Ina Lindberg

ESCANABA - Ina Agnes Lindberg passed away Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007, at Bishop Noa Home. She was 88. Mrs. Lindberg was born Ina Agnes Ballard on June 25, 1918, daughter of Floyd S. and Grace Isobel (Gladden) Ballard. Originally from Fremont Township in lower Michigan, she spent the greater part of her life in the Twin Falls area of Breitung Township. She married Hugo W. Lindberg at Trinity Methodist Church on Nov. 26, 1937. He preceded her in death May 7, 1981. A homemaker and devoted wife and mother, Mrs. Lindberg realized a personal goal when she received her GED in 1965, having attended public schools in Birmingham, lower Michigan., through grade 10. Following completion of her GED, she taught English as a second language for two years through a local literacy program. Mrs. Lindberg was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church, serving at various times as financial secretary, a Sunday school teacher and church school superintendent. She was also a past worthy matron and grand officer with the Order of Eastern Star, was a founding member and active participant in a card club for more than 50 years and volunteered for many years with the Caring House spouse abuse shelter in Iron Mountain and a short time with the Humane Society in Iron Mountain. She enjoyed crocheting, embroidery, sewing and playing cards, and loved to travel, read and work crossword puzzles. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include a son, Ronald C. (Nancy) Lindberg of Escanaba; two daughters, Rev. Donna J. Lindberg of Manistique and Denise G. Bruder of Cheboygan, lower Michigan; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Richard, as well as four brothers. A visitation for friends and family will be held Saturday from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Central time) at Trinity United Methodist Church in Iron Mountain. Funeral services and a luncheon will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in her memory at Trinity United Methodist Church. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Ina Lindberg at www.ernashfuneralhomes@chartermi.net" title="Click to open in a new window or tab" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.ernashfuneralhomes@chartermi.net. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Homes with the funeral arrangements.

Ina Lindberg

February 20, 2007