Angie Tomassoni

Evangeline "Angie" Tomassoni, 79, of 222 W. Antoine St. in Iron Mountain, passed away on Monday, Feb. 28, 2011, at her home. Angie was born Feb. 28, 1932, in Reedsburg, Wis., daughter of the late Paul and Lena Mente. She graduated from Reedsburg High School in 1950. Angie married Ronald P. Tomassoni on Sept. 17, 1955, in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on Oct. 19, 2010. Angie worked as a secretary at Walter Reed V.A. Medical Center in Washington D.C. while Ron was in the service. Upon moving back to Iron Mountain with Ron, Angie took a secretarial position with the V.A. Hospital locally and also worked for Khoury Inc. for a short time. In the early 1960s she began her career with her husband, owning and managing Recreation Lanes in Iron Mountain. She served in many capacities at the bowling center and ran the junior bowling program for more than 50 years. Angie was a 60-year member of the U.S.B.C. and in 1997, she was inducted into the Tri-Area Bowling Hall of Fame. She was a member of Pine Grove Country Club, the Oak Crest Golf Course, and a founding member of the Jaycees. She was also a member of St. Mary and St. Joseph Catholic Church. Angie was an excellent cook and an immaculate housekeeper. She enjoyed golfing, sewing, bowling, coaching the junior bowlers, traveling with Ron, and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by a son, Peter J. (Cathy) Tomassoni of Iron Mountain and their sons, Joseph and Albert; a daughter, Paula (Shawn) Hepinstall of Kansas City, Mo. and their children, Megan (Rhett) Cleveland and Matthew Hepinstall; a sister, Janet Schinker of Madison, Wis.; and her mother-in-law, Violet Tomassoni of Kingsford. Angie was also preceded in death by a sister, Rose Kaeppel and a brother, Gordon Mente. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon at St. Mary and St. Joseph Church in Iron Mountain. Funeral services will follow at 12 noon at the church. Fr. Daniel Zaloga will offer the Mass of the Christian Burial. Burial will be in Cemetery Park. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in her memory. Condolences to the family of Angie Tomassoni may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with the funeral arrangements.

Angie Tomassoni

February 28, 1933 - February 28, 2011