Canale-Gwinn Funeral Home Obituaries

Obituary Preview: Ola Espen Kvalvaag went home to Jesus on February 14, 2023 at age 63.Ola was born to Lars and Ingrid Kvalvaag on April 3rd 1959 in Øre, Norway. Raised with five siblings, between two beautiful farms (Skullerud and Kvalvåg), and later the family grew through adoption of twin brothers from Sudan. As the eldest son, Ola looked forward to learning from his father the tradition of tending their farm, Kvalvåg, as has been family tradition for hundreds of years.Ola met his wife of 35 years, Kathy Jo Kvalvaag (Assenmacher), in 1981 on a train to Paris. They married, September 25th 1981, had their first 3 children in Norway: Lars Joseph, Lena Katrin, and Kristina Lynn. They immigrated to America in 1989 where they later had their youngest child Elize Dee. He and Kathy also added to the family Amanual Liben.Ola's accolades include agricultural school in Norway, a Bachelor's in science and business from New York State University, and finally receiving his MBA in Edinborough, Scotland. He would say his career took off when he became microsoft certified and transitioned to IT work. From dairy farmer to fish biologist to truck driver to Senior Software Engineer at Aegis Sciences Corporation in Nashville, TN. He took pride in his work and even enjoyed working from home towards the end of his life.Ola will be remembered as a loving father and grandfather. He also loved cross country skiing, hiking, boating, fishing, bicycling, and swimming; altogether, he had an affinity for the outdoors. Ola held dear his passion for prison ministries with Keryx ministries. In his final days, he said "The two things I am most proud of in my life are my family and ministering to the men in the prison with Keryx". Throughout Ola's life, he held an unwavering faith in God, which he shared with those who surrounded him. Taking comfort in his catholic faith, Ola was 'very at peace' in his final days and ready to join his Lord and Savior in Heaven.Ola joins his father Lars Kvalvaag, in-laws Robert and Delores Assenmacher and grandchild (born to heaven) Parker Prislovsky in Heaven. He is survived by his mother Ingrid Kvalvaag; siblings Heidi, Øystein, Ann Aase, Jo Lasse, Emil and Eilert; children Lars Joseph Kvalvaag, Lena (Daniel) Bluestein, Kristina (Jonathan) Smalley, Elize (Taylor) Prislovsky; grandchildren, Espen, Jonah & Asher Bluestein, Wyatt & Brison Smalley, and Clara Prislovsky; and the mother of his children Kathy Kvalvaag.Funeral will be held at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Gwinn, MI on Monday, Feb. 20th at 11am with visitation at 10am. A Celebration of Life will be held in Ludington, MI on Saturday Feb 25th at 11am at Prayer and Praise Church. "Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?' "The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me." (NIV) Matthew 25:37-40 Canale-Gwinn Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family where memories may be shared at canalefuneral.com

Obituary Preview: Danny D. Davis, 80, of Gwinn, died Wednesday morning, January 4, 2023 at UP Health System-Marquette.He was born September 17, 1942, in Winslow, Indiana, a son of Leo T. and Esther Marie (Harris) Davis.Danny served in the US Air Force during the time of the Vietnam War.On May 6, 1996, he married Wanda Filizetti at Calvary Baptist Church in Negaunee.Danny held various jobs over the years, but his work in security at the Ojibwa Casino's in Baraga & Marquette was one he most enjoyed.Danny & Wanda believed in charitable giving and were supporters of St. Jude Children's Hospital. He enjoyed the outdoors hunting, fishing and hiking.He is survived by his wife, Wanda Davis of Gwinn; children, Donna (Mark), Shaun (Charlotte) and Danny (Andrea), Deanna (Steve), Beth, John, Wayne (Stacey), Jack, Linda & Marcie; 22 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Marty (Patricia); niece, Melissa LaFernier and nephew, Ed Bourdage. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandchildren, Amarah and Trevor; and siblings, Bill, Fred, Paul, Linda.A celebration of Danny's life will be held in the spring and will be announced. Canale-Gwinn Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family where memories may be shared at canalefuneral.com

Obituary Preview: Carmen G. Belden, 83, of Wyoming, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at UP Health System-Marquette.She had resided with her husband of 62 years wonderful years, Ronald L. Belden in Negaunee for years before relocating to Lower Michigan.Carmen worked as a cosmetologist for many years owning and operating her salon. She also performed her services for local funeral homes.She is survived by her children, Carol Ann Hanson, Ronald Lee Belden, Jeffrey Allen Belden & Michael Andrew Belden; and several grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ronald; grandchild, Dillon Belden; and daughter-in-law, Heather Belden.

Obituary Preview: Brandon Scott Howard, 42, of Gwinn, passed away on Tuesday evening, December 27, 2022.Brandon was born on February 20, 1980 in Marquette at Marquette General Hospital, a son of Gary C. and Robin L. (Erkkila) Howard.Brandon loved his guitars, he had several guitars and took lessons at Jim's Music in Marquette at one time. He was a collector of Dale Earnhardt, Sr., Nascar memorabilia cars and other items. He was an avid bike rider, was a regular at Downwind Sports, and had several bikes and would ride morning, noon, and night if he could get away with it. He loved being out on his bike, it gave him the peace and calmness that he needed at times.Brandon is survived by his parents, Robin and Gary Howard; twin daughters, Lillian and Abigail; sister, Bobbie Hutchens; nephews and nieces, McKeller, Austin, Jason and Carley Hutchens; his beloved and cherished dog that got him through his hard times, Tippy; aunts and uncles, Don and Melissa Erkkila, Deb and Randy Vining, Vickie and Bob Buerley, and Glenda and Bryan Ely; grandparents, Grandma and Grandpa Perry and Grandpa Larry Henry. Brandon was preceded in death by his grandmother, Noama Henry, and uncle, Robert Howard.Visitation will be held on Friday, January 6, 2023 at Grace Lutheran Church in Gwinn from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. A memorial service will take place at 12 p.m. in the church with Rev. Jack Busche officiating. A luncheon will follow immediately after the service in the church fellowship hall.

Obituary Preview: Robert Lewis "Bob" Hodges, 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.Bob was born in Bradford, PA to Louis B. and Estelle (Moore) Hodges on July 22, 1933. He graduated from Saint Bernard's High School in 1951. One month later he joined the US Air Force.Bob served in many locations as an airborne radio operator. He also trained to be a B52 gunner which brought him to KI Sawyer. After 15 years in the Air Force he was discharged and stayed in the Upper Peninsula. The fishing and hunting seemed pretty attractive. He then went to work at the Empire Mine for 28 ½ years. As a welder, he worked on large equipment which he enjoyed. During that time at the mine, he joined the Army National Guard and served 17 years as an equipment mechanic and motor sergeant. Bob retired from the guard in 1989 and from the mine in 1995.In retirement, the hunting camp became the place to be with friends. Good food, cards, sauna & the occasional four-wheeler ride.Preceding Bob in death are his parents, two step-daughters, Yvette & Ramona and a sister, Beverly.He is survived by his wife, Ruth (Leeper) Hodges of Gwinn; a son, Robert; step-children, Debbie (Steve) of Texas, Rick (Shelly) of Kentucky, Lorrie of North Carolina, Kimberly (Kelly) of Oregon and James of Missouri; 21 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Rita of New York.

Obituary Preview: Gail Mae Guizzetti, 87, of Gwinn, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2022 after a brief stay at Christian Park Village in Escanaba.Gail was born in 1935 in Ishpeming to William and Dorothy (Tolonen) Billings, the eldest of three daughters. She grew up in Ishpeming, graduating from Ishpeming High School, and went on to marry her husband of 55 years, Francis "Frank" Guizzetti. They resided in Negaunee for many years.While living in Negaunee in the 1960's, Gail decided to become a beautician. She became the owner and manager of her own beauty shop on Iron Street in Negaunee, which she operated for several years. She was a working business woman long before it was common for women to do so, and she was quite successful, with a large following of devoted customers. She retired after several years and sold her business, but still enjoyed giving occasional haircuts for friends and relatives.Gail and Frank enjoyed traveling to visit relatives in California, Illinois and Minnesota, and enjoyed a few winters in Florida. They bought their summer home in Gwinn many years ago, where they held dozens of friends and family get-togethers every summer. Frequently, there were groups gathered around the Bocce Ball court where there was, on occasion, pretty stiff competition. Gail and Frank eventually made their summer home in Gwinn their permanent residence, where Gail loved gardening, picking blueberries, and visiting with the neighbors on Noren Lake. After her husband and son, Michael, passed away, she maintained her independence. Even into her 80's, she would mow the grass, keep her flowers blooming, clean up the leaves in the fall, and shovel snow in the winter. She always managed to keep busy. Her two doggies, Buddy and Toby, were her constant companions.Gail is survived by her daughter, Veneda "Neda" (Michael) Tasson of Roswell, GA; her younger sister, Ruth Montero of Texas; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frank; her son, Michael Francis Guizzetti; and younger sister, Marilyn.Per Gail's wishes, no formal services will be held. Interment will be at Northland Chapel Gardens in Negaunee.

Obituary Preview: Martin Paul "Marty" Strohm, 70, of Gwinn, passed away Friday afternoon, November 25, 2022 at his residence.Marty was born on June 20, 1952 in Franklin Park, IL to the late Gust and Dorothy (Heimerle) Strohm. His family soon moved to Gwinn where he was raised and was a 1970 graduate of Gwinn High School.Marty was employed as a custodian and bus driver for Gwinn Public Schools for many years, retiring in 2004. In previous years, Marty was an avid bowler in Gwinn. He had a life-long interest and love for the outdoors and spent many hours fishing and exploring in the woods. During his retirement, he opened Gwinn Bait & Tackle, where he enjoyed many conversations and socialization with his customers and friends.Marty is survived by his two daughters, Molly Strohm of Gwinn and Sally Strohm of Mont Clare, PA; his much-loved grandson, Carson of Gwinn; siblings, Robert (Alla) Strohm, Lynda (Bob) Casale and Debbie (Mike) Freeman; as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Marty was preceded in death by his beloved partner, Joyce Styer; older brother, Richard Strohm; and his twin brother, Jack Strohm.Marty's family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Canale Gwinn Funeral Home from 1 until 3 p.m. A memorial service will take place at 3 p.m. in the funeral home with Rev. Larry Van Damme officiating.

Obituary Preview: Patricia Ann Friot, 75, of Sawyer, passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 23, 2022 at U.P. Health System-Marquette.Patty was born on April 24, 1947 in Saginaw, a daughter of the late Melvin and Frances (Tilden) Watters. She was a 1965 graduate of Arthur Hill High School in Saginaw and had resided in the Gwinn area since 2000.Patty and her husband, Bob, owned and operated an adult foster care home at Sawyer for six years. In her free time, she enjoyed being a mother, baking, crocheting, canning, and gardening.Survivors include her husband of 33 years, Robert Friot; 6 children, Becky (Scott) Thatcher of Lake Odessa, MI, John (Amanda) Coburn of Sawyer, Janelle Friot and Keith (Ellen) Friot, both of North Carolina, Amy Friot of New Berlin, NY, and Susie Coburn of Sawyer; 15 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; a brother, Michael (Deborah) Watters of Jordan Lake, MI; sister, Sandra Aaron of Saginaw, MI; sister-in-law, Karen Watters of Bellaire, MI; also several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death besides her parents was a step-son, Michael Friot, a brother, Tim Watters and a brother-in-law, John Aaron.The Friot family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday, November 30th at Grace Lutheran Church in Gwinn beginning at 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. in the church with the Rev. Jack Busche officiating. Spring burial will take place in the West Branch Township Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Coburn, Seth Coburn, Scott Thatcher, Garrett Lilley, Robert Dorn, Keith Friot, and David Freeman.

Obituary Preview: Frances Leo "Fran" LaValley, 73, of Gwinn, passed away on Monday morning, November 21, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice.Fran was born on March 29, 1949 in Cleveland, OH to the late Francis Leo and Virginia (Moran) Sherer.Fran enjoyed woodworking and watching soap operas. She loved her pets and all animals. Fran was also a member of the Gwinn Merry Mixers.Fran is survived by her son, Jayson (Rebecca) Dutiel; grandchildren, Alexander and Kendall Dutiel; and two brothers, Tim (Janis) Sherer and Joe (Mary Ann) Sherer. Besides her parents, Fran was preceded in death by her husband, D.J. LaValley; and her brother, George Sherer.A celebration of Fran's life will be held on Friday, December 9, 2022 from 12 until 3 p.m. at Canale Gwinn Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Obituary Preview: Wade Alton Carter Sr., 74, of Sands, MI, died unexpectedly on November 19, 2022. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by Wade's sudden death.Wade was born on June 7, 1948 in Marquette, a son of Alton and Ruth Carter.Wade was a small business owner, he owned and operated Sand's Auto in Sands for many years. Wade was proud of owning Sands Auto and made it his life's work. He poured his heart and soul into the business and made many friends along the way. Everyone who knew Wade knew how much he loved being in the garage. In addition to owning Sand's Auto, Wade was passionate about singing karaoke, and could often be found with a Pepsi in his hand at the local bar with his friends, singing his favorite country songs.Wade is survived by his two children, Wade (Dee) Carter of Gwinn and Crystal (Jeff) Johnson; six grandchildren, Mastin, Madeline, Sam, Scott, Nathan and Jemma; three brothers, Bruce (Anita) Carter, Dennis (Mary) Carter and Fred Carter; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Wade was preceded in death by his mother and father; brothers, Gordan and Terry Carter; and his son, Warren Allen Carter.A celebration of Wade's life will be held at the Happy Hour Bar in Gwinn on Saturday, November 26, 2022 from 2 until 5 p.m.We will miss Wade more than words can say. Canale Gwinn Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting Wade's family where memories and condolences may be shared at canalefuneral.com

Obituary Preview: Linnea Marie (Jylha) Werner (age 95) of Gwinn, passed away peacefully on November 16 at Teal Lake Assisted Living in Negaunee, Michigan under the care of her family, UP Home Health and Hospice and Teal Lake staff.Linnea was born in Ishpeming, MI to Vieno Helmi (Ala-ranta) and Matt Jylha on September 18, 1927. She was the oldest of three children, with Leonard and Levi coming after her. She grew up on a small family farm during the Depression and recalled washing milk bottles at a very young age. When she was six years old, her brother Leonard succumbed to a ruptured appendix in part due to her family having no health insurance and a delay in going to the Hospital. This haunted her parents for life and shaped many of the later decisions for their children. She described a happy childhood with many friends, and a close Finnish Community. She attended National Mine School beginning in First Grade. (Only kids that could walk to school could go to Kindergarten and she was a bus student.) Even though she could only speak Finnish, she quickly caught up and graduated as the Valedictorian of a Class of 15 in 1945. Encouraged by the School Principal to take the Exam for the University of Michigan Alumni Scholarship with only three other students in Marquette County, she was awarded a full four year tuition scholarship of about $500! She wanted to attend Suomi Community College (Finlandia) but her mother insisted she must leave the Upper Peninsula and attend U of M, a decision shaping her life.At Michigan she was very proud of earning most of her room and board costs by being a waitress in the Betsy Barbour Dormitory and was appointed head waitress in her sophomore year. She maintained friendships from Betsy Barbour through-out her life. She notes that she doesn't believe she ever missed a Michigan Football game while she was there, starting a family tradition of being Wolverine fans. She also found a close support network at the Lutheran Student Association in Ann Arbor, where she met her long-time friend, Ray Hirvonen.Following graduation, she worked in several Lutheran organizations, ultimately ending up in Milwaukee, WI where she was an adoption worker for Lutheran Social Services. She told of agency policy delaying placement in permanent homes until infant eye color could be ascertained accurately and "match" them to a family with similar physical characteristics. She maintained relationships with the families she worked with through-out her life, receiving photos of the children as they grew. In Milwaukee, she met the love of her life, Holland (Dutch) Werner, a returning WWII Veteran, and they were married 5 months later (April 1951) due to fears he would be called up again to serve in Korea.Following the birth of their first child, Susan in 1952, they moved to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan where their second child, Paul was born in 1954. They greatly enjoyed life in the close community on County RD 480 in Negaunee with Linnea's parents, brother Levi and close friends the Jarvi's living close by. During this time, Linnea worked for the Michigan Department of Social Services in the Courthouse Building, where she remarked she casually ran into celebrities such as Jimmy Stewart, Lee Remick and Otto Preminger when the movie Anatomy of a Murder was being made. In the early 60's she pursued her Master's Degree in education at Northern Michigan University in order to have summers off with her children. She taught 7th and 8th grade at Gwinn Middle School for a short time.In 1964, she had the opportunity to pursue her Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) at the University of Michigan and the entire family moved into student housing apartments in Ann Arbor. This was a culturally mixed community with families of all ethnicities from all over the world, an eye opening experience for the family coming from the rural UP. Following graduation in December 1965 and a brief return to the UP, the family moved to Rockford, Michigan where Linnea was a Regional Supervisor for all Social Work services provided by the State in a Multi-County Region. By this time, Dutch had received a Teaching Degree and became a beloved elementary teacher in Rockford Schools. Not to settle into a routine life, the family was surprised by the birth of their youngest child, Sonja, in 1967 when Susan was 14 and Paul was 12. As you may surmise, this again changed the family dynamic.Following her Master's Degree, Linnea also worked as a Day Care Licensing Consultant for the State of Michigan, helping to write the first Infant Day Care regulations when the need was to care for the infants of migrant workers in a safe environment. Many of these Day Care Licensing Rules are still in place today across the state. She completed her career as a Medical Social Work Consultant for the Medicaid Program, retiring in 1984.Following Retirement, Linnea and Dutch moved to their cottage on W. Bass Lake in their beloved UP and spent their winters traveling until ultimately deciding Gulf Shores, Alabama would become their winter home. Following Dutch's death in 2004, Linnea enjoyed companionship with her lifelong friend Kenneth Waalima and later with her college friend, Ray Hirvonen, both of whom have pre-deceased her.Linnea continued to live an active life traveling to Finland several times, participating with her church, Grace Lutheran in Gwinn, and pursuing her long-time passion of tracing family genealogy and preserving family history for her extended family. In January 2018, she made the decision to move to Teal Lake Assisted Living where she became the unofficial "greeter" to welcome each new resident, learn their family history and generally make them feel welcome. She loved to use her social work skills to "interview" the staff and get to know them personally. She ran a group for other residents to talk and share experiences from the "olden days" well into her 90's at Teal Lake.Linnea lived her life as an example of her Christian values with unwavering spiritual beliefs. Her 95 years of life were a blessing to those that knew her, but especially to those that loved her. She will be missed by her children: Susan (William) deGroot of Gwinn, Paul (Patricia) Werner of Rowlett, TX, Sonja (Ted) Russell of Farmington Hills, MI: her grandchildren: Lisa (Brian) Horness of Ada, MI, Melissa (Brandon) Pugh of Rowlett, TX, Stephen (Michelle) deGroot of Rockford, MI, Angela (Joel) Sherman of The Colony, TX, Dr. Rebecca Russell of Grand Rapids, MI, Luke (Allison) Russell of Commerce Township, MI; Great-Grandchildren, Will and Lea deGroot of Rockford, MI, Kameron Buskirk of Ada, MI, Vance, Grant and Lena Horness. She will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends in Finland and across the US. She was pre-deceased by her husband of 52 years, Dutch, her parents, her brothers, an infant great-granddaughter, Brooke deGroot, and a special niece, LizAnne Huot, as well as many extended family.The family wishes to especially thank Dr. Thomas Huffman for his skilled and compassionate care for nearly forty years (she said she was his very first patient), his nurse Marcy, and the staff of Teal Lake Assisted Living who made her life comfortable in a loving manner for the past five years. Funeral Services will be held at Grace Lutheran Church in Gwinn, Michigan on Monday, November 21st at 1 p.m. with Pastors Jack Busche and Andrew Plocher officiating. Friends and family may greet the family beginning at 11 a.m. Monday until the time of the service in the church. A luncheon will follow in the Church Fellowship Hall. Spring burial will take place in the Gwinn Cemetery. Linnea's funeral service will be livestreamed at: https://my.gather.app/remember/linnea-marie-wernerThose wishing to make an expression of sympathy are kindly asked to consider Grace Lutheran Church, PO Box 1114, Gwinn, MI 49841.This obituary was read and approved by Linnea.Canale Gwinn Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the Werner family where memories of Linnea may be shared at canalefuneral.com. Eulogy Linnea Werner 11-21-22Thank you all for coming to honor our mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Linnea Werner. Her obituary shares her life, we would like to concentrate in her eulogy on the stories that made her so special to all of us.Sue DeGroot: When my mom was failing, just two days before her death, she was asleep in her favorite chair and I thought she was mostly unconscious. I went over to her to tell her I loved her, kiss her forehead and said: "Mom, I'm sorry for all the times I argued with you." At that time, she opened her eyes, looked at me and said: "Don't you think I ever argued with my mother?" This made my sister and daughter laugh. As we used to say, "sometimes there's just too much Werner estrogen in the room", which is our term for strong minded women. We were all raised to be strong and independent woman. My mother also never held grudges and once the argument was done, it was over. My mom told me she never missed a Michigan Football Game when she was a student in Ann Arbor, and never missed a game on TV, including this season. You will notice that her funeral was not planned for a Saturday, as she would never have wanted us to miss the Michigan-Ohio state game scheduled for this coming Saturday. Go Blue! I also want you to know that we never heard my mom swear, except when Michigan made a bad play or was behind during football game, when the expression was "Oh shit!".Paul Werner: My mom loved to explore and take strange roads, literally, whether it was on a long trip or an afternoon picnic. I remember going on a picnic with our friends the Wassbergs. Cars were small and it meant we had to take two cars, a men's car and a women's car. While visiting Fayette, my mom steered the women's car on one of her explorations, getting separated from the men's car. I remember driving in circles in the men's car, frustrated that we couldn't find the ladies car. Finally, our Dads left my friend John and I out on the side of the road and told us to stay there, assuming that the women would come by, while they continued to look for them. Sure enough, we were all going in circles. That was always affectionately known in the family as "the lost picnic." The worst part was, the ladies had all the food and we were hungry. Sonja Russell, daughter: At about age 84, my mom stopped going to Gulf Shores in the winter and would come to Farmington Hills to stay with my family. She always complained that there was no phone book, so I saved her an old phone book. She was having a problem with her hearing aids one day, and wanted to call an ENT doctor for an appointment to have the wax cleaned from her ears. She looked up the number in the yellow pages and proceeded to place the call. A very pleasant receptionist answered and asked if she could help her: Linnea: "I sure hope so. I can't hear out of my hearing aids and I'm wondering if maybe I need to have the wax cleaned out of my ears." The very pleasant receptionist interrupted and said: "I wish I could help, but we are a plumber."One Christmas, I purchased tickets to "The Christmas Story"musical at the Fox Theater - her all time favorite movie. Prior to the play, we treated my family and mom to dinner in Detroit. We all were ordering drinks, wine, beer, etc. When they got to mom, she said: "I will have a Ghettoblaster". When I asked her if she know what that was, she said no - but it was cheap! She didn't drink it - Luke finished it for her. _Sonja ends________________________________Ted Russell, son in law: I met Sonja at Michigan Tech when we rode home to Rockford in a car pool. She was dating one of the other members of the car pool who Grandma didn't like. One trip, I got dropped off at Linnea and Dutch's house in Rockford where my parents came to pick me up. After we left, Linnea turned to Sonja and told her that she should date "that guy", (me). She always took credit for the beginning of our relationship and our 33 years of marriage.Luke Russell: I would love when Grandma came to live with us in the winter. Grandma had to have her "afternoon coffee", which included pastries and sweets. I loved coming home from school and grandma would tell me I needed to have coffee with her, which meant I could eat pastries and have hot chocolate. But my favorite memory of Grandma was this August. I got married on the 20th and a week later, traveled to the UP with my wife so we could visit Grandma and take pictures in our wedding attire. Grandma had spent 10 hours in the hospital the day before having a blood transfusion and really didn't feel good, but she came out to the Island, posed with us, had a picnic lunch and visited with my new in laws making them feel like old friends. Rebecca Russell:I have many stories about my grandmother, Linnea. When I think back, many small pieces stick out in my mind. Her love of bread and butter, the winter evening we made Finnish prune tarts. Especially her laugh. As her hearing went, my brother and I enjoyed yelling "mittah!" which is Finnish for "what?"! to her many giggles. I remember her giving nature and easy ability to find connection with others. She had a knack for sitting next to a stranger and finding out their history, ancestry and of course, connection to the UP. If you had Yooper or Finn blood my grandmother could certainly find it. She was even able to connect to my friends as a teenager. She's the oldest human I know to be active on Facebook in her early 90's. My friends and family truly enjoyed her Facebook comments on our photos and my friends loved to say hi to her when they visited.Most of all, I remember her love for us as a family. She spent many winters with my parents in her later years. Dinners were always at the kitchen table and breakfast was not complete without coffee and quality companionship. She taught me to have pride in my Finnish heritage enlightening me about the world she grew up in and her journey in life. She inspired me to have the "sisu" to continue my own passion and hard work. I will miss her greatly. _____Rebecca ends______________ Bill DeGroot, son in law: After Dutch died, I stayed with Linnea at her home in the UP during the summer, helping her with "outdoor work" and would work on our home building project down the street in the daytime. By this time, Linnea already had difficulty lifting her arms due to her severe arthritis in her shoulders. One day, I was up on an extension ladder 20 feet in the air measuring for the window trim when I heard this intense beeping of a car horn with Linnea in the driveway. Thinking something was seriously wrong and Linnea had an emergency, I climbed all the way down the ladder and went outside to her car, breathing hard by the time I got there. When I arrived, Linnea handed me her hair pick and calmly asked, "Could you pick my hair?" (She couldn't reach to comb the back and was very proud of having taught both of her son in laws to do it for her.)Angie Sherman, grand-daughter: (From Facebook) On November 18, 2017 I called Grandma. Me- Hi Grandma, how are you doing? Grandma: "Hello Angie, I have company and I'm watching the Michigan football game. Call me back after the game. And you can ask your father what time that is." Angie's comment, Only in my family!There is not much I can say about my grandma that will not bring a smile to my face. The last time I visited her , I hadn't seen her in four years. The first words out of her mouth were to tell Sonja, "please give Angie money to buy new jeans," as I look down and see that I am wearing my jeans that had holes in them. She didn't understand that " holes" were the new " trend!" Every summer, I would come stay with grandma and grandpa, and she would always make me some Finnish pancakes and cake with fresh raspberries whip ( it was delicious).I most importantly remember that she always tried to instill in me that Michigan is cheaper to live than in Dallas, ' as she wanted me to move closer to her. I do remember her calling me on my birthday one year, just to ask for my address. As I give it to her she says " OK Angie, I have it written down for next year! " letting me know she would send a gift next year as opposed to this year. I will always miss my Grandma and her quick wit. I know that she is in Heaven with my grandpa cheering on her beloved " Big Blue!" Thank you, Grandma, thank you for being you!Melissa Pugh, grand-daughter: My grandma was really funny, without even knowing it. One time she asked us if we liked coffee. When we said yes, she replied, "Well if you're making it, I'll take some too." She really didn't like her picture taken, but if she did, it had to be after her hair day and her walker couldn't be in it. My grandma and I didn't always get along when I was a teenager, mostly because she wanted to teach me "to be a lady". I really bonded with her about 10 years ago when I met her in Finland and we traveled together. She enjoyed introducing me to distant relatives and teaching me about my Finnish heritage. Lisa- I was fortunate enough when I was younger to take a trip around Lake Superior with Grandma and Grandpa. During the Canadian leg of the trip, Grandma tripped in a parking lot and banged up her face pretty bad, scratches, black eye. Grandma spent the rest of the trip telling everyone we met that she fell in a parking lot, and that Grandpa didn't beat her. We were toward the end of the trip when we met some fellow vacationers at a McDonald's. To Grandma's great delight, they were from Finland! Grandma was in her glory to be able to tell her story again, but this time in Finnish  From Several of Us Grandkids:We all played Scrabble with Grandma, never all together, but realized during the planning of this eulogy that we all had similar experiences. Scrabble was a cutthroat game. And Grandma was no exception. She was notorious for not only finding words that didn't exist (we had to diligently check the Scrabble Bible), she would use slang, words in Finnish and was fond of saying "Well I knew it wasn't a word, but I wanted to see if YOU knew it wasn't a word." We all admired her cunning and winning spirit, but in our family, if you talked about playing Scrabble with Grandma, the next sentence was always "Grandma cheats." We love you Grandma..

Obituary Preview: Kim C. Schiefel, 64, of Gwinn, passed away on Monday afternoon, November 14, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.Kim was born on March 12, 1958 in Antigo, WI to Kenneth and Betty (Fredrickson) Harmon, Sr.Kim married Frank E. Schiefel on April 26, 1974 in Milwaukee, WI.Kim worked in housekeeping for Norlite Nursing Center, Lamplighter Motel, Model Towne Inn and the YMCA of Gwinn. She enjoyed playing games on her iPad but most of all enjoyed her time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Kim is survived by her husband, Frank Schiefel, Sr.; children, Frank Schiefel, Jr., Alice Jarvis, Donna (Rob) Johnston, Kristina (Gail) Smith, William (Jenny) Schiefel and Marion (Tim) Schiefel; grandchildren, Frank III, Malynda, Caine, Xaiver, Brandon, Whitleigh (David), Breeanna, Hunter, Zequioa, Jared, Miaha, Jordan, Kyler, Isabella, D'Shawn, Siaharia, and Maeleigh; 12 great-grandchildren; siblings, Kathleen (Steve) Channing, Karen Harmon and Kevin (Jan) Harmon; and numerous nieces and nephews. Kim was preceded in death by her mother, Betty, her brother, Kenneth Harmon, Jr., and a great-grandson, Avery.A celebration of Kim's life will be held in the spring of 2023. Burial will take place in the Gwinn Cemetery. Canale Gwinn Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting Kim's family where memories and condolences may be shared at canalefuneral.com

Obituary Preview: Helen M. Barrett, 70, of Gwinn, died Sunday evening, October 16, 2022, at her home.She was born May 20, 1952, in Munising, MI, a daughter of the late Mike and Blanche (Kaderabek) Barrett. She was raised in Gwinn and was a Gwinn High School graduate.Helen worked as a nurse's aide for many years at Brookridge Heights Assisted Living and provided home health & end of life care to many.She enjoyed gardening, berry picking, making jam & jelly and her beloved dogs. She will be remembered by her family as someone who was always willing to help others in need and the love & care she provided to her family.Helen is survived by two sons, Pete Winter of Gwinn and John Carland of Gwinn; granddaughter, Everly Winter of Gwinn; a sister, Linda Barrett of Detroit, MI; and her nieces & nephews, JJ, Tiffany, Ben, Bruce, Michelle and Stephanie. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Mike and Pat Barrett.A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 28, 2022 from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Gwinn Clubhouse where light refreshments will be served. Canale-Gwinn Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family where memories may be shared at canalefuneral.com

Obituary Preview: Ronald H. Claflin, 80, of Gwinn, passed away on Wednesday evening, October 12, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family and under the care of U.P. Home Health & Hospice.Ronald was born on September 25, 1942 in Plum City, Wisconsin to the late Harry and Helen (Bergstrom) Claflin.Ronald married the former Annette M. Kuzdal on November 11, 1960 in Hastings, Minnesota.As a teen, he worked on various farms in Wisconsin. Ronald then worked in sanitization maintenance for Armour & Company and then eventually retiring from Baldinger Bakery.Ronald enjoyed fishing, hunting, motorcycles and snowmobiles. He loved his time with his family and especially family camping trips.He is survived by his wife, Annette Claflin, of Gwinn; children, Thomas (Mary) Claflin of Negaunee Township, Dawn Claflin of Arizona, Richard (Carol) Claflin of Pennsylvania and Krista (David Guyer) Claflin of Tennessee; 13 grandchildren, Stephanie, Tiffany, Jesse, Lindsay, Melanie, Richard, Jordan, David, James, Jennifer, Kathryn "Katie", Nikita and Alexsys; four great-grandchildren, Richard "Henry", Hunter, Mya and Zoey; sister, Deanna (Jack) Brua of Wisconsin; and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Marcia Bowen and Frank Claflin; and a special aunt, Lillian "Tippy" Larson.Per Ronald's request, no formal services will be held. Canale Gwinn Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the Claflin family where memories and condolences may be shared at canalefuneral.com

Obituary Preview: Joseph Anthony Shubitowski, 33, of Gwinn, died Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay due to an illness.He was born January 10, 1989, in Detroit, MI, a son of Eugene & Cynthia (Petrie) Shubitowski.Joseph was as a cook at various restaurants for years.He is survived by his wife, Katharina (Hollifield) Shubitowski of Gwinn; children, Emily, Joseph and Alexis; parents, Eugene & Cynthia Shubitowski of Warren, MI; grandmothers, Janice Petrie of Troy, MI and Rose Shubitowski of Clinton Twp., MI; sister, Alison (Eric) Speers of Kansas City, MO; niece, Nora; and numerous aunts, uncles & cousins.A private memorial service will be held on October 29, 2022. Canale-Gwinn Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family where memories may be shared at canalefuneral.com

Obituary Preview: Michael W. Holmi, 64, of Gwinn, passed away peacefully under hospice on Monday, October 3, 2022 at his daughter's home in Palmyra, WI.Michael was born on February 21, 1958 at Bell Memorial Hospital in Ishpeming, MI to the late Emil and Irene (Pelkie) Holmi. He was a graduate of Negaunee High School.Michael was a very hard worker throughout his years at AC Equipment, Siemans and Regenco. He loved to show pictures and tell stories about the work he did at power plants with all of his work buddies. He enjoyed his vast collection of collectible cars, fishing, snowmobile riding, bonfires with friends and family, playing with his dog Frankie, traveling, cheering on the Green Bay Packers, listening to old country music and going to the casino. Michael was very skilled with wood burning, building bird houses and crafting creative popsicle stick creations. Most of all, he was family oriented and his family meant the world to him. He was a proud father and loving grandfather, loved by many and will be truly missed.Michael is survived by his children, who were his pride and joy, Travis Michael (Amber) Holmi and Danielle Leigh Holmi; his grandson, Trace Michael Holmi; siblings, Fred Holmi and Alice (Tom) Anderson; sisters-in-law, Rosalie Holmi and Charlene Holmi; and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Michael was preceded in death by an infant granddaughter, Bentley Holmi; siblings, John Holmi, Don Holmi and Sharon Ticknell; sister-in-law, Faye Holmi; and brother-in-law, Jerry Ticknell.A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the Richmond Township Community Club, M-35, 3 miles south of Palmer, MI. A celebration of life will follow the service with food and fellowship from 2:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Burial take place in the Gwinn Cemetery.Memorial contributions made will be donated by Michael's family to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, an organization that meant so much to him.Michael's family wishes to extend a special thank you to Agrace Hospice of Oconomowoc, WI for all of their support and care they have provided. Canale Gwinn Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the Holmi family where memories and condolences may be shared at canalefuneral.com

Obituary Preview: Ronnie Burton Pariseau, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.Born May 27, 1941, Ronnie was the only child of Sylvia (Mohn) and Burton Pariseau. He lived his whole life in Gwinn and graduated from Gwinn High School, after which he worked for the Gossard Company for a brief time before beginning 30 years of employment with Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company. During this time, Ronnie also owned a small business, Free Lance Photos, specializing in portraits, weddings and landscapes. He was contracted to take progress photos for Bechtel Corporation during the Tilden Mind construction. After retiring, he took a job driving the Shuttle Bus for the Ojibwa Casino and he enjoyed the new friends he made there.Ronnie loved photography, his feline companions, flying his drone, buying tools and gadgets to use and lend out, do-it-yourself projects, learning and mastering technology, making people laugh with his witty humor, his daily dish of ice cream and bottle of diet mountain dew.Ronnie is survived by his wife of 61 years, Edith Ellen (Maki); son, Steven Pariseau; daughters, Kathleen (Tom) Leone, Cynthia (Albert) Feltner and Patti (Alan) King; grandson, Logan King; and best friend, Michael Pelkola, who he shared many a Subway sandwich and conversation with over the years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Burton and Sylvia Pariseau.Honoring Ronnie's wishes, no services will be held. Memorial may be directed to UPAWS or the charity of choice.Ronnie's family would like to thank UP Home Health & Hospice for their care and guidance. Canale-Gwinn Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family where memories may be shared at canalefuneral.com

Obituary Preview: Barbara O. Weber, 88, of Traverse City, Michigan and formerly of Gwinn, passed away on Tuesday morning, September 13, 2022 at MediLodge of Grand Traverse County in Traverse City. She was in the company of her daughter and a dear friend.Barbara was born on April 27, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Peter and Ollerene (McCutcheon) Huemme. She was raised in Brooklyn and moved to Hicksville, NY in her teen years.Following high school graduation, Barbara worked for AT&T and married Edward Weber on December 12, 1953 in Hicksville.Barbara and Edward moved to the Gwinn area and built a home on Bertrand Lake in 1961 when he was stationed at K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base, and returned permanently when he retired. Barbara was proud to be a USAF officer's wife and supported him by moving many times over the course of his career and often raising their three children single handedly.Barbara enjoyed her time as a volunteer at the Forsyth Senior Center and as a member of the Marquette Church of Christ. Barbara was practical, smart, financially wise and had a passion for identifying wildflowers and birds that she passed on to her children. There was nothing she cherished more than their home on the lake.Barbara is survived by her children, Warren (Christine) Weber of Bulls Gap, TN; Charles Weber of Santa Rosa, CA; and Caroline (Mark) Kennedy of Traverse City; grandchildren Vijaykumar and Namith Kennedy; step grandchildren Chelsea (Timothy) Borton and Taylor Kennedy of Lansing; and brother Peter Huemme, Jr. of Hicksville. Besides her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Major Edward Weber (retired).The family wishes to express special thanks to Barbara's friend, Cheryl Clinton of Traverse City for her love and support, and to her friends in Gwinn for their many years of treasured companionship.A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 15 at 11 a.m. at Canale Gwinn Funeral Home and Cremation Services with Minister Jim Larsen officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the memorial service at the funeral home. A luncheon will be served in the Lindeman Reception Room at the funeral home following the service. Private interment will take place at the Gwinn Cemetery.

Obituary Preview: John Lee Winters, 73, of Skandia, died peacefully at his home Wednesday, August 31, 2022.He was born August 7, 1949, in Garden City, Kansas, a son of the late John O. and Elberta M. (Counterman) Winters.John worked for many years as a truck driver, mechanic and heavy equipment operator for various companies and himself.John served his country in the US Army from 1966 to 1968. He was a loving, family oriented man who enjoyed living in the country, fishing and hunting. He will be remembered by his family for his strong passion for songwriting and singing with his guitar and writing stories and books as well as being a person who would help anyone.John is survived by his children, Tina Winters of Gwinn, Chad Winters of Skandia and Donna Johnson of Skandia; step-son, Roy (Jana) Johnson of Tucson, AZ; grandchildren, Kyle Winters, Jacob and Nathaniel Johnson; a great-grandson, Elijah DeVowe; siblings, Dick Winters of Lower Michigan, Dennis (Karen) Winters of Florida, Steven (Peggy) Winters of Skandia, Melvin (Julie) Winters of Skandia and Scott Winters of Alaska; former spouse, Jean Winters of Gwinn; and several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Debbie Johnson; granddaughter, Harley M. LaPine; infant brother, Paul Winters; and niece, Paula Heidtman.A Celebration of John's Life will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 2 pm to 6 pm at John's home, 502 N. Carlshend Road, Skandia, MI 49885. Canale-Gwinn Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family where John's obituary may also be viewed at canalefuneral.com

Obituary Preview: Gloria J. Bosworth, 72, of Gwinn, passed away on Friday evening, August 19, 2022 at U.P. Health System- Marquette.Gloria was born on May 31, 1950 in Stanley, WI to the late Alex and Gladys (Randell) Lund. Gloria was married to Paul Bosworth on September 27, 1980. He preceded her in death on July 31, 1999. Gloria worked for 19 years as a CNA at Norlite Nursing Center in Marquette, retiring in 2010. She enjoyed shopping, traveling and going to the casino. Gloria was previously a member of and attended St. Michael Catholic Church and St. Louis the King Catholic Church.Gloria is survived by her children, Duane (Heather) Larson, Steven Larson, Michael Larson and Tracy (Dustin) Peano; step-children, Theresa Bosworth, Gayle Bosworth, Tammy (Richard) Thompson and Ronnie Bosworth; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and siblings, Lorreen (Darryl) Geist and Gib (Ann) Lund.Gloria was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul; step-children, Mark, James, Paulie and Patricia Bosworth; and brothers, George and Gary Lund.A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 2nd at 11 a.m. at the Canale Gwinn Funeral Home and Cremation Services with Rev. Allen Mott officiating. Visitation will be held in the funeral home one hour prior to the service. A luncheon will follow the memorial service in the Lindeman Reception Room in the funeral home. Canale Gwinn Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting Gloria's family where memories and condolences may be shared at canalefuneral.com

Obituary Preview: Richard Brent Copley, 52, of Gwinn, died unexpectedly Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at his home, following a medical event.He was born October 14, 1969, in Marquette, a son of William E. and Nancy V. (Fagerberg) Copley. He was a 1988 Gwinn High School graduate and lifelong area resident.Richard worked at various jobs over the years, but most recently was employed at Pathways. He had also served in the Michigan Army National Guard.He was a member of the Gwinn VFW Auxiliary and the Sons of the American Legion also serving on the Little Lake American Legion Honor Guard. He enjoyed the outdoors and ATV rides.Richard is survived by a son, Bryan William Copley of Warren, MI; parents, Nancy & Bryan Filizetti of Gwinn; sister, Melissa (Kevin) Koepp of Harvey; nephew, Tyler (Deserae) Koepp of Harvey; great-niece, Dahlia Koepp of Harvey; and former spouse, Kelley MacDonald of Warren, MI. He was preceded in death by his father, William Copley and nephews, Andrew & Derek Koepp.A private graveside service will be held in the Gwinn Cemetery.Canale-Gwinn Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family where memories may be shared at canalefuneral.com

Obituary Preview: Reena Ann (Moir) Ruhinen, 80, of Sands Township, the bonniest lass that Scotland ever produced passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family and under the care of U.P. Home Health and Hospice.Reena was born in a house named Ivy Bank in the small village of Tannadice, Angus County, Scotland on June 18, 1941. Although the village is small enough not to be included on the map, it is a charming place and her modest beginnings do not do justice to her charm and how large she was in the hearts and minds of everyone she knew. Reena was Gary's love at first sight and they shared that love for 52 years. She was a skilled highland dancer and a practicing nurse in Scotland.As a military wife, Reena traveled from Edzell, Scotland to Winter Harbor, ME, to Rota, Spain, Guam and Adak, AK. In 1974, she became a naturalized citizen and in 1984 she settled in the Upper Peninsula and worked at the Jacobetti Home for Veterans until retiring in 2002. In all of her years preceding the Veteran's Home she worked as a babysitter and nanny and she often cared for as many as ten children at a time. The children adored her and it was evident that she had a profoundly positive effect on them. When she was there they were glad and if she wasn't she was missed. Her Scottish accent pleased everyone and her genuine concern for others created many strong friendships around the world. She listened more than she spoke and she always helped in every way she could.Reena loved to travel over the Rocky Mountains to see the countryside and visit her grandchildren. She enjoyed knitting and sewing and always had a project in her hands. Reena was an avid NMU Hockey and Green Bay Packer fan and she enjoyed home flower gardening. Reena was the second oldest of seven children and is survived by younger sisters, Ina (Alan) Butchard and Pamela (Josie) Balneaves, all of Forfar, Scotland. In the United States she is survived by her husband, Gary; son, Shawn (Jeanine); grandsons, Grayson (age 9) and Samuel (age 6); two brothers-in-law: Lincoln and Marvin; sisters-in-laws, Diane and Deborah; as well as many numerous friends.Preceding her in death were her parents, John Moir and Betsy Carnegie Moir (Alexander); step-mother, Ann; and siblings, Margaret, Irene, Patricia and John.

Obituary Preview: Thomas Gerald "Tomee" Mitchell, 37, of Gwinn, passed away unexpectedly the evening of June 16, 2022. Tomee was a loving father, son, brother, uncle and friend. His smile could light up any room and his laugh was contagious. Tomee grew up playing baseball with his dad as his umpire and loved shooting hoops with all his childhood best friends. He loved football and was a huge fan of the New Orleans Saints. Tomee adored animals, especially his life-long pup, Dottie. He was a jack of all trades. He enjoyed carpentry, working on vehicles and you could find him at the local grocery store Larry's as your butcher. He never met a stranger and would always be quick to offer up some of the best advice to anyone he met. When asked how he was doing, he always replied "living the dream." He was a true inspiration to so many people, especially his pride and joy, Little Tomee, his son. Music was his all-time favorite. He loved singing and he always told the best jokes. He touched the lives of so many people and he will be greatly missed.Tomee is survived by his father, Dan Mitchell; mother, Minnie Mitchell; Grandmother, Natalie Nogales; spouse, Candace Mitchell; son, Tomee Mitchell Jr; stepchildren, Dominik Brooks and Alexis Brooks; sisters, Missy Mitchell, Niki Frost (Dean Frost) and Ashley Mitchell; brother, Sammy Soto; nephews, Daniel Wadley, Levi Mitchell, Landen Racine, Zachary Thomas Jr and Carson Thomas; and nieces, Madeline Frost, Elizabeth Frost and Remi White.Canale Gwinn Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting Tomee's family where memories and condolences may be shared at canalefuneral.com

Obituary Preview: Gary A. Boggs, 67, of Gwinn, passed away on Friday morning, June 10, 2022 at U.P. Health System- Marquette. Arrangements have been entrusted to Canale Gwinn Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Obituary Preview: Dixie J. Lindeman, 75, of Gwinn died Monday afternoon, June 6, 2022 at UP Health System-Marquette. She was born September 1, 1946, in Oakland City, Indiana, a daughter of the late Charles and Wilma (Daugherty) Marsh. She attended and was a 1964 graduate of Northeast High School in Pinellas Park, Florida.On May 20, 1967 she married Orval O. "Oakie" Lindeman on Orlando AFB and he preceded her in death on March 22, 2017.Dixie worked her entire adult life as a beautician. She managed the Dome Beauty Salon in Sands Township and worked at Touch of Class Salon before opening Hair Designs By Dixie, which she owned and operated from 1987 until her retirement in 2019.She was an artistic person who loved her flowers, lighthouses, reading and puzzles.Dixie is survived by two daughters, Becky Lindeman Keskimaki and Peggy Lindeman, both of Gwinn; siblings, Rebecca (Dennis) Welch of Evansville, IN, Marlys Stock of Clearwater, FL, Charles (Cathy) Marsh of Springville, TN and Rex Marsh of Tampa, FL; and numerous nieces, nephews & cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and sister, Lucinda Bartz.Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 12 Noon to 1:30 pm at Canale-Gwinn Funeral Home and Cremation Services. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 in the funeral home with Rev. Rell Spickerman officiating. A luncheon will follow the service in the Lindeman Reception Room located within the funeral home.Memories of Dixie may be shared at canalefuneral.com