Eva M. Simonson

She was born on June 22, 1924, in Calumet, a daughter of the late William and Mary (Muonio) Simula. Eva was raised in Mohawk and graduated from Calumet High School.

On January 24, 1945, she was united in marriage to Eino Simonson. The couple had resided in Hancock where they raised their children. They then moved to make their home in Chassell. On April 5, 2000, Eino preceded Eva in death.

Mrs. Simonson was a member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church of Hancock.

Preceding her in death were her husband, her grandson, Eric Simonson; three brothers and five sisters.

Surviving are her children, Kay (Robert) Peterson of Chassell, Keith (Inger) Simonson of Washington, Ross (Lana) Simonson of Washington, Corinne (Lyle) Abernathy of Washington, Joy (Bruce) Homola of Montana, Greg (Monica) Simonson of Montana, Hugh (Jill) Simonson of Montana, Randy (Joyce) Simonson of Minnesota, Sid (Evie) Simonson of Minnesota, Marshal (Dot) Simonson of Wyoming; 72 grandchildren, numerous greatgrandchildren, her sisters-in-law, Effie Hallstrom of Hancock, Lempi Hanson of Montana; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral Service for Eva will be held 11 a.m. Friday September 1, 2017, at the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church of Hancock. Burial will be in the Lakeview Cemetery of Calumet.

Friends may call on Thursday, August 31, 2017, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church of Hancock and on Friday from 10 a.m. until time of services at the Church.

To view Eva’s obituary or to send condolences to the family, please visit memorialchapel.net.

The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes of Hancock are assisting the family with the arrangements.