Local obituaries for McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home

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...

May 24, 2024

Carl Mockross, 90, of Pine Lake, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, at the Villa Maria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Hurley.

Carl was born on November 30, 1933, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, the son of Harry and Florence (Tormey) Mockross. After graduating from Luther L. Wright, Carl and his high school sweetheart Joan Erickson were married...

May 24, 2024

Peter "Hawk" Aimone, 72, of Hurley, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, at the Essentia Hospital in Duluth, MN, after a brief battle with CLL cancer.

Peter was born December 18, 1951, to Peter and Helmi (Koivisto) Aimone in Ironwood. He graduated from the Hurley High School in the class of 1970. He had a love...

May 22, 2024

Bruce S. Wraalstad, 68, of Mercer, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

Bruce was born to Selvin and Patricia (Wilson) Wraalstad on October 25, 1955 in Mercer, Wisconsin. He was united in marriage on September 17, 1983, with Sally Eggleson.

Bruce was a Vietnam veteran serving in the Navy....

May 21, 2024

Evelyn "Flossie" Pauline Sturgeon, 77, of Winchester, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

She was born on May 12, 1947, in Nashville and adopted by Eugene and Chris Minnis. Flossie was united in marriage with Lawrence "Larry" Sturgeon on November 24, 1966. She was a cashier at LaPorte's IGA in Manitowish Waters for...

May 19, 2024

June E. Buerger, 90, of Ironwood, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at the Gogebic Community Mental Health Home in Ironwood.

June was born on October 1, 1933, to George and Ann (Arasim) Buerger in Ironwood, Michigan. June was always happy and could put a smile on anyone's face. She had an amazing...