Bertha Dagmar Anderson, 98, of Midway Location, passed away Friday afternoon, February 15, 2019 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility with her loving family by her side.
Bertha was born June 3, 1920 in Suomi Location to David and Mary (Kemppainen) Lahde, attended Palmer and Negaunee Schools and was a lifelong area resident. She was employed for many years as a nurse’s aide at the Palmer Nursing Home.
Mrs. Anderson was a member of Community Lutheran Church, Suomi Location. She was a loving and devoted homemaker to her family, and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and having coffee and visiting with her beloved nieces. Bertha will be dearly missed and never forgotten by her many family members and friends.
Surviving are her two sons, Lawrence ‘Leroy’ (Rose) Anderson of California and Roger (Judy) Anderson of Midway Location; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Matthew R. Anderson; granddaughter, Cindy Cooley; and five sisters and three brothers.
Bertha’s family extends a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Kroll and the staff at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility for the wonderful care provided.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, April 25th at Community Lutheran Church, Suomi Location, with Rev. Douglas Norquist officiating. Burial will be in the Negaunee Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends for one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday and also at a luncheon immediately following services in the church fellowship hall.
Mrs. Anderson’s memorial page may be viewed at koskeyfuneralhome.com, where memories and condolences may be shared.