Marianne Sophie Kilpela, age 79, passed away unexpectedly in a housefire on Friday December 16, 2016.
She was born on April 1, 1937 in Hamtramck, Michigan to William and Florence (Bardal) Trembley.
Marianne loved her Avon jewelry and nail polish. In her free time, she enjoyed going to the casino to try her luck. She was a very caring person that always gave hugs, and loved to spend time with all of her grandkids, Marianne was also a fan of polka music and loved to listen and dance.
Marianne was involved with Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly and the Avon Organization.
In 1973 she married Norman Kilpela in Alabama.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sons; Dean and Steve, daughter Julie, niece Lori, and Sister Kathy.
Surviving are: Son Paul (Jennifer) Kilpela of Calumet
2 Grandchildren Landon, and Aili
Sister: Patricia Reini of Hancock
Sister-in-law: Donna Ryan of Laurium
Niece; raised as a daughter: Bev (Fred) Luoma of South Range
Niece; raised as a sister: Carol (Rick) Freeman of Hancock
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral services will be held at the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home on Wednesday December 21, 2016 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Jay Weidner to officiate. Friends may call at the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet on Wednesday December 21, 2016 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
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The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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