Althea L. Ekdahl

Althea L. Ekdahl, age 81 of L'Anse passed away on Friday, March 22, 2002 at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

She was born December 30, 1920 in Cadott, Wisconsin daughter of the late Theodore and Emma (Waldusky) Bruhn. She married Walfred Ekdahl on May 12, 1944 in Waukegan, IL. They moved to Baraga in 1945 until 1953 when they moved to Champion, MI. They returned to Baraga in 1974.

Althea was a member of the L'Anse United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She enjoyed crocheting, baking, cake decorating, crafts, and being involved with the activity department at Bayside Village. Althea also enjoyed sending cards and notes to people.

She is survived by two sons, Gerald (Carol) Ekdahl of Champion, Bruce (Rose) Ekdahl of Ishpeming; two daughters, Karla (James) Holm of Baraga, Sharon (Melvin) Jones of Harvey; six grandchildren, Michele Irwin, Lisa Cory, Stacey Ekdahl, Melani Jones, Matthew Holm, Laura Holm; three great grandchildren, Andrea Irwin, Brandon and Amber Cory; numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband Walfred in 1975; brother, Clarence Bruhn; two sisters, Alvina Cole and Annette Bruhn.

The funeral service will be held on Monday, March 25 at 6:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the church. Rev. David Snyder will officiate. Burial will be in the Keweenaw Bay Cemetery in the spring. The Jacobson Funeral Home of L'Anse is assisting the family.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the L'Anse United Methodist Women, or the Activities Department at Bayside Village, or Baraga County Home Care and Hospice.