Alberta Mattila, 77, a resident of Calumet passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017 at UP Health System-Marquette.
She was born on November 20, 1939 in Calumet, to William and Evangeline (Martin) Sakkinen.
She attended Calumet High School and married Willis Mattila in Calumet on December 29, 1956.
Alberta worked for BHK Child Development for many years as a bus driver, retiring in 2005.
She was an avid reader, loved to do her crossword puzzles and spend time with her beloved dog Kia.
She loved to spend time at the family camp in Lac La Belle.
She also loved to spend time with her family. They meant the world to her!
Alberta is preceded in death by her parents; William and Evangeline; 1 son, Robert “Boomer” Mattila; and 1 brother Robert Sakkinen.
She is survived by:
Her husband of 60 years: Willis Mattila of Kearsarge
Sons: Donald (Cathleen) Mattila of Mohawk
Jim Mattila of Phillipsville
Daughters:
Lynn Simons of Calumet
Kathy Meyer of Laurium
Karen (Mark) Dyni of Rabbit Bay
Julie (Joe) Farrell of Austin, Texas
12 grandchildren: Steven Simons, Jared Mattila, Jason Mattila, Melissa and Tanya Couvion, Bryan Mattila, Amy Mattila, Jacob Mattila, Sophia Mattila, Christopher Farrell, Nicholas Farrell, and Justin Farrell
4 great grandchildren
2 great great grandchildren
Brothers: Jim (Mickey) Sakkinen of Kenosha, WI
Art (Lee) Sakkinen of Calumet
And numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Per Alberta’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and private immediate family services will be held.
Online condolences for the family may be left at www.ericksoncrowleypeterson.com
The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet is assisting the family with the arrangements.