Kathy Calkins

She was born Sept. 22, 1963, in Racine, Wis., daughter of the late James and Sherry Ann (Van Swol) Donaldson. She lived in many places throughout her childhood, finally settling here in the local area. She married Norman Calkins on June 23, 1984, at the Maranatha Assembly of God Church, and they spent more than 33 wonderful years together.

Kathy loved feeding people, and it was very evident, from feeding her family at home or to the many customers she served at the Bagel Shop. It was her true calling. She loved running Superior Bagels and made many friends with patrons at the shop, many who would return for not only great food, but great conversation.

She loved all animals, and took great pride in caring for her dogs and cats at home. She loved time spent with family, especially her grandchildren whom she loved dearly. Kathy loved to care for others, putting everyone else’s needs before her own. It was her mission in life to make sure everyone was taken care of.

Kathy is survived by her loving husband, Norman Calkins of Kingsford; her daughters, Jessica (Keith) Gering of Green Bay, Wis., and Ashley Calkins (Michael Weslin) of Iron Mountain; grandchildren, Brayden, Lily, Alli and Connor Gering and Jake, Alli and Jojo Weslin; her stepmother, Sally Ann Donaldson of Kingsford; brothers and sisters, Kim (Don) Dinnocenzo of Iron Mountain, Jim (Tammy) Donaldson of Glendale, Ariz., Paul (Diane) Donaldson of Iron Mountain, Rich (JoAnn) Donaldson of Kingsford, Scott (Amy) Donaldson of Canton, Ga., Todd (Julie) Donaldson of Aurora, Wis., and Jill (Jim) Hyatt of St. Francis, Wis.; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Tom (Lois) Calkins of Kingsford; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews; and her four-legged children, Lizzy, Bella, Calli, and Alli.

Kathy was preceded in death by her daughter, Stephanie Renee Calkins; and by her parents, James Donaldson and Sherry Ann Donaldson.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain.

The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, at the funeral home. Rev. James Danielson will officiate.

Burial will be in Iron Mountain Cemetery Park.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in her memory.

Condolences to the family of Kathy Ann Calkins may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com.

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