Marty Sundholm

"Marty Sundholm" FELCH - Marty R. Sundholm, 42, of Kingsford, formerly of Felch, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 5, 2005, in Columbus, Ohio. Marty was born May 20, 1962, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Arlington and Agnes (Dietzler) Sundholm. He graduated from North Dickinson High School in 1980. Marty enlisted in the U.S. Marines in 1983 and was an avionics specialist. He was stationed in Japan during his service and was honorably discharged in 1989. His military training then allowed him to work for Lockheed Corp. building computer components. He also worked for numerous electrical contractors across the United States as a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Marty played baseball for the Iron Mountain American Legion and the Felch Rangers. He was chosen the most valuable pitcher in Felch's Labor Day Hardball Classic in 1988. Marty enjoyed hunting and all sports. He especially liked golfing, Nascar racing and was an avid Dale Earnhardt Jr. fan. Most of all, Marty loved his nieces and nephews dearly and was very proud of each of them. He is survived by four sisters, Cheryl (Mike) Bammer of Chepachet, R.I., Barbara (William) Blohm of Glenview, Ill., Meridy Sundholm (David Bigelow) of Arnold, and Lynn (Joe) Reddinger of Kingsford; two brothers, Stewart (Nancy) Sundholm and Kevin (Missy) Sundholm, both of Felch; five nephews, Steve (Jodi) Bammer, Brian Blohm, Sean (Celina) Sundholm, Brad Sundholm and Scott Reddinger; nine nieces, Cindee (Bob) Stacey, Barbara Bammer, Lori Blohm, Lisa (Dan) Rappel, Betsy Sundholm (Derek Pogirski), Chantel, Jackie and Colleen Sundholm and Tara (Chris) Hartman; and special friends, David Satarino of Chicago, Danny Galindo of Kingsford and Mary Dustin of Las Vegas, Nev. Visitation will be from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the Kingsford Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Foster City. Parish prayers will be recited at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the Kingsford Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Church. Fr. George Kuppayil will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. The Felch-Breen Veterans of Foreign Wars post will conduct a graveside service. Burial will be in Felch Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steve Bammer, Brian Blohm, Sean and Brad Sundholm, and Scott and Joe Reddinger. Honorary pallbearers will be David Satarino and Danny Galindo. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in Marty's memory. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Marty Sundholm online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Kingsford with the funeral arrangements.

Marty Sundholm

April 5, 1963 - April 5, 2005