Patricia (Madden) Stenson

Patricia Christine Stenson, age 66 of Baraga, formerly of Trout Creek, MI passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at her home with family by her side.

She was born September 3, 1950 in Stambaugh, MI daughter to James and Eleanor (Nelson) Madden. Patty graduated from Ewen-Trout Creek High School in 1968 and then attended Gogebic College and received a certificate in Data Processing. She married Arthur Stenson on November 8, 1969 in Trout Creek.

Patty worked at Nordine’s in Bruce Crossing, then managed the White Door in Trout Creek, and then was a butcher at Settler’s COOP in Bruce Crossing. She retired in 2005 from Lac Vieux Desert Casino in Watersmeet where she was the restaurant manager. She moved to Baraga in 2013.

She was a member of KBIC. Patty enjoyed crossword puzzles, going to the casino with her sisters, and loved animals. She was an avid Lions fan and enjoyed watching her grandson play MTU basketball. Patty was devoted to her grandchildren. She had wit, a great sense of humor and was a good listener. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt.

Surviving are her daughters, Amanda (Daryl) Johnson of Kenton, MI, Shannon Stenson of Minot, ND; sisters, Peggy (Will) Edbrooke of Fremont, MI, Jane (Steve) Salli of Covington, MI, Marie Scheiding of Eagle River, WI; grandchildren Ariel and Dillon; and grand dog Foxie; brothers and sisters in law as well as several close nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death are her parents and her husband Artie.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 10th at 1 p.m. at the Covington Cemetery with Bob Knivila officiating. Fellowship, coffee and dessert will follow at the Covington multi-purpose building. The Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Friends may sign Patty’s guest book or send condolences at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com .