Humboldt Twp, MI- Elsie Sylvia Isotalo, age 97, longtime Humboldt Twp resident passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility where she has been a resident for the past 2 years.

Elsie was born on September 29, 1925, in Ely Township (Diorite Location) to Gust and Eleanor (Johnson) Laakso. She attended Ishpeming High School. On April 18, 1942, she married Sulo Isotalo and was his loving wife for over 70 years.

Elsie enjoyed baking, cooking, reading, shopping, planting flowers, the warm outdoors and loved bird watching. Elsie took much pride in her home and her greatest joy was always her children and grandchildren.

Elsie is survived by five children; Dale (Cheryl) Isotalo of Milwaukee, Susan (Tony) Marta of Marquette, Sally Barbiere (John Marra) of Menasha, WI, Dennis (Cheryl) Isotalo of Ishpeming and Tami (Todd) Bessner of Hancock, 12 grandchildren: Douglas (Angie) Isotalo, Tony (Christy) Marta, Bradley (Rachel) Marta, Kari (Tom) Heikkila, Mark, Angela & Todd Barbiere, Laura (Brian) Thomas, Kelly (Jason) Cittadino, Nicole Bessner, Chelsea (Gust) Junttila and Travis (Morgan) Bessner, 28 great grandchildren, sister-in-law Gail Laakso, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Elsie was preceded in death by her parents, husband Sulo, son Douglas Lee, grandson Brock Barbiere, son in law Phil Barbiere, two sisters; Laila and Pearl and three brothers; Arne, Robert, and Melvin and a half brother Arvo.

A private memorial service will be held at the Bjork and Zhulkie Funeral Home in Ishpeming with Paul Peterson officiating.

Elsie's family would like to express their gratitude and heartfelt thanks to the 600-wing staff at MCMCF for becoming a second family for Elsie and also to the 300-wing for their care and compassion during the difficult last days.

Memorial considerations may be directed to MCMCF Activity Fund in memory of Elsie.

Elsie's obituary may be viewed at bjorkandzhulkie.com where relatives and friend may leave a note of remembrance.