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Shirley Pietrantonio

KINGSFORD – Shirley J. Pietrantonio, 84, of Kingsford, passed away Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, at ManorCare Health Services in Kingsford.

A lifetime resident of the area, Shirley was born Sept. 4, 1931, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Elmer and Leona (Eastman) Arvey. She graduated from Kingsford High School in 1949. Shirley married John Pietrantonio in 1950 in Kingsford and stayed home to raise their four children.

Shirley and John were both very active in the American Legion. Shirley served as the Auxiliary President of the American Legion 363. She had a love for reading and a talent for arts and crafts. She booked for Yorkshire Tours for 14 years. Shirley used to hunt with her husband, John, and always loved family outings.

Shirley is survived by her three sons, John (Pam) Pietrantonio of Sagola, Danny (Cheryl) Pietrantonio of Iron Mountain, and Randy (Amy) Pietrantonio of Kingsford; one daughter, Linda (Terry) Cook of Norway; brother, LeRoy Arvey of Muskegon, Mich.; sister, Carol Guldswog of Norway; grandchildren, Jason (Bonnie) Pietrantonio, Thomas T.J. (Shari) Pietrantonio, Chase Pietrantonio, Bryce Pietrantonio, Jamie Tomosaski-Miller, Tami Miller, Dante DeBernardi, Summer (Andy) Hendricks, Samantha Pietrantonio, and Christopher (Andra) Pietrantonio; 15 great-grandchildren, Tyler, Kyle, Jacob, James, Gavin, Seth, Callie, Brianna, Sierra, Elle, Macy, Paityn, Presley, Alayna, and Parker; one great-great-grandson, Carter; and by her best friends, Karen Erickson and Eldin Paquin.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John; her granddaughter, Sarah Pietrantonio; and her sisters, Gloria Cesar and Joyce Suduc.

Visitation will be held at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1.

Service will be offered at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home by Rev. Lee Liverance. There will be a graveside service at 9 a.m. Friday at Memorial Gardens in Iron Mountain.

Condolences may be expressed to the family of Shirley Pietrantonio online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com.

The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.