June M. Izzo

June Maryann Izzo passed away peacefully surrounded by her children at the age of 102 at Evergreen Assisted Living in Kingsford, Michigan. June was born in Iron Mountain, Michigan, on June 22, 1920, to Rudolph and Julia (Collins) Gayan. She graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1938 and was the last living classmate. She also attended Dundon Business School and worked as a legal secretary. On July 19, 1941, she married Ralph Izzo; they were married 74 years. Together they formed the St. Vincent DePaul Society in Iron Mountain in 1972. She volunteered there for 46 years, serving on the board and was bookkeeper and treasurer. June started playing the organ for the children's choir at Old St. Mary's Church at the age of 14. She continued as organist at St. Mary and St. Joseph Church for 73 years. She also played at Tondin Funeral Home and nursing homes. June spent her life in service to many organizations, including National Catholic Foresters, Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, Daughters of Isabella. and Dickinson Hospital Auxiliary. She also received the Catholic Services Award for the Diocese of Marquette. June is survived by her children, Tony (Susy) Izzo, Kathy (Gary) Maynard and Michael (Jeanne) Izzo; her grandchildren, Marcus Izzo, Stacie (Todd) Poquette, Travis (Nicole) Maynard and Teddy (Sarah) Izzo; her great-grandchildren, Monica and Ellen Izzo, Cable and Gavin Poquette, Braden Maynard and Judah Izzo; a sister, Rosemary Kmiec and brother, Tom (Carol) Gayan; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Izzo, Diane Izzo and Beverly Gayan; a special friend, Janet Fiorazo; and numerous nieces and nephews. She has joined in heaven her husband, Ralph; son, Patrick; daughter, Mary Rose; brothers, Gerald, Joe and Jack Gayan; and sister, Helen Swanberg. The family would like to thank her devoted caregivers at Evergreen and also OSF Hospice for lovingly caring for June. Also special thanks goes to friend Kathleen Pollack. Visitation will be from 9:30 am -10:45 am on Friday, November 4th at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. Funeral mass will follow at 11:00 am at St. Mary and St. Joseph Catholic Church. Fr. Mark McQuesten will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Cemetery Park in Iron Mountain. In lieu of flowers, donations in June’s memory may be made to the children’s sports league/association of your choice or to OSF Hospice. Condolences may be expressed to the family of June Maryann Izzo online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

June M. Izzo

June 22, 1920 - October 27, 2022