Irma Burns

"Irma Burns" SAGOLA - Irma Elaine Burns, 77, of 8797 Leeman Road, Sagola, died Friday, July 29, 2005, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls. She was born Feb. 10, 1928, in Sagola, daughter of the late Herman and Clara (Verbunker) Iverson. Irma was a 1945 graduate of Channing High School and lived in the area her entire life. She married L.J. John Burns on Feb. 16, 1946, in Sagola. He preceded her in death in 1989. Irma was a member of the quilters organization and was a volunteer at the Sagola grade school for many years. She enjoyed berry picking, fishing, painting, leather tooling and all types of needle work. Irma made quilts for all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also loved to can and cook. Irma was always very hospitable and enjoyed visiting with family and friends. She is survived by five children, Dennis (Carolyn) Burns of Traverse City, lower Michigan, Sandie (Pat) Cuculi of Sturgeon Bay, Wis., Michael (Stephanie) Burns and Ann Marie Burns, both of Traverse City and Kenneth (Corliss) Burns of Crystal Falls; one brother, Gordon Iverson of Tucson, Ariz.; one sister, Wilma (Jim) Helgren of Channing; numerous nieces, nephews and other family; her very special friends, Sherry and Ron Process; 11 grandchildren, John (Marianna) Burns, Matthew (Nichelle) Burns, Ryan Burns (Jennifer Okragleski), Mike (Nancy) Cuculi, Michelle (Mike) Pfannenstiel, Hannah and Heather Burns, Shannon Burns, and JoJo, David and L.J. Burns; and four great-grandchildren, Morgan and Natalie Burns and Alan and Michael Schmidt. She was preceded in death by one brother, Herman Iverson and one sister, Audrey Korkiamaki. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home. Visitation will also be on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Grace Presbyterian Church in Sagola. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Grace Presbyterian Church in Sagola. Rev. David Anderson will officiate. Burial will be in the Channing Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Irma Burns www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

Irma Burns

February 10, 1928 - July 29, 2005