1920
Olga
2007
Olga C. Steinhoff
November 24, 1920 — July 21, 2007
Christmas
Olga Catherine Steinhoff, age 86, of M-28 Christmas, died on Saturday morning, July 21, 2007 at Marquette General Hospital. Olga was born on November 24, 1920 in Traunik, Michigan to the late Anton and Antonia (nee Mahne) Knaus. She grew up working on her family farm and graduated from Eben High School in 1940. Olga married Wallace "Speck" Steinhoff on January 17, 1942 and together they raised their four children. They lived in Detroit for many years before moving back to the U.P. in 1961. Back in the U.P., Olga and Speck specialized in making fish boxes for the local fishermen. She was in charge of running the family mink farm in Christmas until it closed in the late 60's and was the bookkeeper for Wallace Steinhoff Wood Products. Olga enjoyed working on crossword puzzles, crocheting, playing backgammon, playing the slots at the casino, and she carved amazing wooden flowers. Even though Olga worked extremely hard at her jobs, she was most proud of being a stay at home mother taking care of her children and spending time with her grandchildren.
Olga is survived by her four children - Roberta "Bobbie Ann" (Nick) Barevich of Niagra Falls, Ontario, Wallace "Wally" (Pamala Brown) of Marquette, Earl (Jane) Steinhoff of Munising, and Milo (Lola) Steinhoff of AuTrain; ten grandchildren - Brian, Nick, Scott, Amy, Ben, Mary, Dana, John, Kerri, and Brad; three great-granddaughters - Courtney, Monica, and Natalie; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of over sixty years Speck Steinhoff; her parents; two sisters- Christine (Louis) Kern and Vera (Frank) Negiliski; and brother - Tony (Marion) Knaus.
Olga's visitation will be on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at the Bowerman Funeral Home from 2:00 until 4:00 pm. Pastor Gary Stevens will conduct her funeral service on Tuesday at 4:00 pm. Interment will at Maple Grove Cemetery in Munising and she will be escorted by her grandchildren.
Olga Catherine Steinhoff, age 86, of M-28 Christmas, died on Saturday morning, July 21, 2007 at Marquette General Hospital. Olga was born on November 24, 1920 in Traunik, Michigan to the late Anton and Antonia (nee Mahne) Knaus. She grew up working on her family farm and graduated from Eben High School in 1940. Olga married Wallace "Speck" Steinhoff on January 17, 1942 and together they raised their four children. They lived in Detroit for many years before moving back to the U.P. in 1961. Back in the U.P., Olga and Speck specialized in making fish boxes for the local fishermen. She was in charge of running the family mink farm in Christmas until it closed in the late 60's and was the bookkeeper for Wallace Steinhoff Wood Products. Olga enjoyed working on crossword puzzles, crocheting, playing backgammon, playing the slots at the casino, and she carved amazing wooden flowers. Even though Olga worked extremely hard at her jobs, she was most proud of being a stay at home mother taking care of her children and spending time with her grandchildren.
Olga is survived by her four children - Roberta "Bobbie Ann" (Nick) Barevich of Niagra Falls, Ontario, Wallace "Wally" (Pamala Brown) of Marquette, Earl (Jane) Steinhoff of Munising, and Milo (Lola) Steinhoff of AuTrain; ten grandchildren - Brian, Nick, Scott, Amy, Ben, Mary, Dana, John, Kerri, and Brad; three great-granddaughters - Courtney, Monica, and Natalie; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of over sixty years Speck Steinhoff; her parents; two sisters- Christine (Louis) Kern and Vera (Frank) Negiliski; and brother - Tony (Marion) Knaus.
Olga's visitation will be on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at the Bowerman Funeral Home from 2:00 until 4:00 pm. Pastor Gary Stevens will conduct her funeral service on Tuesday at 4:00 pm. Interment will at Maple Grove Cemetery in Munising and she will be escorted by her grandchildren.
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