Local obituaries for McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home

Mar 18, 2024

Norma J. Pucilowski, age 86 formerly of Bessemer, died March 18, 2024.

Norma Jane Schneider was born on October 23, 1937, to the late Alfred and Mary (Selvig) Schneider in Jamestown, MI. Norma attended local schools in North Dorr, Michigan, and graduated high school from Catholic Central in Grand Rapids, MI with the class of 1955.

Mar 4, 2024

Mari Lynn Faroni, 69, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully at her home.

Mari was born on January 23, 1955, in Ontonagon, Michigan. She was united in marriage with Daniel Faroni on September 2, 2005. She will be missed by her husband, Danny; children, April (Nick) Gearhart, Brianna Faroni, and Brandon White.

No formal services are...

Feb 28, 2024

Kenneth "Red / Fletcher" Paul Heczko, aged 79, of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away on February 28, 2024.

He was born on March 7, 1944, in Ironwood, Gogebic, Michigan. Kenneth attended Norrie School for primary education and graduated from Luther L. Wright in the Class of 1963. He furthered his education at Gogebic Community College.

Ken...

Feb 24, 2024

Barbara "Barb" A. Grochowski, 81, of Wausau, passed away at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Saturday, February 24, 2024.

She was born on June 11, 1942, to Raymond Klafka and Jean (Cyranek) Woda in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was an avid seamstress and was known for her potato bags and American Girl doll clothes. Barb loved to bake,...

Feb 24, 2024

Keith Alan Thiede, 65, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2024, at the Lake Shore Home in Wakefield.

Keith was born the son of Marvin and Dorothy (Fisher) Thiede on July 25, 1958, in Ironwood, Michigan. He was a graduate of Luther L. Wright School in Ironwood. He enjoyed doing his art in his younger...

Feb 22, 2024

Kathleen (Kay) Brossmer, née O'Connor, age 94, of Mercer, WI, formerly of Chicago and Chicago Heights IL, passed away February 22, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.

She was the beloved wife of the late Deacon Norbert Brossmer (Diocese of Superior), devoted mother of the late Kathy Brossmer (Robert 'Batch' Baczynski) of New Richmond, WI; Gerald...

Feb 21, 2024

Ethan Edward Mitchem, 33, of Ironwood, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

Visitation for Ethan will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 2 p.m. to the time of the funeral service at 3 p.m. at the McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home in Ironwood.

Ethan was born on November 6, 1990, at the Ashland Memorial...

Feb 15, 2024

Kathleen(Kay) Kuula, 86, of Ironwood, passed away on February 15, 2024, just shy of her 87th birthday by three weeks while residing at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley.

Kay was born in Fergus Falls, MN, on March 9, 1937, to Dorothy(Stehlin) and Grant McCullough. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in...

Feb 13, 2024

Terri Lynn (Behrens) Carlson, age 79, passed away peacefully in her home on the western shore of Lake Gogebic on Tuesday, February 13th. She was born in Minneapolis and raised in the upper mid-west in a family rooted in faith and the farming culture of southern Minnesota. Terri and her husband of 55 years, Kenneth, married in 1968.

Feb 11, 2024

Michael "Mike" J. Oszakiewski, 37, of Ironwood, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024.

Mike was born on June 21, 1986, to Joseph and Krystina (Nowak) Oszakiewski. He was a 2004 graduate of Mercer High School. Mike enjoyed working the last 15 years at Snow Country Hardwoods in Hurley. He loved playing video games or watching movies,...

Jan 26, 2024

Jasmine Viola Ramsey, 6, of Ironwood, went to her Heavenly home on Friday, January 26, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.

Jasmine was born on July 13, 2017 to Billy Ramsey and Samantha Baumann in Ironwood. Jasmine had autism but she was capable of showing love. She loved to give her mommy hugs and kisses...

Jan 22, 2024

Mary Jean Kusz, (Molly) 93, of Ironwood, passed away on January 22 at Aspirus Hospital in Ironwood with her family at her side. Mary was born on November 29, 1930, in St. Paul Minnesota to Laura and Harold Garvey.

She graduated from St. Ambrose High School in Ironwood and attended St. Scholastica College in Duluth.

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Jan 21, 2024

Roger Boe Smith, 76, of Bessemer, Michigan, passed away on January 21, 2024

He was born in Pontiac, Michigan, on October 5, 1947, to Arnold and Floyce Smith.

Roger joined the Marine Corps in 1966 and proudly served in Vietnam, where, despite being wounded and contracting Malaria, he safely returned home to Michigan.

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Jan 19, 2024

Ironwood: Scott Michael Peterson, 57, of Ironwood, passed away this week after a short bout with lung cancer.

Scott was a lifelong resident of Ironwood, Michigan.

He was born in Wallace, Idaho, on December 2, 1966, the son of Terry Ann Ruby and the late Lawrence "Lee" Peterson. Scott attended the Ironwood Area Schools.

Jan 16, 2024

Dr. Raymond (Ray) Francis Burchell, Jr., 85, of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation, and Assisted Living Center in Ironwood. The family is sincerely and deeply grateful for the loving, compassionate and excellent care Ray received from Westgate's caregivers and staff.

Ray was born on October 24, 1938, son of...

Jan 12, 2024

Russell Leo Johnson, 79, passed away on Friday, January 12th, 2024. Contrary to popular bets, Russ passed away in his home, not in a wintery yard sale on the slopes nor tangled up in his bike in the woods.

Russ first hit the bunny hill January 15th, 1944, in Rosemount, MN. With great faith in his helmet...

Jan 7, 2024

Joseph James Jurasin, 91, of Bessemer, MI, died peacefully surrounded by family in the

early hours of the morning on January 7, 2024.

He was born on September 7, 1932, the son of Joseph and Julia (Serbin) Jurasin, and

grew up with his eight siblings. Joseph attended St. Sebastian Catholic Elementary School and...

Jan 5, 2024

Iron Mountain- Jacob T. "Jack" Jacobs, 94, of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Ironwood, Mich., passed away Friday, January 5, 2024, at Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Florida.

He was born on March 3, 1929, son of the late John and Doris (Dascola) Jacobs. Jack grew up in Iron Mountain, Mich., and graduated from Iron Mountain High...

Dec 30, 2023

Bessemer – Robert (Bob) Charles Schonberg, 77, of Bessemer, Mich., passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, December 30, 2023, surrounded by his family.

He was born on March 22, 1946, in Fargo, ND, to the late Wilford and Mayme (Anderson) Schonberg. Many remember Bob by his boisterous laugh and most likely had a nickname for...

Dec 9, 2023

Frederick Joseph Hofer II, 82, of Mercer, WI, passed away unexpectedly on December 9th, 2023.

Frederick was born November 24th, 1941, in Chicago, IL, to Frederick Joseph and Grace (Sexton) Hofer I.

A graduate of Gage Park High School in Chicago, IL, Frederick moved on to a wonderful career in law enforcement, working for the...