Calvin Soderberg

KINGSFORD - Calvin "Sody" Soderberg, 82, of 381 Cass Ave. Kingsford, died Saturday, December 22, 2007 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette, MI. He was born March 17, 1925 in Iron Mountain son of the late Ernest and Lily (Barker) Soderberg. Calvin graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1944 and was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and served with the 30th Infantry division as a 300 radio operator. Calvin engaged in battle at Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes and Rhineland. Decorations and citations earned include the Victory Medal, Combat and Expert Infantryman Badge, European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with 4 Bronze Battle Stars, three Overseas Service Bars and a Bronze Star. Calvin married Gloria Massie on October 23, 1948 in Loretto, MI. She preceded him in death on October 31, 2006. Calvin was a member of St. Mary and St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iron Mountain and the Knights of Columbus council 1585. He enjoyed going to camp, hunting, watching sports and working around the house. Calvin loved spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. He also spent time reminiscing about his days in the service and looking at old Army memorabilia. Calvin is survived by two sons, Michael Soderberg of Ishpeming and Joel (Becky) Soderberg of Scottsdale, AZ; a brother, Harold (Coleen) Soderberg of Mesa, AZ; three sisters, Lillian Rowe of Evanston, IL, Verle Merik of Elkhart, IN and Barbara Borsini of Rockford, IL; a grandson, Marc Soderberg; four granddaughters, Amanda, Lindsey, Kristen and Chloe Soderberg; one great-grandson, Ayden; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Leslie Soderberg. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00am on Saturday, January 5, 2008 at St. Mary and St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iron Mountain. A Memorial Mass will follow at 10:00am at the church. Fr. Daniel Zaloga will officiate. Burial will be in Cemetery Park. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Calvin "Sody" Soderberg online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.