"Dear Shelly, I am so sad to read of your mother's passing. It seems like just yesterday we were in the 7th grade and you were telling me that your mother was pregnant! She was a super neat lady and I have many fond memories of her. She will be missed by all of you. Take care, Julie"
In loving memory of
Gertrude M. Jandron
May 3, 1920 - August 12, 2003
Gertrude M. Jandron, 83, of 425 W. Ohio Street, Marquette, died Tuesday evening at Marquette General Hospital.
Mrs. Jandron was born on May 3, 1920 in Marquette to the late Toivo and Fannie (Skytta) Aartila and lived in Marquette almost all her life. She attended Marquette area schools and was a graduate of the former Graveraet High School in 1938.
Gertrude worked as branch manager for the State of Michigan Secretary of States office for 24 years. She enjoyed 22 wonderful years of retirement traveling with her husband, Al. Las Vegas was one of her favorite places to visit.
In her retirement she also volunteered for several years at Marquette General Hospital.
Gertrude and Al enjoyed many nice evenings having dinner and playing cards with their friends, Nancy and Jack Peterson. One of her hobbies was growing red roses, which her front yard on Ohio Street was famous for. She was known for possessing a wonderful sense of humor coupled with a positive attitude.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Alphonse Al Jandron currently of the Eastwood Nursing Center whom she married on May 3, 1946 at St. Peter Cathedral in Marquette; three dear children, Neil (Kathie) Jandron of Marquette, Shelley (Stephen) Shoen of Stanton, MI and Kim and Bet Jandron of Green Bay, WI; four special grandchildren, Tia (Jon) Arntsen, Tammy (Brian) Kulbieda, and Craig and Stacy Shoen; two much loved great grandchildren, Mackenzie and Olivia Arntsen; one brother, Arno (Donna) Aartila of Honor, MI; a sister-in-law, Stephanie Aartila of Gladstone; also numerous nieces, nephews as well as her cat, Tiger. Preceding her in death besides her parents was a son, Craig Jandron in 1968; a granddaughter, Kerry Jandron; also two brothers, Peter and Richard Aartila.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. in St. Peter Cathedral with the Rev. Thomas Poisson officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday in the Bishops Room of the cathedral beginning at 3 p.m. until the time of the mass. Interment will take place in Park Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Greg Aartila, Tom Aartila, David Vallar and Dale Berglund.
Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are kindly asked to consider U.P. Home Health and Hospice, 1414 W. Fair Ave., Marquette, MI 49855 or the American Heart Association.
Tributes
"Dear Jandron Family: I'm really sorry to hear of Gert's passing. Gert was a patient in our cardiac rehab program many years ago and I really loved her sense of humor. She was a super individual. My prays are with Al and the rest of the family."
"Dear Jandron Family, I enjoyed "Gert" so much. She had a great sense of humor, and always had a smile. I trust she's in the Lord's hands and enjoying peace. God Bless her and your family."
"Thoughts and prayers for your tremendous loss. Though this time is difficult we hope you find comfort in that Mrs. Jandron is with God and her suffering is over. God Bless"