Stella Cecelia Lahti
October 24, 1919 — April 7, 2008
Stella Cecelia Lahti, age 88 of L'Anse passed away on Monday, April 7, 2008 at Bayside Village in L'Anse.
She was born October 24, 1919 in Assinins, Michigan daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Cardinal) Vashaw. Stella married Toivo Lahti on June 17, 1939 in Assinins. Stella enjoyed gardening and playing Bingo. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Eagles Aerie #2287Auxiliary, KBIC, and the Ojibwa Seniors.
Surviving are her children Paul Lahti, Jim (Rhonda) Lahti, and Elvera (Fred) Lantz of L'Anse; four grandchildren, Malisha Maki, Mindy Lantz, Don Lantz, Jesse Lahti; six great grandchildren, Miah and Megan Maki, Anna Pietila, Donovyn and Emberlee Lantz, and Kaylee Lahti.
Preceding her in death are her husband Toivo in 1991, one brother, and three sisters.
A Memorial Mass for Stella and her husband Toivo will be held on Saturday, April 12th at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church at 11:00 AM. A luncheon and fellowship will follow the service in the church hall. The Jacobson Funeral Home of L'Anse is assisting the family.