Emily Leinen

KINGSFORD - Emily J. Leinen, 84, of 400 Birch St. in Kingsford, died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007, at ManorCare Health Services in Kingsford. Emily was born on Jan. 9, 1923, in Iron Mountain, the daughter of the late William and Emily (Lilja) Merritt. She has been a resident of this area for most of her life. She was married to Charles K. Leinen Sr. and on Aug. 7, 1991, he preceded her in death. Emily worked as a nurse's aide in St. Joseph, Mo. and Longview, Texas, for several years. She worked many years side by side with her husband "the can man"in their recycling business in Goodman, Wis. They also owned and operated the Recycling Station Tavern in Goodman. She enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles, and making chocolate chip cookies for her grandchildren. Emily is survived by her children, Charles (Karen) Leinen Jr. of Peshtigo, Wis., Mitchell (Charlene) Leinen of Aurora, Wis., Thomas (Marlene) Leinen of St. Joseph, Va., Ginger (Wayne) Gardiepy of Kingsford and Debra (Nathan) Paquette of Wausau, Wis.; a sister, Emma McBride of Kingsford; grandchildren, Ruby (Greg) Brown, Brenda Shuey, Tim (Tara) Leinen, Billy Joe Leinen, Kelly (Joe) Rivera, Mitch (Peggy) Leinen, Sheila (Jeff) Lindblom, Carrie Leinen, Holly (Jim) Gray, Bless Paquette, Bethany Paquette, Breanna Paquette and Earline Bazilwich; great-grandchildren, Michelle Brown, Brandi Rivera, Eric Shuey, Monty Leinen, Teri Brown, Alex Shuey, Kayla Kuder, Shelbie Leinen, Skylie Leinen, Collin Lindblom, Courtland Gray, Emilee Lindblom, Macaela Leinen, Dakota Bazilwich and Gregory Bazilwich. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, John and Thomas Merritt and sisters, Grace Ratiu, Matilda Coleman and Genevieve Fagan. Visitation will be Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kingsford Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Rev. David Wilton will officiate. Burial will be in Cemetery Park. Pallbearers will be Mitch P. Leinen, Mitch C. Leinen, Tom Leinen, Tim Leinen, Chuck Leinen, Billy Joe Leinen and Wayne "Red" Gardiepy. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Emily Leinen online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Kingsford Funeral Home with the funeral arrangements.

Emily Leinen

February 3, 1923 - February 3, 2007