Obituary
Ishpeming – Lily Korpi, age 90, of 833 Palms Ave., passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2009 at Marquette General Hospital under the care of Lake Superior Hospice, after a very full and enjoyable life.
Lily was born in Lake Linden, MI on December 15, 1918, the daughter of the late Peter August and Lydia (Oja) Hivala. After graduation from Dollar Bay High School, she attended Suomi College, where she was the valedictorian of her class, and Hamline University. In 1942 she graduated from what is now Northern Michigan University. Her first teaching job was teaching high school English in Richmond, MI. She taught sixth grade in Wakefield for many years, and, after moving to Ishpeming in 1968, taught reading at Phelps Middle School. After her retirement, Lily and her husband, Arnold, enjoyed traveling and spent many winters in Rockport, TX. She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church.
Lily was a leader in many ways. She was deeply interested in the teaching of reading and helped organize many reading-related events. The preservation of the natural environment was of great importance to her. Lily was active in numerous groups and organizations. Most of all, Lily enjoyed her time with others, whether playing bridge or mah-jongg, or simply chuckling about life.
Lily is survived by a daughter: Susan (Douglas) Marshall of Philadelphia, PA, grandson: Andrew (Kristen) Marshall of Sewickley, PA, granddaughter: Laura Marshall of New York, NY, and brother: Roy (Shirley) Hivala of Escanaba, along with many nieces and nephews. Lily was preceded in death by her husband Arnold J. Korpi in 1998 and sisters: Viola Flasck and Sylvia Kinnunen.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday April 8, 2009 at 11:00AM at Bethel Lutheran Church in Ishpeming with Rev. Lauri O. Maki to officiate. The family will greet friends and relatives from 10:00AM until the time of services. A luncheon will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Ishpeming Friends of the Library at Friends of the Library, c/o Carnegie Public Library 317 North Main St., Ishpeming, MI 49849, Bethel Lutheran Church Memorial Fund at 333 E. Ridge St., Ishpeming, MI 49849, or an environmental organization of your choice.
Lily was born in Lake Linden, MI on December 15, 1918, the daughter of the late Peter August and Lydia (Oja) Hivala. After graduation from Dollar Bay High School, she attended Suomi College, where she was the valedictorian of her class, and Hamline University. In 1942 she graduated from what is now Northern Michigan University. Her first teaching job was teaching high school English in Richmond, MI. She taught sixth grade in Wakefield for many years, and, after moving to Ishpeming in 1968, taught reading at Phelps Middle School. After her retirement, Lily and her husband, Arnold, enjoyed traveling and spent many winters in Rockport, TX. She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church.
Lily was a leader in many ways. She was deeply interested in the teaching of reading and helped organize many reading-related events. The preservation of the natural environment was of great importance to her. Lily was active in numerous groups and organizations. Most of all, Lily enjoyed her time with others, whether playing bridge or mah-jongg, or simply chuckling about life.
Lily is survived by a daughter: Susan (Douglas) Marshall of Philadelphia, PA, grandson: Andrew (Kristen) Marshall of Sewickley, PA, granddaughter: Laura Marshall of New York, NY, and brother: Roy (Shirley) Hivala of Escanaba, along with many nieces and nephews. Lily was preceded in death by her husband Arnold J. Korpi in 1998 and sisters: Viola Flasck and Sylvia Kinnunen.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday April 8, 2009 at 11:00AM at Bethel Lutheran Church in Ishpeming with Rev. Lauri O. Maki to officiate. The family will greet friends and relatives from 10:00AM until the time of services. A luncheon will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Ishpeming Friends of the Library at Friends of the Library, c/o Carnegie Public Library 317 North Main St., Ishpeming, MI 49849, Bethel Lutheran Church Memorial Fund at 333 E. Ridge St., Ishpeming, MI 49849, or an environmental organization of your choice.
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