Susan L. Hardy

Susan L. Hardy, 75, of Kingsford, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023 at Roubal Care & Rehab Center in Stephenson, MI. Sue was born January 29, 1948 in Iron Mountain, MI, daughter of the late Col. Norman and Evelyn (Bryson) LaFave. She graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1966 and was a lifelong resident of the area. Sue started her career in real estate as a secretary/receptionist at Real Estate One. While working, she obtained her real estate and broker licenses in Michigan and Wisconsin and later purchased the business and opened Coldwell Banker and later Wildwood Realty, which she owned and operated until her retirement. Throughout her career Sue was actively involved in many real estate organizations which included being a member of the National Realtors Association, sitting on the Real Estate Board of Ethics, serving as President of the Upper Peninsula Association of Realtors, teaching Real Estate Law at Bay de Noc College and was instrumental in implementing the real estate Multiple List System (MLS) system in the area. She was very involved in the community and was a member of the Zonta Club, the Jaycettes, was a member of St. Mary Queen of Peace Church and the Chamber of Commerce where she sat on the board. Sue married George Hardy on December 11, 1982 at Immaculate Conception Church in Iron Mountain. Sue enjoyed water skiing, boating and spending time with her family, especially at the Escanaba and Menominee Marinas where their boats, Tranquility I, II and III harbored over the years. She is survived by her husband, George; two sons, Todd (Paige) Gustafson of Grand Rapids, MI and Jason (Angela) Gustafson of Green Bay, WI; a daughter, Jennifer (Randy) Buss of Wautoma, WI; grandchildren, Will & Luke Gustafson, and Brandon (Brittany) Lake; two great grandchildren, Caleb & Connor Lake, two sisters, Rosemary Pesavento (Dennis Brand) and Pamela (Richard) Burbey; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Sue was preceded in death by a brother, Francis LaFave and a brother-in-law, Wayne Pesavento. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 am on Friday, September 1 at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain. A memorial service will follow at 12:00 noon at St. Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kingsford. Fr. Michael Woempner will officiate. Interment will be in Quinnesec Cemetery. The family would like to thank Roubal Care & Rehab Center for their compassionate and loving care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Carmelite Monastery or the Alzheimer’s Association. Condolences to the family of Susan Hardy may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Susan L. Hardy

January 29, 1948 - August 21, 2023