Gary F. Ives

Gary F. Ives, 81, of Hurley, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

Gary was born on October 22, 1944, in Green Lake, to John and Leona (Quade) Ives. He was a proud U.S. Navy veteran who recently went on the Honor Flight with his daughter. Gary loved the outdoors, and he enjoyed hunting big and small game.

He is survived by his daughter, Karen Ives; sister, Jolee Herrmann; ex-wife, Darlene Ives; grandchildren, Heather White, Brianna Davis, Logan Gray-Ives, Landon Gray-Ives, Aiyana Gray-Ives, Leonna Spoehr, and Lato Ives; Seven great-grandchildren with two more on the way, along with other nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, John and Leona Ives, and his son, Kevin Ives.

Funeral services were held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Minocqua with Pastor Stephen Luchterhand officiating. Burial will take place at Plum Lake Cemetery in Sayner at a later date. 

The family has chosen the McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home in Ironwood to honor Gary’s legacy of life. To make an online condolence visit www.McKevittPatrickFuneralHome.com.