Luella M. Ambach

She was born on July 6, 1934, in Caspian, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Emma M. (Williams) Jeffers Sr. She attended the Iron River Schools, graduating from Iron River High School with the Class of 1952.

Luella married Edward J. Ambach on Oct. 12, 1957, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Caspian, and the couple were lifelong residents of the area. They celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary in 2016. Edward preceded her in death on Dec. 8, 2016.

Luella was a member of the St. Agnes Catholic Church of Iron River, St. Agnes Altar Society, and the Rosary Sodality. She was an accomplished organist, and served as organist at St. Agnes Catholic Church for many years.

Luella is survived by her brother, Lawrence Jeffers Jr. of Iron River; nephews Rickie (Diane) Jeffers and Robert Jeffers; great-nephew Steve Jeffers; great-nieces Melissa Jeffers and Emma (Derrick) McLean; and extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her niece, Suzanne Mathison.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 17, at noon at St. Agnes Catholic Church of Iron River, with the Rev. Daniel Fosu and the Rev. Gregory Veneklase to offer the Mass of Christian Burial.

Interment will be in Stambaugh Cemetery.

The family suggests memorial contributions to St. Agnes Catholic Church in memory of Luella.

Condolences may be expressed to the family of Luella M. Ambach online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com.

Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.