Esther M. Skowlund
September 6, 1920 - June 12, 2009
ESTHER SKOWLUND NORWAY- Esther Skowlund age 88 of Norway, died Friday, June 12, 2009 at Freeman Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Kingsford, MI. She was born in Ironwood on September 6, 1920 the daughter of the late Samuel and Hulda (Slunga) Synkelma. Esther married Kenneth Skowlund on May 5, 1945. He preceded her in death on May 18, 1992. She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church and the Cover Girls. She enjoyed word puzzles, being outdoors; flowers and watching the tomatoes grow. Esther is survived by her daughter Carol (Dean Cazzola) Trepanier of Loretto; son Gary Skowlund of Norway; grandson Andy Trepainer; brother Reuben (Elizabeth) Synkelma of Ironwood ; many nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law Minnie, Norma and Vivian Synkelma of Ironwood and Denice Turney of Florence OR; many cousins. She was preceded in death by her brothers Carl, Toivo, John, Eugene and Hugo Synkelma; sisters Ruth Potter and Lila Lake. Family will greet friends on Friday, June 26 from 11-1 p.m. at the Ortman Funeral Home in Norway. A memorial service will be held on Friday, at 1 p.m. at Ortman Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Langlais, pastor of Bethany Lutheran Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Norway Township Cemetery.
ESTHER SKOWLUND NORWAY- Esther Skowlund age 88 of Norway, died Friday, June 12, 2009 at Freeman Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Kingsford, MI. She was born in Ironwood on September 6, 1920 the daughter of the late Samuel and Hulda (Slunga)... View Obituary & Service Information