Ida M. Nord

Born in Iron Mountain on Sept. 14, 1935, to the late Jacob and Cynthia (Gillespie) Postuchow, Ida graduated from Felch High School in 1953. She went on to dedicate 56 years to the field of dentistry, working primarily with Dr. G.G. Jacobs and Dr. Anthony Fornetti.

On June 7, 1958, she married Ross Nord at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Northland, beginning a beautiful life together rooted in love and adventure.

Ida was a woman of remarkable spirit and strength. A longtime member and lector at St. Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, she was also a talented writer, publishing five novels and along with numerous short stories and articles. But it was the great outdoors where she felt most at home, especially at her beloved log cabin on the Ford River, a place filled with generations of laughter, storytelling, and memories.

Her life was rich with experiences: skydiving in her later years, skiing, kayaking, hunting, fishing, swimming, tending her rose gardens, and preparing large family meals that brought everyone together. Her cooking was a centerpiece of every holiday and gathering, and she delighted in feeding her growing family with warmth and love.

Nothing brought her more joy than being “Grandma Ida.” She poured her heart into her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, attending every recital, ball game, and milestone she could. Her love and pride in them knew no bounds, and the stories she told, whether written or spoken, will live on in their hearts.

Ida will be deeply missed by her children, Jani (Tom) Blake, Douglas (Kim) Nord, and David (Linda) Nord; her cherished grandchildren, Sara Pierce, Adam (Rachel) Pierce, Ashley (David) Speaker, Haley (Adam) Wainio, Alyssa (Tom Gauthier) Blake, Matthew (Anna) Nord, and Audrey Nord; her sister and dear friend, Shirley G. (Delbert) Siegler; 14 great-grandchildren; and many extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ross; her parents; her siblings, Cynthia Czarapata, Joyce (Ray) Racette, Shirley Ann Postuchow, and Jack (Elizabeth) Postuchow; brothers-in-law James Deacon, Erv Czarapata, and Doug (Mary Ann) Nord; special niece Debra Deacon; and nephew Keith Postuchow.

Visitation will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7, at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home, 901 Carpenter Ave. A Funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m., officiated by Father Michael Woempner, at St. Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 600 Marquette Blvd. Burial will take place at Iron Mountain Cemetery Park.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to UP Home Health and Hospice for their compassionate and attentive care during Ida’s final days.

Condolences may be shared with the family at http://www.ernashfuneralhomes.com.

The Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain is honored to serve the family.