Delores F. Luba

Delores F. Luba, 92, of Kingsford, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Maryhill Manor Nursing Home in Niagara, WI. Delores was born January 27, 1924 in Waupaca, WI, daughter of the late James and Fern (Shambeau) Davidson. She graduated from Kingsford High School in 1941 and was a lifelong resident of the area. Delores married her husband Clarence in 1941 in Iron Mountain. She worked as an Executive Secretary to Owen Fife, President of Kingsford Chemical Co. and as an Executive Secretary for A.C. Hoyle for many years. Delores was also Assistant Secretary/Treasurer for A.C. Hoyle Co. until her retirement in 1986. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Iron Mountain and sang in the choir over 60 years. She loved her church and was an active member throughout her life. Delores was a former member of the Community Chorus and sang with them when they performed with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the Pine Mountain Music Festival Opera. She was also a member of the “Singing Strings”, entertaining at the various nursing homes and the V.A. Hospital. In 2003, she was named “Homemaker of the Year” by the Michigan Home Extension Service. Delores especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was always there for them and they were the “light of her life”. Delores enjoyed music, traveling, crafts and attending the Kingsford football games. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clarence, in 1990; her daughter, Sharon C. Champagne in 2005; and a brother, Blair Davidson in 2003. Delores is survived by one brother, Clayton (Alice) Davidson of Asheville, NC; a sister, Joyce (Henry) London of Iron Mountain; a sister-in-law, Lorraine Luba of Kingsford; her son-in-law, Randy Champagne of Norway; three grandsons, David (Kristine) Champagne of Quinnesec, Chris (Sherri) Champagne of Niagara, WI, and Drew (Heather) Champagne of Niagara, WI; a granddaughter, Laura Champagne of Iron Mountain; great grandchildren, Marjorie (Dan), Nathan (Katie), Bradley (Beth), Heather (Cory), Tyler Rose (Trevor), Chase, Logan, Lexi, Noelle, and Elijah; and great-great grandchildren, Alex, Cole, Gavin, Tanner, Kaya and Charlotte. Visitation will be Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. Funeral services will follow on Thursday at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Rev. Geri Hamlen will officiate. Burial will be in Iron Mountain Cemetery Park. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in her memory to Trinity United Methodist Church. Condolences to the family of Delores Luba may be expressed online at ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Delores F. Luba

January 27, 1924 - July 30, 2016