Suzanne Elizabeth (Skoviera) Kero

SAXON, Wis. — Suzanne Elizabeth (Skoviera) Kero, 85, of Saxon, Wisconsin, passed away on Aug. 3, 2026, in Hurley.

Suzanne (Sue) was born on Dec. 3, 1940, to Viola (Lantta) and John Skoviera, and grew up in Iron Belt. She graduated with the class of 1959 from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley.

Sue devoted her life to her family as a caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She shared 67 years of marriage dedicated to her beloved husband, Arnold “Arny” Kero, enjoying a life filled with family events and friends.

Sue and Arny met at a dance at the Iron County Fair in 1958, and they were married on Aug. 1, 1959. They regularly celebrated their anniversary at the Saxon fair among friends and family.

Sue and Arny moved to Calumet, Michigan, in 1966 and together raised six children. Sue encouraged her children (and grandchildren) to take advantage of opportunities that she hadn’t had and always offered advice and concerns when they did. Along with cheering on her children at school and sporting events, she served her community in various roles at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Laurium, Michigan, and at the Calumet Public Schools.

Sue loved to go for rides as a form of relaxation. She especially loved to go camping in the RV. She and Arny enjoyed traveling and made multiple trips across the country, often to Arizona.

Sue was known for her feisty personality. She wasn’t afraid to speak her mind and stand up for those she loved and the things she believed in. She never met a stranger, asking personal questions of clerks and neurosurgeons alike.

She is survived by her husband, Arny; children, Sheryl (Paul) Swodzinski of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Mark Kero of Gleason, Wisconsin, Beth (James) Kalleward of Portage, Michigan, Pamela (Dale) Rasmussen of Green Bay, Wisconsin, Dawn (Joseph Hey) Kero of Marquette, Michigan, and Dale (Joan) Kero of Hancock, Michigan; 19 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two Wisconsin siblings, Elaine Skoviera of Iron Belt and George (Charlotte) Skoviera of Hudson.

Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Viola and John Skoviera; her brother, James Skoviera; and her grandson, Marcus Mishica.

Visitation was held from 10 to 11 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church at E5104 E. Margaret St., in Ironwood on Thursday, Aug. 6, followed by a memorial service at the church. A luncheon was provided following the service. After lunch, burial was held at the Lake View Cemetery, U.S. 2 in Saxon.

Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Sue’s family online at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.

The family has chosen McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home, Ironwood, Michigan, to honor Sue’s legacy of life.