Marcelle M. King

Marcelle M. King, 94, of Kingsford, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Dickinson County Healthcare System in Iron Mountain. She was born April 23, 1922 in Galesville, WI, daughter of the late Hollister “Bill” and Minnie (Jensen) Phillips. Marcelle graduated from Kingsford High School in 1940 and lived in the area for most of her life. After graduation she worked at JC Penney in Iron Mountain for several years. She married Arthur Harkonen in February of 1949 in Detroit and they had two children together. Arthur preceded her in death in 1963. Marcelle married Darrell King in March of 1983 and he preceded her in death in October of 1998. Marcelle was employed by the City of Kingsford as a Deputy Clerk for over 10 years, retiring in 1982. She was a member of Our Saviours Lutheran Church in Iron Mountain. Marcelle loved gardening, playing solitaire, cooking and baking. She enjoyed watching TV, especially the Lawrence Welk Show. Family was her number one priority and she never missed sending a birthday card to immediate or extended family members. She also enjoyed taking care of family pets when needed. Marcelle is survived by a son, Glen Harkonen of Kingsford; a daughter, Gayl Harkonen of Kingsford; three brothers, Jack Phillips of Florida, James (Sandy) Phillips of Crystal Falls and Frank (Sandy) Phillips of North Carolina; a sister, Phyllis (Bob) Mortl of Sturtevant, WI; a brother-in-law, Bud Moroni of Iron Mountain; and many Harkonen, Phillips and Granger nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and their families. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Harkonen Sorensen; a brother, Ivan (Lucille) Phillips; and two sisters, Norma (John) Vanderlin and Shirley Moroni. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 10 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at Our Saviours Lutheran Church in Iron Mountain. A memorial service will follow at 12:30 pm at the church. Rev. Bob Gordon will officiate. Burial will be in the Quinnesec Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Almost Home Animal Shelter. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Marcelle King online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Kingsford Funeral Home with the funeral arrangements.

Marcelle M. King

April 23, 1922 - May 1, 2016