Sadie Matchett

KINGSFORD - Sadie Iris Matchett, 82, of Kingsford, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007. Sadie was born on June 26, 1924, in Gresham, Wis., the daughter of the late James and Martha (Herzog) Reed. Sadie worked for General Controls, Purfex, Michigan Manufacturer, Norway Gravure, Hancock Wood Products and the Kingsford Breen Senior Citizens Center. She was a member of First Covenant Church, where she served as a Sunday School teacher. Sadie volunteered for the Breen Center, the Covenant Women and Christian Women of the church. She liked to travel, sew, cook, garden, read and visit with her grandchildren. Sadie is survived by her children, Elwood (Carolyn) Anderson of Iron Mountain, Alan (Elizabeth) Anderson of Kingsford, Donna (Elmer) Eckhardt of Merriman and James (Diana) Anderson of Hardwood; two stepchildren, Chris Matchett and Ken Matchett, both of Milwaukee; a sister, Rubie (Louie) Lamprecht of Milwaukee; three brothers, James (Fran) Reed of Pembine, Wis. and Henry (Heidi) Reed and Herman (Elizabeth) Reed, both of Knoxville, Tenn.; a sister-in-law, Alice (Bob) Mans of Dunbar, Wis.; grandchildren, Cheryl (Brian) Larson, Gretchen (James) Zigman, Rodney (Janet) Anderson, Jill (Don) Fayas, Greg (Jennifer) Anderson, Melody Tutas, Melisa Anderson, Tonia (Ken) Chafetz, James Jr. (Jennifer) Anderson, Bill (Ruth) Anderson , Angel (Allen) Nelson, Heather (James) O'Conner, Juanita (Dale) Spencer, Wendy Nichols and Shawn (Brigette) LaRoche; 38 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Elwood Anderson Sr., Russell Anderson and Russell Matchett. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Eva and Tillie; a brother, Steve; and daughters-in-law, Doreen Corpron, Yvonne Anderson and Sonja Anderson. Visitation will be Monday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday at 1 p.m. at First Covenant Church. Rev. Peter Erickson will officiate. Burial will be in the Norway Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gregory "Chip" Anderson, Rodney Anderson, James Anderson Jr., James Anderson III, Bill Anderson Sr. and Bill Anderson Jr. A memorial will be established in her memory at First Covenant Church. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Sadie Matchett online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

Sadie Matchett

February 1, 1925 - February 1, 2007