Bernice Joan Verrette Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Bernice Joan Verrette (Ironwood, Michigan) is shared. Bernice, born on March 18, 1935 in Merriweather, Michigan, passed away on September 14, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bernice Joan Verrette to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her mother Trula; her great-grandparents, Gene and Lillian Windnagle; her son Mark Verrette; her son-in-law Robert Ryther; and her brothers, Lawrence "Bud" Petermore and Darrell "Buck" Jurmu.
She is survived by: her stepfather Emmanuel Jurmu; her daughters, Denise Hunt (Mike) of Wisconsin, Renee Ryther of Arizona, Leann Rutherford (Robert) of North Dakota, Carrie Verrette of Ironwood and Lori Edginton (Rick) of Florida; her sister Miriam LaRue of Oregon; and her grandchildren, Jayme, Justin, Jeremy, Amanda, Westley, Morgan, Mallory, Ashley, Ryan and DJ. She is also survived by seven great-grandsons; and three great-granddaughters.
Visitation was held on Monday, September 21st 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home (305 N Lowell St, Ironwood, MI 49938). A funeral service was held on Monday, September 21st 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
