Josephine G. Wyzlic

IRONWOOD, Mich. — Josephine G. Wyzlic, 97, of Ironwood, died peacefully Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood, with her loving family by her side.

She was born March 16, 1918, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Stanley Sr. and Genevieve (Ruks) Magiera, attended Weber Grade School in Saxon, Wis. and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood with the Class of 1936. She was employed at the J.C. Penney Co. in downtown Ironwood from 1946 to 1956, and also at the Holy Trinity/St. Michael’s Catholic School.

She was married to Kostec Wyzlic II on June 5, 1948, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Ironwood by the late Rev. Francis Ronkowski. Kostec preceded her in death on Aug. 15, 2000.

Josephine was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Ironwood and the former St. Michael’s Church and its Altar Society. For almost 25 years she took care of the altar linens etc. and the sanctuary at St. Michael’s and washed the sacristy’s floor on her knees (no mop). She also made items for the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store to sell.

Surviving are a daughter, Theresa “Terri” (Don) Cvengros, Ironwood Township; two grandchildren, Joey Cvengros and Don Cvengros III; a sister, Stella Niemi, Saxon; sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy Wyzlic, Ironwood, Isabel “Bella” (Willis) Bertolino, Montreal, Wis., and Jean (Albert) Tibaldo, Ironwood; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a brother, Stanley “Goose” Magiera Jr .; and nephew, Greg Magiera.

Per Josephine’s wishes, cremation has taken place and private family services will be held.

Memorial contributions may be made to the HOPE Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 261, Ironwood, MI 49938, or Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ironwood. Condolences may be expressed online at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.