Isabelle Dierkens

NORWAY- Isabelle “Izzy” Eleanor Dierkens, age 94 of Norway, made her way home to the Lord on Saturday, March 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Izzy was born on March 5, 1930 in Iron Mountain, the daughter of the late Ettore and Delmerroe (Carponetti) Bongi and was raised in a vibrant Italian family with her three brothers and four sisters. Izzy graduated from Iron Mountain High School. She married Julius Dierkens of September 25, 1948 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Iron Mountain and together they had three children. Izzy enjoyed sitting on her patio in the summer, looking at her flowers, maple tree and pond. She enjoyed walks with her daughter Nettie, to Ed’s Market and visiting with her neighborhood friends. She was a faithful catholic, doing her novenas daily. She never met a stranger and was loved by all who met her. Izzy’s love showed through her big smile and her command of the kitchen. She was a proud baker, making her famous bars to show her gratitude for all in her proximity; the mailman, city workers, friends, family and anyone that she thought needed a bar or two. For years, Saturday was Soup Day, Sunday was set aside for Chicken and Spaghetti; all of the family would cram into Jul’s and Izzy’s tiny home and enjoy her homemade meals. It was loud and crowded, but that tiny space was filled with so many memories. She was a staple in her community and will be missed by all. You rest now “our Izzy”, we love you forever. Izzy leaves her daughter Ann Marie (Mike) Muraro of Norway; daughter-in-law Maryann (Chuck) Clark of Vulcan; grandsons Dean (Gina) Moraska of Vulcan, Edward (Michelle) Dierkens of New Port News, VA. and Jeff (Michelle) Muraro of Norway; granddaughters Melissa Spade (Dan Lindsley) of Vulcan, Shelly (Scott) Ray of Norway, Nikki (Jeremy) Pipp of Vulcan, and Debbie (Jason) Bargland of Vulcan; great grandchildren Austin (Lui), Logan, Wyatt, Cadeance, Gabrielle, Alex, Chase, Marisa, Sawyer, Amanda (Billy), Isaac, Dante, Adrian, Jack and Dominic; great-great grandchildren Emma, Bennett, Burklee, Nova, Presley and Rayne; many nieces and nephews; and her many close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Julius, her six siblings; son Edward Dierkens; daughter Annette Dierkens; and her son-in-law Ken Moraska. Graveside services will be held on Friday, May 10 at 11 a.m. at the Norway Township Cemetery, with Fr. Marty Flynn, pastor of St. Mary's Church in Norway, officiating. There will be an luncheon following the services at St. Mary's Church parish hall.

Isabelle Dierkens

March 5, 1930 - March 9, 2024