Margaret Tobin

IRON MOUNTAIN - Margaret Bertoldi Tobin passed away on Friday, October 24, 2008. Margaret was born in Norway, MI. on January 20, 1920. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Margaret (Brackett) Bertoldi. Margaret was a graduate of Norway High School and attended St. Scholastica College in Duluth, MN prior to receiving a teaching degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. Margaret taught in the Iron Mountain public school system prior to her marriage to Leigh J. Tobin of Channing, MI. on July 20, 1946. She and her husband lived in Channing for many years where they raised 3 children and Leigh owned and managed the Tobin Lumber Co. While residing in Channing, Margaret was a member of St. Rose Parish where she taught religious education and she was a substitute teacher in the Channing public school. In 1969 Margaret and her family moved to Iron Mountain. There she was a member of St. Mary and St. Joseph parish, the Greater Federation of Women's Club, Pine Grove Country Club, The Chippewa Club and a volunteer for the Dickinson Co. Hospital. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Leigh Tobin, sister, Patricia V. Bertoldi, and brother, Robert A. Bertoldi. Margaret is survived by her three children; Peter M. (Juleen) Tobin of Iron Mountain, Paul M. (Maryn) Tobin of Inver Grove Heights, MN., and Sara (David) Lee of Leawood, KS. She leaves grandchildren; Christopher, Sean, Eric, and Casey Tobin; Marc and Joan Tobin; Margaret (Eric) Affolter and Maura, and Caitlin Lee. Margaret was an avid reader of biographical and historical literature. She passionately followed political issues on a national and local level and was a great advocate of education. Her nine grandchildren were her pride and joy. She was a constant champion of their interests, education, and careers and maintained an active involvement in their lives. Friends may call from 11:00am until 1:30pm Monday at St. Mary & St. Joseph Church. The rosary will be recited at 1:00pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:30pm with Fr. Daniel Zaloga officiating. Burial will be at the Norway Twsp. Cemetery. Her grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Donations may be made to the Northwoods Air Lifeline in her memory. Condolences to the family of Margaret Tobin can be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

Margaret Tobin

January 20, 1920 - October 24, 2008