Maria A. Landsee

March 16, 1942 - January 19, 2020

Maria A. Landsee, 77, of Iron Mountain, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Maria was born on March 16, 1942 in Stambaugh, Michigan, daughter of the late Emil and Elizabeth (Madaski) Kezerle. Maria grew up and graduated from Stambaugh High School, class of 1960. Soon after graduation, she moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to further her education and enrolled in a Dental Hygiene Program to become a dental assistant, where she met her husband, Frank Landsee Jr. and started her family. On July 2, 1962, Maria married Frank at St. John Cathedral in Milwaukee, WI. They shared 52 years of marriage before his passing on February 28, 2015. They were both residents of the Iron Mountain area since 1969 and both left tremendous impacts on the area and those who live within it. Maria was a devoted member of the St. Mary and St. Joseph Catholic Church and served as a “Flower Fairy” for many years. As well as took part in the Adoration Chapel in Iron Mountain every Monday. Maria worked for the Dickinson Area Catholic School Food Service for 37 years and took great pride in feeding everyone and anyone. She was known for her delicious cooking and kind personality. It brought her great joy to share her recipes and always made sure everyone was full, often urging to take seconds. Maria was so selfless as she always made sure to check up on everyone else before herself. She loved spending time with her family and teaching them the ropes of gardening, dominoes, and cooking. In her free time, she enjoyed bird watching, cheering on her favorite sports teams, especially her grandchildren’s sports games. She also loved having company over and catching up with friends and family daily through phone calls. She always was there to be a listening ear, lend a helping hand, and give the best advice. Left to cherish Maria’s memory are her three children; Elizabeth (Bill) Czernek, Robert (Sharon) Landsee, and Katherine Landsee-Huschitt; one twin brother, Emil Jr. “Butch” (Linda) Kezerle; three sisters, Carolyn Kezerle, Thresa (Pat) Friend, and Ann (Herb) Burton, seven grandchildren, Sara, Melissa, Casey, Joseph, Claire, Isabella, and Cecilia; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her father and mother-in-law Frank Sr. and Violet (Thomsen) Landsee, as well as her brother-in-law Richard Landsee. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 9:00 to 11:00 am at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. A Memorial Mass will follow at 11:30 am on Saturday at St. Mary and St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iron Mountain. Fr. Janusz Romanek will offer the Mass of Christian Burial will be in Iron Mountain Cemetery Park in the spring. Maria’s grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in Maria’s name. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Maria Landsee online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.