Yvonne Annette Niemi, 83, of Ishpeming and longtime former Negaunee resident, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, July 6, 2022 at Mission Point of Ishpeming Health and Rehab Center.
Yvonne was born April 2, 1939 in Ishpeming to Guido and Edna (Olgren) Piziali and graduated from Negaunee High School, Class of 1957. Yvonne worked for Northern Michigan University for 39 years, retiring in 2008.
Ms. Niemi was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Negaunee, the Negaunee Lady Elks, Marquette County Paisano Club, and was also the president of UAW Local 1950 for over 22 years.
In her spare time, she loved being with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren and also enjoyed lunches and dinners with her many friends.
Surviving are her two sons, Michael (Geri) Niemi of Ishpeming and Steven (Cindy) Niemi of Salt Lake City; five grandchildren: Jeffrey (Amy) Niemi of Lebanon, TN, Krista (Levi Tadgerson) St. Germain of Ishpeming, Stephanie (Santos) DeHerrera of Salt Lake City, Bruce Niemi of Salt Lake City, and Luke (Jen) Smith of Sugar House, UT; 8 great-grandchildren, Ella, Evan, Jameson, Ruby, Scarlett, Vinny, Adeza and Anovalee; her brother, Gary (Debbie) Piziali of Marquette; sister, Lois Santerini of Pittsburgh; a nephew, Brent (Theresa) Piziali; and nieces: Tracy (Mike) Mingori, Kris (Scott) Becker, Kelly (Kevin) Scott and Kathy Santerini.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother-in-law, Larry Santerini; and her beloved dog, Bailey.
Yvonne’s family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the compassionate and caring staff at Mission Point of Ishpeming.
Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, July 13th at Koskey Funeral Home, with Rev. Larry Van Damme officiating. The family will greet relatives and friends for one hour prior to services at the funeral home on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed in Yvonne’s memory to UPAWS.
Ms. Niemi’s memorial page may be viewed at koskeyfuneralhome.com