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Kathleen E. Holkup

KATHLEEN HOLKUP

CRYSTAL FALLS — Kathleen E. Holkup, 75, of Crystal Falls, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls.

She was born on Jan. 26, 1942, in Crystal Falls, daughter of the late Walter and Agnes (Eckola) Holkup. She has been a lifelong resident of this area and was a 1960 graduate of Crystal Falls High School.

Kathleen went on to earn her certification for becoming a licensed practical nurse through Bay De Noc College. She worked as an LPN at Iron County Medical Care Facility for thirty eight years, retiring in 2005.

Over the years, Kathleen was involved in the VFW auxiliary and the North Country Cruisers car club. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and spending time at Fortune Lake, especially during the fall. Kathleen also enjoyed spending time with her family, and cherished every weekend spent at Marygrove crafting with her friends.

She is survived by her daughter, Amy (Randy Bucek) Marinoff of Crystal Falls; three brothers, Bob Holkup of Florida, Jim Holkup of Crystal Falls and Ed Holkup of LaCrosse, Wis.; two granddaughters, Hannah Marinoff and Megan Bucek; as well as several nieces and nephews

The visitation will be held on Monday, Jan. 22 from 10 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Nash Funeral Home in Crystal Falls.

The funeral service will follow at 12:00 noon at the funeral home. The Rev. Carolyn Orchard and Teena Maki will officiate.

Burial will be in the Evergreen Memorial Cemetery.

Condolences to the family of Kathleen Holkup may be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net

The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.