Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Sheryl Sue Nieminen, 74, of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, peacefully at the Lakeshore group home in Wakefield.
Sheryl was born on Aug. 18, 1950, in Ironwood, the daughter of Eugene and Cynthia (Lehto) Nieminen. Sheryl has a laugh that will never be forgotten.
She was preceded in death by her parents and nephew, Bill Barbacovi, Jr.
Sheryl is survived by her brother, Eugene (Joan); sister, Mayrene (Bill) Barbacovi; and niece, Kristy (Clarence) Dalbeck.
The family would like to express their deep appreciation to the staff of Gogebic Mental Health and the care given to Sheryl over the years at the Lakeshore group home. Also thank you to Regional Hospice for your service.
A private memorial and burial will be held in the spring at Sunset Acres Cemetery in Ironwood Township.
The family has chosen the McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home in Ironwood to honor Sheryl’s legacy of life. To make an online condolence visit McKevittPatrickFuneralHome.com.
