June A. Bozile

June A. Bozile, 84, of Vulcan, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018 at U.P. Health System in Marquette. She was born December 6, 1933 in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Steven and Mary (Herzog) Matchett. June graduated from Channing High School in 1951 and was a lifelong resident of the area. She married Robert “Bob” Bozile on December 21, 1957 in Sagola, MI. He preceded her in death on October 14, 2006. June spent many years raising her young family prior to going to work as a cook. She cooked food for several places over the years including the Breen Senior Center, the Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District and most recently at Holy Spirit School in Norway, where the children fondly called her “Miss June”. For many years, June was an active member of American Martyrs Catholic Church in Kingsford where she served as president of the ladies guild. She moved to Vulcan 27 years ago and has been a member at St. Barbara’s Catholic Church since that time. June touched many lives and made many friends over the 27 years she was a volunteer at St. Vincent de Paul. One of the highlights of her life was when she received an award for “Super Senior of the Year” which was presented to her by first lady, Hillary Clinton. June loved nature and the outdoors. She enjoyed camping, fishing and was an avid gardener who spent many hours canning the vegetables she grew. A visit to her house was sure to find the cooking channel on and something to eat. June was a devout catholic and frequently read the Bible and prayed the rosary. Her faith was an inspiration to her family as they witnessed it carry her through the last months of her life. June loved her family with all her heart and leaves a lasting legacy for them to follow. She is survived by five children, Mary (Mike) Geronimi of Iron Mountain, MI, Robert Bozile (Bernie Daun) of Fond du Lac, WI, John (Shari) Bozile of Breitung Township, MI, Teresa (Dan) Coppens and Joseph Bozile, both of Niagara, WI; 13 grandchildren, Jaime (Steve) Vandenberg, Jennifer (James) Fox, Julie (Justin) Ballard, Jon (Maria) Sorenson, James (Sara) Sorenson, Robert (Allison) Bozile, Zack & Devin Bozile, Joey Bozile Jr., Anthony Adams, Nicholas & Amber Bozile and Joseph Wender (Amber Larson); two brothers, Allen (Sylvia) Matchett and Dan (Eileen) Matchett; seven sisters, Marge (Bill) Lysell, Laura Jacobson, Margaret (Les) Loper, Marianne Matchett, Dorothy Marten, Ruby (Louie) Lampert, and Patt Bergeron; and many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and extended family members. In addition to her parents and husband, June was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Jon Sorenson; three brothers, Frankie, Dennis and James Matchett; a sister, Shirley; a sister-in-law, Jolee Matchett; and brothers-in-law, Porky Jacobson, Melvin Marten and Adrian Bergeron. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 20 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon at St. Barbara’s Catholic Church in Vulcan. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 noon at the church. Father Timothy Ekaitis will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in her memory. Condolences may be expressed to the family of June Bozile online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

June A. Bozile

December 6, 1933 - April 16, 2018