Agnes Sylvia nee Johnson Laakso age 95 of Brule died peacefully on Thursday 27 July 2017 at Harmony House in Superior WI. Born 5 January 1922 in Oulu WI to Fredrick+Helmi nee Mattson Johnson, she was a lifelong Oulu resident.
She married Ray Walter Laakso 5 April 1950 in Duluth MN and celebrated 61 years of marriage prior to his death. A graduate of Waino HS and the Minneapolis Business College, she enlisted in the Women's Army Air Corp and was honorably discharged.
She completed secretarial work, was a homemaker, and worked on the family farm that she and her husband built. Active in the PTA and as a 4H Leader when her children were young, Agnes enjoyed crocheting, knitting, embroidery, and sewing during her early retirement years, and books on tape after developing Macular Degeneration. She had a fond appreciation for nature and the environment, expressing this through her planting of trees, shrubs, and flowers. A life-long learner, she enjoyed music throughout her entire life. Agnes also enjoyed speaking, reading, and writing the Finnish language and maintaining family ties with relatives in Europe.
Survived by 2 sons: Steven+Eunice-Oulu, Gordon+Mary-Superior; daughter Renita Laakso+Ron Petite-Oulu; 7 grandchildren: Lisa+Scott Weiss, Rebecca+Adam Landwehr, Ray E. Laakso, Dianna+Paul Raunio, Jennifer Laakso+John Larson, Lucas+Krista Laakso, Clarissa+Michael Mireau; 20 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Aunie Maki-Esko MN; several nieces & nephews.
Preceded in death by infant son Loren Ray Laakso; 2 sisters: Martha Hemmingson, Mildred Perala; 2 brothers: Melvin Johnson, Lester Johnson.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to all the staff at both Harmony House and St. Mary's Hospice for their exceptional care, compassion, and kindness.
Visitation 9 am until the 10 am memorial service on Saturday 12 August 2017 at the Cremation Society of Minnesota, Duluth Chapel 4100 Grand Avenue, Duluth, MN 55807. Pastor Greg Gullicksrud officiant. Burial in the Hillcrest Cemetery-Oulu. Honorary pallbearers for the service were her 7 grandchildren: Lisa, Ray, Becky, Diana, Jenny, Lucas, and Claire.
She married Ray Walter Laakso 5 April 1950 in Duluth MN and celebrated 61 years of marriage prior to his death. A graduate of Waino HS and the Minneapolis Business College, she enlisted in the Women's Army Air Corp and was honorably discharged.
She completed secretarial work, was a homemaker, and worked on the family farm that she and her husband built. Active in the PTA and as a 4H Leader when her children were young, Agnes enjoyed crocheting, knitting, embroidery, and sewing during her early retirement years, and books on tape after developing Macular Degeneration. She had a fond appreciation for nature and the environment, expressing this through her planting of trees, shrubs, and flowers. A life-long learner, she enjoyed music throughout her entire life. Agnes also enjoyed speaking, reading, and writing the Finnish language and maintaining family ties with relatives in Europe.
Survived by 2 sons: Steven+Eunice-Oulu, Gordon+Mary-Superior; daughter Renita Laakso+Ron Petite-Oulu; 7 grandchildren: Lisa+Scott Weiss, Rebecca+Adam Landwehr, Ray E. Laakso, Dianna+Paul Raunio, Jennifer Laakso+John Larson, Lucas+Krista Laakso, Clarissa+Michael Mireau; 20 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Aunie Maki-Esko MN; several nieces & nephews.
Preceded in death by infant son Loren Ray Laakso; 2 sisters: Martha Hemmingson, Mildred Perala; 2 brothers: Melvin Johnson, Lester Johnson.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to all the staff at both Harmony House and St. Mary's Hospice for their exceptional care, compassion, and kindness.
Visitation 9 am until the 10 am memorial service on Saturday 12 August 2017 at the Cremation Society of Minnesota, Duluth Chapel 4100 Grand Avenue, Duluth, MN 55807. Pastor Greg Gullicksrud officiant. Burial in the Hillcrest Cemetery-Oulu. Honorary pallbearers for the service were her 7 grandchildren: Lisa, Ray, Becky, Diana, Jenny, Lucas, and Claire.
Agnes Sylvia nee Johnson Laakso age 95 of Brule died peacefully on Thursday 27 July 2017 at Harmony House in Superior WI. Born 5 January 1922 in Oulu WI to Fredrick+Helmi nee Mattson Johnson, she was a lifelong Oulu resident.
She married Ray Walter Laakso 5 April 1950 in Duluth MN and celebrated 61 years of marriage prior to his death. A graduate of Waino HS and the Minneapolis Business College, she enlisted in the Women's Army Air Corp and was honorably discharged.
She completed secretarial work, was a homemaker, and worked on the family farm that she and her husband built. Active in the PTA and as a 4H Leader when her children were young, Agnes enjoyed crocheting, knitting, embroidery, and sewing during her early retirement years, and books on tape after developing Macular Degeneration. She had a fond appreciation for nature and the environment, expressing this through her planting of trees, shrubs, and flowers. A life-long learner, she enjoyed music throughout her entire life. Agnes also enjoyed speaking, reading, and writing the Finnish language and maintaining family ties with relatives in Europe.
Survived by 2 sons: Steven+Eunice-Oulu, Gordon+Mary-Superior; daughter Renita Laakso+Ron Petite-Oulu; 7 grandchildren: Lisa+Scott Weiss, Rebecca+Adam Landwehr, Ray E. Laakso, Dianna+Paul Raunio, Jennifer Laakso+John Larson, Lucas+Krista Laakso, Clarissa+Michael Mireau; 20 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Aunie Maki-Esko MN; several nieces & nephews.
Preceded in death by infant son Loren Ray Laakso; 2 sisters: Martha Hemmingson, Mildred Perala; 2 brothers: Melvin Johnson, Lester Johnson.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to all the staff at both Harmony House and St. Mary's Hospice for their exceptional care, compassion, and kindness.
Visitation 9 am until the 10 am memorial service on Saturday 12 August 2017 at the Cremation Society of Minnesota, Duluth Chapel 4100 Grand Avenue, Duluth, MN 55807. Pastor Greg Gullicksrud officiant. Burial in the Hillcrest Cemetery-Oulu. Honorary pallbearers for the service were her 7 grandchildren: Lisa, Ray, Becky, Diana, Jenny, Lucas, and Claire.
She married Ray Walter Laakso 5 April 1950 in Duluth MN and celebrated 61 years of marriage prior to his death. A graduate of Waino HS and the Minneapolis Business College, she enlisted in the Women's Army Air Corp and was honorably discharged.
She completed secretarial work, was a homemaker, and worked on the family farm that she and her husband built. Active in the PTA and as a 4H Leader when her children were young, Agnes enjoyed crocheting, knitting, embroidery, and sewing during her early retirement years, and books on tape after developing Macular Degeneration. She had a fond appreciation for nature and the environment, expressing this through her planting of trees, shrubs, and flowers. A life-long learner, she enjoyed music throughout her entire life. Agnes also enjoyed speaking, reading, and writing the Finnish language and maintaining family ties with relatives in Europe.
Survived by 2 sons: Steven+Eunice-Oulu, Gordon+Mary-Superior; daughter Renita Laakso+Ron Petite-Oulu; 7 grandchildren: Lisa+Scott Weiss, Rebecca+Adam Landwehr, Ray E. Laakso, Dianna+Paul Raunio, Jennifer Laakso+John Larson, Lucas+Krista Laakso, Clarissa+Michael Mireau; 20 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Aunie Maki-Esko MN; several nieces & nephews.
Preceded in death by infant son Loren Ray Laakso; 2 sisters: Martha Hemmingson, Mildred Perala; 2 brothers: Melvin Johnson, Lester Johnson.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to all the staff at both Harmony House and St. Mary's Hospice for their exceptional care, compassion, and kindness.
Visitation 9 am until the 10 am memorial service on Saturday 12 August 2017 at the Cremation Society of Minnesota, Duluth Chapel 4100 Grand Avenue, Duluth, MN 55807. Pastor Greg Gullicksrud officiant. Burial in the Hillcrest Cemetery-Oulu. Honorary pallbearers for the service were her 7 grandchildren: Lisa, Ray, Becky, Diana, Jenny, Lucas, and Claire.
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