September 25, 2014
Laurium
Bernice Matson, a current resident of Cypress Manor in Hancock passed away on Thursday September 25, 2014 at Portage Health System. She had previously resided in Tamarack Mills and Houghton.
She was born on October 15 a daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Hill) Larson.
She attended the Dollar Bay School.
On September 16, 1950 she was married to E. Roderick Matson and he preceded her in death on September 29, 1971.
Bernice was employed at Sterns & Field in Hancock.
She was a dog lover and her pets truly were mans best friend.
She was a person of faith attending Bethany Baptist Church in Dollar Bay in the past years and Bernice understood the power of prayer.
Preceding her in death was her parents, husband, sister Lucille Edwards, brother Alan “Bud” Larson and a grandson Tommy Ylitalo.
Surviving are:
2 daughters: Gail (Paul) Heikkinen of Laurium
Barbara (Mark) Ylitalo of Calumet
2 Grandsons: Josh and Eric
Nephew Mike Edwards and special friend Arnold.
A private graveside service will be held in the Lake View Cemetery.
The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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