waters and previously of Ironwood, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Wausau Manor Health Services.

Carol was born March 13, 1929, in Ironwood, Michigan the daughter of John and Elinor (Rundquist) Lundsrud. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1947 and attended Gogebic Community...

Sep 5, 2024

Michael F. Posey, 81, of Wakefield, Michigan, and previously of the Detroit area, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, September 5, 2024.

Mike enjoyed watching sports, especially horse racing, and he liked working out every day in Ironwood. He always took great pride in all of his Dodge pick-ups he owed.

Michael is...

Aug 29, 2024

Louis Francis Pretti, 92, of Montreal, WI, died peacefully Thursday, August 29, 2024, at The Harbors Senior Living in Fridley, MN.

Louis was born July 13, 1932, in Ironwood, MI, the son of the late Louis A. and Helen (Koshnik) Pretti. Louis attended Roosevelt Grade School, and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley, WI in...

Aug 29, 2024

Robert Lee "Minnow" Morzenti, 80, of Montreal, passed away peacefully with his loved ones by his side on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at the OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba, MI.

Robert was born on December 9, 1943, to Albert C. and Pauline (Cornetto) Morzenti in Ironwood. He was a graduate of the J.E. Murphy High School...

Aug 9, 2024

Richard L. Thomas, 80, of Watersmeet, and previously of Manistique, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024.

Richard was born the son of Russell and Loretta (Lamourie) Thomas. He was a 1962 graduate of Manistique High School. Richard served and was honorably discharged from the US Navy, serving in the Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East, and Vietnam....

Aug 8, 2024

Mario Dominic Barbera, Sr., 65, of Hurley, passed away at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital on Thursday, August 8, 2024.

Mario was born on February 25, 1959, to Frank and Rita (Alessandroni) Barbera at the Grandview Hospital in Ironwood. Mario was united in marriage with Karen Edens on September 10, 1976.

Mario enlisted the Navy in...

Aug 8, 2024

Dora Christine Bogan, age 96, of Ironwood, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, with her family by her side.

Dora was born on April 28, 1928, in Bessemer, the daughter of the late John and Cristina (Costa) Pertile. She was a graduate of A.D. Johnston HS class of 1947 in Bessemer. In...

Jul 28, 2024

Patricia D. Lane, 80 of Ironwood, Michigan (formerly of Hazel Park) died peacefully on July 28, 2024.

Patricia was born on September 20, 1943, in Detroit Michigan. She attended grade school and Junior High school in Detroit and graduated from David Mackenzie High School in February of 1960. Patricia was a lifelong learner who loved reading. She...

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....