Obituaries

Alva H. Simonson

PORTAGE  -- Alva H. Simonson, age 86, of Portage, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Divine Savior Healthcare Extended Care, after an illness with cancer.

Alva was born on November 15, 1922 in Lewiston Township, the daughter of Alfred and Hilda (Nelson) Simonson.  She was a longtime resident of Portage.  Alva worked for many, many years at Harvey’s Gourmet as a waitress.

Alva was a beloved cousin and special friend of Charles and Patricia Nelson, first cousins, Elnora Templin, Delores Kluth, Jim and Barbara Simonson, and Marvin Simonson, along with many other cousins and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her infant sister, her Aunt Louise Simonson, and her uncle, Jens Nelson.

The family wishes to thank Divine Savior Extended Care and their staff, and Pastor Grimm for all his visits.     

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Lewiston Township, with Rev. William Grimm officiating.  Burial will follow on Saturday, at 3:00 p.m., in Oak Grove Cemetery in Portage.  Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon until the time of the services at the church.

Memorials may be given to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, or Divine Savior Healthcare Extended Care.  

The Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage is assisting the family. www.pmmfh.com

 

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