Jessica Recla

Jessica J. Recla, 29, of Quinnesec, passed away on Friday, Jan. 28, 2011, at Dickinson County Hospital after a nine-month battle with cancer. She was born on Nov. 28, 1981, in Iron Mountain and was a 2000 graduate of Kingsford High School. At KHS, Jessica was a cheerleader for four years and was also active in the band. She went on to Northern Michigan University and graduated in 2003 as a licensed practical nurse. Jessica married her high-school sweetheart, Craig Recla on July 30, 2005, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Iron Mountain. Jess began working at the Pain Clinic in Niagara shortly after receiving her nursing degree. Prior to her cancer diagnosis, she worked at Super One Foods in Iron Mountain. At both places of employment, she met several wonderful friends who stayed in close contact with her throughout her illness. Jessica was very active in the Iron Mountain Music Booster Club. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and taught Sunday school at the church. Jessica loved doing crafts, especially scrapbooking and beadwork. She also enjoyed bird hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. Most of all, she enjoyed spending as much time possible with her husband and her son, Timmy, who truly was her pride and joy. Jessica is survived by her husband, Craig; her son, Timothy Recla II; her parents, Karen and Paul Paupore of Kingsford; her brother, Buddy Paupore of Kingsford; mother-in-law, Denise (Doug Buck) Recla of Quinnesec; maternal grandmother, Carmen Swanson of Kingsford; paternal grandmother, Rita Paupore of Kingsford; grandfather-in-law, Chester Shelgren of Kingsford; brother and sister-in-law, Doug and Katy Recla of Iron Mountain; aunts and uncles, Timothy and Renee Swanson, Sheryl and Paul Strabavy, Pam and Dennis Smart, Cindi and Brad Strehlow, Robert and Penny Paupore, Al Dumais, Jo Paupore, Jan and Steve Romaker and Laurie and Tim Teason. Jessie is part of a very large, loving family, and she is further survived by numerous other family members who will all miss her dearly. She will always be remembered for her beautiful blue eyes and her amazing smile. Her giggle was contagious, and when you were in her presence you couldn't help but feel her warmth. She always had an encouraging word or hug, and she cared deeply for all her family and friends. Jessica was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, James Swanson; paternal grandfather, Robert Paupore; father-in-law, Tim Recla, grandmother-in-law, Shirley Shelgren, and an infant cousin, Kyllean Hilyard. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Kingsford Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Trinity United Methodist Church. Rev. Debbie Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in the Quinnesec Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Jessica Recla online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

Jessica Recla

November 28, 1981 - January 28, 2011